All incoming and continuing graduate students are invited to various welcome and community-building programs in September to kick off the Fall 2025 semester. Programs are designed to introduce you to essential resources and provide opportunities to connect with other graduate students, learn about graduate student organizations, and participate in campus-wide events. There are graduate student-exclusive programs as well as university events open for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Signature First Weeks Events
Graduate Student Welcome Reception & Resource Fair
Wednesday, September 10th, 3pm-6pm
Busch Student Center Multipurpose Room, Busch Campus
RSVP to attend HERE!
All graduate and professional students are invited to join the Office of Graduate Student Life and the Graduate Student Association for the annual Fall Graduate Student Welcome Reception and Resource Fair! Stop by the Busch Student Center MPR anytime between 3 and 6pm to meet your fellow graduate students, network, enjoy food, and learn about the exciting opportunities, resources, and support services for graduate students by engaging with Graduate Student Organizations (GSOs) and University Departments! A full list of participating departments will be available on September 5th.
Graduate Student Life & GSA Open House
Tuesday, September 9th, 2pm-4pm
Graduate Student Lounge, College Ave Campus (126 College Ave, behind Panera Bread)
Come check out the Graduate Student Lounge to meet the Graduate Student Life staff, GSA students, Graduate Writing Program, Graduate Student CAPS counselors, and Rutgers Learning Centers. Our collaborator Scarlet Arts Rx will be providing Kawaii portraits, henna, sun visor decorating and music for your enjoyment. The Graduate Student Lounge is a great place to study, relax, or connect with friends and is equipped with a coffee and a microwave. Come visit us for Free Insomnia Cookies and giveaways!
National Student Parent Month Programs
Every September, the Office of Graduate Student Life celebrates our Graduate Parenting Students during National Student Parent Month. This month of programming is dedicated to recognizing the importance of empowering student parents as they balance the demands of academics and family life; raise awareness about the unique challenges parenting students face; and provide opportunities to learn about resources and connect with other graduate student parents. Click HERE for schedule of programs.
First-Generation Graduate Student Welcome Social
Friday, September 12th | 5pm – 6:30pm
Location: Graduate Student Lounge, 126 College Avenue (behind Panera Bread)
New and returning first-generation graduate students are invited to a welcome social to meet other first-gen grad students, network with staff and learn about resources. Join us for a pizza dinner, fellowship, and connection! All participants will receive a free Rutgers tote from the Office of Graduate Student Life! Please register HERE in advance. For any questions, email gradstudentlife@echo.rutgers.edu
Exclusive Events for Graduate Students
- Social Events
First Weeks Spotlight: GSA Welcome Programs!
GSA Coffee and Conversations - Wednesday, September 3, 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Graduate Student Lounge, 126 College Avenue (Behind Panera Bread)
No Registration NecessaryJoin us for a delightful morning of warmth, conversation, and scrumptious delights at our Coffee and Breakfast event at the Graduate Student Lounge. Whether you're here to kickstart your day or savor a leisurely morning, GSA would be delighted to host you! Contact our Events Manager, events@gsa.rutgers.edu, with any questions.
Pizza & Movie Night - The Conjuring: Last Rites & Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Saturday, September 13, 6:30-10pm
Location: Pizza Social & Ticket Priority at Livingston Plaza at 6:30pm (55 Rockafeller Rd, Livingston Campus, Piscataway);
Location: Movies at Rutgers Cinema, 105 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Livingston Campus, Piscataway.
RSVP HERE!Event Schedule:
- 🍕 6:30-7:30 PM – Free Pizza at Livingston Plaza. Attendees at the pizza social will receive priority access to movie tickets.
- 🎟️ 7:30 PM - Any remaining tickets will be distributed at Rutgers Cinema (first come, first serve).
- 🎬 8:00 PM - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle
- 🎬 8:15 PM - The Conjuring: Last Rites
Important Details:
- RSVP is mandatory, but tickets are first come, first serve.
- Attending the Pizza Social guarantees ticket priority.
- You may join just the pizza social, just the movies, or both- but if you skip the pizza event, you’ll only get a ticket if any remain after 7:30.
Don’t miss this perfect night to relax, grab some free food, and enjoy blockbuster films with fellow graduate students!
For questions, contact: events@gsa.rutgers.edu
GSA Game Night – Thursday September 18th, 7pm - 12am
Location: College Ave Student Center, Room 108, G2 Level (126 College Avenue, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Join the GSA for a night of laughter, strategy, and camaraderie at our Board Games Night! Whether you're a seasoned board game enthusiast or a curious beginner, this is your chance to relax, unwind, and have some fun. Grab your friends, bring your competitive spirit, and be prepared for an unforgettable evening of games, snacks, and good times. Don't miss out on the chance to make memories and forge new friendships over classic and modern board games!
No Registration Required!
Exclusive Events for Graduate Students
Council of Black Graduates (CBG) Graduate Student Mixer – Tuesday, September 9, 6-7:30pm
Location: Paul Robeson Cultural Center (600 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, Busch Campus)
RSVP HERE!The Council of Black Graduates (CBG) welcomes all Black-identified graduate students to the first gathering of the year at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center. If you are a Black graduate student looking to connect with other Black grads, please join CBG for pizza and refreshments and lots of camaraderie. Please email CBG rutgerscbg@gmail.com with any questions.
LGBTQIA+ Grad Student Welcome – Thursday, September 11, 5pm - 7pm
Location: Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities House, (17 Bartlett Street, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
RSVP HERE!Welcome to our LGBTQIA2S+ Grads! Join us at SJE for the LGBTQIA+ Grad Student Welcome. Mingle, connect, and enjoy good food and music while in community with your fellow master's and doctoral peers. This event is in partnership with GRADient, BIPOC LGBTQIA2S+ Graduate Student Affinity Group, and Graduate Student Life.
Thursdays in Motion: Graduate Student Yoga - Thursday, September 18, 5-6pm
Location: Graduate Student Lounge, 126 College Ave (Behind Panera Bread), College Ave Campus
Join us on Thursdays in the Fall 2025 semester to take a pause from your busy week by relaxing your mind and body with your fellow graduate students. Starting 9/18 - 11/20, we will be providing alternating movement activities between Yoga and Pilates. No Registration Needed. Mats and blocks are provided, and all skill levels are welcome! Email gradstudentlife@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions. Graduate Student Yoga is hosted by Rutgers Recreation and Office of Graduate Student Life.
Yoga: 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13
Pilates: 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20Graduate Student Day of Service – Wednesday, September 24, 1pm-3pm
Location: Meet on the front steps of College Avenue Community Church, 100 College Ave, New Brunswick, College Ave Campus.
Register HERE! Limited spots available.Join us for a special afternoon of service with your fellow graduate students. We will be assisting the College Avenue Community Church with various activities as they prepare their food pantry and thrift shop for the new academic year. Activities may include lifting and moving food and clothing donations.
Thursdays in Motion: Graduate Student Pilates - Thursday, September 25, 5-6pm
Location: Graduate Student Lounge, 126 College Ave (Behind Panera Bread), College Ave Campus
Join us on Thursdays in the Fall 2025 semester to take a pause from your busy week by relaxing your mind and body with your fellow graduate students. Starting 9/18 - 11/20, we will be providing alternating movement activities between Yoga and Pilates. No Registration Needed. Mats and blocks are provided, and all skill levels are welcome! Email gradstudentlife@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions. Graduate Student Yoga is hosted by Rutgers Recreation and Office of Graduate Student Life.
Yoga: 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13
Pilates: 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20Community Walking Tour of New Brunswick – Wednesday, October 1, 3pm-5pm
Location: Departs from the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
RSVP HERE by 11:59pm on Monday September 29th
This 90-minute walking tour is an informative and fun way to get familiar with the surrounding New Brunswick city neighborhoods and gain an understanding of the city's history, cultural assets, and major institutions. Frequent stops are made in front of city murals, parks, local institutions, and restaurants. Hosted by the Collaborative Center for Community Engagement, Center for Latino Arts and Culture and Office of Graduate Student Life. Email Dean Ghada Endick gendick@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions.- Graduate Affinity Groups
Join a Graduate Student Affinity Group
Looking to get connected with other graduate students and participate in a fun and supportive community? Consider joining a peer-designed and peer facilitated affinity group! Affinity groups are affirming spaces to build community with peers who share experiences, backgrounds, and social identities and connect with peers for personal and professional support and around shared interests. Six Graduate Affinity Groups are being offered this semester: African Graduate Students, BIPOC LGBTQIA2S+ Graduate Students, Chinese Graduate Students, Rutgers International Graduate Students (RINGS), Southeast Asian Graduate Students (SEA), and Supporting Neurodiversity at Rutgers. To read descriptions for each group and meet the student facilitators for each group to see which group(s) are a good fit for you Click HERE. Click HERE to register to join a Graduate Affinity Group (Register by September 11 to receive information about the first meetings!). Contact Dean Ghada Endick, gendick@echo.rutgers.edu or Program Assistant, Zoey Eddy ze26@scarletmail.rutgers.edu with any questions.
Graduate Student Affinity Groups September Welcome Gatherings
Kickoff the fall 2025 semester and join a peer-led Affinity Group! Get connected with your peers and join a fun and supportive group. All welcome gatherings are in the Graduate Student Lounge unless otherwise noted. Download the flyer HERE.
Wednesday 9/10 5pm – 7pm African Students
Monday 9/15 6pm – 9pm Southeast Asian Students
Tuesday 9/16 6pm – 7pm BIPOC LGBTQIA2S+ (@Center for Social Justice)
Tuesday 9/16 6:30pm – 7:30pm Neurodiverse Students
Wednesday 9/17 7pm – 9pm Chinese Students
Friday 9/19 7pm – 9:30pm International StudentsRegister HERE by Thursday, September 11th, at 12pm ET so you can attend the special September Welcome Gatherings.
- Workshops
Pedagogical Support and Teaching Workshops
Free Pedagogy Support Courses for Fall 2025
The Graduate Writing Program (GWP) offers a free, three-credit pedagogy support course, the Teaching Assistant Seminar and Practicum, available to all students. Registration is through Special Permission only, please contact GWP@english.rutgers.edu for details.
TIIP Teaching Workshop: Intro to Canvas – Tuesday, September 9, 12pm-1:30pm
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!In this workshop, facilitated by University Online Education Services, we will discuss the different tools available in Canvas to create a consistent and clear course site for students to navigate. You’ll learn the fundamentals of setting up your course in Canvas and creating assignments and assessments. We’ll explore how to navigate the Canvas interface, add content to modules (files, videos, links, etc.), upload your syllabus, and communicate with students. You’ll also learn how to create Assignments and Discussions, set up rubrics, manage group work, and use SpeedGrader and the gradebook to provide feedback and track student progress. This session is part of TIIP’s Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs. Click HERE for more information about this workshop.
TIIP Teaching Workshop: First Time TA – Tuesday, September 16, 12pm-1pm
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!Have you started teaching a lab, a class, or a recitation section this semester and want to discuss some questions that have come up? This session is specifically designed to explore common teaching moments you might encounter as a first-time TA. We will share some tips and tricks for a great first-time teaching experience! This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs. Click HERE for more information about this workshop.
TIIP Teaching Workshop: Hosting Effective Office Hours – Monday, September 22, 12pm-1pm
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!In this workshop, we will discuss common objectives of office hours and strategies for offering effective office hours that support undergraduate student learning and wellness. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs. Click HERE for more information about this workshop.
TIIP Teaching Workshop: Managing Your Time as a TA – Wednesday, September 24, 12pm-1pm
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!In this workshop, we will discuss how to manage your time as a Teaching Assistant, as well as how to find a balance between your roles as a TA, student, and researcher. We will discuss strategies and tools for both short-term and long-term time management. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs. Click HERE for more information about this workshop.
Academic Workshops
Free Graduate Writing Courses for Fall 2025
Registration is open for Fall 2025 Graduate Writing Program (GWP) courses! Students of all academic disciplines are encouraged to register for GWP courses to receive individualized, discipline-specific feedback throughout the semester. These free, zero-credit courses carry no additional work other than writing students are already completing for their academic programs. Seating is limited so be sure to register early! Click HERE to register for fall 2025 GWP courses. For questions, please contact Mark DiGiacomo at markjd@english.rutgers.edu.
Writing Accountability Group – Thursday, August 28, 11am-1pm
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!Join the Graduate Writing Program and Rutgers Learning Centers for a writing accountability session! This facilitated session utilizes the Pomodoro method and provides a supportive atmosphere where graduate students can sit together on Zoom and write alongside other graduate students to make progress toward their goals.
Weekly Writing Accounting Groups
Stay tuned for fall 2025 signups that will be offered in collaboration with the Learning Centers. For questions contact GWP@english.rutgers.edu
Learning Centers Graduate Workshop Series: Unleash Your Productivity – Saturday, September 13, 11am - 12pm
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!As a graduate student, do you frequently tend to put off tasks related to your academics? Do you have a difficult time balancing school, work, and life? This interactive workshop will discuss procrastination and how to address common challenges to productivity. Please contact Dr. Wilson Ng at wwn2@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions.
Graduate Workshop Series: Reading and Selecting Journal Articles – Tuesday, September 23, 6pm - 7pm
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!The Rutgers Learning Centers encourage graduate students to attend this workshop, which will go over strategies on how to read journal articles effectively, tips on selecting appropriate journal articles, and discuss current struggles with reading said articles. Please contact Dr. Wilson Ng at wwn2@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions.
Graduate Workshop Series: Lit Review 101 – Wednesday, October 1, 12pm - 1pm
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!Join the Rutgers Learning Centers for this workshop that will go over strategies for how to write a literature review. This workshop will discuss topics such as the purposes of a literature review, an overview of the research and writing process, as well as structure and formatting.
- Open Houses, Volunteer Engagement, & Drop-Ins
Do Accommodations Make Sense for You? ODS Drop-In Hours – Wednesday, September 3, 2pm-4pm
Location: Graduate Student Lounge (126 College Ave, behind Panera Bread, College Ave Campus)
Do you identify as having a disability or wonder about whether a condition is a disability? Stop by the Graduate Student Lounge to meet Nychey Michel, Sr. Disability Services Coordinator, and find out more. Snacks, sensory toys, and crafts while supplies last! The Office of Disability Services provides reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities, including hearing, vision, and mobility conditions, learning difficulties, psychological diagnoses (including anxiety and depression), chronic illnesses, and more! Contact Nychey Michel via email at nlm108@echo.rutgers.edu or by calling 848-202-3111 if you have questions about accommodations.
Graduate Student Life and GSA Open House - Tuesday September 9, 2pm - 4pm
Location: Graduate Student Lounge, 126 College Avenue behind Panera Bread, College Avenue Campus
Come check out the Graduate Student Lounge to enjoy donuts, coffee and free massages while getting the chance to meet the Graduate Student Life staff, GSA students, Graduate Writing Program, Graduate Student CAPS counselors, Career Exploration & Success and Rutgers Learning Centers. Our collaborator Scarlet Arts Rx will be providing Kawali portraits, henna, sun visor decorating and music for your enjoyment. The Graduate Student Lounge is a great place to study, relax, or connect with friends and is equipped with a coffee and a microwave. The first 50 attendees receive a free giveaway!
Volunteer Opportunities Information Sessions for Graduate Students – Monday, September 22, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Virtual
RSVP HERE!Enhance your graduate student experience by joining us to learn more about opportunities to volunteer, participate in community service and/or connect to local community organizations. Hosted by the Student Centers and Activities, Office of Student Volunteer Engagement
Graduate Student Day of Service – Wednesday, September 24, 1:00pm – 3:00pmLocation: Meet on the front steps of College Avenue Community Church (100 College Ave, New Brunswick, College Ave Campus)
Register HERE! Limited spots available.
Enjoy a special afternoon of service with your fellow graduate students to assist the College Avenue Community Church with various activities as they prepare their food pantry and thrift shop for the new academic year. Activities may include lifting and moving food and clothing donations.Volunteer Opportunities Information Sessions for Graduate Students – Wednesday, September 24, 4pm-5pm
Location: Virtual
RSVP HERE!Enhance your graduate student experience by joining us to learn more about opportunities to volunteer, participate in community service and/or connect to local community organizations. Hosted by the Student Centers and Activities, Office of Student Volunteer Engagement.
University Events for Graduate & Undergraduate Student
- Social Events & Campus Involvement
Stand Up Paddleboarding – Tuesday, August 26, 12pm-3pm
Location: Cook/Douglass Recreation Center (50 Biel Rd, Cook Campus, New Brunswick)
Register HERE! There is a $25 registration cost to participate in this event.Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun and easy way to engage with nature in a relaxing setting! Join us at the Cook Recreation Center, where we will gather as a group before heading over to the lake. After you've had a chance to familiarize yourself with paddleboarding under the guidance of our staff, we'll spend our morning on a relaxing paddle around the lake. Take some time to unplug and unwind with us. This activity is appropriate for all experience levels! Join us with some friends or sign up yourself to make new connections with like-minded folks. Rutgers Recreation will provide transportation from campus, as well as paddleboards, paddles, and PFD's for everyone. We strongly suggest that you wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather (you'll probably get wet!), and bring a towel, snacks, and plenty of drinking water. We require everyone to wear an approved flotation device (PFD) and footwear (sneakers, river sandals, or closed-toe shoes - no flip flops or slides, please) on all of our water adventures.
Farmers Market on Morrell St – Thursday, August 28, 11am-4pm
Location: Morrell St outside of College Ave Student Center, (126 College Avenue, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Stop by the farmers market every Thursday in the Fall on Morrell St. on College Avenue Campus! Local farmers will be selling fresh produce and other vendors will vary weekly, and there will be resource tables from on-campus offices too. Come out and support local!
Farmers Market on Morrell St – Thursday, September 4, 11am-4pm
Location: Morrell St outside of College Ave Student Center, (126 College Avenue, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Stop by the farmers market every Thursday in the Fall on Morrell St. on College Avenue Campus! Local farmers will be selling fresh produce and other vendors will vary weekly, and there will be resource tables from on-campus offices too. Come out and support local!
Friendship Fridays with Rutgers Global – Friday, September 5, 4pm - 5:30
Location: Busch Student Center, The Cove (604 Bartholomew Rd, Busch Campus, Piscataway)
RSVP HERE!Friendship Fridays are a monthly opportunity for the Rutgers community to step away from classwork and research and just hang out and relax together. Join us to enjoy games, activities, food, and conversation - and make new friends from around the world! For more details, click HERE! Questions? Contact events@global.rutgers.edu.
Asian American Cultural Center's Welcome Party! – Friday September 5, 4pm - 6pm
Location: Asian American Cultural Center (49 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Livingston Campus, Piscataway)
RSVP HERE!Welcome Back Party thrown by the Asian Pacific islander Desi and Arab students of the Asian American Cultural center. Looking forward to seeing everyone enjoy their time at the event where there will be free food, games, activities, prizes, and so much more!
Late Knight Bingo – Friday September 5, 9pm-11:45pm
Location: Livingston Hall, Livingston Student Center (84 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Livingston Campus, Piscataway)
Join us as we kick off the semester with a fun game of Bingo! Come out and test your luck to win big prizes! There will be great prizes and free food! As always, Late Knight is Free!
RU A Good Neighbor – Monday, September 8, 1:00pm - 4:30pm (Rain Date: Tuesday, September 9)
Location: 39 Union Street Lawn (39 Union St, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
RSVP HERE!Attention all off-campus students! Are you a part of our community? Join us as we share valuable insights and goodies to enhance your off-campus living experience. Learn about being a stellar neighbor and staying safe in our neighborhood. Plus, snag some essential safety devices while stocks last. No registration required.
Virtual Artist Talk: Kay WalkingStick – Monday, September 8, 7pm-8pm
Location: Virtual
RSVP HERE!In conjunction with the exhibition "Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always," this Zoom series returns for the fall and kicks off with Kay WalkingStick, who discusses her painting “Buffalo Country” and her landscape painting practice. Find all details HERE.
Tie-Dye with Rutgers Global – Tuesday September 9, 3pm - 4:30pm
Location: Morrell St outside of College Ave Student Center, (126 College Avenue, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
RSVP HERE!Stop by Morrell St outside the College Avenue Student Center for some tie dye fun! After picking up your free Rutgers Global t-shirt, take it to one of the coloring stations and decorate it to your liking. All supplies will be provided. Come early for the best selection of sizes and colors.
Jazz on the Lawn: Outdoor Music for Your Well-Being – Wednesday, September 10, 12-1:30pm
Location: IFNH Outdoor Lawn, Outside Harvest, (61 Dudley Rd, Cook Campus, New Brunswick)
Enjoy your lunch along while listening to melodies by popularJazz Saxophonist Brandon Mejia, with Jeff Andalaro and Seraphina Taylor. Bring a picnic blanket if you would like! Weather permitting - no jazz in the rain.
Artist Talk: Norman Akers – Wednesday, September 10, 4pm-6pm
Location: Zimmerli Art Museum, (71 Hamilton St, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
RSVP HERE!Akers discusses his art practice and the painting "Drowning Elk" (2020), which is on view in the special exhibition "Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always." A light reception follows the talk. Get all the details HERE!
RU Swim School – Wednesday, September 10, 6pm - 8pm
Location: Sonny Werblin Recreation Center, Werblin Patio Pool (656 Bartholomew Rd, Busch Campus, Piscataway)
RU Swim School is a free 2-hour swim lesson at the Werblin Patio Pool, which is 3½ feet deep and maintained at 86 degrees. Participants will learn basic water safety skills in small groups led by our certified American Red Cross Water Safety instructors. The first 50 participants will receive a giveaway, and all participants will receive a discount code for the Fall Adult Swim Lessons.
Sex and Art Tour – Thursday, September 11, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Zimmerli Art Museum (71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, College Ave Campus)
Rutgers Student Health, Scarlet Arts Rx, Zimmerli Art Museum, and the Office of Graduate Student Life, have teamed up to bring you the SEX AND ART TOUR. An interactive evening where you will learn about Bodily Autonomy + Choice, Sex + Reproduction and Pleasure + Responsibility as inspired by viewings of different art works we will visit together in the Zimmerli's galleries. This is a free event - graduate and undergraduate students and their friends are welcome to attend. We will serve free refreshments, provide sex and reproductive health resources, and some amazing swag that you won't want to miss. Join the Sex and Art Tour to receive your free 30 Under 30 Zimmerli Art Museum membership! Then start receiving invitations to the Zimmerli’s member events this fall, including The Art of Floral Design on September 27.
Paul Robeson Cultural Center (PRCC) Black Student Social – Friday, September 12, 3pm - 7pm
Location: Paul Robeson Cultural Center (600 Bartholomew Rd, Busch Campus, Piscataway)
Rain Location: Busch Student Center, Multipurpose Room (604 Bartholomew Rd, Busch Campus, Piscataway)Join us for our annual welcome program! Students can expect free food, giveaways, music, games, student performances, opportunities to make new friends, meet Black faculty and staff, learn about PRCC-affiliated student organizations, and much more! For more information, please follow @prccrutgers on Instagram.
Zimmerli Highlights Tour – Sunday, September 14, 2-3pm
Location: Zimmerli Art Museum (71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, College Ave Campus)
The popular series returns! Explore the galleries with student educators on free guided tours, highlighting key artworks in our collection. Learn more HERE!
Yoga in the Galleries – Wednesday, September 17, 10-11am
Location: Zimmerli Art Museum (71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, College Ave Campus)
Reset your week with a relaxing, all-levels yoga session in a unique setting surrounded by art. Please bring your own mat. Find all the details HERE.
Jazz on the Lawn: Outdoor Music for Your Well-Being – Wednesday, September 17, 12-1:30pm
Location: IFNH Outdoor Lawn, Outside Harvest, (61 Dudley Rd, Cook Campus, New Brunswick)
Enjoy your lunch along while listening to melodies by popularJazz Saxophonist Brandon Mejia, with Jeff Andalaro and Seraphina Taylor. Bring a picnic blanket if you would like! Weather permitting - no jazz in the rain.
LGBTQIA+ International Brunch – Wednesday, September 17, 1pm - 2:30pm
Location: Asian American Cultural Center (49 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Livingston Campus, Piscataway)
Welcome Home! Join us at the Asian American Cultural Center for the LGBTQIA+ International Brunch! Come connect with fellow international and queer students, learn about resources available to both international and LGBTQIA+ students, and enjoy some delicious food throughout it all.
Jazz on the Lawn: Outdoor Music for Your Well-Being – Wednesday, September 24, 12-1:30pm
Location: IFNH Outdoor Lawn, Outside Harvest, (61 Dudley Rd, Cook Campus, New Brunswick)
Enjoy your lunch along while listening to melodies by popularJazz Saxophonist Brandon Mejia, with Jeff Andalaro and Seraphina Taylor. Bring a picnic blanket if you would like! Weather permitting - no jazz in the rain.
Zimmerli Highlights Tour – Sunday, September 27, 2-3pm
Location: Zimmerli Art Museum (71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, College Ave Campus)
The popular series returns! Explore the galleries with student educators on free guided tours, highlighting key artworks in our collection. Learn more HERE!
Ultimo Domingo – Sunday, September 28, 1-3pm
Location: Zimmerli Art Museum (71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, College Ave Campus)
Último Domingo (Last Sunday) is a series celebrating Latinx culture and invites bilingual communities to come together through the experience of art. Explore our stunning exhibitions, create art, and enjoy interactive performances. Click HERE for all details.
What Are Our Dreams Telling Us?: A Conversation with Canterbury House – Wednesday, October 1, 8pm-10pm
Location: The Canterbury House (5 Mine St, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Everyone dreams, whether we remember our dreams or not! Join us on Wednesday nights to look at the science surrounding dreams, the history of dream interpretation, and strategies to enlighten ourselves and others about this curious, human experience! No registration required.
- Open Houses, Fairs and Information Sessions
Canterbury House Ice Cream Social – Sunday, August 31, 7pm-9pm
Location: The Canterbury House (5 Mine St, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Join us, after the Involvement Fair for a start of the year ice cream social. Tour our student center. Meet our emotional support cats (optional). Enjoy ice cream and other sweet treats! No registration required!
CES Virtual Ask Me Anything - Career Fair Edition! – Tuesday, September 3, 4pm - 6pm
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!Ask CES anything about the upcoming Fall Career and Internship Mega Fair! This is your one-stop shop to get all your questions answered by a trusted career advisor. Not sure what to expect? Can’t make our upcoming Fair Prep workshops? Need a quick resume review? Want to practice your pitch? Need a quick pep talk to calm your nerves? This event is come as you are and come and go as you please. Snacks will be available for a quick pick-me-up. Whether you need a confidence boost or you’re not sure what to wear, we've got you covered!
CES Open House – Wednesday, September 3, 12pm - 3pm
Location: CES - Gateway Transit Village Location (106 Somerset St, 4th Floor, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Join us at our Gateway Transit Village location for our Career Exploration and Success Open House. The event is come as you please — stay for twenty minutes or two hours, whatever your schedule allows. Learn how we help students create their next big opportunities with internships and on-campus jobs and help pursue their post-graduation goals. Plus, thanks to our partnership with Johnson & Johnson, our Career Portrait Lounge Photo Booth will be available, which is a FREE resource for Rutgers–New Brunswick students to get their professional headshot taken for their LinkedIn, Handshake, or professional profile photos. Enjoy free sweet treats, cupcakes, fresh cookies, a candy bar, snap a photo, and so much more. Attendance at this event has many perks! Attending this event earns you a #MegaFastPass for the Fall Career & Internship Mega Fair this September 15, 16, 17, and 18 at Jersey Mike's Arena. The #MegaFastPass is a digital pass that lets you skip the registration line at the Mega Fair. Plus, it also grants you early admittance into the fair and is valid for each day of the event. Plus, this event is part of the #Rutgersworks Free Tuition Challenge. By attending this event, you will earn two stamps toward your Fall 2025 gameboard. Click HERE for more information. Contact careers@echo.rutgers.edu with accessibility or accommodation needs for any of our career events.
Cookies with the Chaplain – Wednesday, September 3, 5pm-7pm
Location: Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (122 College Avenue, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Come and meet Chaplain Kaiser and tour our Center. No registration required!
Fitness and Wellness Day with Rutgers Recreation – Friday, September 5, 12pm - 5pm
Location: Sonny Werblin Recreation Center (656 Bartholomew Rd, Busch Campus, Piscataway)
Explore Fitness & Wellness at Recreation! Experience everything Recreation has to offer with an exciting lineup of 30-minute sample group fitness classes, including Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, BODYPUMP, and more. Check out the full schedule HERE. Meet our personal trainers, get a free InBody, body composition assessment or take a moment to relax with a chair massage from one of our certified therapists. All opportunities are drop-in — no registration needed! Whether you stop by for a quick visit or stay for the whole afternoon, we look forward to seeing you there.
Students with Disabilities Space & ODS Open House – Friday, September 5, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Location: Office of Disability Services, Lucy Stone Hall A145, 1st Floor Lobby (54 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Livingston Campus, Piscataway)
Welcome to the start of the academic year! The Office of Disability Services is hosting a social hour for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities and disability allies. Visit with students, craft with Scarlet Arts Rx, view the testing center, and ask questions about accommodations. Questions or have accommodation requests specific to this event? Please email dsoffice@echo.rutgers.edu, call 848-202-3111, or visit ODS in Lucy Stone Hall, Suite A145, Livingston Campus.
SJE Open House – Friday, September 5, 1pm - 4pm
Location: Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities House Backyard, (17 Bartlett Street, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Welcome Home! Join us, SJE, in our beautiful backyard for our annual Open House! Enjoy some good food and games (large jenga, connect four, cornhole, and more), do some axe throwing, tie-dye a shirt, and dance to the live tunes spun by DJ Dalé Danny. Our house will be open to tour and hang out
Canterbury House Kick-Off-Cook-Out – Friday, September 5, 6pm-9pm
Location: The Canterbury House (5 Mine St, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Let's celebrate the start of a new academic year with a cook-out at The Canterbury House! Join us to share food, tour our student center, meet our cats (optional) and make new friends! No Registration Required!
Adventure Recreation Rock Wall Open House – September 9, 6pm-10pm
Location: College Avenue Gym, Rockwall, (130 College Ave, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Join us at the College Avenue Gym Rockwall to learn more about our on-campus climbing gym, trip program, and climbing team! Come try over 30 new routes, chat with representatives from the climbing team, and meet our outdoor trip leaders. Sign up for an outdoor adventure or register for a belay class. We will have some competitions, an indoor slackline, and great music!
Faith and Spirituality Fair – Monday, September 15, 12pm – 3pm
Location: Morrell St outside of College Ave Student Center, (126 College Avenue, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
Are you interested in learning more about faith and spirituality at Rutgers? Interested in getting involved in a group that reflects your faith interest, or exploring other beliefs? Stop by the fair! For More information email Rev. Katrina Jenkins, kj517@echo.rutgers.edu
Study Abroad Fair 2025 – Tuesday September 16, 11am-2pm
Location: Livingston Student Center, Multipurpose Room (84 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Livingston Campus, Piscataway)
Study Abroad Fair. Get to know over 100 study abroad programs offered at Rutgers. Semester, Academic Year, Summer, Winter and Spring break options. Scholarships available. Free food, prizes, and swag.
- Volunteer & Engagement Opportunities
Kick-Start Your Volunteer Journey! Sign up for 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Sign up HERE for a 1:1 Coaching Session!
Graduate students looking for ways to volunteer in the community should consider scheduling a 1:1 coaching session with the Office of Student Volunteer Engagement to kick-start their volunteer journey. Click HERE to schedule a coaching session.
Service Day: New Brunswick City Clean Up – Thursday, September 12, 1-3pm
Location: Meet at 1pm at Morrell St outside of College Ave Student Center, (126 College Avenue, College Ave Campus, New Brunswick)
In honor of 9/11: A National Day of Service, please join us for a New Brunswick City Clean Up! Whether you are a commuter, an on campus resident, or an off campus resident, we are all a part of this community and should work together to keep our community clean. This initiative focuses on New Brunswick streets closest to the College Avenue campus. All materials, instructions and maps will be provided! Clean Ups are Rain OR Shine.
Scarlet Honor Council Information Session – Tuesday, September 16, 6-7pm (Additional Sessions on Monday, October 27 and Thursday, November 13)
Location: Virtual
Register HERE!The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services invites undergraduate and graduate students to join the Scarlet Honor Council! The Scarlet Honor Council is a team of students committed to upholding Rutgers community standards and promoting a safe and civil campus environment. Membership in the council is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet new people, and get involved in the public life of your campus. Members of the Scarlet Honor Council serve on the University Hearing Board and the Campus Appeals Committee and provide education and outreach to the Rutgers community. For more information about the council, click HERE. After submitting an application, students who are chosen to progress to the next stage will be invited to an interview. Appointments to the council will be made based on applications and interviews. Students who are appointed to the council must then complete the appropriate training program. For more information about training, Click HERE. Questions? Contact Ranaysia Burrell at rnb72@echo.rutgers.edu.
This webpage was last updated on August 28, 2025.
