What Every Scarlet Knight Should Know

2020–2021 Rutgers University–New Brunswick

What Every Scarlet Knight Should Know

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Table of Contents Academic Calendar.........................................................................................................................................................3 Post-Orientation Checklist........................................................................................................................................ 4 First Semester Checklist...............................................................................................................................................5 Academic Resources.................................................................................................................................................6-7 Class Schedules................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Academic School Information................................................................................................................................ 9 Campus Resources....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Stay Connected and Safe..........................................................................................................................................16 • Taking Care of Business – Pg. 10 • Campus Services – Pg. 10-12 • Student Support – Pg. 12-13 • Get Involved – Pg. 14-15 Rutgers Lingo....................................................................................................................................................................17 Get Involved....................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Sights to See..................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Just Around The Corner.............................................................................................................................................21 A Scarlet Knight’s Guide to Food........................................................................................................................23 Rutgers Navigation Guide.......................................................................................................................................24 Bus Stops.............................................................................................................................................................................25

Alma Mater On the Banks of the Old Raritan From far and near we came to Rutgers, And resolved to learn all that we can; And so we settled down, In that noisy college town, On the banks of the old Raritan.

Chorus...

On the banks of the old Raritan (my friends) Where old Rutgers evermore shall stand, For has she not stood Since the time of the flood, On the banks of the old Raritan.

Then sing aloud to Alma Mater; And keep the Scarlet in the van; For with her motto high Rutgers’ name shall never die, On the banks of the old Raritan.

(Chorus)

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Academic Calendar Fall Semester Begins............................................................................................................Tuesday, September 1 Changes in Designation of Class Days..................... Tuesday, September 8 (Monday Classes) Wednesday, November 25 (Friday Classes) Thanksgiving Recess..............................................Thursday, November 26–Sunday, November 29 Regular Classes End ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Thursday, December 10 Reading Days.........................................................................Friday, December 11–Monday, December 14 Fall Exams Begin.................................................................................................................... Tuesday, December 15 Fall Exams End....................................................................................................................... Tuesday, December 22 Winter Session Begins..................................................................................................... Tuesday, December 22 Winter Session Ends....................................................................................................................... Friday, January 15 Spring Semester Begins.........................................................................................................Tuesday, January 19 Spring Recess Begins.................................................................................................................. Saturday, March 13 Spring Recess Ends..........................................................................................................................Sunday, March 21 Regular Classes End...............................................................................................................................Monday, May 3 Reading Days..............................................................................................Tuesday, May 4–Wednesday, May 5 Spring Exams Begin............................................................................................................................Thursday, May 6 Spring Exams End.........................................................................................................................Wednesday, May 12 University Commencement ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Sunday, May 16 Summer Session Begins....................................................................................................................Tuesday, June 1 Summer Session Ends......................................................................................................Wednesday, August 18

Add/Drop: Each semester there is a designated time frame known as Add/Drop. During this time you can add or drop classes.

Withdrawal: You can drop a class after Add/Drop during the designated time period. A “W” does not affect your GPA.

Remember: Be careful to always remain a full-time student (12 credits or more) - it’s best to strategize with an academic advisor before adding, dropping, or withdrawing.

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Post-Orientation Checklist Now that you’ve attended New Student Orientation, there are a few important tasks you should complete to prepare you for your first semester. You can also access this checklist and website links at nso.rutgers.edu/checklist.

Complete Academic Planning and Advising

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Submit Final Transcripts Submit Immunization Forms If you have not already done so, submit your immunization forms at health.rutgers.edu.

Check Your ScarletMail Daily Get in the habit of checking your email daily. You will be receiving very important information that will help prepare you for the start of your semester. This will also be the primary form of communication for all official Rutgers correspondence.

FERPA Waiver Review and discuss the FERPA waiver with your family. For more information, visit uec.rutgers.edu/programs/ferpa-student-privacy/for-students-and-parents/ .

Order a Parking Permit/Permission Planning to commute or have a car on campus? Visit parktran.rutgers.edu.

Select a Meal Plan Whether you are a resident or commuter, visit your MyRutgers Dashboard to choose the best meal plan for you.

Review Student Code of Conduct Visit studentconduct.rutgers.edu to understand your responsibilities as a Rutgers student.

Sign Up for Emergency Notifications and Text Alerts from RUPD at rupd.rutgers.edu/text.php.

Sign Up for a Campus Mailbox Go to myRutgers, then "My Tab," scroll down and find the Mail/Packages instructions.

Commuters can sign up to receive mail by emailing mailquestions@ipo.rutgers.edu.

Complete Online Learning Modules Check your email for information on three online learning modules (Not Anymore, and Not Anymore for Alcohol & Other Drugs) that you need to complete by September 1.

Waive or Enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan Waive or Enroll at universityhealthplans.com. For waiver/enrollment concerns contact University Health Plans directly at 800-437-6448.

Download the Rutgers App Never be out of the loop again! Get bus schedules, campus updates, direct links to helpful resources, academic information, and daily menus at your fingertips!

Download the Rec2Go App Stay up to date with recreation facility hours, classes, trips, and so much more!

Create your GetInvolved Profile Create your personal profile and discover different organizations that match your interests and search for different events. Get started at getinvolved.rutgers.edu.

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First Semester Checklist To help you navigate your first semester, we’ve highlighted a few things we think are important.

Participate in Welcome Week Events Before classes begin, explore the campus and connect with resources for your personal and academic success. Full schedule will be available Saturday, August 1. Learn more online at welcomeweek.rutgers.edu.

Attend the Involvement Fair Stop by and talk with over 700 student organizations, departments, and community partners and learn ways to get involved.

Complete the Scarlet Knight Challenge Attend five events correlating with the Knight’s Call to be entered to win prizes! View the back cover of this book to read the Knight’s Call. Learn more online at nso.rutgers.edu/challenge.

Get to Know Your Professors Introduce yourself before or after class, go to office hours for extra help, and/or communicate via email. Your professors are a key support and resource for your academic success.

Learn the Rutgers Bus System Keep your bus system card handy until you have the routes down. It’s only a matter of time before you’re speaking the RU Bus Lingo. Check the back of this booklet for a helpful guide.

Pay Your Term Bill Your due date can be found on your bill. Visit myRutgers to view your bill and learn more about your payment options.

Get Involved!

Join a club or organization that has shared interests or enhances your academic experience outside of the classroom. Attend a campus event(s) to stay connected and meet new people!

Explore Canvas, myRutgers, and WebReg Get familiar with these super helpful tools. You’ll be spending lots of time on them and they will become your best friends. See page 7 for more information.

Register to Vote!

Check out RUVoting.rutgers.edu for more information.

Parent and Family Weekend Invite your parents and family members to visit during Parent and Family Weekend (October 23–25). For more information, visit familyweekend.rutgers.edu.

Meet with an Academic Advisor and Register for Classes Schedule a meeting to review your academic progress and plans. Lay out your next few semesters and make a list of classes you can take.

Transfer Week Join us October 19-23 as we celebrate our transfer students and continue to welcome them into the Scarlet Knight Family. For more information, visit nso.rutgers.edu.

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Academics 101 Students find the expectations with academic work different than high school.

To help ensure your success: •

Develop a study plan that works for you. For academic success, it is expected that you study outside of the classroom and review your course materials daily. Unlike high school, the time you spend studying for classes may be in the morning, afternoon or evening, and even on the weekends.

• Work on your time management. There will be an opportunity for many different experiences inside and outside of the classroom, but there are still only 24 hours in the day. Budget your time for studying, activities, social events, and wellness.

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Set SMART goals. Sign up for one-on-one academic coaching or group workshops at a Learning Center at rlc.rutgers.edu to learn more about SMART goals and how you can set, meet, and reach your academic and personal goals during your time at Rutgers.

Academic Resources Aresty Research Center Undergraduate research, faculty mentors, faculty-led and student-led projects, project funding, presentation opportunities.

College Avenue: Milledoler Hall, 520 George Street (848) 932-7027 Learning Centers Individualized academic coaching and writing coaching, study groups, peer tutoring, academic skills workshops, technology-based learning programs, study space.

Busch: SERC Building, Rm. 106 College Avenue: Rutgers Academic Building, Rm. 1125 West Wing Cook/Douglass: Loree Building, Rm. 124 Livingston: Tillett Hall, Rm. 111

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Writing Centers The Writing Centers provide tutoring for students enrolled in Writing Program classes that helps improve reading and writing and paper revision practice.

College Avenue: Plangere Writing Center, 510 George Street, 3rd Floor Douglass: Douglass Writing Center, 135 George Street Livingston: The Livingston Writing Center, Lucy Stone Hall, Rm. B103/106/108

Rutgers has 14 different libraries that offer thousands of books and specialist librarians to assist with your research, and computers, printers, and study rooms.

To learn more visit libraries.rutgers.edu.

Academic Tools Course Schedule Planner – Before you register for classes, use the Course Schedule Planner at sims.rutgers.edu/csp to map out your ideal schedule for the semester, selecting the courses you plan to take and viewing different automatically generated schedules. Don’t forget to build in travel time between campuses.

Degree Navigator – This easy-to-use academic tracking system is great for showing your progress towards your academic program completion, indicating classes completed, in progress, and not yet started. You’ll want to look over this with your advisor to ensure you are on track to graduate. Visit nbdn.rutgers.edu for more information.

Be sure to meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes. You want to make sure you stay on track and take the right classes in the right order. For most majors, it is recommended to take an average of 15 credits each semester.

myRutgers – A one-stop tool that provides information about Rutgers resources.

You can customize the channels to have your email, grades, class registration, library search, and calendar of university events all in one place. Log-in from any computer to my.rutgers.edu with your netID and password.

Online Catalog – The university’s catalogs contain degree and major requirements and academic policies and procedures for each school. They can all be viewed and searched online at catalogs.rutgers.edu.

Canvas – Many professors post assignments, readings, and topics of discussion here.

You may be asked to submit your assignments through canvas.rutgers.edu and can often view your grades for a course throughout the semester.

WebReg – Using this tool, you can view which classes are offered for the upcoming semester and if there are available seats. After meeting with your advisor, use sims.rutgers.edu/webreg to register for classes.

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Class Schedules When building your schedule, and when planning your commute to and from each class, keep in mind the class periods for each campus.

80 ­– Minute Periods Period

College Ave Downtown NB

Busch/Livingston

Cook/Douglass

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8:10 am – 9:30 am

8:40 am – 10:00 am

9:15 am – 10:35 am

2

9:50 am – 11:10 am

10:20 am – 11:40 am

10:55 am – 12:15 pm

3

11:30 am – 12:50 pm

12:00 pm – 1:20 pm

12:35 pm – 1:55 pm

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1:10 pm – 2:30 pm

1:40 pm – 3:00pm

2:15 pm – 3:35 pm

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2:50 pm – 4:10 pm

3:20 pm – 4:40pm

3:55 pm – 5:15 pm

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4:30 pm – 5:50 pm

5:00 pm – 6:20pm

5:35 pm – 6:55 pm

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6:10 pm – 7:30 pm

6:40 pm – 8:00 pm

7:15 pm – 8:35 pm

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7:40 pm – 9:00 pm

8:10 pm – 9:30 pm

8:45 pm – 10:05 pm

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9:10 pm – 10:30 pm

9:40 pm – 11:00 pm

55 –­ Minute Periods

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Period

College Ave Downtown NB

Busch/Livingston

Cook/Douglass

1

8:25 am – 9:20 am

8:55 am – 9:50 am

9:30 am – 10:25 am

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10:05 am – 11:00 am

10:35 am – 11:30 am

11:10 am – 12:05 pm

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11:45 am – 12:40 pm

12:15 pm – 1:10 pm

12:50 pm – 1:45 pm

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1:25 pm – 2:20 pm

1:55 pm – 2:50 pm

2:30 pm – 3:25 pm

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3:05 pm – 4:00 pm

3:35 pm – 4:30 pm

4:10 pm – 5:05 pm

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4:45 pm – 5:40 pm

5:15 pm – 6:10 pm

5:50 pm – 6:45 pm

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6:25 pm – 7:20 pm

6:55 pm – 7:50 pm

7:30 pm – 8:25 pm

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7:55 pm – 8:50 pm

8:25 pm – 9:20 pm

8:45 pm – 9:40 pm

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9:10 pm – 10:05 pm

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Academic School Information Do you have questions about your class schedule? Need to meet with an academic advisor? Use your school’s contact information below and set up an appointment.

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy 848-932-2722 - undergrad@ejb.rutgers.edu Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy 848-445-6336 - academicservices@pharmacy.rutgers.edu Mason Gross School of the Arts 848-932-5236 - advisement@mgsa.rutgers.edu Rutgers Business School 848-445-3600 - frosh@business.rutgers.edu School of Arts and Sciences First Year: 848-932-8888 - firstyears@sas.rutgers.edu Transfer: 848-445-8886 - transfers@sas.rutgers.edu School of Communication and Information 848-932-7550 - sciss@comminfo.rutgers.edu School of Engineering Summer Months: firstyear@soe.rutgers.edu First Year: fyadvising@soe.rutgers.edu Transfer Students: transfer@soe.rutgers.edu 848-445-2212 School of Environmental and Biological Sciences First Year: first_year@sebs.rutgers.edu Transfer: transfers@sebs.rutgers.edu 848-932-3000 School of Management and Labor Relations Labor Studies and Employment Relations - 848-932-1981 - akhila.naik@rutgers.edu Human Resource Management - 848-445-5969 - tinkham@smlr.rutgers.edu School of Nursing 848-932-5757 - LS706@sn.rutgers.edu

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Campus Resources Taking Care of Business Office of Disability Services Exam accommodations, note taking services, personal coordinator for accommodations, accessible parking, assistive technology, alternative course materials.

Livingston: Lucy Stone Hall, A145 - 848-445-6800 Office of Financial Aid Establish aid eligibility, award scholarships, grants and loans, determine work study employment eligibility, financial aid counseling.

College Avenue: Records Hall, 620 George Street - 848-932-7057 - nb_aid@ofa.rutgers.edu Student Accounting, Billing and Cashiering Services Term bill payments, payment plans, exit counseling, refunds, tuition and fee inquiries, financial holds, student loan repayment.

College Avenue: Records Hall, 620 George Street - 848-932-2254 Student Employment Office Part-time, summer and seasonal jobs, on and off-campus employment, federal work study program, flexible work schedule based around your classes.

College Avenue: Records Hall, 620 George Street - 848-932-8817 Student Health Insurance It is mandatory for full-time and all F&J Rutgers Sponsored VISA students to waive or enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan each semester. Visit universityhealthplans.com to complete the required action each semester before the deadline.

848-932-8285 - info@univhealthplans.com Student Health Services Medical appointments, immunizations, allergy injections, nutrition, laboratory services, STI testing and screening, sports and travel medicine.

College Avenue: Hurtado Health Center - 11 Bishop Place Cook/Douglass: Cook Douglass Health Center - 61 Dudley Road Livingston: Busch/Livingston Health Center - 110 Hospital Road Medical Appointments - 848-932-7402 or nbstudenthealthportal.rutgers.edu

Campus Services Career Exploration and Success The Office of Career Exploration and Success (CES) provides opportunities for students to discover their interests, explore majors and careers, develop their skills, and pursue their post-graduate goals. CES also provides you with access to the #1 resource for on and off-campus employment opportunities, internships, career advising appointments, employer information sessions, on-campus interviews, events, online tools, and more!

College Avenue: Gateway Transit Village, 106 Somerset Street, 4th Floor Busch: Busch Student Center 848-932-7997 - careers@echo.rutgers.edu Department of Transportation Services DOTS oversees parking on campus, buses, and biking rental programs.

College Avenue: 55 Paul Robeson Blvd - 848-932-7744 - info_dots@ipo.rutgers.edu

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Dining Services Students can purchase meal plans, find dining hall menus, and add funds to RU Express through Dining Services.

College Avenue: Records Hall, 620 George Street - 848-932-8041 - ruexpress@dining.rutgers.edu Mail Services On campus students are automatically enrolled into our systems to receive Mail and Packages, Off campus and commuter students must contact us to set up service.

All questions about our services or items you are expecting should be sent to our email address.

848-932-2143 - mailquestions@ipo.rutgers.edu Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships provides off-campus housing assistance and support, connection with faith-based communities on campus, and local community service.

College Avenue: 39 Union Street - 848-932-5500 - RUoffcampus@echo.rutgers.edu Office of Information Technology OIT assists students with university-wide technology services including email, WiFi, NetID activation, printing, software, and more. A student technology guide, which helps navigate some of Rutgers' technology resources, is available for review at techguides.rutgers.edu.

833-OIT-HELP - help@oit.rutgers.edu RU ID Card The official RU ID card allows students access to residence halls, rec centers, computer labs, meal plans, RU Express, and more. Be sure to upload your photo for your RU ID online through your Enrollment Pathway.

College Avenue: Records Hall, 620 George Street RU Express The RU Express card is a student’s official debit account that can be used for laundry, dining, and school supplies. RU Express cards are accepted at over 100 on and off-campus locations.

College Avenue: Records Hall, 620 George Street - 848-932-8041 - ruexpress@dining.rutgers.edu RU-info RU-info is the main source of general university information and provides answers to anything you need!

Call 848-445-INFO (4636) or text 732-662-2664 Rutgers University Emergency Services (RUES) Rutgers Emergency Services provides ambulatory and emergency medical services and fire prevention and response.

848-932-4800 - es@rutgers.edu

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Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) RUPD is a 24/7/365 full-service police department that provides police and security services to all Rutgers campuses. A few services include safety escorts, crime prevention education and vehicle jumpstarts and lockouts.

For emergencies dial 9-1-1 Non-emergency - 732-932-7211 or rupdcomments@ipo.rutgers.edu Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) Education and resources on various types of violence and prevention, counseling, advocacy, and crisis intervention.

If you are ever in crisis, contact the 24/7 advocate at 848-932-1181.

College Avenue: 3 Bartlett Street - 848-932-1181 - vpva@echo.rutgers.edu

Student Support Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) - Recovery & Housing Students support each other’s sobriety while forming meaningful, personal relationships based around friendship, sobriety, and their college experiences. For more information or to set up an appointment, contact Lisa Laitman, director of CAPS, at 848-932-7884 or llaitman@rci.rutgers.edu.

Counseling, ADAP and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) Counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, workshops and educational program, “Let’s Talk" consultation sessions, campus-based treatment program, alcohol and drug assistance program, and psychiatric services.

Call 848-932-7884 to make an appointment for any of these services or for information.

College Avenue: 17 Senior Street Cook/Douglass: 61 Nichol Avenue Mental Health Emergency Resources: Text KNIGHTS to National Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or text Steves to connect with a counselor of color for help or call NJ Hopeline at 855-654-7635.

Dean of Students Student advocacy, connection to campus resources, assistance for temporary conditions and difficulties due to financial, confidential or family-related issues. The office serves as a student support network when students are having challenges both in and out of the classroom – a place to get answers when students are unsure where to go for support College Avenue: 88 College Avenue - 848-932-2300 or deanofstudents@echo.rutgers.edu Community Concerns Reporting System Rutgers is a community that cares. The community concerns reporting system is a simple way to express concern about a member of the Rutgers community. Visit dosomething. rutgers.edu to share a concern. You may choose to submit your concern anonymously.

Please note that Do Something is NOT as resource for emergency situations. If someone believes they are the victim of, or a witness to, an alleged bias incident, a report can be filed at bias.rutgers.edu.

Health Outreach, Promotion and Education (HOPE) HOPE works to advance health and wellness through community engagement and innovation. Peer educators facilitate interactive workshops on sexual and reproductive health, alcohol and other drug use, mental health, nutrition and well-being.

College Avenue: 8 Lafayette Street - 848-932-1965

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Interfaith Prayer/Meditation Rooms on Campus Cook/Douglass: Douglass Student Center, Room 108E Busch: Library of Medicine and Science, Room 301B, Busch Student Center, Room 177 College Avenue: College Avenue Student Center, G2 Level College Avenue (Downtown): Civic Square Building, Room 222 Livingston: Carr Library, Room 11 Office of Student Affairs Compliance/Title IX This office responds to reports of possible violations of the University’s sexual misconduct policy and oversees compliance of the Not Anymore modules that are required for all incoming first-year and transfer students.

College Avenue: 2 Richardson Street - 848-932-8200 - nb.compliance@rutgers.edu Office of Student Conduct Student Conduct assists students in making better choices in their behaviors and aids in the creation of a safer and more educational environment.

College Avenue: Bishop House - 848-932-9414 Office of Student Legal Services Rutgers University Student Legal Services (RUSLS) provides eligible students with professional legal advice and assistance, at no cost, by attorneys licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.

Livingston: 247 Tillett Hall - 848-932-4LAW(4529) - sls@echo.rutgers.edu Office of Veterans and Military Programs and Services Education benefits, academic advising, financial aid, disability services, rehabilitation counselors, social work support, town hall meetings.

College Avenue: 14 Lafayette Street — 848-932-VETS(8387) RU1st Dedicated support and services for first generation students (first in their family to go to college), advising, living-learning community, transition and leadership courses.

848-932-1599 - ru1st@rutgers.edu Residence Life Residence Life provides on-campus housing, assists with room applications, room changes and student support, and offers living and learning communities where students can live in a community among those with similar interests.

Busch: 90 Davidson Road: 848-932-4371 - oncampus@echo.rutgers.edu Rutgers Global - International Student and Scholar Services for international students including employment information, English language conversation groups, individual counseling on immigration, cross-cultural, financial, health and other personal matters, international student health insurance information.

College Avenue: 180 College Avenue - 848-932-7015 Rutgers Student Food Pantry Exclusively serving Rutgers students, the pantry is stocked by donations from Rutgers Against Hunger, Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services, and private donations. If you have mobility issues please call 848-932-5500 for an appointment and we will make arrangements to meet with you at another location on campus.

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Get Involved Cultural Center Collaborative Creates a welcoming and holistic environment for all members of the community by encouraging dialogue and challenging traditional notions of diversity and inclusion.

Asian American Cultural Center (AACC)

The Asian American Cultural Center promotes an educational climate based upon

diversity and inclusiveness celebrating the contributions of Asian Pacific

Islander Desi Americans through a variety of programs and supports cross-cultural engagement.

Livingston: 49 Joyce Kilmer Avenue - 848-445-8043

Center for Latino Arts and Culture (CLAC) The CLAC’s mission is to research, document, interpret, and promote Latino/a, Hispanic, Caribbean, and Latin American arts and culture.

College Avenue: 172 College Avenue - 848-932-1263

Paul Robeson Cultural Center (PRCC) PRCC offers programs, initiatives and services that reflect the robust history, heritage and diversity of the African diaspora, functioning as a “home away from home” and community hub for students.

Busch: 600 Bartholomew Road - 848-445-3545

Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities (SJE) SJE promotes a supportive environment for students of all backgrounds, with a focus on gender and sexuality, while developing social and educational opportunities for leadership, identity, and social justice advocacy.

College Avenue: 17 Bartlett Street - 848-445-4141

Douglass Residential College Douglass Residential College translates its strong legacy of educating women into the needs of the 21st century. Our programs and living-learning communities focus on professional and leadership development, women in STEM, research, global studies, public health, the creative arts and the suite of skills needed to be successful in any role and any setting.

Douglass: College Hall Suite 104, Douglass Campus - 125 George Street 848-932-9500 - discoverdouglass@echo.rutgers.edu Fraternity and Sorority Affairs OFSA partners with headquarters, advisors, and students to live up to our values of leadership, scholarship, service and friendship for life. With over 80 different recognized organizations RU has one of the largest and most diverse fraternity/sorority communities in the country.

College Avenue: 84 College Avenue - 848-932-7692 - ofsa@echo.rutgers.edu Intercollegiate Athletics Students have access to Big Ten sporting events, including football, basketball, soccer, and wrestling. Students can claim free tickets for Football, Basketball and Wrestling via the website or in person day of game based on availability.

Ticket Office: Rutgers Athletic Center - 83 Rockafeller Road, Livingston Campus 866-445-4678 - tickets@tickets.scarletknights.com Multifaith Council 40+ student organizations dedicated to religious and religious-cultural interests, 25+ chaplaincies serving students’ spiritual needs College Avenue: Off-Campus Living & Community Partnerships, 39 Union Street

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Recreation Proudly supports the health and well-being of its students by offering five recreation centers, 20 acres of outdoor space, an Olympic-size pool with a diving tower, an 80-foot climbing wall, a ropes challenge course, a large picnic pavilion, and a roller hockey rink.

Complete with over 100 fitness and wellness classes each week, personal and small group training, and massage therapy.

Busch: 656 Bartholomew Road College Avenue Gym: 130 College Ave Easton Ave Gym: 30 Easton Ave Cook/Douglass: 50 Biel Road Livingston: 62 Road 3 Student Centers and Activities: Leadership and Experiential Learning Leadership and Experiential Learning designs programs and trainings in an effort to cultivate confidence, provoke thought, and inspire action among our student leaders, staff, and the University community.

College Avenue: 126 College Ave, Suite 449 - 848-932-4086 - lead@echo.rutgers.edu Student Centers and Activities: Major Events and Programs Major Events and Programs at Rutgers provides opportunities to find community and make memories outside of the classroom at signature traditional events.

College Avenue: 126 College Avenue - 848-932-7213 - rupainformation@gmail.com Student Centers and Activities: Student Involvement Student Involvement serves over 500+ student organizations and their student leaders through advisement, organizational development, and support services. Student Involvement also provides daytime and late-night programming to on-campus and off-campus/commuter students to build community and have a safe, inclusive environment within the student centers.

College Avenue: 613 George Street - 848-932-6978 - osi@echo.rutgers.edu

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Stay Connected and Safe Program these important numbers into your phone, so you have them if you ever need them.

Counseling, ADAP, and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) Appointments - 848-932-7884 24-Hour Emergency Hotline - 855-515-5700 Residence Life 848-932-4371 resident@rutgers.edu RU-Info When you don’t know where to look or who to call, ask RU-Info.

Call 732-445-info (4636) or text your question to 732-662-2664.

Visit: info.rutgers.edu Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-Emergency & Police Escort: 732-932-7211 For Non-Emergencies: Text “RUNB” and your message to 69050 Student Health Services Medical Appointments - 848-932-7402 Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance Crisis Line 24/7 Advocate - 848-932-1181

If you ever feel unsafe walking around campus, call the RUPD non-emergency number for a police escort to your destination.

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Rutgers Lingo Some letters don’t form words, but they definitely have meanings. Get familiar with common Rutgers acronyms so you can understand what everyone is saying!

Acronym AACC

What It Means Asian American Cultural Center

ARC

Allison Road Classroom Building (on Busch)

BSC

Busch Student Center

CAC

College Avenue Campus

CAG

College Avenue Gym

CAPS

Counseling, ADAP and Psychiatric Services

CASC

College Avenue Student Center

CLAC

Center for Latino Arts and Culture

CSC

Cook Student Center

DM

Dance Marathon

DRC

Douglass Residential College

DSC

Douglass Student Center

LDC

Livingston Dining Commons

LSC

Livingston Student Center

OFSA

Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs

PRCC

Paul Robeson Cultural Center

RAC RBHS

Rutgers Athletic Center Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

RBS

Rutgers Business School

RHA

Residence Hall Association

RUPA

Rutgers University Programming Association

RUSA

Rutgers University Student Assembly

SAC

Student Activities Center (on College Avenue)

SAS

School of Arts and Sciences

SJE and LGBT SCI

Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities School of Communication and Information

SEBS

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

SERC

Science and Engineering Resource Center (on Busch)

SOE

School of Engineering

SMLR

School of Management and Labor Relations

VPVA

Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance

The Yard

Food Vendors at the Sojourner Truth Apartments

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Get Involved getINVOLVED is an online resource that connects you with involvement opportunities on campus. Your personal profile, discover organizations that match your interests or search for events.

Visit rutgers.campuslabs.com/engage/ and access your profile with your NetID and password

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• Save or Screenshot your Event Pass • Complete your Profile - Add Your Interests • Take a look at what Events are offered and Organizations you can join

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Sights to See There are lots of places to check out and explore. Here are just a few of our favorites.

Busch Campus • SHI.com Football Stadium • Planetarium • Paul Robeson Cultural Center • College Avenue Campus • Historic Old Queens Lawn • New Brunswick Train Station • Downtown New Brunswick • Voorhees Mall • Center for Latino Arts and Culture • Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities

Cook/Douglass Campus • Passion Puddle • Mason Gross Theatre • Cabaret Theatre • Cook Farm Livingston Campus • Rutgers Cinema • Rutgers Athletic Center • Asian American Cultural Center • Rutgers Business School

Stop by the Student Activities Center (SAC) and ask the Student Activities Business Office (SABO) about discounted NJ Transit tickets.

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Just Around The Corner Why have one when you can have four or five? There are a few things at Rutgers that you can find on nearly every campus! Familiarize yourself with these resources so you can find the one nearest to you.

• Dining Halls food.rutgers.edu • Health Centers health.rutgers.edu • Residence Halls ruoncampus.rutgers.edu • Libraries libraries.rutgers.edu • Post Offices mds.rutgers.edu • Recreation Centers recreation.rutgers.edu • Student Centers studentcenters.rutgers.edu

Need a computer or printer? Check out oit-nb.rutgers.edu/labs to find out all of your options, including how many Macs and PCs each lab has.

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Your Guide to Dining 1.

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Meal Plans can range from 50 to 285 meal swipes per semester.

All on-campus first-year students must have at least the 210 plan, and all other on-campus students must have the 120 plan.

Within your plan there are 10 swipes specifically for guest swiping, though how many is up to you!

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There are 4 Dining Halls total, one for each campus. To use, enter through the main entrance and present your ID card to use a swipe.

Dining Halls are "all-you-can-eat", and you only need to swipe once per visit!

If you don't have a meal plan, you can still enter the Dining Hall with cash or credit!

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If you are too tired or just had a long day, each Dining Hall offers Takeout!

Service hours and menu selections vary at each location.

Portions are limited, but you can always double swipe or use up to one guest swipe.

All Takeout and Dining Hall menus can be found on the Rutgers app!

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• Dining Halls are able to accommodate any dietary restrictions.

• This includes any vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, and gluten free diets.

• If products are not labeled, always ask for a manager to assist you!

For students with more specific needs or severe allergies, find out more about the Text to Order Program.

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Dining Options Looking for something to eat? Here’s a list of your dining options by campus.

You’re only one (or maybe two) buses away from your choice of food.

Busch Campus • Busch Dining Hall* • Busch Student Center – Gerlanda’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Harvest Juice Bar*, Szechwan Ichiban, Panera Bread • Woody’s* Cook Campus • Neilson Dining Hall* • Cook Student Center – Cook Café* • INFH – Harvest Juice Bar* Livingston Campus • Livingston Dining Commons* • Livingston Student Center – Dunkin' Donuts, The Rock Café*, Sbarro* • The Plaza – Qdoba, Starbucks, 16 Handles, Hoja Asian Fusion, Kilmer's Market*, Henry's Diner*

College Avenue Campus • Brower Commons* • College Avenue Student Center – Wendy's, Gerland's, Subway, King Pita, Currito, Panera Bread • The Yard – Honeygrow, Jersey Mike's, Krispy Pizza, RU Hungry, Scarlet Sweets, Starbucks, Surf Taco • Academic Building – Café West* Douglass Campus • Douglass Student Center – Dunkin' Donuts, Red Pine Pizza, Douglass Café*

Food Trucks • Knight Wagon* • Three Chilies Truck* • Starbucks Truck*

* Accepts Meal Swipes To ensure retail locations that accept meal swipes can keep with demand, these are limited to 3 swipes per day.

Dining Services RU Express Office — 848-932-8041 Nutritionist — 848-932-5447 or 848-932-7222 Follow Rutgers Dining Services on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat at @RutgersDining for media items, dining updates, special events, and more.

Interested in healthy options?

Ask about Menus of Change.

Visit food.rutgers.edu for additional information.

For students in need of food or personal care products, the Rutgers Student Food Pantry is dedicated to helping the fight against food insecurity. It is located at 39 Union Street on College Avenue campus.

Learn more about the food pantry online at foodpantry.rutgers.edu.

RU Express acts as the official university debit card. To use, swipe your ID card at any on-campus location. It is accepted at some off-campus locations as well! Look for the RU Express sign to know for sure. RU Express can also be used at vending machines and various laundry machines in residence halls!

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Rutgers Navigation Guide 1.

Open Rider: TransLoc app and tap the location button to find where you are.

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The Blue Shields are bus stops, select the one closest to you to see what routes arrive there and the times in which they are arriving.

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Reference the handy dandy bus diagram to recognize what route you need to get to your destination and reference the popular Bus Stop chart to know what stop you need to get off at.

*Downtown New Brunswick

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WHAT EVERY SCARLET KNIGHT SHOULD KNOW

Bus Stops CAMPUS DESTINATION

BUILDING I’M GOING TO...

BUS STOP

Hill Center Physics Astronomy Building (Planetarium) Science & Engineering Resource Center (SERC) Wright Reiman Laboratories

BUSCH

Allison Road Classroom Building (ARC) Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Building Nelson Biological Laboratories Psychology Building William Levine Hall Busch Dining Hall Biomedical Engineering Paul Robeson Cultural Center (PRCC) Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering Commuter Parking Lot Hale Center

COLLEGE AVENUE

Air Force & Army ROTC Alexander Library Brower Commons Center for Latino Arts and Culture Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Chabad House College Avenue Gymnasium Records Hall/Financial Aid School of Communication and Information Scott Hall Milledoler Hall

COOK

Busch Student Center

Stadium

College Avenue Student Center

Scott Hall Student Activities Center

Lipman Hall Loree Classroom Building Passion Puddle

Lipman Hall Biel Road

Cabaret Theatre College Hall Mabel Smith Douglass Library Ludwig Learning Center Douglass Parking Deck

College Hall

Bettenbender Plaza Mason Gross School of the Arts Nicholas Music Center

Gibbons

Douglass Student Center Post Office Loree Learning Center Beck Hall Business School Rutgers Athletic Center

LIVINGSTON

Allison Road Classroom or Science Buildings

Student Activities Center

Cook Student Center Neilson Dining Hall

DOUGLASS

Hill Center

Asian American Cultural Center Livingston Dining Commons Lucy Stone Hall Tillett Hall

Red Oak Lane

Livingston Plaza

Livingston Student Center

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The Knight’s Call I AM AUTHENTIC We have the freedom to be our genuine selves as we seek to find our place in this large community. We welcome differences and challenge assumptions as we strive to build connections that are sincere and meaningful.

I AM INCLUSIVE Through discovery, dialogue, and development, we grow together in an environment free from judgment, stigma, and fear. We celebrate our diverse backgrounds and are committed to being a place in the world where ideas, identities, and compassion converge.

I AM RESPONSIBLE Upholding the highest values of trust, honesty, and integrity, we believe that our actions significantly impact our personal journeys, our communities, and our larger society. We are thoughtful leaders who protect each other, inspire action, and tackle challenging problems.

I AM RESILIENT We come from all corners of the world and travel between many campuses and cities. Our Scarlet Pride is evident as we overcome obstacles with grace and grit while striving to achieve our goals. Our greatest tradition is change and it drives us to persevere and succeed.

I AM ENGAGED Our Rutgers experience ignites purpose within us and inspires us to get involved. We share our stories, discover our talents, collaborate with one another, and become better global citizens, all while applying the lessons we learn On The Banks.

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