Virtual Drop-In Hours
Have a question and not sure who to ask at the beginning of the semester? Come chat with our team!
- Spring Semester: Wednesday 1/22/25, Thursday 1/23/25, Tuesday 1/28/25, and Wednesday 1/29/25
- Between 2:00-4:00PM
- 15 minute appointments
This type of meeting is best for brief discussions, general problem-solving, and connecting you with campus resources:
- Have the bus routes tripped you up?
- Does the campus feel large and do not know where to start?
- Have a question about [academics, finances, navigating campus, getting involved] and not sure who to talk to?
To receive the link for our Virtual Drop-In Hours, please complete the Virtual Drop-In Form using the link below.
| SOTP Drop In Form |
Scheduled Appointments
After the start of each semester, our team is available to meet by appointment during the academic year.
- Monday - Friday 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (September-April)
- May be conducted via phone, Zoom, or in person
This type of meeting is best for more in-depth discussions on your continued transition through your time here at Rutgers:
- Not sure how to balance your academics and your social activities?
- Commuting and not sure where to go in between classes?
- Transfer student and don't know where to begin to get involved?
- First in your family to go to college and want to know what resources are available?
To schedule an appointment with a member of our staff, please email transition@echo.rutgers.edu at any time.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES
- In Crisis?
Call RUPD 732-932-7211 or 911.
If you find yourself in a crisis during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am until 5:00 pm), call CAPS at 848.932.7884 and ask to speak to the on-call counselor. After hours, or on university holidays, follow the prompt to “speak to a counselor immediately” to access a crisis counselor.
If you have an immediate emergency that cannot wait and/or CAPS is closed, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Additional resources:
- Acute Psychiatric Services (APS): 855.515.5700 (New Brunswick/Piscataway area only; available 24/7)
- NJ Hopeline: 855.654.6735 (New Jersey only; available 24/7)
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call 988 or 1.800.273.TALK (8255); this service can be reached anywhere in USA, 24/7
- Trans LifeLine (Transgender Suicide Hotline): 877.565.8860 (available 24/7)>
- National Crisis Text Line: Text “KNIGHTS” to 741741 (available 24/7)
- Is something in life impacting your academics?
Dean of Students - Advocacy, Outreach, and Support offers students a space to share and discuss complex life circumstances impacting academic success. They strive to provide access, understanding, and intervention for those seeking assistance.
They Offer: WEBSITE
- Virtual Drop-In Hours - Best for brief discussions, general problem-solving, resource identification and referrals, and special requests related to absences that cannot be addressed via the Absence and Verification Request Form.
- Scheduled Appointments - Best for more complex circumstances or multi-layered concerns that requires in-depth discussion, review of documentation, referrals, etc.
- Absence and Verification Notices - If you are absent for a day or two, you should use the Self-Reporting Absence site to record your absence. If an instructor or advisor requests verification, and documentation is available, requests can be made online for an Absence and Verification Notice. Attending Drop-In Hours or scheduling an appointment is recommended for extended absences, if documentation is not available, or for complex circumstance.
- Want to get involved and not sure where to start?
Check out the Engagement Hub
If you are like most students, you are probably still trying to figure out how to get connected with an opportunity that is right for you. Our Engagement Ambassadors can help! Engagement Ambassadors have hours at the Engagement Hub (located at the Student Activities Center on the College Avenue Campus). Simply email our Engagement Ambassadors today to schedule an appointment: engagement.ambassador@gmail.com
Our Engagement Hub’s main priority is assisting students with connecting to our over 500+ opportunities on campus. Our Engagement Ambassadors are knowledgeable undergraduate student consultants who can meet with students one-on-one and assist with finding your niche and your community!
