Welcome, Our New Scarlet Knights to Rutgers!
The mission of Student Orientation and Transition Programs is to welcome and develop students to thrive in their transition to and through Rutgers University-New Brunswick. You will have an opportunity to learn about tools and resources available to you as a Rutgers student, tips and strategies to best navigate the campus, and connect with other new students and student leaders.
How to Register for Orientation
Registration for Summer 2025 orientation sessions will go live April 2025. Please use the link below to see the full listing of summer orientation dates.
What Can You Expect
First year students will experience interactive presentations and small group activities to learn about Rutgers campus, connect with departments and gain guidance from current Rutgers students. Spots are first come, first served, so do not delay! Student Orientation is a two-day, overnight experience for first year students. Students participating in the overnight experience will spend the night in our Busch Campus Suites. Students will share a double room within a 6-person shared suite.
Academic Sessions
Academic sessions are first year orientation sessions that include breakout sessions for students enrolled in specific schools. These breakout sessions will provide students the opportunity to hear important information from advisors and faculty. Depending on the student's school, you will either be registering for courses or working with an advisor to understand that specific school's course curriculum. Students will need to complete their Placement Exams prior to attending orientation and being able to select the appropriate courses.
Accommodations
We want to ensure that everyone is able to fully participate in our Orientation experience. Learn more about our universal accommodations at student orientation transition.rutgers.edu/accommodations. If there are questions and/or concerns about the method(s) of delivering content, please do not hesitate to contact us at transition@echo.rutgers.edu.
Family and Guest Information
All Parents and Family Members are also encouraged to join the R Family Hub, our parent communications platform. Sign-up and select what type of information you want to receive and how often you want to hear from us.
