Spring 2025 Orientation

Below is the outline of what you can expect from your student orientation experience.  We value creating accessible opportunities for new and continuing students. Click here to learn more about our universal accommodations provided at orientation.   We want to ensure students are able to fully participate in their orientation program.  If you require any additional accommodations, please contact us - transition@echo.rutgers.edu

 

 

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Check In

Livingston Student Center, Concourse

9:35 AM - 9:50 AM

Welcome

Livingston Student Center, Livingston Hall

9:55 AM - 10:15 AM

Small Group Meeting

Livingston Student Center, Various Locations

 

10:25 AM - 10:55 AM

Campus Navigation

Livingston Student Center, Livingston Hall

Before you head out on all give campuses, get a quick layout and basics of how the buses navigate all give campuses.

11:00 AM - 12:10 PM

Campus Excursions

It's time to get on the buses and explore the campus. You will meet with your Orientation Leader to understand how all five campuses connect.

12:15 PM - 12:55 PM

Lunch

Livingston Dining Commons/Livingston Student Center

Students will rotate between Lunch and Resource Fair.  Check the Campus Resources that will be present.  This is your opportunity to connect and learn more about the different resources at Rutgers.

1:05 PM - 1:45 PM

Resource Fair

Livingston Student Center/Livingston Dining Commons

Students will rotate between Lunch and Resource Fair.  Check the Campus Resources that will be present. This is your opportunity to connect and learn more about the different resources at Rutgers.

1:55 PM - 2:15 PM

Small Group Meeting

Livingston Dining Commons

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Communities Panel

Livingston Student Center

Transitioning into a new school can be overwhelming.  Through this panel you'll have the opportunity to listen, learn, and ask about ways to find your new community through areas such as club sports, interfaith organizations, and student leadership opportunities.

 

3:05 PM - 3:25 PM

Next Steps

Livingston Student Center, Livingston Hall

Wrap-up of the day and sharing information about key events happening during the spring semester.