National Transfer Student Week

Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24, 2026

2026 Calendar of Events

Monday October 19

Transfer Student Week Pop-Up Tents
October 19, 10am - 12pm, Busch Student Center Bus Stop
October 19, 1pm - 3pm, College Ave Student Center Bus Stop
Stop by to learn about the calendar of events for National Transfer Student Week and pick up a free giveaway! Brought to you by the Rutgers University Transfer Student Association and the Office of Student Orientation and Transition Programs.

Academic Success Workshops - Monday Motivation
October 19, 3pm - 4pm, Livingston Learning Center, Tillett 111L *Registration Required
Monday Motivation (Open to all students) Start your week off right with the Learning Centers. Talk through motivation challenges, plan priority tasks for the week, maybe learn a new study strategy.
Brought to you by Rutgers Learning Centers

Transfer Student Week Kickoff
October 19, 4pm - 6pm RSVP HERE
Busch Student Center, MPR
To kickoff National Transfer Student Week join us for a fun night of Trivia where you can win prizes and get your exclusive Transfer Student Week t-shirt!! Explore our Resource Fair to discover career/academic opportunities and support available to transfer students. Connect with other transfer students while enjoying free food, giveaways and photobooth! We hope to see you there! 

Tuesday October 20

Rooted & Restored: Botanical Greenhouse Tour and Student Wellness Session
October 20, 10am - 11:30am, Floriculture Greenhouse, 64 Nichol Ave, New Brunswick NJ 08901 *Registration Required
Take a multi-sensory journey through our climate-controlled greenhouses, traveling from arid deserts to lush rainforests in a single visit! 
Explore different applications of plants for human health and wellbeing while putting your nose to the test and guessing the mystery aromas and the plants they come from. 
Discover different methods of growing plants including hydroponics and learn about different Experiential Learning opportunities and careers in Plant Science and related fields. Note: the session is limited to 30 students!
Brought to you by School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Academic Success Workshops - Tuesday Thinking
October 20, 4pm - 5pm, Busch Learning Center, SERC 104 *Registration Required
During this Tuesday Thinking session, focusing on retrieval and active recall strategies, students will actively engage and reflect on techniques, share their experiences with peers, and rate usefulness of strategies with justification. This session is part of a 12 part weekly series where each week focuses on different strategies to help you learn effectively. It is not mandatory that you attend all sessions, but you can attend one or multiple.
Brought to you by Rutgers Learning Centers

Hot Wings & Hot Topic Tuesday
October 20, 5pm - 7pm, Cook Student Center, Room 202 AB
Every 3rd Tuesday, we're coming to you to talk about what’s going on. Themes are developed based on what's happening on campus and in the world around us. Trained facilitators will create a safe and brave space for participants to speak their minds and engage in respectful dialogue. Wings of various flavors and spice levels will also be offered. No RSVP required.
Brought to you by the Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities

Wednesday October 21

SMLR Treat Tabling
October 21, 10am - 12pm, Janice Levin Building, Livingston
Brought to you by School of Management and Labor Relations

Spill the Tea on Transfer Life with the SAS Transfer Mentors
October 21, 11am - 12pm, Lucy Stone Hall Room A215 *Registration Required
Join the SAS Transfer Mentors to spill the tea on some of the differences between life at your previous school and adjusting to Rutgers. Learn about resources, play some games, maybe even win a prize, and of course - enjoy some iced tea!
Brought to you by School of Arts and Sciences

SEBS - Pumpkin Painting Party
October 21, 12pm - 3pm, Martin Hall Lobby, Cook/Douglass Campus *Registration Required
Destress and get creative with the SEBS Office of Global Engagement and SEBS Office of Academic Programs. We invite you to a pumpkin painting party for Halloween! In the middle of the semester, it’s a great idea to take a step back, relax and de-stress with this fun and festive activity to celebrate this classic American fall holiday. 🎃All SEBS international students, transfer students, and guided gap students are welcome!
Brought to you by School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Academic Success Workshops - With Me Wednesday
October 21, 2pm - 3:30pm, Cook Douglass Learning Center, Loree 124 *Registration Required
October 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm, ZOOM  *Registration Required
Leverage body doubling to get more work done in this structured co-working session with shared focus and accountability. Bring a task you’ve been avoiding and cross it off your list with an Academic Coach!
Brought to you by Rutgers Learning Centers

Transfer Information Session
October 21, 3pm, Engineering Building, Room C-115
Looking to Transfer from SAS to SOE? This Transfer Information Session will provide you with information on the school to school transfer requirements.
Brought to you by School of Engineering

Academic Success Series: Learning with GenAI
October 21, 4pm - 5pm, College Ave. Learning Center, Academic Bldg. 1150B *Registration Required
Learn about how to effectively use Gen AI to help you learn while aligning with academic integrity policies. Critically examine the strengths and limitations of utilizing Gen AI tools.
Brought to you by Rutgers Learning Centers

Thursday October 22

Rooted & Restored: Botanical Greenhouse Tour and Student Wellness Session
October 22, 2pm - 3:30pm, Floriculture Greenhouse, 64 Nichol Ave, New Brunswick NJ 08901 *Registration Required
Take a multi-sensory journey through our climate-controlled greenhouses, traveling from arid deserts to lush rainforests in a single visit! 
Explore different applications of plants for human health and wellbeing while putting your nose to the test and guessing the mystery aromas and the plants they come from. 
Discover different methods of growing plants including hydroponics and learn about different Experiential Learning opportunities and careers in Plant Science and related fields. Note: the session is limited to 30 students!
Brought to you by School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Transfer Student Social at the Rutgers Zone
October 22, 7pm - 9pm, Livingston Student Center - Rutgers Zone RSVP HERE
Come play some games and hang out with other transfer students. Free games and free ice cream for the first 100 transfer students. We hope to see you there! Brought to you by the Office of Student Orientation and Transition Programs and Student Centers & Activities

Friday October 23

Academic Success Workshops - Friday Focus
October 23, 11am - 12pm, College Ave. Learning Center, Academic Bldg. 1125 Conf. Rm *Registration Required
Unleash your potential with a weekly group coaching program to help students enhance their focus, concentration, and productivity.
Brought to you by Rutgers Learning Centers

Transfer Student Vision Board Making with Commuter Student Life
October 23, 12pm - 2pm, Livingston Student Center - Commuter Student Life Office
Transfer students will have the opportunity to create vision boards focused on their goals, experiences, and what they want their Rutgers journey to look like. Students can use poster boards, magazines, stickers, and markers while enjoying snacks and connecting with other transfer students. Members of the Transfer Student Association will also be attending to connect with students and share their transfer experiences and advice. Brought to you by The Office of Commuter Student Life

SEBS Career Connections - Free Professional Headshot and Resume Review!
October 23, 12:30pm - 3:30pm, Food Science Lobby, Food Science Building, Cook/Douglass Campus *Registration Required
SEBS Career Connections empowers students through targeted workshops and events—like resume reviews, networking skills, and career planning—to prepare them for confident, successful transitions into their post-graduation careers and lives.

The first event of the year is the ""Resume Review and Headshots"" Workshop. This event is a collaboration between SEBS Office of Academic Programs, Career Explorations and Success, and is funded by the Cook Community Alumni Association!

You will have the opportunity to have your resume reviewed by a Career Specialist, a free headshot taken, and a chance to speak with the Dean for Seniors, Dean for Transfers, Dean for Experiential Learning, and more! RSVP today! Spots are limited and you will need to select a time window to have your photo taken. Dress professionally!
Brought to you by School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

First Year at RU, First Steps with CES
October 23, 5pm - 7pm, Gateway Transit Village, 4th Fl. (next to Barnes & Noble on CAC), Career Exploration & Success Seminar Room *Registration Required on Rutgers Handshake
New students, let us show you the resources you have in Career Exploration and Success! Whether you're exploring or on a path, we have people, programs, and tools to help you along the way! Participants will enjoy apps and mocktails while they complete a career workshop on how to start their career journey at Rutgers, connect to our advising team, and explore the Rutgers Career Closet and Career Portrait Lounge. 
Brought to you by Career Exploration and Success

Rutgers Womens Volleyball vs Michigan State
October 23, 7pm, Jersey Mike's Arena - Livingston Campus
Brought to you by Rutgers Athletics

Rutgers Mens Soccer Rutgers Vs Michigan
October 23, 7pm, Yurcak Field - Busch Campus
Brought to you by Rutgers Athletics

Saturday October 24

Hiking the Ramapo Reserve
October 24, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Meet at the Cook Recreation Center (transportation provided) *Registration Required
Join us on this beautiful day hike to the cascades of north Jersey. Explore abandoned castles and ruins while working up a sweat to climb to the top of Ramapo mountain to see the glorious view of a glistening lake and the NYC skyline on a clear day!
Brought to you by Rutgers Recreation

Scarlet Day Of Service
October 24, 9am - 5pm, DEINER PARK, College Avenue Campus *Registration Required
Scarlet Day Of Service is one of the largest service events of the year at Rutgers. Traditionally, students and alumni have come together to volunteer at different community organizations throughout the state. Over the years, this event has provided over thousands of students and alumni the opportunity to serve New Jersey by cleaning up communities, revitalizing outdoor spaces, working with youth and senior citizens, and more.  *Deadline to register is Tuesday, October 20 at 9AM!  Brought to you by Student Centers & Activities