Welcome Week 2024
Wednesday, August 28 – Saturday, September 7, 2024
Welcome Week is a week of programs and events designed to help new Scarlet Knights find connections and community, navigate campus, participate in traditional events and prepare for the upcoming semester. Welcome Week will begin on Wednesday, August 28th with campus-based programming for all first all first-year and transfer students.
FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS
STEP #1: Download the Rutgers–New Brunswick app via the Apple or Google Play Store
STEP #2: Search and Download the “2024 Welcome Week” guide
NOTE: 2024 Welcome Week guide will be available on July 1st, 2024
Featured Events
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w Student Convocation
Thursday, August 29
1:00pm at Jersey Mike's Arena
New Student Convocation is Rutgers University’s official welcome for first-year and transfer students, and is scheduled to take place at the Jersey Mike’s Arena on the Livingston Campus. The program will include important messaging, performances from student organizations, and a formal University address.
Rutgers Football vs. Howard AND Fireworks
Thursday, August 29
6:00pm at SHI Stadium
Come out for the Rutgers Football 2024 season opener for our Back to the Birthplace game!
Late Knight Preview
Friday, August 30
9:00pm-12:00am at Livingston Student Center
Come get a preview of Late Knight, a program that provides fun, safe, and engaging opportunities for students on Fridays in one of our Student Centers. Tonight’s event will include giveaways, drawings, stuff-a-plush, bamboo art, and sign making for your rooms. All while supplies last!
CultureFest and Meet the Greek
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Sunday, September 1
2:00pm-7:00pm on the College Avenue Campus
FOR THE CULTURE! Join us for Culture Fest and Meet the Greeks! There will be great people, good vibes, free refreshments, giveaways, cultural performances, a DJ …and much more!
Involvement Fair
Monday, September 2
3:00pm-7:00pm on the College Avenue Campus
Don’t miss your chance to meet and connect with more than 500 different student organizations, sports clubs, and faith-based organizations to learn about the opportunities for involvement, membership, and leadership at Rutgers!
