Did You Know?

Did you know that October 21–25 is National Transfer Student Week? National Transfer Student Week is a celebration of transfer students and the professionals who support their journeys. A wide variety of student affairs and academic units will be hosting a diverse array of programs and opportunities. Pick up your exclusive transfer giveaways at pop-up tents, socials, or in room 119 of the Livingston Student Center throughout the week! View the full list of events and opportunities here, and take pictures and tag @rutgerstransition.

Did you know that Rutgers University has again scored high marks in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, with Rutgers-New Brunswick ranked as the #15 top public university in the nation – its highest ranking ever in this category – for the second year in a row? Learn more here.

Did you know that the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is hosting the Major & Minor Fair on Wednesday, October 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Livingston Student Center? Students will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from different academic departments, programs, student services offices, and more. Registration for Spring 2025 courses is coming soon, and meeting with an academic advisor within SAS or prospective major/minor will help you prepare. Learn more about the fair here.

Did you know that there are over 30 places to eat spread out over our 5 campuses? View the list of dining halls and retail eateries and see where meal plans are accepted here.

Did you know that Tuesday, September 24, is the Rutgers Global Fall 2024 Study Abroad Fair? From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Livingston Student Center, students can collect information about study abroad, service learning, and internship opportunities. There will also be food, giveaways, and prizes. This event is open to all Rutgers undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more about the fair here.

Did you know that the Office of Information Technology (OIT) has a Help Desk which supports the Rutgers community with all of its tech needs? Check out the top 10 questions the Help Desk receives at the start of each semester and visit the IT support and help page to learn about additional tech resources at Rutgers.

Did you know that it's almost time for Welcome Week? Join us August 28–September 7 as we celebrate the return of Scarlet Knights to the Banks with a series of fun events and other activities. You can check out the programming schedule here.

Did you know that Rutgers University has a free bulk waste recycling initiative for Rutgers students living in New Brunswick? Rutgers and the City of New Brunswick are partnering in Project Move Out to recover discarded furniture, appliances, and textiles in order to keep these items out of landfills and reduce our carbon footprint. Project Move Out provides for FREE curbside pick-up of bulk items ONLY for Rutgers students who pre-register before noon on May 20. Learn more and register here.

Did you know that an additional 16 solar canopies were added to campus parking lots across the university, generating a total of 14.5 megawatts of power and pushing Rutgers toward its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040?

Did you know that Rutgers researchers have been working in the field of artificial intelligence decades before AI started to become a common part of our lives? Read more about how Rutgers is shaping the AI revolution here.