Did You Know?

Did you know that Rutgers is expanding services for students with ADHD and autism? Rutgers has received a grant from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education—which, coupled with strategic funds from the Office of the Chancellor—will make it possible to bolster assessment and treatment services for Rutgers students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism at a fraction of the typical cost. Read more about the expansion here.

Did you know that Saturday, October 21, is our annual Scarlet Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Deiner Park on the College Avenue Campus? Scarlet Day of Service is a campus-wide, day-long service event offered for the Rutgers–New Brunswick community. Over the years, this event has provided students with an opportunity to serve New Jersey by cleaning up communities, revitalizing outdoor spaces, working with youth and older adults, and more. Learn more about how to get involved here.

Did you know that October 16 kicks off National Transfer Student Week? From October 16 to October 21, Rutgers celebrates transfer students and the professionals who support their journeys. Rutgers student and academic units will be hosting a diverse array of programs and opportunities. Pick up your exclusive transfer giveaways at pop-up tents and socials throughout the week and view the full list of events here.

Did you know that Wednesday, October 11, is the Rutgers Global Fall 2023 Study Abroad Fair? From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Livingston Student Center, students can collect information from 50 tables 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 Rutgers University–New Brunswick is ranked #15 nationally as a top public university according to U.S News and World Report? RU–NB is also ranked 40th among all national universities, public and private, for the first time, moving up 15 places in the rankings from #55 last year. Read more about our ranking here.

Did you know that you can explore research at Rutgers by attending a Research Discovery Session through September 22? You can take a tour of a marine and coastal field station, learn how your smartphone works, explore documents of American and New Jersey history, and learn how to get involved in a variety of research projects. View sessions and learn more here.

Did you know that Friday, September 15, is the inaugural Rutgers Undergraduate Research Discovery Day (URDD)? Students interested in getting involved in research will learn about undergraduate research pipelines, opportunities, and expectations. The event kicks off on September 15 at Trayes Hall in the Douglass Student Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more and view the full schedule of sessions 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 30–September 8 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 a Rutgers researcher developed a mental health app that helps manage distress? Storm/Breaker aims to help users better cope with stressful situations. Learn more about the app here or learn more about counseling services at Rutgers here.