Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1766🔗 www.rutgers.edu
Rutgers-New Brunswick's five interconnected campuses along the Raritan River center on Old Queens, the university's symbolic heart and oldest building since 1809, with first-year students housed across halls including Frelinghuysen and Hardenbergh, two of the historic "River Halls."
Enrollment
43,859
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 25 - August 27, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
59%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Early move-in is not permitted - students arriving before their assigned day should make temporary hotel arrangements (the Hyatt Regency and The Heldrich are both near campus and the train station). You'll receive an email in early August confirming your specific housing assignment, roommate information, and move-in details. Rutgers-New Brunswick spans five interconnected campuses - double-check which one your assigned hall is on.
August 25 - August 27, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Frelinghuysen Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Hardenbergh Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Hegeman Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Rutgers University-New Brunswick's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required, two-day overnight)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 24, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
Get the Ultimate College Move-In Checklist
A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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