Emily Green, Residence Life Coordinator
Raquia Belle-Durant,
Assistant Residence Life Coordinator
Email: raquia.belledurant@rutgers.edu
Email: raquia.belledurant@rutgers.edu
Demarest Hall is a traditional residence hall built in 1950. Demarest hosts a number of special interest sections focused on subjects in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. These groups foster an engaged and diverse community as well as a noted pride for living in Demarest. The students of Demarest also host frequent events, including coffeehouses, art shows, drag shows, band nights, and more. There is a lot of variety in the dimensions and layout of rooms in Demarest, further contributing to its unique nature. Demarest Hall also offers inclusive housing options, allowing for co-roommate pairings, and providing gender-neutral bathrooms on the second floor. Learn more about the room selection process and special interest living for Demarest Hall.
Type: Traditional Residence Hall
Number of Students: 170
Number of Floors: 3
Average Room Size: Varies
Availability: Continuing students, First-year students
Contract Type: Undergraduate Academic Year (Two Semesters)
Centrally located on College Avenue Campus, placing it adjacent to University services including: College Avenue Gym, Alexander Library, Brower Commons Dining Hall, Rutgers Student Center, Health Services, and academic buildings. A few shorts blocks to downtown New Brunswick and Easton Avenue.
Located on the College Avenue Campus, Demarest offers the largest number and most varied special interest sections. These sections, which were established in 1966, can change each year based on student interest and initiative. Demarest Hall hosts 170 undergraduate students ranging from first-year to senior. Demarest residents are able to participate in as many of the special interest sections as they would like, and often work together to run events that reflect the values of the community.
Important Information for living in Demarest Hall:
All Demarest residents are expected to contract into at least one of the ten special interest sections. Demarest’s special interest sections can vary depending on the interests of residents and are subject to change. Sections are open to the general public and casual attendees. Sections have recently included:
Demarest members are expected to adhere to the following:
Programs and Activities
Open to all class years and all majors.
If you have any questions regarding Demarest Hall, please contact the College Avenue Residence Life Office at (848) 932-7209.
For more general living-learning or thematic community information, please submit an interest form or call 848-932-4371 to speak with a staff member.