Join the Move-In Team volunteers and assist incoming First Years and Transfer students as they move into their residence hall. Be a part of this welcome and service tradition and help our newest Scarlet Knights as they settle into their hall for the year.
Only continuing students who will be returning in Fall 2025 may participate with the Residence Life Move-In Team. New/Incoming and New Transfer students are NOT eligible to be part of the Move-In Team.
Register to volunteer by Friday, August 1st, 2025.
Volunteer for Move-In Team
Move-In Team provides current Rutgers students and organizations the opportunity to welcome new students to campus. Benefits include:
- Move-In Team volunteers can move into their on-campus residence hall, room, suite, or apartment as early as Sunday, August 24th.
- Move-In Team volunteers who complete their assigned volunteer shift will receive an RU express credit for meal.
- Approved Rutgers student organizations, including Rutgers approved Greek organizations, may count all volunteer hours completed with the Move-In Team as community service/volunteering hours.
Login with your RU credentials. Go to Move-In Team Volunteer section and follow directions to complete registration.
About Move-In Team
“Move-In” refers to the process of students moving into their on-campus residence hall, usually for the first time. First-Year Student and Transfer Student Move-In occur over the course of a few days as there are several thousand incoming students moving in. The Move-In Team are a huge part of helping make this a smooth experience for our new students.
Because Rutgers University-New Brunswick is one of the largest residential student campuses in the country, this process can sometimes feel overwhelming for new students and their families. That’s where the Move-In Team comes in!
As a Move-In Team volunteer you’ll help welcome our students to campus, promote Rutgers spirit and assist with moving belongings. Our volunteers sign up as individuals and from a variety of recognized Rutgers clubs, fraternities and sororities.
Contact oncampus@rutgers.edu to learn more about Move-In Team.
Move-In Team Q&A
- What Does a Move-In Team Do?
Move-In Team volunteers help greet students as they arrive on campus and assist them in unloading belongings from their car (sometimes 2 cars!) into wheeled moving bins provided by Residence Life. Move-In Team volunteers bring the moving bins to the students assigned room and assists the student and their families get belongings unloaded. Along the way from the unloading site to their new room, Move-In Team volunteers help point out the campus dining halls, convenient bus stops and offer welcome tips from their first year experience.
Finally Rutgers is one of the largest residential colleges in the country. Lots of people and lots of items means move-in days can get incredibly busy. Having a Move-In Team helps efficiently get belongings to where they need to be and relieve the stress students may have on their move-in day!
- How Do I Register for Move-In Team?
Sign up and register by completing the registration form.
- Why Should You Join the Move-In Team?
Be Part of a Beloved Rutgers Tradition!
Kick off the semester by playing a vital role in welcoming new students to campus. As a Move-In Team member, you'll help create a warm, supportive environment for incoming students and showcase the vibrant Rutgers community.Enjoy Early Move-In Perks!
Move into your residence hall early, settle into your new space, and get a head start on the semester!Get Exclusive Move-In Team Swag!
Show off your team spirit with a free, exclusive Move-In Team t-shirt.Get an Exclusive dollar amount on RU Express
You’ll receive an RU Express allocation for signing up and completing your volunteer shift.Earn Rewards for Your Organization!
Rutgers approved organizations meeting criteria for completed Move-In Team shifts will receive $10 per Move-In Team participating member to their organization’s student account.
Make an Impact!
Be one of the first friendly faces new students meet. Help ease their transition, answer questions, and show them the welcoming spirit that makes Rutgers special.
