Move-In Fall 2022

General Move-In Overview

This page will be updated with specific move-in details and times throughout the summer.

Sunday, August 28: International Students, Graduate Students, and all residents in Sojourner Truth Apartments and University Center at Easton Avenue Apartments Move-In
Monday, August 29: Approved Early Arrivals and International Student Orientation
Tuesday, August 30: Approved Early Arrivals including Paul Robeson Success Institute Students
Wednesday, August 31: Living Learning Communities, BEST Hall, Honors College, Douglass Residential College Student Move-In
Thursday, September 1: First-Year and Transfer Move-in
Friday: September 2: First-Year and Transfer Move-in 8:30 a.m.-12 noon; New Student Convocation at 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 3:  Returning Student Move-in
Sunday, September 4: Returning Student Move-in
Monday, September 5 Involvement Fair (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 6: Classes Begin

For continuing students, we are currently recruiting for Move-In Team volunteer! Click here to learn about the Residence Life Move-In Team, and to register as a volunteer.

Busch Campus
Phone: (848) 445-2561
55 Bevier Road (Buell Apartments)
Piscataway, NJ 08854
buschreslife@echo.rutgers.edu

Livingston Campus
Phone: (848) 445-4086
70 Joyce Kilmer Avenue (Lynton South Tower)
Piscataway, NJ 08854
livingstonreslife@echo.rutgers.edu

College Avenue Campus
Phone: (848) 932-7209
590 George Street (Clothier Hall)
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
collegeavereslife@echo.rutgers.edu

Cook/Douglass Campus
Phone: (848) 932-9363
45 Biel Road West (PAL Building)
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
cookdouglassreslife@echo.rutgers.edu

• Move Quickly. Focus on getting all your belongings in quickly. Organize items once all items are inside and you move your car to long-term parking.
• Talk Outside. Meet roommate(s) and their move-in group outside to avoid hallways or enclosed areas for prolonged periods.
• Keep hands clean. Frequently wash hands and use hand sanitizer after touching doors/surfaces.
• Hand Trucks. Bring hand trucks/dollies.
• Have Patience. It will be a busy day. Practice staying calm and be patient while moving in.
• Dining Halls. For more information about dining options, visit food.rutgers.edu.

In order to obtain your room keys, you must be in compliance with NJ State Law on health and immunization requirements.

In addition, you will need to present a valid state/government form of identification such as a: driver’s license, passport, state-issued photo identification card, passport card, etc.

There are important policies with which residents should be familiar. It is expected that all students living in residence have read and understand the policies of on-campus living. Please take a moment to review these policies and the student code of conduct.

Want the latest information on move-in and important updates from Residence Life? Don’t forget to follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

COVID-19 Vaccine
In support of Rutgers’ commitment to health and safety for all members of its community, the University has updated its Immunization Requirements for Students to include the COVID-19 vaccine. (Read Policy 10.3.14 Interim COVID-19 Immunization Record Requirement for Students). This health policy update means that, with limited exceptions, all students planning to live in University Housing in the Fall 2022 semester must be fully vaccinated with the appropriate booster.

Upload your Vaccination Documentation
Students: Enrolled students must upload their vaccination documentation on the Rutgers Student Immunization portal. A NetID and password are required.

Emergency Contact
Fill out your emergency contact information through your MyRutgers portal. This information will be kept confidential and will only be utilized by university staff in the case of an emergency.

Medical Housing Accommodations
Residence Life can provide reasonable medical housing accommodations for students. Students requesting an accommodation will need to provide medical documentation.

Registrar
Contact the registrar to ensure that you are registered for classes and eligible to live on campus. You’ll also want to make sure you’ve created and activated your NetID and password.

Register a Car
Bringing a car to campus? Register your vehicle and apply for a parking permit through the Department of Transportation Services website.

Once you receive your room assignment, consult the move-in schedule.

After learning your roommate’s name(s), call your roommate(s) and try to talk several times before move-in day. Successful roommate relationships begin with reviewing and completing the roommate agreement.   

Dress comfortably and be ready to move and work around less than ideal weather conditions.  

We recommend packing smaller, more moderately sized boxes instead of several large ones as not all halls have elevators. We recommend bringing a hand-truck, etc. to help make your move easier.

Packing

Oops! Did you forget to bring something to campus? Visit one of the on or off campus retailers nearby.

Off Campus Locations:

• Target or Walmart near Busch/Livingston

Catch a bus on the Rutgers–New Brunswick/Piscataway inter-campus bus and shuttle system which is a service provided for all five campuses. It is available to all members of the university community free of charge.

Did you know that student success is directly linked to involvement? As a large major research university and a member of the BIG 10, Rutgers has something for everyone. Get more information on Student Organizations!

Now that you’re settling in, be sure to review your class schedule and pick up your textbooks!

All on-campus rooms are equipped with WiFi, which you can connect to when you arrive. The Office of Information Technology  provides information on getting online and other technology-related resources.

Make sure you have your RUID Card, the official university photo identification card, that gets you access to your residence hall, your dining meal plan, your RUExpress account, your library account, sporting events, and more!

Your Rutgers Email is a very important method of communication. Be sure to set up and check your Rutgers email for important announcements; it can be helpful to link your account to your smartphone for push notifications.

Questions about your schedule? Why not chat with a friendly and knowledgeable academic dean or staff member via one of the Academic Advising centers?

Be on the lookout for the date and time of your first Virtual Community Meeting held by your Resident Assistant (RA). This is where you will be virtually connecting with all your neighbors and receiving important upcoming community information!

Review the Roommate Agreement Guide + Agreement form. This will help you set the tone for a positive roommate relationship! Your RA will review this at your first community meeting.

Every residence hall room is wired for cable television, provided by the RU-tv Network. For more information, including channel line-ups and help connecting your TV, be sure to contact them.

Meal plans will be accepted. For more information about dining options, visit food.rutgers.edu.

Please find the FAQ appropriate for you in the links below. If you cannot find an answer to your question, feel free to contact us.

International Students FAQ

Graduate Student Housing Information

Family Housing Information

We encourage our students and families to call before visiting our offices in person. 

Busch Campus
Phone: (848) 445-2561
55 Bevier Road (Buell Apartments)
Piscataway, NJ 08854
buschreslife@echo.rutgers.edu

Livingston Campus
Phone: (848) 445-4086
70 Joyce Kilmer Avenue (Lynton South Tower)
Piscataway, NJ 08854
livingstonreslife@echo.rutgers.edu

College Avenue Campus
Phone: (848) 932-7209
590 George Street (Clothier Hall)
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
collegeavereslife@echo.rutgers.edu

Cook/Douglass Campus
Phone: (848) 932-9363
45 Biel Road West (PAL Building)
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
cookdouglassreslife@echo.rutgers.edu

New international students should learn more about moving to campus through our international students-focused move-in page!