McCormick Suites

 Important Move-In Information

Your move in date is dependent on your residence hall assignment and student status.  Follow all specified move in and key pick-up directions to ensure you can move into your hall assignment upon arrival to campus.  Please check back to this page just prior to your move-in date as information may be adjusted throughout the summer.   

Please note: 

  • Convocation is Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Jersey Mike's Arena at approximately 5pm. 
  • The Involvement Fair is on Sunday, August 30, 2026, on the College Avenue Campus.  College Avenue will be closed for most of the day.  

Approved Early Arrivals/Move-In Team Volunteers

Only students who have completed the Early Arrival/Move-In Team Volunteer form and have been confirmed approved are able to move in on Sunday, August 23, 2026, between 9:00am to 4:30pm.  Key pick-up will be in the Residence Life Office on the campus where your hall assignment is located.

Move-In Information

Residence Hall Map

New Rutgers Global International Students

Aug 24, 2026

Pick-up time 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Floor/House All Location Busch Campus Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)

First Year and New Transfer Students

Aug 25, 2026

Pick-up time & Floor
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM - Highrise 6th & 7th Floors, Lowrise 3rd Floor
9:30 AM– 11:30 AM - Highrise 4th & 5th Floors, Lowrise 2nd Floor
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM - Highrise 3rd Floor, Lowrise 1st Floor

All Continuing Students

Aug 28 – Aug 31, 2026

Pick-up time 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Floor/House All Location Busch Campus Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)

Overview

McCormick Suites was built in 1989, each unit provides suite-style living for six students and has three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. The community consists of primarily Honors College students. McCormick is one of several residence halls to host Honors College students.

What's Nearby?

Busch Dining Hall, Busch Student Center, Busch Recreation Bubble, Libraries Annex, Sonny Werblin Recreation Center, intramural fields

Features & Amenities

  • Air-cooled*
  • Vending machines
  • Wifi throughout the building
  • Laundry facility
  • Building main lounge
  • Building study lounge
  • Floor lounges
  • Pool table, Ping pong table
  • Communal kitchen (with stove top and oven) (one in the building)
  • Communal refrigerator, sink
  • Communal bathroom (separated by gender)
  • Private bathroom in suite
  • Elevator
  • Automated building entrance doors

*Students living in air-cooled halls are encouraged to review our moisture control resources.

What's included in my space?

What’s included in my suite?

  • Twin extra long bed and mattress
  • Closet space
  • Dresser
  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Microfridge
  • Blinds or curtains
  • Mirrors (in every room)
  • Wifi in bedrooms
  • Carpeted flooring
  • Couch
  • Arm chair
  • Coffee table
  • Side table(s)
  • Lamps
  • Private bathroom in suite

Room Photos

McCormick Floor Lounge McCormick Floor Lounge 2 McCormick Kitchen McCormick Kitchen 2 McCormick Laundry McCormick Lounge McCormick Lounge 2 McCormick Main Lounge RUtv RUtv 2 McCormick Study McCormick Room McCormick Room 2 McCormick Room 3

Floor Plans

Contact and Location

Facts About Residence Hall

  • Type of Residence Hall: Suites
  • Number of Students: 288
  • Number of Floors: 10
  • Average Room Size: "18 x 12"
  • Availability: Continuing Students, First-Year Students, Honors Student
  • Contract Type: Undergraduate Academic Year (Two semesters)