Nichols Apartments
- 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
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 & New Transfer Students
Aug 27, 2026
Pick-up time 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Floor/House All Location Busch Campus Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
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
Nichols Apartments were built in 1975. These apartments house continuing students and graduate students and their families. They are garden-style, 2-bedroom apartments with a full kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Four undergraduate students share each 2-bedroom apartment or they are occupied by a graduate student and their family.
- What's Nearby?
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Busch Dining Hall, Busch Student Center, Busch Recreation Bubble, Libraries Annex, Sonny Werblin Recreation Center, intramural fields
- Features & Amenities
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- Air-cooled*
- Wifi throughout the building
- Laundry facility
- Park/playground
*Students living in air-cooled halls are encouraged to review our moisture control resources.
- What's included in my space?
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What’s included in my apartment (undergrad only)?
- Twin extra long bed and mattress
- Closet space
- Dresser
- Desk
- Chair
- Microfridge
- Blinds or curtains
- Mirrors (in every room)
- Wifi in bedrooms
- Couch
- Loveseat
- Arm chair
- Coffee table
- Side table(s)
- Private bathroom in apartment
What’s included in my apartment (family only)?
- Full sized bed and mattress
- Twin extra long bed and mattress
- Closet space
- Dresser
- Desk
- Chair
- Blinds or curtains
- Wifi in bedrooms
- Carpeted flooring/Linoleum Flooring
- Couch
- Coffee table
- Side table(s)
- Dining room table and chairs
- Lamps
- Hallway storage space/closet
- Sink
- Full size refrigerator
- Cabinet space
- Pantry room
- Private bathroom in apartment
- Room Photos
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- Floor Plans
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- Nicholas-Aparments-1.pdf7.05 MB
- Nichols-Apartments-2.pdf6.46 MB
Contact and Location
Staff Members
John LeciejewskiMap Link
Google map link to Residence HallFacts About Residence Hall
- Type of Residence Hall: Apartments
- Number of Students: 237
- Number of Floors: 3
- Average Room Size: "11 x 18"
- Availability: Continuing Students
- Contract Type: Family Apartments – Monthly Rent – Open During University Breaks, Undergraduate Academic Year (Two semesters)
