Tinsley Hall
- 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 College Avenue Campus Residence Life Office: 590 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Clothier Hall)
First Year and New Transfer Students
Aug 25, 2026
Pick-up time & Floor
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM - 4th Floor
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM - 3rd Floor
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM - 2nd Floor
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - 1st Floor
Location Tinsley Hall
All Continuing Students
Aug 29 – Aug 31, 2026
Pick-up time 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Floor/House All Location College Avenue Campus Residence Life Office: 590 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Clothier Hall)
Overview
Tinsley Hall is a traditional residence hall erected in 1962. It is named for the generous benefactor John F. Tinsley (1880-1952). Tinsley was an Alumni Trustee of Rutgers University (1932-1939) and a trustee of the university from 1939-52. It is located on “Bishop Beach” at the center of campus located near 12 other residence halls on College Ave, making one feel connected with their community. It is also adjacent to the Rutgers Student Center, the College Avenue Gym and Panera.
- What's Nearby?
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Adjacent to Health Services and Rutgers Student Center. A short walk to the College Avenue Gym and Alexander Library. Easy access to College Avenue academic buildings. Just a short walk to downtown New Brunswick and Easton Avenue shops and restaurants.
- Features & Amenities
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- Air conditioning (lounges only)
- 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 microwave, refrigerator, sink
- Communal bathroom (separated by gender)
- Elevator
- What's included in my space?
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What’s included in my room?
- Twin extra long bed and mattress
- Closet space
- Dresser
- Desk
- Chair
- Microfridge
- Blinds or curtains
- Wifi in bedrooms
- Linoleum flooring
- Room Photos
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- Floor Plans
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- Tinsely_3rd.pdf251.08 KB
- Tinsley_1st.pdf112.61 KB
- Tinsley_2nd.pdf252.66 KB
- Tinsley_4th.pdf156.97 KB
Contact and Location
Map Link
Google Map LinkFacts About Residence Hall
- Type of Residence Hall: Traditional Hall
- Number of Students: 203
- Number of Floors: 4
- Average Room Size: 16 x 12
- Availability: First-Year Students
- Contract Type: Undergraduate Academic Year (Two semesters)
