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Katzenbach 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.

Overview

Katzenbach Hall is a traditional residence hall built in 1963. It was named for Marie Hilson Katzenbach (1882-1970), trustee of Rutgers University (1932-1970). She served on the State Board of Education as a member, vice president, and president. Katzenbach also served on the boards of several educational and social service institutions benefiting disadvantaged children. In 1956, she received the annual award for Distinguished Service to Education from the New Jersey Education Association.

What's Nearby?

Neilson Dining Hall, Cook Student Center, Cook/Douglass Recreation Center, intramural fields, Hickman Hall, and Douglass Student Center.

Features & Amenities

  • Air conditioning (lounges only)
  • Vending machines
  • Wifi throughout the building
  • Laundry facility
  • Building main lounge
  • Building study lounge
  • House/floor lounge(s)
  • Flat screen televisions with cable (in some lounges)
  • Communal kitchen (one in the building with stovetop and oven), communal microwave, sink
  • Communal bathroom (separated by gender)
  • Elevator
  • Ramp leading up to building entranceway
  • Automated building entrance doors (one room with swipe entry)
  • Outdoor gazebo

What's included in my space?

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

Katzenbach Room Katzenbach Floor Lounge Set-Up Katzenbach Laundry Dryers Katzenbach Laundry Washers Katzenbach Main Lounge Sitting Area Katzenbach Main Lounge Seating Katzenbach Main Lounge Tables Katzenbach Main Lounge Seating Katzenbach Main Lounge Tables Katzenbach Recreational Room Tables Katzenbach Recreational Room Seating

Floor Plans

Traditional Double Floorplan Traditional Single Floorplan

Contact and Location

Staff Members

Tavani Lawrence

Map Link

Google Map Link

Facts About Residence Hall

  • Type of Residence Hall: Traditional Hall
  • Number of Students: 236
  • Number of Floors: 4
  • Average Room Size: 11x14
  • Availability: First-Year Students
  • Contract Type: Undergraduate Academic Year (Two semesters)