Henderson 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 Cook/Douglass Residence Life Office — 45 Biel Road West, New Brunswick, NJ (PAL Building)
First Year and New Transfer Students
Aug 27, 2026
Pick-up time 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Floor/House All Location Cook/Douglass Residence Life Office — 45 Biel Road West, New Brunswick, NJ (PAL Building)
All Continuing Students
Aug 28 – Aug 31, 2026
Pick-up time 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Floor/House All Location Cook/Douglass Residence Life Office — 45 Biel Road West, New Brunswick, NJ (PAL Building)
Overview
The Henderson Apartments, built in 1974, are on Douglass Campus and offer convenient parking and an open apartment floor plan.
- What's Nearby?
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Nielson Dining Hall, Cook/Douglass Recreation Center, and Cook Student Center.
- Features & Amenities
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- Air-cooled*
- Vending machines
- Wifi throughout the building
- Laundry facility
- Building main lounge
- Communal kitchen with oven (no stovetop) (one in the building)
- Private bathroom in apartment
- Lounge has communal bathrooms
- Automated building entrance to the lounge with swipe
- Ramp leading to a specific house (7)
*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?
- Twin extra long bed and mattress
- Closet space
- Dresser
- Desk
- Chair
- Blinds or curtains
- Wifi in bedrooms
- Linoleum flooring
- Couch
- Arm chair
- Coffee Table
- Side Table(s)
- Dining room table and chairs
- Lamps
- Sink
- Full size refrigerator
- Stove/oven
- Cabinet space
- Pantry room
- Room Photos
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- Floor Plans
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- Henderson1-24.pdf647.54 KB
- Henderson49-72.pdf286.58 KB
Contact and Location
Staff Members
Emily ZarychMap Link
Google Map LinkFacts About Residence Hall
- Type of Residence Hall: Apartments
- Number of Students: 274
- Number of Floors: 4
- Average Room Size: 12x16
- Availability: Continuing Students
- Contract Type: Undergraduate Academic Year (Two semesters)
