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Newell 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

Residence Hall Map

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

Built in 1973, the Newell Apartments are garden-style apartments located on the Cook Campus and is home to the Seeing-Eye Puppy Raisers Community.

What's Nearby?

A short walk from the Cook Student Center, Cook/Douglass Recreation Center, intramural fields, Neilson Dining Hall, and The Barkyard Playground for Puppy Raisers and Seeing Eye Clubs.

Features & Amenities

  • Air-cooled*
  • Laundry facility and main lounge located in PAL Building
  • Certain building entrances accessible by ramp
  • Basketball courts

*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 apartment?

  • Twin extra long bed and mattress
  • Wardrobe
  • Dresser
  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Blinds or curtains
  • Cable TV ready (in every room)
  • Wifi in bedrooms
  • Linoleum flooring/carpeted flooring
  • Couch
  • Arm chair
  • Coffee
  • Table
  • Dining room table and chairs
  • Kitchen island with chairs
  • Sink
  • Full size refrigerator
  • Stove/oven
  • Cabinet space
  • Pantry room

Room Photos

Newell Bathroom Newell Bedroom Set-Up Newell Bedroom Desk Set-Up Newell Bedroom Set-Up Wider Angle Newell Kitchen Newell Kitchen Table Newell Laundry Room Newell Laundry Room Newell Living Room Newell Lounge

Floor Plans

2 Bedroom, Doubles Apartment Sideview 2 Bedroom, Doubles Apartment Topview

Contact and Location

Staff Members

Eric Quartey

Map Link

Google Map Link to Residence Hall

Facts About Residence Hall

  • Type of Residence Hall: Apartments
  • Number of Students: 982
  • Number of Floors: 2
  • Average Room Size: 13x11
  • Availability: Continuing Students
  • Contract Type: Undergraduate Academic Year (Two semesters)