Your move in date is dependent on your residence hall assignment and student status. Please follow all specified move in and key pick-up directions to ensure you are able to move into your hall assignment upon arrival to campus.
Please note:
- Convocation is at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Jersey Mike's Arena.
- There is a HOME FOOTBALL GAME on Thursday, August 28, 2025. There will be NO scheduled move-ins on this date.
- The Involvement Fair is on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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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 24, 2025 between 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Key pick-up is in the Residence Life Office on your campus where your hall assignment is.
Select a link from below to jump to the section of your Residence Hall:
Upon arriving on campus, follow signage for where you need to go.
Allen Hall
Allen Hall is a traditional residence hall built in 1976. It is part of the Barr, Allen, Metzger, Mattia (BAMM) complex, located near three other Residence Halls and B.E.S.T. Housing many science and engineering students, making it easier for students to interact with others who share the same interests or majors. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/25/2025
Key Pickup Details: Allen Hall
- Pick-up Time:
- 8:00 am-10:30 am - 4th floor
- 10:30 am-1:00 pm - 3rd floor
- 1:00 pm-3:30 pm - 2nd floor
- 3:00 pm-4:30 pm - 1st floor
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
B.E.S.T. Neighborhood
The Busch Engineering, Science and Technology (B.E.S.T) Neighborhood opened in 2011. B.E.S.T. Neighborhood is a 3-building, 500-bed special interest community. Students who live in B.E.S.T. Neighborhood are enrolled in the Schools of Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy. In order to live in B.E.S.T. Neighborhood, students are required to maintain active participation in the B.E.S.T. Neighborhood community and must maintain a clean judicial record. B.E.S.T. Hall houses the Discovery Advantage Neighborhood, Health and Medicine Living-Learning Community and ODASIS Community. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/25/2025
Key Pickup Details: B.E.S.T. Neighborhood
- Pick-up Time:
- 8:00 am - 11:30 am - BEST North
- 11:30 am - 2:00 pm - BEST East
- 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm - BEST West
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Barr Hall
Barr Hall is a traditional residence hall built in 1976. It is part of the Barr, Allen, Metzger, Mattia (BAMM) complex, located near three other residence halls and B.E.S.T. Neighborhood with a computer lab. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/26/2025
Key Pickup Details: Barr Hall
- Pick-up Time:
- 8:00 am - 10:30 am - 4th floor
- 10:30 am - 1:00 pm - 3rd floor
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 2nd floor
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - 1st floor
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Buell Apartments
Buell Apartments were built in 1986. These garden-style apartments are shared by four graduate students. Each apartment has four bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and bathroom. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/27/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ
- Pick-up Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
Graduate Students
All incoming Graduate Students, please refer to key pick up information provided in your assignment confirmation email
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Crosby Suites
Crosby Suites was built in 1989, each unit provides suite-style living for six students and has three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. Learn more about your residence hall.
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Johnson Apartments
Johnson Apartments were built in 1966. These apartments are home to many of our single graduate students. Learn more about your residence hall.
Graduate Students
All incoming Graduate Students, please refer to key pick up information provided in your assignment confirmation email.
Judson
Judson was built in 1989, each unit provides suite-style living for six students and has three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. Learn more about your residence hall.
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Mattia Hall
Mattia Hall is a traditional residence hall built in 1979. It is part of the BAMM complex. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/26/2025
Key Pickup Details: Mattia Hall
- Pick-up Time:
- 8:00 am - 10:30 am - 4th floor
- 10:30 am - 1:00 pm - 3rd floor
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 2nd floor
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - 1st floor
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
McCormick Suites
McCormick Suites was built in 1989, each unit provides suite-style living for six students and has three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. The community is one of the halls housing Rutgers Honors students. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/25/2025
Key Pickup Details: McCormick Suites
- Pick-up Time:
- 8:00 am – 10:00 am - Rooms 6101 – 6103, 6201 – 6204, 6301 - 6304
- 9:30 am-11:30 am - Rooms 7301 – 7304, 7401 – 7404,
- 11:00 am-12:30 pm - Rooms 7101 – 7102, 7201 – 7204
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
Rutgers Honors
Move-in Date: 8/25/2025
Key Pickup Details: McCormick Hall
- Pick-up Time:
- 8:00 am – 10:00 am - Rooms 6101 – 6103, 6201 – 6204, 6301 - 6304
- 9:30 am-11:30 am - Rooms 7301 – 7304, 7401 – 7404,
- 11:00 am-12:30 pm - Rooms 7101 – 7102, 7201 – 7204
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Metzger Hall
Metzger Hall is a traditional residence hall built in 1976. It is part of the BAMM complex, located near three other residence halls and B.E.S.T. Neighborhood with a computer lab. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/26/2025
Key Pickup Details: Metzger Hall
- Pick-up Time:
- 8:00 am - 10:30 am - 4th floor
- 10:30 am - 1:00 pm - 3rd floor
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 2nd floor
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - 1st floor
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Morrow
Morrow was built in 1989, each unit provides suite-style living for six students and has three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. Morrow is one of the halls housing Rutgers Honors students. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/25/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time:
- 8:00 am - 10:30 am - Rooms 2301 – 2308, 2402 - 2408
- 10:30 am -12:30 pm - Rooms 2101 – 2106, 2201 - 2208
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
Rutgers Honors
Move-in Date: 8/25/2025
Key Pickup Details: Morrow Hall
- Pick-up Time:
- 8:00 am - 10:30 am - Rooms 2301 – 2308, 2402 - 2408
- 10:30 am -12:30 pm - Rooms 2101 – 2106, 2201 - 2208
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Nichols Apartment
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. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/27/2025
Key Pickup Details: Nichols/Lot 58D
- Pick-up Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Richardson Apartment
Richardson Apartments were built in 1979. Built as garden-style apartments, four students share a 2-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, bathroom and living room. Learn more about your residence hall.
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Silvers Apartment
Silvers Apartments were built in 1974. These garden-style apartments feature 2 bedrooms, a full kitchen and bathroom. Each 2-bedroom apartment is shared by four undergraduate students. Learn more about your residence hall.
First Year, New Transfer Students
Move-in Date: 8/27/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ
- Pick-up Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Thomas Suites
Thomas Suites was built in 1989, each unit provides suite-style living for six students and has three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. Learn more about your residence hall.
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
Winkler Hall
Winkler Suites was built in 1989, each unit provides suite-style living for six students and has three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. Learn more about your residence hall.
Incoming Rutgers Global International Students
Move-in Date: 8/24/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Floor/House: All
All Continuing Students
Move-in Date: 8/29/2025-9/1/2025
Key Pickup Details: Busch Residence Life Office: 55 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ (Buell Apartments)
- Pick-up Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Floor/House: All
