Getting Involved
Build connections that enhance learning, leadership, and self-discovery through participation or membership in an organization and as part of a community that supports your goals and aspirations.
Student Groups and Communities
A great college experience goes beyond the classroom, and Rutgers–New Brunswick student groups and communities can help you build a strong foundation for both academic and personal success and connect with a close network of peers and others.
Whether you’re a new student or already on campus, you’ll find clubs and organizations to match any interest, intramural and club sports and cultural activities, as well as residential living-learning and thematic communities. With so many options, there’s a place for everyone to belong at Rutgers.
Explore the possibilities:
- What student organizations can I join?
- How do I find the getINVOLVED Platform?
- Cultural Centers
- Living-learning communities
Leadership and Service Learning
Leadership, critical thinking, communication, and a commitment to service and the community are essential to future success, and there is no better place to develop these skills and values than at Rutgers. Employers seek individuals who can influence and leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals while using interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to motivate, guide, and lead. The best way to learn and refine your abilities is to engage and practice.
Discover exciting opportunities, including:
- Community service
- Rutgers Scarlet Service Internship (RSSI) Program
- Leadership development programs
Community and Cultural Spaces
To maximize your experiences in and out of the classroom, it is important to find a sense of belonging in your surroundings. Rutgers–New Brunswick builds that sense of belonging not just through relationships and opportunities, but within the physical spaces around campus.
From creating community within our cultural and student centers to instilling habits of wellness in our recreation centers to ensuring safe, private, and respectful spaces for prayer or meditation, there is a place on campus for whatever you may need.
Explore spaces, including:
- Cultural centers
- Interfaith prayer/meditation rooms
- Commuter lockers and lounges
- Lactation rooms
“I’ve seen firsthand how balancing academics with extracurricular activities builds practical experience, interpersonal skills, and leadership—qualities that are highly looked after by employers."
– Zenya Kamdar, RBS’27
Engagement Ambassador Intern, Leader Corps, Student Centers and Activities
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Looking for additional resources? Build your foundation for success, learn more about advising and get help with your courses, or plan for your next steps with hands-on experiential learning opportunities and career prep.