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Explore the many spaces and environments around campus that go beyond academics and support your wellness, identity, creativity, and community.

Recharge with wellness and fitness programs, create something new in hands-on maker environments, or explore competitive gaming in social, tech-friendly spaces. Engage with cultural communities that celebrate identity and heritage, or find comfort and quiet in spaces dedicated to spiritual reflection, prayer, or parenting needs.

Whether you’re looking for support, expression, connection, or just a chance to relax, there’s a place on campus that fits your needs.

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  • The Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students at Rutgers University by providing cultural, social, and educational programs and initiatives focusing on issues relevant to the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community. We envision a vibrant community of students committed to learning, preserving, and embracing the unique histories, traditions, cultural identities, and experiences of the APIDA diaspora at Rutgers and the community at large. The center provides a supportive environment for all students, encouraging academic and professional excellence through internship opportunities, peer-to-peer mentorship, leadership and professional development, and exploration of identity.

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    Category
    Community & Cultural Spaces, Leadership & Service Learning, Student Groups & Communities
    Resource Type
    Community & Cultural Spaces: Communal Spaces, First-Year Essentials: First-Year Academic Opportunities, Leadership and Service Learning: Leadership Opportunities, Student Groups & Communities: Affinity Groups, Student Groups & Communities: Living & Learning Communities
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Asian American Cultural Center
    Delivery Format
    Online
  • The Cultural Centers at Rutgers support the needs of Rutgers’ campus communities by creating a welcoming and holistic learning environment for all members of the community, inclusive of all identities and allies. Through cultural, social, and educational programs, students have the opportunity to learn and explore their identities and those of others. Additionally, cultural centers partner with departments throughout the University to provide access to services that support student success. The cultural centers, known in a group as the Cultural Center Collaborative, include: the Asian American Cultural CenterCenter for Latino Arts and CultureCenter for Social Justice and LGBTQ Communities, and Paul Robeson Cultural Center.

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    Category
    Community & Cultural Spaces, First-Year Essentials, Leadership & Service Learning, Student Groups & Communities
    Resource Type
    Health & Well-Being: Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Student Affairs
    Delivery Format
    Online
  • Douglass Residential College is where academic excellence meets personal empowerment. As part of Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Douglass offers the best of both worlds: access to a top-tier research university and the support of a close-knit community.

    Home to 2,500 students from across Rutgers–New Brunswick, Douglass welcomes all undergraduate students, regardless of sex or gender identity. Students at Douglass pursue a wide range of majors and career paths, united by a shared commitment to purposeful learning and leadership.

    Douglass enhances your college experience by adding a feminist lens to your education—encouraging you to examine inequality, center women’s lived experiences, and grow as a confident, inclusive leader.

    The Douglass curriculum ensures that every student graduates with a strong résumé of academic, professional, and co-curricular achievements—preparing you to succeed in the job market, graduate school, and beyond.

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    Category
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring, Community & Cultural Spaces, Internships & Field Experiences, Leadership & Service Learning
    Resource Type
    Affording College: Academic & Merit Scholarships, Affording College: Need-Based & Emergency Aid, First-Year Essentials: First-Year Academic Opportunities, Internships & Field Experiences: Internships, Student Groups & Communities: Living & Learning Communities
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
    School
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Douglass Residential College
    Delivery Format
    Online
  • Students of all religions are welcome at Rutgers. As a public university, Rutgers is dedicated to supporting an inclusive community, where freedom of religious expression is protected and encouraged. Our campus is home to students of Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, and Humanist faiths, as well as many other traditions and backgrounds.

    Rutgers supports an open forum for religion & spirituality through:

    • More than 40 student organizations dedicated to faith-based/religious-cultural interests
    • More than 25 chaplaincies serving students’ spiritual needs
    • A Multifaith Council that promotes an inclusive atmosphere for the pursuit of intellectual and spiritual truths
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    Category
    Community & Cultural Spaces, Health & Well-Being, Student Groups & Communities
    Resource Type
    Community & Cultural Spaces: Communal Spaces, Health & Well-Being: Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health, Student Groups & Communities: Affinity Groups
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Off-Campus Living & Community Initiatives
    Delivery Format
    Online
  • Rutgers Global Programming & Events provides cultural, social, and educational events and opportunities to the community to:

    1. promote global awareness and cultural competence
    2. facilitate the integration and acculturation of international students, and
    3. foster meaningful interactions between international and domestic students.
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    Category
    Community & Cultural Spaces, Global Experiences, Student Groups & Communities
    Resource Type
    First-Year Essentials: Orientation & Transition, Student Groups & Communities: Affinity Groups, Student Groups & Communities: Programs & Activities
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Rutgers Global
    Delivery Format
    In-Person, Online
  • The Hatchery Innovation Studio is an innovation and creation space located on the basement level of Alexander Library. It includes a range of flexible, collaborative spaces for student groups to reserve for projects, meetings, and events.
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    Category
    Community & Cultural Spaces, Research Resources, Study Spaces & Equipment
    Resource Type
    Study Spaces & Equipment: Group & Individual Workspaces, Community & Cultural Spaces: Communal Spaces, Community & Cultural Spaces: Creative Spaces
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy
    Delivery Format
    In-Person