Student Groups and Communities

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 Center, Center for Latino Arts and Culture, Center for Social Justice and LGBTQ Communities, and Paul Robeson Cultural Center.

The Darien Civic Engagement Project is offered during the fall and spring semesters at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. During the fall semester, DCEP students support the RU Voting program's in-person voter registration and mobilization events. Students enrolled in the spring course support the RU Ready program, a civic education initiative providing high school and middle school students with the motivation and the civic, political, and expressive tools they need to address public problems in their community.

Enrolled students earn 1.5 credits for their enrollment in the program.

Building knowledge, skills, and networks for political, government, and community engagement

The Eagleton Undergraduate Associates Program is an interdisciplinary certificate program for all Rutgers juniors interested in American politics and government. Associates spend parts of their last three semesters linking the study of politics to its real-world application, building knowledge, skills, and networks for political, government, and community engagement. Eagleton Undergraduate Associates earn nine credits through a series of three unique courses (one each semester). 

They participate in program sessions, and an experiential trip to the State House, in addition to completing a public service internship in American Politics, government, policy, or advocacy. They learn about political power and decision-making while honing their leadership and professional skills.

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

Rutgers Recreation, located on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus, provides fitness and wellness programs to students. We offer:

• Access* to 4 full-service facilities and one stand-alone fitness center
• Over 100 cutting-edge classes per week that are free for students
• Exercise Is Medicine On-Campus Coaching
• Affordable personal training and small group training classes
• Opportunities to become a certified instructor or trainer
• Special programs, fitness challenges, and events
• Massage Therapy and Wellness Services

*Facility access and classes are offered during typical operating hours in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. To view your membership type, please visit the membership section of our website.

In the Rutgers fraternity/sorority community, you'll find 75+ fraternities and sororities, all focused on the four pillars of fraternity/sorority life; leadership, scholarship, service and friendship for life. As a member, you will create lifelong friendships, strengthen academic skills in small groups, and grow through leadership and service in a community with shared values. You'll make valuable connections to the larger fraternity and sorority community and the University, and lastly, have fun!