Explore Resources

Health Outreach, Promotion, and Education (HOPE) works to advance health and wellness at Rutgers University through community engagement and innovation. HOPE provides students with tools to advocate for personal and community wellness and coordinates a large and active peer education program. Students are trained to facilitate interactive outreach and workshops on issues that directly impact students' lives.

HOPE offers public health internships through the Edward J. Bloustein School.

Honors College students have access to a deep network of support at the Honors College to help them be as successful as possible. Staff and faculty are available to connect directly for student appointments. For details on how to contact Honors College staff and meet during office hours, please visit the Honors College Student Resources.

We are fortunate to have Shan Reeves, from Rutgers CAPS (Counseling, ADAP, and Psychiatric Services), working directly with the Honors College to help you address challenges and emotions that you may be feeling throughout the year. Counseling sessions are private, free, and confidential.

The Honors College also maintains wellness-based programs and initiatives developed based on findings from a student-driven mental health task force that indicated a desire for more peer-support initiatives. We aim to foster a culture of wellness in the Honors College and to dismantle the stigmas surrounding mental health.

Students of all religions are welcome at Rutgers University. 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, Hindu, Buddhist, and many other faiths and traditions. The University provides space on campus to allow students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to participate in prayer, reflection, and meditation activities that promote health and wellness. For questions or concerns, please visit Bit.ly/rufaith or the information desk in the associated facility. If not available, direct questions to 848-932-5500.

The Center for Latino Arts and Culture (CLAC) is a student-centered, inclusive community where students can better integrate experiential, academic and service learning about Latinx/a/o arts and culture in order to become strong leaders and responsible global citizens. The Center works to create a welcoming, supportive environment that values intersectionality and social justice. We advocate for the wellbeing of our students and work to create effective access to University services and resources. Through dynamic collaboration with other academic and student affairs units, the CLAC will work to enhance Latino student recruitment, retention, and successful graduation at Rutgers University.

Peer education builds on the idea that students learn best from their peers, especially about difficult or uncomfortable topics. Peer educators are trained by the Health Outreach, Promotion & Education (HOPE) professional staff to engage their peers in relevant and relatable discussions on issues of health and wellness. Peer educators are trained in specific topic areas such as mental health, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and nutrition. Each program has its own requirements, application, and training process. Visit each website to learn more about the unit.

If you have questions regarding any of the peer education programs, please contact HOPE at 848-932-1965.

Rutgers Recreation proudly supports the health and well-being of students. 

Our mission is to enhance the mind, body, and spirit of students and other eligible individuals by providing programs, services, and facilities to meet the physical, social, recreational, and educational needs of the campus community.

Rutgers Recreation offers:

• 4 large recreation centers (one on each campus), one free standing fitness center and 20 acres of outdoor space, an Olympic size pool with a diving tower, an 80 foot climbing wall, a ropes challenge course, a large picnic pavilion and a roller hockey rink.
• Fitness and wellness classes each week, personal & small group training, and massage therapy.
• Outdoor Trips, swimming and SCUBA lessons, and certification opportunities.
• 57 club sports and a top 50 intramural program
• Exciting yearly events, including the Big Chill, the largest 5k run/walk in New Jersey.

*Programs may be limited. Please check availability.

View the facility schedule online or download our app, RURec2Go to view the schedule, facility hours and more.

ScarletWell provides programs, resources, and initiatives designed to support the well-being of the Rutgers–New Brunswick community. 

Using the 8 Dimensions of Wellness model, we are committed to fostering a vibrant community that prioritizes mental health and wellness.

Check out the resources, guides, and strategies to begin your own wellness journey.

Vision: We envision a Rutgers University where people of all identities and experiences are understood, appreciated, and fully included in the community, and where equitable treatment and outcomes prevail.

Mission: SJE promotes a supportive environment for students of all backgrounds, with a focus on gender and sexuality, while promoting both social and educational opportunities for leadership, identity, and social justice advocacy development. With a critical understanding of multiple identities and connected systems of oppression, SJE works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community members to develop relevant initiatives and policies that center on diversity, inclusion, and intersections of identity.

View on YouTube