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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.

Student Centers and Activities provides experiential learning opportunities to create transformative experiences for Rutgers University students. Our Lead Up Academy enhances leadership skills to help Rutgers students stand out to future employers. Students can get involved in this progressive, tiered curriculum at any point or complete any or all of the programs listed below.

• First-Year Fellowship: A year-long certificate program of events, workshops, and opportunities designed to transform first-year and transfer students into the next generation of campus leaders. It features a curriculum designed for emerging leaders to cultivate their skills and abilities to become the next generation of leaders on campus and beyond.
• LVL Up: Designed specifically with second-year students (sophomores and juniors) in mind, this program helps students to develop the skills necessary to succeed while also training for position-specific responsibilities.
• Peer Leadership Mentors: A highly immersive leadership program in which mentors provide guidance to five first-year students and facilitate a section of the First-Year Fellowship, while completing a 1.5 credit course that will help make meaning of the skills needed to excel in future roles.

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.

The Rutgers Esports Center is the physical home of Rutgers’ online gaming community. Located in the Busch Student Center, it is a place where gamers from around Rutgers University, both competitive and casual, can come together.

Learn more about the Esports Center, including hours and games.

Families first. Everything counts. Surrender yourself. For The Kids!

Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM) is one of Rutgers' proudest campus traditions and a "must do" opportunity for getting involved. RUDM is the largest student-run philanthropic event in New Jersey with a mission to provide emotional and financial support for children who are a part of Embrace Kids Foundation. RUDM participants raise funds and awareness to support the non-medical needs of children with cancer, sickle cell, and other serious disorders for the course of the academic year.

On March 28, 2026 more than 1,000 students, alumni, patient families, and community members will come together for a final celebration. Don't miss the chance to cross RUDM off your own #RUcketlist this year! You can register to be a dancer for RUDM 2026 at rudm.org anytime after September 1.

The Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA) is the university-wide student programming council that serves the entire Rutgers community. We strive to do this by providing a variety of events appealing to the diverse student body on all five campuses. Examples include concerts and comedy shows with internationally known artists, the Annual Homecoming Charity Bed Races, entertaining lectures and performances, art projects, and much more. Follow RUPA on Instagram at @ruparutgers to stay up to date on all upcoming events.

ScarletPitch is a university-wide competition for Rutgers-New Brunswick undergraduates to present innovative ideas that tackle global challenges. Whether it’s a social action project, a startup venture, or another big idea, this platform empowers students to showcase their creativity and make an impact!

Participating teams can win cash prizes and have the opportunity to represent Rutgers at:

• UPitchNJ: A statewide competition held in May. One Rutgers team will be chosen at ScarletPitch to represent Rutgers at UPitchNJ.
• Hult Prize: An international competition with semi-finals in June. One Rutgers team will be selected at ScarletPitch to compete in the Hult Prize semi-finals.

Applications for ScarletPitch open in December each year.

The competition is held annually on the last Friday in February.