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Student Orientation is an important introduction to the college experience for all new undergraduate students, regardless of academic affiliation or major. At orientation, students will have the opportunity to become familiar with resources available to you; create and understand resources and tools for course registration; and make connections with current students, faculty, and staff, all before beginning classes. 

• First Year students will participate in a two-day, overnight experience. 
• Transfer students will participate in an online orientation and an optional in-person experience.

At Rutgers University - New Brunswick, we highly value volunteering and service to the community. The experiences that students gain foster social responsibility and learning through community engagement and volunteer opportunities. We provide and support co-curricular opportunities which prepare students and inspire them to be active citizens, while inspiring them to be socially aware and civically involved in their communities.

Volunteering can make a huge impact on the lives of those who you are serving, as well as your own life. Getting involved through volunteering is a great way to get the most out of your Rutgers experience. You can make new friends while serving others and have fun at the same time. We invite you to take a look at all of the opportunities we have to offer and invest in the future of the greater New Brunswick community in which you are learning and living.

Connect with us at volunteer@echo.rutgers.edu.

Utilize the Student-Alumni Career Connect (SACC) database of Rutgers alumni who are willing to provide career advice and share their professional journey with you, offered by the Office of Career Exploration and Success (CES).

Rutgers students can study abroad in Berlin whether they are studying German or not! Rutgers partners with the Freie Universität Berlin for the FUBiS program during the summer, as well as the FU-BEST program for Fall or Spring semesters.

Studying abroad can expand the boundaries of your education and transform the world into your classroom.

Rutgers Global-Study abroad is committed to making global learning possible for every student.

• Get inspired by our list of study abroad programs.
• Prepare academically by reviewing courses you can take.
• Focus on funding and get ahead with researching scholarship opportunities and get a free passport.

Beyond these resources and initial steps, come to our office (102 College Ave) and talk with an advisor about your global journey that awaits!

A 6-week-long residential study abroad program run by the Department of French. This academic program is designed to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture of France in the best possible social and cultural environment.

The French Department offers the following two scholarships for Rutgers students. These are partial scholarships awarded to students on the combined basis of need and merit.

• The Rick Lockwood Memorial Travel Scholarship
• The Albert M. Wolohojian Memorial Travel Scholarship