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The Learning Centers offer academic coaching through individual appointments, small group meetings, and workshops. Academic coaches help students develop the skills they need to succeed, like study strategies, time management, and problem-solving. Services are available in-person and online, free of charge to all RU students.

The Aresty Research Center's mission is to facilitate faculty-led undergraduate research at Rutgers–New Brunswick. The center enables students to learn about the process of research by connecting them with faculty mentors and projects that aid in developing their ability to create research objectives. The center connects hundreds of undergraduates with hands-on research experiences and/or funding opportunities through our highly competitive and structured processes designed for our signature programs. Students of all grade levels are welcomed to excel and expand their undergraduate research experience through our center. Aresty also provides a platform for students to present their research findings to the university and the general public at our annual Research Symposium.

Douglass Residential College provides DRC students with professional staff mentors. Mentors adopt a holistic approach, connecting students to relevant academic opportunities, resources for career development, and leadership possibilities. Students may wish to continue working with their assigned mentors throughout their years at Douglass, or find other mentors in areas closer to their majors.

Academic Coaching for International Students is facilitated by a Peer Coach (PC). The PC facilitates class discussions about students’ current academic practices and potential new strategies. These conversations draw from students’ experiences and build upon their skills and knowledge framed within prior and current coursework. PCs introduce new strategies and hold students accountable for creating goals, implementing new ones, refining existing strategies and techniques, and tracking their progress.

Peer academic coaching helps students prioritize and plan their studies and overcome barriers to their academic success. This program is led by trained juniors and seniors who have taught the Rutgers First-Year Transition course (RU-FYT).

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program is the largest in New Jersey, serving EOF Scholars in SAS, RBS, MGSA, SMLR, and BSPPP. It is a New Jersey state-legislated program that provides access to higher education for students who demonstrate the potential to succeed in college, and possess a high level of academic motivation. Students qualify for admission on the basis of academic potential and financial need. EOF Scholars receive a grant that is part of their financial aid package and participate in a range of programs designed to support their success in college, including a pre-college Summer Institute and academic/personal counseling.

Welcome to SEED2S: Student Excellence, Experiential learning, and Development in Data Science, within the Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), specifically designed for data science students.

Our primary goal is to empower students throughout their data science journey by offering a diverse range of student-focused services. Our mission revolves around enhancing the student experience. We're dedicated to ensuring student success by providing personalized support through peer mentoring, outreach, and tailored success plans. Our approach is centered on equipping students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities crucial for excelling in the field of data science. Discover the benefits of joining SEED2S!

Designed to strengthen the quality of undergraduate and graduate instruction through the preparation of graduate student teaching assistants on matters pertaining to classroom management, pedagogical best practices, and professionalism in higher education. The fundamental components upon which it is built include annual orientations, certificate programs, and seminar courses.

THRIVE Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program designed to empower undergraduate students to persist through college, maintain good academic standing, and graduate on time. THRIVE SSS supports low-income, first-generation and/or students with disabilities students successfully begin and stay in college. THRIVE SSS provides opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of THRIVE SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants. THRIVE SSS Scholars receive academic tutoring; advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection; information on both the full range of student financial aid programs, benefits and resources for locating public and private scholarships; and assistance in completing financial aid applications. Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy and assist in applying for admission to graduate and professional programs. individualized counseling for personal, career, and academic information, activities, and instruction designed to acquaint career options; exposure to cultural events and academic programs; mentoring programs and Student Success Award. These services are exclusive for students who meet the eligibility requirement to be part of THRIVE SSS in New Brunswick.

Student Ambassadors are current students of M.A. program in political science - United Nations and Global Policy Studies (UNMA). They volunteer their time throughout the school year to serve as a crucial point of contact for prospective students through email, phone calls, and various outreach events. The vision of this program is to cultivate transformative experiences, promote leadership skills, and challenge students to be their best at Rutgers and beyond.

Rutgers political science students apply and are hand-selected for their leadership qualities, academic achievements, and initiatives in the study of politics, global policy, and international affairs. The Student Ambassador program has a mission to prepare exceptional students for future careers and initiatives to make the world a better place.

A wellness coach is someone who helps you focus on your present situation and provides general assistance to come up with strategies that will improve various aspects of your life. The idea is that you are the expert on your own life, and your coach is there to assist you with your plan. With regular meetings around your schedule, the two of you will work through possible solutions to reach your goal(s). Our coaches are not counselors or therapists. Open to graduate and undergraduate students. Learn more and get started today.