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First-Year Interest Group Seminars (FIGS) are offered by the Office of Career Exploration and Success. Register for one of these small, one-credit seminars, taught by experienced upper-class students. You will be introduced to university resources and a career field of your choice during the fall of your first semester at Rutgers.

Discover great opportunities to become involved at Rutgers! This online engagement platform is a great way to learn more about the 700+ student organizations and opportunities for engagement at Rutgers-New Brunswick. It's also the place to find out more about the events and programs hosted by student organizations and various departments on campus.

Please log on to your getINVOLVED profile to become more involved and connected today! Once you have logged in with your Net ID and password, click on your name in the top right-hand corner. Customize your profile and access your Rutgers Event Pass, a necessity for checking into campus events. Any questions about getting involved? Feel free to contact the Office Student Involvement and Leadership, Student Centers and Activities at osi@echo.rutgers.edu or 848-932-6978!

Rutgers Global Programming & Events provides cultural, social, and educational events and opportunities to the community to:

1. promote global awareness and cultural competence
2. facilitate the integration and acculturation of international students, and
3. foster meaningful interactions between international and domestic students.

Pre-Departure Orientations (PDO) for students and parents in India and China are held every year. In 2025, Delhi and Mumbai events will take place on June 7 and 8, and in Beijing and Shanghai on June 13 and 15, respectively.

Representatives from SAS, RBS, SOE, SEBS, and Rutgers Global will lead the events. Topics covered will include academic expectations, placement tests, academic advising, fall registration, campus resources, visa and immigration, and life at Rutgers. Sessions specifically designed to address parents' concerns will also be held. Upper-class students will be present to share their experiences and offer useful pre-arrival tips.

Rutgers Global-International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) conducts a comprehensive orientation for all new international first-year and transfer students every fall and spring semester. This mandatory orientation welcomes, prepares, and engages new students and their families in their transition to Rutgers University–New Brunswick. At orientation, students become familiar with their new surroundings and are told about available opportunities and resources on and off campus. New students also meet other new and returning students, learning from their experiences and making new friends. The primary goal of ISO is to ensure that every student walks away from their orientation program with the resources, tools, and answers to make sure their first semester is a successful one.

The Rutgers Parents and Family office also provides New Parent and Family Orientation programs and provides resources for families.

RU-FYT (First-Year Transition course) is a one-credit academic transition course that is peer-instructor-led and designed to aid all first-year students, especially international students, in navigating their first semester at Rutgers. Offered in fall and spring semesters, this course helps students develop a foundation for a well-rounded college experience, connects students to resources, promotes engagement within and outside the course community, and communicates university expectations. The goal of this transition course is to ensure preparedness by assisting students to understand what it means to academically succeed at Rutgers.

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) prepares students to solve challenging societal problems. Focused on access, academic excellence, and research, SEBS EOF cultivates students' capacity to make adaptive changes in their educational development and overcome historic socioeconomic factors that challenge their potential for success. SEBS EOF provides services that assist students in navigating the complexities of an academic and social climate within a global environment, and help facilitate an understanding of what is required to succeed in college as a science major. We educate researchers, scientists, and health professionals, promoting learning outcomes that produce first-generation college graduates and high-achieving STEM professionals.

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!