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Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and more. This 2-hour experiential training aims to increase knowledge about statistics, risk and protective factors, warning signs, and campus resources concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Visit go.rutgers.edu/Campus-Connect for more information, campus-wide training dates, or to schedule a closed session with your group or student organization.

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides academic accommodations and ensures access for students with disabilities. 

Our team provides the necessary tools, resources, and support for individuals with disabilities to become responsible decision-makers and self-advocates in charge of their own future.

The Office of Disability Services at Rutgers works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide guidance, support, resources, and academic accommodations to ensure equal opportunity and access.

Ultimately, our goal is to spread knowledge and awareness throughout the university and beyond to establish an inclusive community that values diversity, acceptance, and academic achievement.

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly referred to as FERPA or the Buckley amendment, is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student’s educational record. FERPA applies to all educational agencies or institutions that receive federal funding for any program administered by the Secretary of Education. FERPA also applies to private entities that contract to perform services for the University that it would otherwise undertake to perform on its own; in such cases, the private entity must observe the same FERPA protections applicable to the University.
• At Rutgers University, records, including progress, deficiencies, and grades may be released to parents only if they have been given access by the student, regardless of the age or tax status of the student. Students who wish to waive parts of this policy and allow their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to have more access to their information may do so via myGuest.

Rutgers Recreation, located on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus, provides fitness and wellness programs to students. We offer:

• Access* to 4 full-service facilities and one stand-alone fitness center
• Over 100 cutting-edge classes per week that are free for students
• Exercise Is Medicine On-Campus Coaching
• Affordable personal training and small group training classes
• Opportunities to become a certified instructor or trainer
• Special programs, fitness challenges, and events
• Massage Therapy and Wellness Services

*Facility access and classes are offered during typical operating hours in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. To view your membership type, please visit the membership section of our website.

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.

Who We Are: Our goal is to educate the college population about nutrition and provide the necessary tools to adopt healthy eating habits. The team consists of nutritional sciences undergrads under the guidance of Dr. Peggy Policastro, RDN.

Read One: The team writes weekly Eating 101 Nutrition Newsletters that can be found within the dining halls and in electronic form on our website and social media platforms.

Stop By: Throughout the academic year, The Healthy Dining Team hosts creative and interactive nutrition booths at the dining halls. Do you have a nutrition question? Visit our nutrition booths or connect with us on social media. We can be found on Facebook (RU Healthy Dining Team, Instagram (@ru_hdt), or email us at nutrition@dining.rutgers.edu.

Students can make appointments online or by phone to see medical clinicians at any of our three health centers: Hurtado Health on College Ave Campus, Busch-Livingston Health on Livingston Campus, or Cook-Douglass Health at the Institute for Food, Health, and Nutrition on Cook Campus. See our website for our hours.

We offer birth control (including IUD placement), STI screening and treatment, injury evaluations (accidents, sprains, and strains), vaccinations, general medical care and illness visits in a CONFIDENTIAL setting. We have in-person and select telehealth visits with physicians, nurse practitioners (APN), nurses, a physician assistant (PA) and a nutritionist to help you with your medical needs. We are experts in adult and adolescent care including women's health and gender affirming care.

Dining Services employs nutrition specialists/registered dietitians to assist students with specialized dietary needs. Students requiring a specialized diet for medical needs such as celiac disease or food allergies can schedule a meeting with a nutritionist to discuss an individualized nutrition care plan.

Dining Services will work with students who have dietary restrictions to ensure a medically appropriate and nutritionally sound diet. Complete the Medical and Dietary Consideration Form and submit by emailing the form to nutrition@dining.rutgers.edu to initiate a professional review of your nutritional and dietary concerns.

For general nutrition questions regarding food in the campus dining halls, contact one of our nutrition specialists.

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.