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Rutgers University is proud to be an Aira Access Partner, providing free visual interpreting services throughout the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. Any student, staff, faculty, or visitor can use Aira for free on a smartphone simply by downloading the Aira app and connecting with an agent. Learn more about Aira on the Office of Disability Services website.

Basic needs include, but are not limited to, food, housing, clothing, childcare, mental health, financial resources, and transportation. At some point in a college student's educational journey, they may face challenges in accessing adequate amounts of food, housing, financial, or other resources. This is called basic needs insecurity; millions of college students experience it yearly.

To ensure that basic needs are met for all Rutgers students, on-campus resources and those available in the surrounding community include: food, housing, and utility assistance; emergency aid; mental, physical, and spiritual wellness; internet and technology; child care resources; and faculty and staff resources.

Food and housing insecurity, as well as homelessness, often carry a significant stigma. If someone confides in you about facing these challenges, it's important to respond with compassion and understanding. You can refer them to the Offices of the Dean of Students or the Basic Needs Center at the College Ave Student Center. Students seeking assistance can also complete online forms for emergency grants, textbook/technology assistance, or housing insecurity. Additionally, you can suggest other available resources. Remember, your support and kindness can make a profound difference in someone's life.

We encourage you to also reach out to the Offices of the Dean of Students to share these concerns.

The Rutgers–New Brunswick Campus Bus/Shuttle Service uses lift-equipped accessible buses on various routes to provide reliable and safe transportation within or between the College Avenue (including Downtown New Brunswick), Busch, Livingston, and Cook /Douglass campuses. Accessible bus service is available to all members of the Rutgers University community.

Check out the website for bus route details, information about online resources, including bus locator services, the Knight Mover shuttle services, and more.

Find Tips and Tutorials on how to ride Rutgers buses and use other resources.

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.

We provide inbound Mail and Package management for all on-campus resident students through our Automated package locker system. Our five Campus Post Office locations do accept Pre-Paid, Pre-packaged outgoing mail and packages for United Parcel Service (UPS) and the United States Post Office (USPS). We do not sell postage or provide shipping supplies. Students in Family Housing or off-campus residences are serviced directly by the carriers delivering your item. Rutgers Mail Services does not receive/manage items for these addresses. 

If you have questions about an item or service, visit our website or reach out to us via email at Mailquestions@ipo.rutgers.edu. In your message to us, please provide your full name, your 9-digit RUID number, and the tracking number for package(s) you are inquiring about.

The Eagleton Institute of Politics’ Center for Youth Political Participation at Rutgers–New Brunswick advances the political learning and engagement of young people and equips them to be active citizens and leaders. For young people to assume their place in the political process, the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of political participation must be taught. Through education, research, and public service, the Center for Youth Political Participation plays a lead role locally, regionally, and nationally in fostering and promoting the active citizenship and leadership of future generations.

The University Code of Student Conduct entails the rules and regulations all students must follow when they become members of the Rutgers University community. The code outlines the rights and responsibilities of community membership in order to help safeguard the health and welfare of all members of the university community, protect university property, and promote academic integrity. All students are expected to read and abide by the Code of Conduct. Students found in violation of the code should expect to face disciplinary procedures which can include sanctions of probation, suspension, and expulsion from the university.

The Darien Civic Engagement Project is offered during the fall and spring semesters at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. During the fall semester, DCEP students support the RU Voting program's in-person voter registration and mobilization events. Students enrolled in the spring course support the RU Ready program, a civic education initiative providing high school and middle school students with the motivation and the civic, political, and expressive tools they need to address public problems in their community.

Enrolled students earn 1.5 credits for their enrollment in the program.

Rutgers Dining Services operates four dining halls and over a dozen retail operations on the New Brunswick/Piscataway campus. Visit our Places to Eat page to access hours of operation, menus, and more!

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.