Welcome Week and Student Resources
August 25, 2025
Dear Scarlet Knights,
Welcome to the Banks of the Old Raritan—and an exciting new year of opportunity, discovery, and connection!
Whether you are new or returning to Rutgers–New Brunswick, living on campus or commuting, the Division of Student Affairs and our campus partners are here for you. We’re focused on helping you find your place, care for your well-being, and make the most of all Rutgers has to offer. Our goal is to make sure you feel supported, seen, and empowered to grow—both as a student and as a person.
Welcome Week 2025
Kick off your fall semester by joining our Welcome Week events from Tuesday, August 26, to Saturday, September 13. Programs like New Student Convocation, Scarlet Carnivale, and the Scarlet Rumble help new and returning Scarlet Knights make friends, explore campus, experience Rutgers traditions, and get ready for the year ahead.
One of Welcome Week’s biggest highlights is the Involvement Fair on Sunday, August 31, where you can connect with more than 500 student organizations, sports clubs, fraternities, and sororities—and find your people.
Explore the full schedule in our 2025 Welcome Week Guide, which can also be downloaded to your mobile device.
More Events This Fall
Watch for these upcoming events in September:
- Student Success Weeks (September 8–19): Learn how to fast-track your degree, reduce debt, and prepare for your career.
- The Scarlet Resource Fair, on Tuesday, September 16, will help you connect with campus services like the Basic Needs Center, Learning Centers, and more, all dedicated to supporting your Rutgers experience.
- Fall Career & Internship Mega Fair (September 15–18): Network with employers offering full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities in various fields.
Supporting Your Success
Success.rutgers.edu contains tools and resources that can help you stay on track academically, get involved on and off campus, and plan for your future—from living and learning in our community to finding mentorship and job experience.
And please remember: At one point or another during your academic journey, you will face moments of crisis or challenge. My best advice for those times is to stop and breathe. Then, when you’re ready, approach the moment in a spirit of curiosity and kindness—for yourself and those around you. You’re never alone here. Peers, staff members, and faculty are available to help every step of the way.
As Interim Vice Chancellor for the Student Experience, I am committed to listening to students and ensuring their voices are heard. If you’d like to connect, feel free to email me at svcse@echo.rutgers.edu to schedule time during my office hours.
We have been working hard to create an enriching and supportive experience for Fall 2025. We are so pleased to welcome you—and grateful that you’ve chosen Rutgers–New Brunswick as your academic home.
Sincerely,
Francesca M. Maresca, Ph.D., CHES® (she, her, hers)
Interim Vice Chancellor for the Student Experience
Rutgers University–New Brunswick