Key Pickup Instructions

Rockoff Hall Move-In Information
Busch Campus
College Ave. Campus (including University Center at Easton)
Cook/Douglass Campus
Livingston Campus

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Move In Dates

Residential Move in Dates Fall Semester 2010
Date Time Group
Sunday, 8/22/10 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Students living in Rockoff Hall
Sunday, 8/22/10 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Students living in University Center (Easton Ave.)
Friday, 8/27/10 9:30 am - 1:00 pm SAS Honors First Year Students Discovery Houses
Livingston Social Justice
Friday, 8/27/10 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Living-Learning Communities
AIMS-Metzger
AIMS-Perry
Discovery Houses
Livingston Social Justice
Rosalind Franklin House
RU-tv Braocast Communications
Science Success Fast Track
Weather Watchers
Friday, 8/27/10 8:30 am - 11:30 am Douglass Residential College (First Year and Transfer Students only)
Friday, 8/27/10 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
(Keys available at Clothier Hall)
 French and German Special Interest Sections
Friday, 8/27/10 10:00 am - Noon First-Year Engineering Students
(Barr and Mattia ONLY)
Saturday, 8/28/10 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
(Keys at your assigned building.)

2:00pm - 5:00 pm
(Keys at your local housing office.)		 First Year Students All Campuses

Saturday, 8/28/10 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

(Keys at your local housing office.)		 Transfer Students All Campuses
Sunday, 8/29/10 9:00 am- 1:00 pm
(Keys available at Tent locations.)

2:00pm - 5:00 pm
(Keys at your local housing office.)		 Continuing Students
Monday, 8/30/10 9:00am - 4:00 pm
(Keys at your local housing office.)		 Continuing Students
Monday, 8/31/10 9:00am - 4:00 pm
(Keys at your local housing office.)		 Continuing Students

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Directions to Campus for First-Year and Transfer Students


Directions to the Busch Campus
» Barr and Mattia Residence Halls
» Davidson Residence Hall
» Allen and Metzger Residence Halls

Directions to the College Avenue Campus
» Brett and Demarest Residence Hall
» Frelinghuysen Residence Hall
» Metler, Stonier, and Tinsley Residence Halls

Directions to the Cook/Douglass Campuses
» Henderson Apartment
» Jameson Residence Hall
» Katzenbach Residence Hall
» Woodbury/Bungting-Cobb Residence Hall

Directions to the Livingston Campus
» Quad I, II and III
» North and South Tower

Click here to do a building search.

RU Info

RUinfo serves as Rutgers' central source for information and referral and is a credible, accessible gateway to Rutgers and its community. The RU-info Call Center, 732/445-info (4636); Ask Colonel Henry email Q&A service, http://colonelhenry.rutgers.edu/; or RUinfo website, http://ruinfo.rutgers.edu/ can provide answers to questions about almost everything. RUinfo's services also include campus map distribution; online campus maps; the Historical Tour and Ghost Tour of Rutgers; and the New Brunswick/Piscataway Official Student Listserv.


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Bookstores

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Public Safety

We all share responsibility for safety in the residences and on campus. Rutgers University Public Safety works very closely with University Housing and Residence Life to insure that students feel safe on campus and in their residences and that they are aware of the resources and services available.

Campus Safety

The Rutgers University Police Department, RUPD, has a visible presence on campus. In addition to police officers in patrol cars, on bikes, motorcycles and ATVs, students can expect to see Security Officers and Community Service Officers who patrol the campus on foot, bike and horses. For any on-campus emergency, dial 911 from your room, or (732) 932-7211 from your cell phone. For safety tips visit: http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu

Fire Safety

All on-campus residences are equipped with a sprinkler system and fire-safety equipment; however, students are expected to review the list of items that are prohibited in the residences and understand the behaviors which may place themselves or others at risk. Listed below are a few items that are prohibited. For a complete list, please visit: http://rues.rutgers.edu

  • Candles, incense, and fireworks, halogen lamps, extension cords (longer than 6 feet. and not UL listed)
  • Smoking is not permitted in on-campus residences

Students are able to move their furniture around, however there are fire safety restrictions. Furniture should never block the width of the door and bunks/lofts must never be closer than 18 inches to a sprinkler head. For more specific information about room set-up please review the Housing website: http://www.housing.rutgers.edu/ie/


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Immunizations

In order to obtain your room keys, NJ State Law requires all first-year and transfer students demonstrate compliance of the meningitis vaccination prior to moving onto campus. For more information about the meningitis vaccine as well as other immunization requirements, please see: http://health.rutgers.edu/vaccine/vaccine-u.htm


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Rates

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What to bring

PLEASE NOTE: Contact your roommate before you pack, you may want to share some items such as a TV, DVD or stereo.

  • Alarm Clock
  • Backpack/book bag
  • Bath robe
  • Bed Spread /Blanket
  • Calculator
  • Cleaning products
  • Clothes Hangers
  • Coat
  • Computer
  • Desk or Floor Lamp
  • Fan
  • Flip Flops for Shower
  • Glasses, contact lenses
  • Hair Dryer
  • Highlighter
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Pens, Pencils
  • Personal grooming items/Toiletries
  • Prescription medication
  • Pillows
  • Plastic basket/bucket (to carry toiletries to and from bathroom
  • Sheets and mattress pad (extra long twin)
  • Telephone (Our residence halls are not equipped with land-line telephone service. Students who want phone service in their rooms must contract individually with a service provider of their choice or bring a cell phone with them to campus.)
  • Towels/Washcloths
  • TV, DVD, stereo
  • UL listed extension cord (6 feet or under)
  • Umbrella


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What not to bring

  • Air Conditioners
  • Candles, incense
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Combustible or plastic lamp shades
  • Chemicals
  • Cooking devices
  • Extension Cords over 6 feet
  • Firearms or other weapons
  • Fireworks
  • Halogen torchiere lamps
  • Heaters (space, electric, propane, etc.)
  • Hot plates
  • Oil lamps
  • Pets
  • Toasters, Toaster Ovens


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What is provided

Each student is provided a:

  • Bed
  • Closet
  • Desk & Chair
  • Dresser
  • Mattress (Extra long twin)
  • Mirror

Each room has:

  • A Microfridge (combination microwave, refrigerator & freezer)
  • High speed Internet access
  • Cable television service
  • Carpeting or tile floors
  • Drapes or Blinds

Most buildings have:
Vending machines, washers & dryers (that accept either RU Express or quarters), lounges or study areas, floor/hall kitchenettes

On each campus, you'll find:
A library, a campus center, a recreational center, a health center, computer labs & a dining hall


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Opening Closing Calendar

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Banking

Rutgers University Student and Alumni Federal Credit Union offers a wide range of financial services including free checking, free on-line banking and debit card, no minimum balance, an no monthly or annual fees. For more information, visit: www.rutgersbanking.com


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RUID Cards

Your RUconnection card serves as your access card to your residence hall, meal plan and your RU Express debit account. It can also be used at university libraries, recreation centers and computer labs. RU Express is the student debit program on the Rutgers New Brunswick/Piscataway and Camden campus. RU Express is a cash free alternative that works like a debit-card. RU Express is accepted at many on-campus locations as well as many off-campus locations. Deposits may be added to a student's RU Express account anytime throughout the semester. For additional information, visit: http://food.rutgers.edu

New students - will begin receiving their RUconnection card in the mail by Mid-August, 2009. If you have not been to campus to have your picture taken, you will receive a temporary RUID card. The temporary RUID card will expire on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://ruconnection.rutgers.edu


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Employment

Are you looking for work on campus this fall? The Residence Life Community Assistant Program is accepting applications for students interested in signing in guests at the Residence Halls.

Competitive Pay Rate: $9 per hour
Work Hours: 11:00 pm-3:00 am, Wednesday-Saturday

For more information, please Click Here or contact Joyce Sagi at jssagi@rci.rutgers.edu


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Personal Property Insurance

Personal Property Insurance is recommended for students to protect their property in their rooms. For more information about personal property insurance, please refer to: http://riskmanagement.rutgers.edu/students.html


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Residence Hall Association

Are you looking for an amazing leadership experience? Want to polish your resume? Are you interested in meeting some new people? Are you looking for an opportunity to voice your opinion about living in the residence halls?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you should consider joining Rutgers Residence Hall Association! The Rutgers Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student government organization which represents all students living in the residence halls. RHA works closely with university administrators to improve the residential experience for all students. Each year RHA also organizes amazing educational, leadership, service and social programs for residential students.

So now you might be wondering "How do I get involved?" Great question!

There are several opportunities for you to become actively involved in Rutgers Residence Hall Association! You can run for a position on your hall or apartment government executive board or attend an RHA sponsored program!

For more information about Rutgers Residence Hall Association speak to your Resident Assistant (RA), or Hall Director (HD) during move in or you can contact:

Matthew S. Zielinski
Coordinator of Special Programs
732-932-4075 or email: mattzie@rci.rutgers.edu


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Computing

The residence hall in which you will be living is connected to ResNet, the high-speed Rutgers telecommunications network. If you bring a computer with you to Rutgers, you will be able to connect to the network when you arrive. Please see the Student Guide to Computing (http://oit.rutgers.edu/studentguide.pdf) for information on what you will need in order to get online. To access most computing services at Rutgers, you will need a NetID and password, which provides secure access to email, webpages, access to computer labs on all campuses, Library databases, the Rutgers network, the Internet, and numerous online student services including registration, personalized course schedules, statement of financial accounts, and online credit card payment, grades, and transcripts. You should try to create your NetID before arriving on campus. Please see http://oit.rutgers.edu/accounts for more information and to set up your NetID. When you arrive on campus, ResNet staff will be available to assist you with getting online. You can check our schedule at https://resnet.rutgers.edu/swat.php to see when staff will be at your residence or to learn how to get assistance.

INTERNET CONNECTIVITY FOR STUDENTS IN RESIDENCE LOUNGES

RUWireless is available in residence lounges. You will need a wireless network adapter (802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a) and your Rutgers NetID and password to connect. For more information, visit http://ruwireless.rutgers.edu. If your computer does not have wireless capability, you can purchase a wireless network adapter from Computer Repair which will be on-site with the ResNet SWAT teams. For SWAT team and Computer Repair locations, visit http://resnet.rutgers.edu/index.php?topic=SWAT+Information. If you have any problems, please contact the Help Desk at 732-445-HELP (4357).


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RU-tv (Cable TV)

Rutgers. campus cable television network consists of more than 70 channels of educational, news, public affairs, entertainment, and commercial programming, including productions by students, faculty, and staff.For more information about RU-tv services, including connecting to the cable system and programming options review http://rutv.rutgers.edu/index.php or call 732/932-rutv (7888).


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Telephone

Our residences are not equipped with land-line telephone service. Students who want phone service in their rooms must contract individually with a service provider of their choice or bring a cell phone with them to campus.


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Mail

Mail for undergraduate students is delivered to boxes located in campus post offices. Advise your family and friends to use the campus post office box assigned to you.


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Assignments/Roommates

Each residence is different and offers special features. To learn more about your residence, check out the hall descriptions on the Housing website at: http://housing.rutgers.edu/ie/index.php?page=content/Common/Halls/index.php and take a virtual tour!

Your roommate may be someone you know or someone who is new to you. Either way, it is critical that you take time to communicate with your roommate about your expectations and your preferences for sharing your room. Set up a time to talk that is convenient for both of you when you can be relaxed and focused. Don't try to have a conversation via email. You may discover that you are very different from your roommate which can be one of the most exciting aspects of living with a new roommate. Consider it a new opportunity to explore new views, listen to new music, discuss new ideas, and discover yourself! If you need assistance, work with your Residence Life staff. They serve as an excellent resource and, if a room change is necessary, they can assist with this process. Since we reconcile records and billing from mid August until late September, we typically do not process room change requests during this period. For concerns regarding room changes that require immediate attention, please see a Residence Life staff member.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to get online with my computer?
For Ethernet access in those residence halls that provide it, we recommend these cards: 3com, Netgear, LinkSys, and Intel. We do NOT recommend REALTEK. Any specific computer questions can be routed to our student housing network coordinator at helpdesk@nbcs.rutgers.edu.

What size sheets do I need for the bed?
Our single beds are larger than normal so you will need an extra-long twin-size sheet set (at least 36" wide x 80" long) for your bed. Two sets make laundry a little less of an emergency situation. It is a good idea to mark your sheets, towels, and other items with your full name.

What kind of clothes do I need?
As you probably know, one of the nicest things about the area in which Rutgers is located is that we enjoy all four seasons of the year. Temperatures during the academic year can range from the 90s in September, down to the 20s (and occasionally colder) during the winter months, back up into the 80s and 90s in May. The New Brunswick campus is near the Raritan River which can make for humidity, wind, and changeable conditions. You'll need a variety of clothes to be comfortable in all seasons and weather conditions. Waterproof boots (for snow and rain) and a warm coat (it can get pretty chilly waiting for the bus) are essential. Come prepared to dress in layers."in-between" seasons it can be chilly in the morning, but quite warm in the afternoon. You may want to bring out-of-season clothing back home during break times to save on valuable storage space in your room.

What appliances are available?
Microwaves are provided in most residence halls in shared kitchenettes. Many of these kitchen areas also have refrigerators and some have ovens. MicroFridges - microwave/refrigerator units - are provided in all undergraduate residence halls. The fee is included in the room charge.

What appliances may I bring?
You may bring a radio, stereo, computer and peripherals, hair dryer, razor, TV, DVD, and a hot-pot (provided that it has an automatic shut-off if the fluid boils down or is emptied and that it accepts only water), and a UL-listed hot air popcorn popper. Don't bring a microwave, air-conditioner, or space heater.

Keep in mind, room space is limited. We suggest you check with your roommate(s) regarding sharing of any appliances.

Can I cook my own meals in my room? To protect your health and safety, kitchen appliances other than an approved microfridge unit are NOT allowed in residence halls. Do NOT bring a toaster oven, microwave oven, broiler, hotplate, electric wok, rice cooker, immersion coil, hot dog/hamburger cooker, or unapproved hot-pot. Besides, why cook and clean up when you can just run to the nearest dining hall for a nutritious meal?

OK, what else should I NOT bring?
Leave all flammables such as kerosene or oil lamps, alcohol burners, candles, fireworks, sparklers, incense, art supplies such as thinners, chemicals, spray paint, and the like at home. Do not bring halogen lights or lamps.they can cause fires. Firearms, other weapons, and explosives of any kind are forbidden.

Can I bring my pet?
You'll have to leave Fido home. Pets are not allowed in campus residence halls or apartments. Experience has shown that animals can cause allergies and other difficulties in group living settings. You'll be too busy to pay much attention to them anyway.


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