Welcome to the Rutgers family! The mission of New Student Orientation and Family Programs is to welcome, prepare, and engage new students and their families in their transition to Rutgers University – New Brunswick. Due to the impact of COVID-19, we will be implementing a virtual orientation experience for all incoming students and their families. We recognize this experience may be different than what you anticipated, but we are dedicated to still providing you an intentional and engaging experience.
Parent & Family Orientation is an optional virtual program geared towards meeting the needs of our incoming students’ families. We strive to not only answer questions and provide guidance, but connect family members with key resources in our Rutgers community.
At Parent & Family Orientation, you will have an opportunity to learn about tools and resources available to you as a parent or family member of a Rutgers student, hear from current students on their virtual and nonvirtual Rutgers experience through our “Ask A Student” panel, and learn how to assist your student as they navigate their new journey as a Scarlet Knight.
Virtual Orientation will be held at the following dates/times:
Monday, January 11, 2021: 10am-1pm EST
Tuesday, January 12, 2021: 1pm-4pm EST
Wednesday, January 13, 2021: 5pm-8pm EST
Please note, you must be present and available for your selected Virtual Orientation the entire time period (~3 hours).