New Student & Family Programs

SOAR: Student Orientation, Advisement, & Registration

• SOAR is our full-day orientation program for all incoming students. Meet with an advisor, register for classes, get financial aid support, pick up your student ID, and more!

Transfer Student Experience

• Connect with fellow transfer students and become a campus advocate and leader through the Transfer Student Organization.

First Year Leadership Retreat

• We provide our first-year students with the tools and skills to be an RU-N campus leader. 

Weeks of Welcome / Winterfest

• Join us as we kick off each semester with special programs designed to help our students connect with campus resources, join student clubs, make new friends, and become a part of the RU-N community.

Check out our New Student Programs page for more information.

At the Office of New Student and Family Programs, we believe that student success is a shared journey—one that includes the vital support of families. We are committed to building meaningful connections with the families of Rutgers University–Newark students through engagement, information, and community.

Throughout the academic year, we host a variety of semesterly events designed to keep you informed, involved, and connected to your student’s experience. These events are opportunities to learn about Rutgers University – Newark resources, connect with other family members and hear the student perspective.

Please be on the lookout for emails to join the coming events.