Weeks of Welcome

We would like to cordially invite you to join us for the 2025 Convocation ceremony where we welcome and celebrate our first-year and transfer students to our community. Receive a warm welcome to Rutgers-Newark from University leaders & student speakers before the start of classes.

Date: Thursday, August 28
Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Golden Dome / Warren St.

Women's Volleyball vs Farmingdale & Hunter

Come watch the women's volleyball team in their first home match of the 2025 season! 

Date: Friday, August 29
Time: 11:00am & 3:00pm
Location: Golden Dome

Join us for a night of fun, friendly competition, and classic games with fellow Raiders.

Date: Friday, August 29
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: PRCC Essex

Celebrate RU-N traditions on wheels at this lively skate night experience.

Date: Saturday, August 30
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: PRCC Essex

Enjoy music, food, and entertainment under the stars with the RU-N community.

Date: Sunday, August 31
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Samuels Plaza; Rain Location: PRCC Essex

Kick off the semester with great food and reconnect with fellow residents at this casual BBQ.

Date: Mon, September 1
Time: 11:00am-2:30pm
Location: Woodward Lawn

Kick off the semester with great food and reconnect with fellow residents at this casual BBQ.

Date: Wednesday, September 3
Time: 2:30pm-3:50pm
Location: PRCC Student Street

Learn about our services, get a tour of the pantry, and see if it's right for you!

Date: Wednesday, September 3
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Pantry, PRCC 226

Join us as we welcome the semester with food and in community with our LGBTQ+ family!

Date: Wednesday, September 3
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: PRCC Bergen

Join us as we welcome the semester with food and in community with our Monarch family!

Date: Thursday, September 4
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: go.rutgers.edu/fall.monarchwelcome

New families of incoming students will be welcomed to the campus for an engaging night of connecting to the campus and learning the resources and support available to their students.

Date: Thursday, September 4
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Hahne’s Building - Express Newark 213

Create a fun and safer alternative to Thirsty Thursdays.

Date: Thursday, September 4
Time: 9:00pm - 12:00am
Location: Golden Dome

Brick City Classic - 9/6-9/7

Men's Soccer vs Farmingdale - Home

Show your school pride! Join us for the Men's soccer team as they go up against Farmingdale

Date: Saturday, September 6
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Fredrick Douglass Field

Women's Soccer vs Pratt - Home

Come watch the women's soccer team as they take on out-of-state opponents!

Date: Saturday, September 6
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Fredrick Douglass Field

Brick City Classic - 9/6-9/7

Men's Soccer vs PS-Harrisburg - Home

Show your school pride! Join us for the Men's soccer team as they go up against PS-Harrisburg

Date: Sunday, September 7
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Fredrick Douglass Field

Learn about free and affordable campus resources, and meet departments that are hiring on campus!

Date: Monday, September 8
Time: 11:30pm - 12:50pm
Location: Samuels Plaza

Come learn about Business student organizations, connect with students, and network with industry professionals. 

Date: Mon., September 8
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: 1 Washington Park

Kick off the semester at the CRE Block Party! Explore career resources, connect with CRE staff, and enjoy free food, games, and music. 

Date: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Engelhard Hall

Come and learn how you can get involved and meet representatives from 100+ student organizations on campus!

Date: Wed, September 10
Time: 2:30pm - 3:50pm
Location: Samuels Plaza