Barrier Buster Information

If you experience any of the following barriers, please contact Facilities for support:

• Outdoor lights are out, pavement is broken, etc.
• Academic building is locked.
• Elevator is broken.
• Accessible door opener does not work.
• Snow/ice removal is needed.

Website: https://ipo.rutgers.edu/university-facilities

Phone: (848) 445-1234 — Press 2 for Newark

Submit a work order: Maintenance Request Form

If you experience any of the following barriers, please contact Transportation Services for support:

• Problems with campus buses or shuttles.
• Questions about parking permits or where to park.
• Need information about accessible bus routes.

Website (Newark Buses): https://ipo.rutgers.edu/dots/buses-newark

Website (Parking Services): https://ipo.rutgers.edu/parking

Online Help & Inquiries: DOTSHelp.rutgers.edu

Note: The Rutgers University–Newark Campus Bus service uses ADA-accessible, lift-equipped buses on all routes. Bus routes serve Rutgers University–Newark, NJIT, RBHS Newark, University Hospital, Essex County College, and Newark Penn Station / Broad Street Station.

If you experience any of the following barriers, please contact RUPD for support:

• An academic building is locked.
• Car battery is dead or vehicle lockout assistance is needed.
• Accessible parking is blocked.
• Safety escort is needed.
• Evacuation support needed during an emergency.

Website: https://ipo.rutgers.edu/publicsafety/rupd/newark

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-Emergency (Newark): (973) 353-5111

RUPD Newark Headquarters: Parking Deck 1 (One Washington Park area), Newark, NJ

RUPD operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You may also text non-emergency service requests to RUPD — visit ipo.rutgers.edu/publicsafety/text for more information.

If you experience any of the following barriers, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students for support:

• I am injured or have become ill.
• I have a temporary condition (broken bone, concussion, etc.).
• I need notification sent to my instructors due to a personal or medical situation.
• I need to be connected to campus support resources.

Website: https://studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu/support-services/dean-students

Email: deanofstudents@newark.rutgers.edu

Phone: (973) 353-5063

Location: Paul Robeson Campus Center, Room 302 — 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102

Concerned about a friend or classmate? Report a Concern with the Dean of Students Office.

If you experience any of the following barriers, please contact the Learning Center or Writing Center for support:

• I need tutoring or study support.
• I'm looking for writing coaching.
• I need help with math, science, business, or technology courses.
• I want to strengthen my reading, writing, or research skills.

The Learning Center

Website: https://sasn.rutgers.edu/learning-center-tutoring

Phone: (973) 353-5608

Location: Hahnes & Co, Room 245, Newark, NJ 07102

Email: abrown@newark.rutgers.edu (Director, Al Brown)

Tutoring is free for all Rutgers University–Newark students and is available in a range of subjects in small groups or one-on-one.

The Writing Center

Website: https://myrun.newark.rutgers.edu/writing-center

Writing tutoring and workshops are free for all RU–N undergraduate students. Appointments can be made via the RU–N4Success platform.

If you experience any of the following barriers, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life or Dining Services for support:

• Something is broken in my residence hall room.
• I have dietary restrictions or need meal plan accommodations.
• I have questions about my meal plan or Raider Dollars.

Office of Housing & Residence Life

Website: https://studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu/campus-life-events/offices-housing-residence-life

Email: housing@newark.rutgers.edu

Phone: (973) 353-1037

Dining Services

Website: https://studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu/campus-life-events/dining

Email: dining.services@newark.rutgers.edu

Phone: (973) 353-1274

Dining Services has a campus dietitian available to assist students with dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special diets. Additional information can be found here.