Newark is a city on the move. From the bustle of the street to a lively arts scene, you’ll have a chance to experience the best of urban life at Rutgers–Newark. Want to catch a baseball game? Attend an art gallery opening? Consider what’s right in Rutgers–Newark’s neighborhood:
• Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art
• Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium
• Gateway Complex
• Newark Museum
• Newark Penn Station
• Newark Public Library
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Newark Campus Life
With a close-knit, cosmopolitan campus nestled in Newark’s bustling downtown arts and business district, Rutgers–Newark is a college community with an urban spirit and a global perspective.
Just consider this: Students from more than 70 countries congregate on campus. Every year since 1997, U.S. News & World Report has named Rutgers–Newark the nation’s most diverse national university.
That translates into a college experience that’s exciting and adventurous, whether you’re heading over to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for a concert, catching a baseball game at Riverfront Stadium, or meeting a friend for lunch at one of the inexpensive eateries offering all types of food, from good old American burgers to Thai cuisine, just minutes from campus.
The Newark Renaissance
Postcards from Campus
Campus pride abounds with a new series of online postcards featuring Rutgers–Newark. Available to everyone, they're a great way for students, alumni, and parents to send website greetings to friends, family, and colleagues. Send one today.
Meet your classmates, learn about university resources, and have fun, too! Orientation is your introduction to life at Rutgers–Newark.
Wondering what it’s like to live on campus? Learn all about it.
From the Marketing and Management Society to Rutgaz Poets, there’s a student group for you.
Campus Scenes, City Vibe
The Rutgers–Newark photoblog highlights scenes from the campus and city, from candid shots of students planting trees in a Newark neighborhood to images from a celebration of Latin culture. Learn more.