Campus Safety & Support
Rutgers University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone. Whether you're a student, faculty member, staff employee, or just visiting, our goal is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling university experience.
Have an Emergency?
Dial 9-1-1 or “Call when you can…Text when you can’t.”
Emergency Numbers from a University Phone: Obtain an outside line, then dial 9-1-1.
Emergency Phones and/or Alarms: Find phone and alarms in various locations: in buildings, restrooms, in parking decks, including outdoor "blue" light phones in New Brunswick and Piscataway.
Campus Safety Phone Numbers
The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) operates multiple fully staffed police headquarters—24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Non-Emergency Numbers and Addresses
- Rutgers–New Brunswick: 732-932-7211
55 Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Brunswick, NJ - Rutgers–Newark: 973-353-5111
200 University Avenue, Newark, NJ - Rutgers Health at Newark: 973-972-4491
5 Bruce Street, Newark, NJ - Rutgers–Camden: 856-225-6111
409 North 4th Street, Camden, NJ
Emergency Notifications
Rutgers’ Office of Emergency Management works with neighboring police departments, local governments, the State of New Jersey, and the National Guard in mutual-aid partnerships and regularly conducts exercises designed to better prepare the university for any kind of emergency or disaster. The university’s emergency notification system provides time-critical information to the Rutgers community.
Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance
Office of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance: 848-932-1811
Rutgers is committed to creating a community free from violence. We provide services designed to raise awareness of and respond to the impact of interpersonal violence and other crimes. Access trained response team members for domestic violence and sexual assault 24 hours a day or night.
Health & Counseling Services
College is an exciting time in a young adult’s life, but it can also be stressful and pressure-filled. Rutgers students can find help and guidance through mental health support resources available in each campus community and online.
Student Support
From academic advising and career guidance, to financial support and mental health resources, Rutgers helps students thrive with many services that provide a solid foundation for success in college and on the job.
Policies & Procedures
Rutgers is committed to a safe and secure environment. Read our policies and procedures on prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and related misconduct, and learn how to report an incident and seek assistance.