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
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Q: What should I do if I see federal authorities enter a Rutgers facility?
A: Contact RUPD. You should immediately call the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) and provide the information you have.
Defer to RUPD. Let the federal authorities know you have been instructed to contact RUPD and that you are not authorized to grant access to the facility. Notify them that RUPD is en route and ask them to wait where they are until RUPD officers arrive.
Do not engage. Your only responsibility is to call RUPD and let the federal authorities know that campus police are en route. Do not engage further with federal authorities. RUPD will interact with them.
Here are the phone numbers to contact RUPD across Rutgers campuses.
- Rutgers University–Camden: 856-225-6111
- Rutgers University–Newark: 973-353-5111
- Rutgers University–New Brunswick: 732-932-7211
- Rutgers Health at Newark: 973-972-4491
- Rutgers Health in and around New Brunswick: 732-932-7211
Q: What should I do if federal authorities seek to question me?
A: Know and invoke your rights. You have the right to remain silent.
You have the right to consult with an attorney before answering any questions.
You have the right to refuse to consent to search unless the officer can produce a judicial search warrant.
Contact RUPD. You should inform the federal authorities that you are invoking your constitutional rights and that you are contacting RUPD as instructed by the university. RUPD will interact with them.
Do not run. Ask the agent if you are free to go. If the answer is yes, walk away calmly. If the answer is no, wait for the RUPD to interact with the federal authorities. If the officer indicates that you are under arrest and the RUPD has not arrived, request to see a judicial arrest warrant but comply with any lawful order.
Do not sign anything without first speaking with an attorney.
Students may seek free, confidential legal consultations through the law school's Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project.
Q: Is the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) allowed on Rutgers campuses?
A: Yes. Federal authorities, including immigration authorities, are not precluded from being on campus. In addition, a Jan. 20 Department of Homeland Security directive removed a federal policy that largely protected “sensitive” areas like churches, schools, and hospitals from being targets of immigration activity.
However, federal authorities are precluded from directing the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) to serve as agents in their stead.
Rutgers is committed to ensuring that any federal enforcement actions on campus adhere to due process, including the requirement of a warrant when necessary. In the event federal immigration authorities do show up on Rutgers University property, RUPD should be immediately notified.
RUPD will serve as the point of contact, respond, and meet with the federal immigration authorities to determine their purpose on campus, verify their credentials, and ensure the necessary paperwork is in order. Upon verification of the judicial warrant or other court order, RUPD will not have the authority to interfere.
Q: Will the university be notified in advance of any immigration activities taking place on campus?
A: We currently have no information that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other federal enforcement agencies are or will be on campus, nor do we have an expectation that we will receive advance notice if enforcement actions take place on or near campus.
Q: What should Rutgers Health faculty, staff, and students do if immigration authorities enter clinical settings?
A: In the event federal immigration authorities show up in Rutgers Health clinical settings, RUPD should be immediately notified.
RUPD will serve as the point of contact, respond, and meet with the federal immigration authorities to determine their purpose on campus, verify their credentials, and ensure the necessary paperwork is in order. Upon verification of the judicial warrant or other court order, RUPD will not have the authority to interfere. RUPD will coordinate with the appropriate local authorities if the clinical facility is located off-campus.
In addition, a Jan. 20 Department of Homeland Security directive removed a federal policy that largely protected “sensitive” areas like churches, schools, and hospitals from being targets of immigration activity.
Q: What steps is Rutgers taking to protect students’ privacy?
A: Rutgers protects the privacy of all our students and their records. We do not share student records unless required by law. Further, the Rutgers University Police Department does not ask for or document the immigration status of students or other persons unless a serious crime has been committed.
Q: Are RUPD officers trained on how to handle interactions with immigration authorities?
A: Yes. The RUPD maintains and is trained on policies and procedures that are in accordance with New Jersey Attorney General Directive 2018-6, known as the Immigrant Trust Directive.
In 2018, the State of New Jersey issued the Immigrant Trust Directive, which provided guidance on federal immigration initiatives to all law enforcement agencies in the State of New Jersey. This directive has the full weight of law, and the university is guided by it.
The summary and full version of the directive can be reviewed here:
Summary [PDF]
Full Version [PDF]Q: I am a student with immigration concerns. Where can I get help?
A: Students may seek free, confidential legal consultations through the law school's Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project (RICAP). RICAP offers personalized assistance based on your campus and age to Rutgers students who have immigration concerns and are looking for more information. The Rutgers Law School's Center for Security, Race, and Rights has information on your legal rights in various contexts.
Additionally, the offices of the deans of students listed below can offer confidential guidance and resources.
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.
