Rutgers University Operating Status
The university is open and operating.
January 23, 2026, 11 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the State of New Jersey for Sunday, January 25. The university is actively monitoring weather conditions and is taking appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our community and continuity of operations.
Updates regarding the university’s operating status for Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, will be shared beginning later this evening. At the time of this message, the university is open and operating. We encourage you to continue to check rutgers.edu/status for the most current information.
Our Locations
For location-specific information:
- Rutgers University–New Brunswick
- Rutgers University–Newark
- Rutgers University–Camden
- Rutgers Health (New Brunswick/Piscataway and Newark)
Social Media Resources
When announcements are made, you will also find campus status information through these sources:
Police and Emergency Resources
- Sign up to receive emergency text alerts by subscribing to Emergency Notification System (NetID required)
- Rutgers Police Department
- Text to RUPD program (For non-emergencies)
- In Case of Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
State and National Information
- NJ Office of Emergency Management
- National Weather Service
- From the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
More Resources
For more information about the university's policy concerning adverse weather conditions, please visit the Office of Emergency Management's adverse weather information webpage.