Student Housing and Dining

College Avenue housing

A range of housing and dining options await you at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.

Your Home Away from Home

Rutgers University–New Brunswick provides students with a variety of housing options across its five campuses. Each offers a distinct living experience ranging from large, lively residence halls to smaller, more intimate houses. Whichever you choose, you’ll be a short walk or bus ride from all that Rutgers has to offer.

Residence Halls

Across its five interconnected campuses, Rutgers–New Brunswick operates one of the largest collegiate housing programs in the country, with more than 50 housing options. That brings a lot of choices and with it the camaraderie of residence halls shared by your fellow students with similar academic interests. Discover which one is right for you.

More Than A Room

A dormitory is so much more than a place to crash after a long day of studying. On-campus life opens a world of new experiences: bonding with your roommates, sharing a late-night bite, or hanging with your new friends down the hall.

Choosing Your Dorm Impacts University Experience

Interest-Based Residency

Rutgers' interest-based or thematic residencies include Douglass College and Honors College, a community built on shared respect and responsibility with an emphasis on diversity. Here we encourage any student in need of support to call upon us.

Living-Learning Communities

Living-learning communities allow like-minded students to live in the same residence hall, building social and academic networks in and out of the classroom. These self-selected groups share similar interests and make meaningful connections with students and faculty for a more rewarding academic experience. The different offerings include:

Dining Around Campus

Whether you’re a first-year student new to meal plans or a grad student on the prowl for a late-night snack, Rutgers has you covered with a bounty of delicious choices when you’re looking for a meal or just a bite to satisfy the munchies on any campus. Start by selecting a meal plan, then browse your options for dining both on—and off—campus.

Busch Dining Options

Explore the cafés on campus, restaurants at the student center, and a full-service dining hall.

College Avenue Dining Options

From cafés to buffets, College Avenue offers many choices including off-campus dining in downtown New Brunswick.

Cook/Douglass Dining Options

Options here include HARVEST, the exciting new venue that embodies the mission of The New Jersey Institute of Food, Nutrition, and Health.