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For parents like you, there are big decisions to make and infinite possibilities for your student’s future. And at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, these possibilities will propel your student to fantastic heights. From hundreds of clubs and organizations to our direct connection to the East Coast’s biggest cities (and best employers), students are surrounded by endless opportunities for growth. Rutgers students are marked by an uncommon outlook from the very start of their education.
• They take their initial steps into university research in first-year Byrne Seminars. • They grow together in living-learning communities. • They travel the globe to live their learning first-hand.
Thinking and Thriving
Whether our graduates are facilitating initial public offerings at Goldman Sachs, scoring music for blockbuster movie trailers like “Inception,” or crafting legislation to create jobs and protect the environment in the U.S. House of Representatives, their potential is bound only by the limits of imagination. Because students learn best by doing, we champion hands- on learning to give your student the best opportunities to experience their coursework.
ACHIEVING MORE: • The Rutgers Internship & Co-op Program kick-starts students’ careers as they earn real-world experience and class credit at the same time.
• The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded 11 Gates Cambridge scholarships to Rutgers students in the last 14 years.
• Goldwater Scholarships have been awarded to 30 Rutgers students in the past 14 years.
750+ 85% employers and graduate of students find schools visit campus to placement within 6 recruit students every year. months of graduating. A DEGREE THAT GIVES BACK The value of a Rutgers education extends beyond awards and honors; it means bright futures for students, wherever their paths may lead. Some of the nation’s top publications have recognized the opportunities afforded by an education at Rutgers–New Brunswick.
#23 #29 TOP 10% Public school in the nation Public school in the nation In the nation “America’s Best Colleges” “Best Value Colleges” “Best Colleges for Your Money” —U.S. News & World Report —Forbes —Money
Shivram V. ’18 Hometown: West Windsor, NJ | Majors: Economics, Mathematics
What’s Next: Research Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Achievements: Winner of the 2016 District- and National- level Fed Challenge. “There was a feeling of overwhelming awe, sitting in the boardroom where some of the most innovative economic minds have sat. It was even more surreal to win the national-level competition, beating out schools such as Dartmouth and Princeton.” Nurturing Dr. Daniel Van Abs, Dr. Heidi Hausermann, and Dr. Mary Nikola have“ impacted me as a student and a person. All three professors Community have encouraged learning and intellectual discussions. They are ‘salt of the earth’ people that maintain a sense of humor and keep We bring together the best minds from students first. Dr. Van Abs stretched me, Dr. Hausermann all over the world to deliver a top-tier encouraged me, and Dr. Nikola showed me the importance of social intelligence. —Kristen J. education. Your child can build close ” relationships with senior faculty through first-year Byrne Seminars, which introduce students to university-level research in an intimate class environment. And with a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 and 65% of classes enrolling 30 or less, your student will engage directly with their professors throughout their undergraduate studies. One day, I want to teach and be in a role like the professors I’ve Dean Sanon-Jules has helped me achieve my goals in more had“ here, like Dr. Ben Sopranzetti, who not only teach students ways“ than I can begin to explain. She is a mentor and a role model these complicated subjects, but they’re also mentoring them and for me. She has helped me academically, and also helped me inspiring them and giving them career advice that could change adjust to college and successfully navigate many experiences! ” their lives. ” —Lauren K. —Maya Y. Grounds For Discovery
Woven into the fabric of the city, Rutgers–New Brunswick’s vibrant community creates a rich environment where culture, coursework, and fun intersect. Students can choose from 750+ student clubs and organizations and 100+ student-run sport clubs and intramural teams.
AT THE HEART OF IT ALL New Brunswick, New Jersey is home to a thriving creative culture with five professional theaters, the American Repertory Ballet, a comedy club, several arts organizations, music clubs, and more. And with mass transit just steps from campus, students have quick and easy access to New York City and Philadelphia in an hour or less. With New Brunswick as a starting point, your student will have access to the best the East Coast has to offer.
SAFE AND SOUND We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for our entire campus community. Our internationally accredited police force keeps our campus and nearby neighborhoods safe by car, bicycle, on foot, and even on horseback. Students traveling across campus at night can request public safety escorts through the RUPD and the Knight Mover Shuttle Service. Cameras located around campus monitor and record activity and all residence halls require Rutgers Student IDs for entry. Emergency text and social media alerts are used and parents can elect to receive them. Rutgers–New Brunswick offers endless options for“ students to be involved both in and out of the classroom. The diversity, academic reputation, leadership opportunities, and location are unparalleled. Nothing makes me happier than seeing how joyful my daughter is to return to campus each time I bring her back after a break. When she is happy I am happy. ” — Yvette Allen-Lomaro, Parent, Southbury, CT From Here, We Go Far
After graduation, Scarlet Knights go on to greatness. Whether they’re working at Fortune 500 companies like Amazon or Johnson & Johnson, or continuing their education at schools like Columbia University or UPenn, Rutgers–New Brunswick builds the foundation for excellence that launches students to success.
A sampling of top institutions where our graduates continue their education:
• Carnegie Mellon University • Harvard University • University of Michigan • The College of William & Mary • New York University • Université de Paris • Cornell University • Princeton University • University of Pennsylvania • Columbia University • Rutgers University • University of Virginia • Emory University • Stanford University • Yale University • Georgia Institute of Technology • University of California, Santa Barbara
A sampling of employers hiring our graduates:
• AT&T • ExxonMobil • NBC Universal • American Cancer Society • Goldman Sachs • PricewaterhouseCoopers • Bank of America • Google • Vanguard • CIA • Kraft Foods • U.S. Department of Agriculture • Microsoft • U.S. Department of Defense • Merck
Have your student accept our offer of admission by May 1. admissions.rutgers.edu/accept The future is only one step away, learn more. admissions.newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/parents “Our university, with its geographic position, fantastic resources, and strong community has given me everything I need to prepare for my future. As a Fulbright Semi-Finalist graduating with degrees in political science and French, I attribute these milestones entirely to the outstanding faculty and staff of Rutgers University.” Grace A. ’21 School of Arts and Sciences Fulbright Semi-Finalist
“Rutgers helped me prepare for my career by allowing me to pursue a few internships while simultaneously taking classes. A few key resources from Career Services – resume writing to site visits with alumni – were crucial in supporting me on my journey to my full-time role at Google.” Joel P. ’20 Rutgers Business School Trust and Safety Associate at Google
“The opportunities Rutgers offered me outside of the classroom, from interning at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to presenting research at the National Institute of Health, made me a stronger medical school applicant and ultimately fostered my interest in the medical field.” Hannah C. ’20 School of Arts and Sciences Medical Student
“Rutgers was the perfect place for me. I studied two very distinct disciplines and involved myself in many different extracurricular organizations and activities. Beyond that, the diversity at Rutgers is incredible and it helped me learn more about the real world and the challenges that face our society. Rutgers University is the best place for the 21st century student.” Patrick P. ’19 Mason Gross School of the Arts Vocal Music Teacher
“Being involved in hands-on research as an undergraduate at Rutgers helped prepare me for graduate school in so many ways. I already have experience in every stage of the process, from designing and conducting experiments to presenting findings and writing for peer review.” Arielle G. ’19 School of Engineering Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ PERMIT NO. 921 Visitor Center 100 Sutphen Road Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-8097 848-445-4636 [email protected] admissions.newbrunswick.rutgers.edu
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