GENERAL INFORMATION Student Life and Services 500 Admission 523 Tuition and Fees 527 Financial Aid 529 University Policies and Procedures 559 Governance of the University 570 Divisions of the University 571 499 The center is open Monday through Thursday, from Student Life 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.; Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.; and Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 4:00 P.M. The center is located at 600 Bartholomew Road, Busch campus, adjacent and Services to the Busch Campus Center. For more information, call 732/445-3545 or visit http://prcc.rutgers.edu. CENTER FOR LATINO ARTS Student life programs provide opportunities, assistance, AND CULTURE and services designed to aid students in reaching their per- sonal and educational objectives. The staffs of the deans of Opened in April 1992, the center’s primary mission is to students provide a variety of educational experiences and research, promote, document, and interpret Latino culture. counseling resources to supplement the classroom experi- The center identifies scholars, artists, and experts who help ence. Questions concerning residence, health, and personal develop interdisciplinary programs that define and exam- affairs that are not classroom related are referred to the ine Latino culture, history, literature, and the arts. These deans of students. Through the residence halls, campus programs, as well as special projects, are designed to foster centers, recreational facilities, and all of the cocurricular academic excellence and advance the appreciation, growth, programs, the university seeks to provide an educational and well-being of the Latino cultural community. experience that helps students realize their academic and The center builds a broader understanding of Latinos developmental goals. and their culture through conferences, exhibitions, lectures, theater productions, symposia, workshops, artists’ forums, concerts, academic seminars, publications, and collabora- CAMPUS CENTERS tive projects with community organizations outside the university. The campus centers at Rutgers, The State University of New Also housed at the center is the office of the Latino Jersey, are the hubs of community life for all members of the Student Council (LSC), which is made up of representa- university community. The campus centers provide the tives of all Latino student organizations from the New services, conveniences, and amenities students need in their Brunswick/Piscataway campuses. Located at 122 College daily life on the campus. They also provide a place for stu- Avenue, the center is open weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to dents to get to know and understand one another through 5:00 P.M. For special events, the center is also open on week- informal association outside the classroom. As centers of nights and weekends. For more information, call 732/ university community life, the campus centers serve as a 932-1263. laboratory of citizenship. Through their governing boards, committees, and staff, they provide cultural, social, civic, and recreational programs aimed at providing a learning ASIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER experience and an extension of the classroom experience. The Busch Campus Center, Cook Campus Center, The Asian American Cultural Center started its operations Douglass College Center, Livingston College Center, and in 2000. Through its activities and programs, the center Rutgers Student Center (including the Rutgers College documents and disseminates information about the artistic, Student Activities Center) are the five campus centers serv- scientific, social, and political contributions of Asians and ing the New Brunswick/Piscataway university community. Asian Americans, with a focus on expanding the multicul- Facilities available in the centers include offices and/or tural and intercultural understanding of Rutgers University work space for major student organizations; a number of undergraduate students, and providing a supportive envi- quiet, comfortable lounges for relaxing between classes; ronment for Asian American students. game rooms; arts and crafts centers; multipurpose rooms The center works closely with Asian American student for concerts, lectures, and theatrical productions; an array organizations, and collaborates with Rutgers academic of meeting rooms; and food courts with a variety of menus. units and administrative offices as well as Asian American community-based organizations in the development of cul- tural programs, curriculum enrichment, and other activities PAUL ROBESON CULTURAL CENTER for the entire Rutgers community. The center, located at 103 A & B Tillett Hall on Livingston The Paul Robeson Cultural Center, established in 1969, campus, is open weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. For more documents, preserves, and presents the contributions of information, call 732/445-8043 or visit http://www.aacc. African peoples to world civilizations, with particular refer- rutgers.edu. ence to the artistic, scientific, social, and political contribu- tions of people of color in the Americas and New Jersey. For a wide cross section of the university community, the STUDENT ACTIVITIES center provides leadership, vision, and support through cultural programs and educational opportunities that Rutgers University supports students’ pursuit of academic broaden understanding and appreciation of the African excellence, personal growth, and professional success in a diaspora. Further, the center works closely with the tiers of multifaceted learning environment distinguished by its communities served by Rutgers University in local, state, diversity and opportunity. The university possesses one of national, and international spheres. 500 STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES the largest student activities programs in the Northeast, Queens Chorale: a women’s chorus that sings music of all with approximately 400 student organizations and clubs styles and periods, often in collaboration with men’s existing on the campuses. Together, these groups represent college choruses. virtually every point on the social, recreational, cultural, Collegium Musicum: an ensemble of 16 singers that per- and educational spectra. In addition to club activities, a forms vocal music of the Renaissance. diversified program of concerts, lectures, films, productions Opera at Rutgers: an ensemble of advanced singers that in the performing arts, and many other events is available prepares programs of operatic scenes as well as full throughout the academic year and the summer. productions each year. By participating in a service organization, striving with Large Instrumental Ensembles a team in a sports club, experiencing the closeness of a fraternity or sorority, exercising leadership in student gov- Rutgers University Orchestra: a highly selective group ernment, or joining together with others who have similar of students performing standard orchestral works at interests or backgrounds, students can grow closer to realiz- a thoroughly professional level. ing their potential. The myriad groups that exist at Rutgers Rutgers Philharmonia: provides an opportunity for all present an invaluable, exciting opportunity. university students to play standard orchestral literature. Student Publications Rutgers Wind Ensemble: an advanced 50-member ensemble giving several concerts of music for winds The New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses are served each year. by an independently incorporated daily newspaper, the Rutgers Symphony Band: a large ensemble that performs a Daily Targum. Founded in 1866 as a yearbook, it has been wide range of band literature. published as a newspaper since 1869 and is the oldest Rutgers Concert Band: a large ensemble providing a stimu- undergraduate newspaper in the country. The Daily Targum lating performance opportunity for the study and per- prints news of the university and includes local, national, formance of concert music for band. and international items considered of special relevance Rutgers University Marching Band: renowned through- to students. out the East for its exciting gridiron performances at The wide ranging interests and perspectives of Rutgers all home and some away games. The band has per- students are explored through a rich variety of publications formed at professional football games and on national including weekly newspapers, quarterly journals, year- television. books, and literary magazines. These publications are led Rutgers Pep Band: performs at basketball games, both by student-run editorial boards. They provide important at home and away, and was recently named the out- opportunities for student learning through editorial and standing pep band of the metropolitan area by managerial leadership positions and through exploration of Madison Square Garden. key themes of civic responsibility and aesthetic merit. Small Ensembles Student Radio and Television Rutgers Jazz Ensemble: a highly selective group of stu- dents, mostly in the jazz studies program, performing WRSU-FM (88.7), the student-operated FM radio station of music for large jazz ensembles. Rutgers University, broadcasts a wide range of musical, Rutgers Salsa Band: a popular group that performs in informational, and sports programs from its studios in concert and at various university functions. the Rutgers Student Center. WRLC (1110 AM, 90.3 FM; Rutgers Brass Ensemble: a select group of advanced 6:00 P.M.–12:00 A.M.), the Livingston College radio station, students performing compositions for small brass broadcasts news, music, and sports programs to the ensembles. Livingston College community. Rutgers