Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Main article: History of Rutgers University The eighth of nine colleges established during the American colonial period , Rutgers was chartered as Queen's College on 10 November 1766. It was renamed Rutgers College in 1825 after Colonel Henry Rutgers (1745–1830), an American Revolutionary War hero, philanthropist , and an early benefactor of the school. [ 7 ] Originally established as a private institution affiliated with the Dutch Reformed Church , it is now a secular institution. After a series of expansions and mergers in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Rutgers College was renamed Rutgers University in 1924, and became the state university of New Jersey under legislation passed in 1945 and 1956. Rutgers is the only colonial chartered college , that is also a land-grant institution , and a state university. [ 8 ]

Each of the five campuses hosts their own student center, libraries, commercial venues, dining halls, and residence buildings. However, the physical atmosphere of each campus differs and may also host specific academic departments, facilities, and schools. New Jersey Hall houses the economics department at Rutgers. Busch : Busch Campus is located entirely within Piscataway Township, New Jersey. The campus is named after Charles L. Busch (1902–1971), a wealthy benefactor, who unexpectedly donated $10 million to the university for biological research at his death in 1971. The campus was formerly known as "University Heights Campus" and the land was donated to the university by the state in the 1930s. The land was formerly a country club and the original golf course still exists on the campus. The campus is home to the SHI Stadium , and provides a high-tech and suburban atmosphere focusing on academic areas primarily related to the natural sciences; Physics, Engineering, Mathematics & Statistics, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Geology, Biology and Psychology. The Rutgers Medical School was also built on this campus in 1970 but a year later was separated by the State to create the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now UMDNJ ). The two universities continue to share the land and facilities on the campus in a slightly irregular arrangement. The medical school again became part of Rutgers in 2014. College Avenue : this campus includes the historic seat of the university, a block known as Old Queens campus . It is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and theaters in downtown New Brunswick, as well as the NJ Transit train station which provides easy access to New York and Philadelphia. The New Brunswick NJ Transit station also provides Amtrak service, with connections to Washington, D.C. and other major cities. Many classes are taught in the area around Voorhees Mall and river-side dorms.

The Yard is a popular spot for students featuring restaurants, housing, and a grassy area. There are also many off-campus housing options on this campus specifically including apartments and houses. Student life is at its peak almost every night on this campus. Many additional Rutgers facilities, considered off-campus, are dispersed throughout downtown New Brunswick in various buildings or portions thereof. Cook : Farms, gardens, and research centers are found on the George H. Cook Campus, including the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (formerly Cook College), the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers Gardens, and the Center for Advanced Food Technology. It is also home to community improvement programs, such as Rutgers Against Hunger, the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market and statewide programs under the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Several farm animals, and plant exhibits are kept on this campus. Some of the most remote portions of the campus are located in the townships of North Brunswick and East Brunswick. Demarest Hall Douglass : adjacent to New Brunswick's second ward, it shares many of its open fields with the adjacent Cook campus. The school has many stately buildings with traditional architecture. Douglass Campus is home to the Douglass Residential College for women and has four women's-only housing options. It was previously the home of the degree granting Douglass College, a liberal arts college for women. Livingston : Livingston Campus is home to many of the social science departments and the Rutgers Business School. The Rutgers Athletic Performance Center, or APC (previously known as the Rutgers Athletic Center ), is found here, located next to the Jersey Mike's arena , host to many of the Rutger's Basketball games and other events. The student-founded Livingston Theater, and the Rutgers Ecological Preserve are also found here.

The campus is situated in Piscataway Township although it extends into parts of Edison Township and Highland Park. Livingston Campus was recently expanded and renovated. This campus is home to several restaurants for students such as Henry's Diner, Kilmer's Market, Qdoba, Starbucks, etc. Formerly known as Kilmer Campus, the campus was originally the home of Livingston College. Facilities The Zimmerli Art Museum on College Avenue Libraries: Libraries are located on every campus for student/faculty use. Libraries provide access to printing and computer services, as well as a variety of books and designated study spaces. Students may also book private study rooms within most libraries for secluded discussions or uninterrupted work. [ 9 ] Transportation : The campus bus and shuttle system is a service provided as a means to travel between the five campuses. Nine weekday bus lines between campuses exist due to the sheer passenger volume and distances involved. Class times are staggered across campuses to accommodate for travel times, with most students allotted 30 minutes of travel time as of the Fall 2024 schedule. Computing centers : Student accessible computers are mainly concentrated within computer labs. Rutgers has many computing centers to serve the university community. Meals : The dining services claim to be the third largest student dining operation in the US, serving 4.5 million meals annually. There are four student dining facilities which also provide catering for over 5000 University events yearly. The dining halls on Busch, College Avenue, and Livingston campuses also have faculty dining rooms. Dining halls provide various "event nights" including a midnight breakfast during exams week and King Neptune Night. All student centers also provide food services, mostly "fast food" style. Rutgers Meal swipes can also be used at certain locations such as Cafe West, Henrys Diner, Kilmer's Market, Woody's Cafe, Starbucks truck and more!