2026 Admitted Student Open House
During the Rutgers-wide Admitted Student Open House Day the School of Engineering (SoE) welcomes admitted students and their parents to learn more about Rutgers Engineering. We will be available all day to make sure you get a chance to meet students, faculty, alumni and academic deans and advisors. Don't leave until all your questions are answered!
Download the mobile app and plan ahead!
The Rutgers NB app will be your go-to resource for Open House. Use it to view the full Open House schedule, information about parking on campus, bus routes, and more. Start planning by downloading the Rutgers NB app today! Once downloaded, search for Admitted Student Open House 2026.
GENERAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
School of Engineering Dean's Information Session
Learn about the academic programs, students and faculty, major and minor options, and fall course planning.
Douglass and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Info Session
Information Session on the Reilly Douglass Engineering Living-Learning Community (DELLC), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and hosted by SOE and Douglass Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE).
Educational Opportunity Fund & Engineering Opportunity Program (EOF/EOP)
Information Session for students admitted to the EOF/EOP Program.
Honors College at the School of Engineering
Information Session for students admitted to the Honors College at Engineering.
DEPARTMENT SHOWCASES AND TOURS
Tour engineering department facilities and labs, meet students and faculty. Consult the App for time and locations for each department.
ENGINEERING STUDENT PANELS AND MORE
Student representatives share experiences and answer your questions about life in and out of the classroom.
Topic: Undergraduate Research and Academic Paths
- If you are interested in pursuing undergraduate research and going to graduate school, attend this session to learn about interesting research pursuits at Rutgers, world-renowned engineering laboratories, and applying to graduate school.
- Learn about designing a unique curriculum suited to your interests. Learn about double majors, minors, study abroad, and 5 year BS/MS programs, among the many paths that can be taken.
Topic: RU Student Experience
- Attend this panel to ask current students about housing, dining, clubs, student organizations, and more.
Topic: Internship Experiences
- Attend this panel to ask current students about their internship experiences, co-ops, career advice, and university resources for obtaining real-world experience.
First Year Engineering Class Demo
Topic: Introduction to Engineering
TRANSFER STUDENT SESSIONS
Transfer Deans Info Session & Next Steps for Transfer Students
This is a session for transfer students that have committed to attending Rutgers Engineering in the fall. Here we will address next steps for enrollment, transferring AP/IB credits, New Student Orientation, along with fall course planning.
YOU'VE DECIDED!
Next Steps for First Year Students
This is a session for students that have committed to attending Rutgers Engineering in the fall. Here we will address next steps for enrollment, transferring AP/IB credits, New Student Orientation, along with fall course planning.
ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES
Student Organizations Showcase
Meet our student leaders and learn about the various engineering student clubs and societies you can join at Rutgers!
MORE INFORMATION
- Register for the Rutgers-New Brunswick Admitted Student Open House. We encourage you to park on the campus hosting the first presentation you wish to attend. Follow signs to the parking area for that campus.
- No event is mandatory. You pick and choose the tours, academic and student life presentations and other events you wish attend!
- Rutgers buses will be available all day to help you move from in and between each of the campuses.
- Downloading the Rutgers mobile application will assist you with directions and campus transportation.