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Admitted Student Open House

Date & Time

Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Category

Admitted Student

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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 2024.

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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.

Session I
Time: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Locations:
       Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 102
       Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 105
       Biomedical Engineering Building, Room 102
       Busch Student Center, Center Hall
       Fiber Optics Building, Easton Hub Auditorium
       Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Room 1303

Session II
Time: 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location:
Fiber Optics Building, Easton Hub Auditorium

Woman in Engineering 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).
Time: 11:15 a.m. to Noon 
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 206

Educational Opportunity Fund & Engineering Opportunity Program (EOF/EOP)
Information Session for students admitted to the EOF/EOP Program. 
Time: 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 102
 
Engineering Honors Program

Information Session for students admitted to the Honors Academy. 
Time: 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Fiber Optics Building, Easton Hub Auditorium

DEPARTMENT SHOWCASES AND TOURS

Tour engineering department facilities and labs, meet students and faculty. Consult the App for time and locations for each department.
Time: 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

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 
Time:
10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 102

  • 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
Time:
10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 105

  • Attend this panel to ask current students about housing, dining, clubs, student organizations, and more.

Topic: Internship Experiences
Time:
12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 105

  • 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
Time: 11:15 a.m. to Noon 
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 102

First Year Engineering Class Demo
Topic: Introduction to Engineering
Time: 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 102

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. 
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 206 

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. 
Time: 11:15 a.m. to Noon
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 105

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!
Location: Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Second Floor Atrium
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION

Busch Campus Map

  • 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.
For additional information, visit Rutgers–New Brunswick Admitted Student Open House.