Rutgers University Campus Tour: How to Plan Your Visit

Choose among Rutgers–New Brunswick, Rutgers–Newark and Rutgers–Camden before selecting a visit. Rutgers admissions provides separate visit information for each undergraduate location, and the available tour formats differ.

The New Brunswick bus tour travels through all five campuses across Piscataway and New Brunswick, stopping at select campuses. It offers a broad introduction rather than a tour focused on a particular major or academic program. Students take classes across all five campuses, although most academic schools have a campus headquarters.

For a flexible alternative, Rutgers–New Brunswick offers self-guided tours in person or remotely through its app. To set one up, download the app, select “Find Guides,” search for “Rutgers–New Brunswick Tours,” and download the guide. Read “How to Use this Guide” and “Parking Information,” then choose a tour option and select in-person or remote.

Rutgers also provides virtual tours for all three locations through its central visit page. For broader campus and transportation context, see this Rutgers University visitor guide.

Register in advance for a Rutgers–New Brunswick Information Session and Bus Tour; students may bring up to two guests, and each guest must also be registered.

The session and tour take about 2.5 hours and are led by Scarlet Ambassadors and an Undergraduate Admissions representative. The session introduces aspects of student life, including dining, transportation and housing. Rutgers does not offer group tours through Undergraduate Admissions.

The general campus tour does not focus on a specific academic program or major. Academic-school tours are arranged separately by the schools, not through Undergraduate Admissions. If you’re looking for information about a particular academic event, check the relevant school’s information.

There are limits to what the New Brunswick tour covers: Rutgers does not offer full residence-hall tours, though the bus tour may include a chance to see a sample first-year room. The tour does not provide meals or refreshments. You may bring a water bottle or light snack; the Visitor Center has water-refill stations and a drinks vending machine.

New Brunswick tour offerings vary by semester, so check the official site before you go and use the registration information for your chosen visit.

Check-in and information sessions take place at the Visitor Center on the Busch campus in Piscataway. Although the tour starts there, it covers Rutgers–New Brunswick across Piscataway and New Brunswick. Read the arrival instructions carefully so you head to the correct starting location.

There is no tour waitlist. If your preferred session is full, Rutgers advises checking registration again, since spaces may open when guests cancel. If you need an accommodation, register first and then email tours@admissions.rutgers.edu to notify the office of your request. Rutgers provides reasonable accommodations for guests with disabilities.

The New Brunswick bus tour is designed to connect several campus locations without requiring you to navigate between them on foot during the visit.

It travels through all five campuses and stops at select ones, giving you an overview of a spread-out university setting. If you plan to visit a specific school or location separately, check its directions and allow time to get there.

Rutgers’ campus information can help you understand the layout; the Rutgers University visitor parking guide covers another practical part of planning your arrival.

For a self-guided visit, the app includes parking information alongside its tour guide. Review that information before setting out, especially if you’re choosing the in-person option.

Before you leave Edison, confirm your registration, starting point and chosen tour format.

1. Check that you and any guests are registered for the New Brunswick tour.
2. Confirm that your visit begins at the Visitor Center on the Busch campus in Piscataway.
3. Review the tour schedule and arrival instructions, which can change by semester.
4. If you’re using the app, download the guide and read its parking information in advance.
5. Bring a water bottle or light snack if you need one during the visit.

For a visit to Rutgers–Newark or Rutgers–Camden, use that location’s own admissions information rather than assuming the New Brunswick format applies. Rutgers–Newark lists campus tour and information-session options, including a Spanish-language option, while Rutgers–Camden provides a campus visit and tour registration option. Edison Motor Lodge is about a 10-minute drive from Rutgers University.

Where does the Rutgers–New Brunswick tour start?

Check-in takes place at the Visitor Center on the Busch campus in Piscataway.

How long is the New Brunswick Information Session and Bus Tour?

Allow about 2.5 hours for the session and bus tour.

Can you take a self-guided Rutgers tour?

Yes. Rutgers–New Brunswick offers self-guided options in person or remotely through its app.

Does Rutgers offer tours focused on a specific major?

The general New Brunswick tour is not focused on a particular academic program. Academic-school tours are managed separately by the schools.