The Best in Education
According to U.S. News, New Jersey is the top state for educating their students.
Campus Life, Housing, and Food
Jersey Living
As a Rutgers School of Public Health student, you will have the opportunity to be fully immersed in the Rutgers community and New Jersey culture. Here are a few reasons why we think Rutgers and New Jersey are great.
A Home to Big Business
New Jersey is home to 19 of the world’s Fortune 500 companies and is in the middle of a $2 trillion economy. As you apply for internships and professional positions, your opportunities are endless.
We are Hub City
You’ll be in the center of it all. New Jersey is right next to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. and you can get just about anywhere in New Jersey and beyond using the country’s densest network of highways and railroads.
The Diner Capital of the World
Whether you’re #TeamPorkRoll or #TeamTaylorHam, you can chow down on the world’s most famous mystery meat at Henry’s Diner located on Livingston Campus in the “Diner Capital" of the world.
Jersey Fresh
We’re pretty proud of our produce. Our award-winning tomatoes, corn, blueberries, and cranberries can’t be beat. Plus, New Jersey has some of the most stringent water testing laws in the country. In fact, Jersey City, New Jersey was the first city in the U.S. to begin routine disinfection of community water.
The Birthplace of College Football
The first ever intercollegiate football game was played here between Rutgers and Princeton (Rutgers won)!
Rutgers–New Brunswick Housing Options
Graduate housing options in New Brunswick are primarily located on Busch campus. These residence halls include:
- Johnson Apartments
- Marvin Apartments
- Buell Apartments
Students with additional questions regarding on-campus housing options, can contact Rutgers Residence Life directly.
Email: oncampus@rutgers.edu
Phone: 848-445-0750
Rutgers–Newark Housing Options
In Newark, graduate students are housed in the Market Street Apartments.
Students with additional questions regarding on-campus housing options, can contact Rutgers University–Newark Office of Housing and Residence Life directly.
Email: housing@newark.rutgers.edu
Phone: 973-353-1037
Where to Eat
Whether you are looking for a place to grab a quick bite to eat before, after, or in between classes, or heat a meal from home, there are a variety of on-campus dining options for students.
Rutgers–New Brunswick Dining Options
- Woody’s Cafe
- Location: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) Building, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway
- Location: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) Building, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway
- Busch Student Center
- Busch Student Center includes a variety of quick service options, including Panera Bread, Gerlanda’s Pizza and Café, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Harvest Juice Bar, and more.
- Location: 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway
- Busch Dining Hall
- Location: 608 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, adjacent to the Busch Student Center
- Location: 608 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, adjacent to the Busch Student Center
- Vending Machines & Microwave
- Location: Main level of the Rutgers School of Public Health and RWJMS building
Rutgers–Newark Dining Options
- Gateway Center
- Directly connected to One Riverfront Plaza and Penn Station is a network of fast-food restaurants, sit down eateries, and commercial shops where students can purchase a diverse array of cuisine.
- Location: One Gateway Center, Newark, NJ, 07102
- Newark Penn Station
- Newark Penn Station includes a Starbucks, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and other quick services food options.
- Location: 1 Raymond Plaza W. & Market St., Newark, NJ 07102
- Robeson Food Court
- Paul Robeson Food Court includes a variety of quick service options, including Starbucks, Red Mango, 1-2-3-4, Salad Bar, Grill Nation, JBJ Soul Foundation Kitchen, and more.
- Location: Lower level of the Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102
- On The RU-N
- Location: Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102
- Location: Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102
- Microwave
- Location: One Riverfront Plaza, Suite 1020 (10th Floor), Newark, NJ 07102
