Rutgers Parent and Family Programs

10/26/2026

Is your student considering off-campus living next academic year?

Surprisingly, the time to start thinking about it is now. Join our office and the Office of Off-Campus Living for a virtual information session especially for parents and family. We'll walk you through everything you need to know to support your student as they take this exciting step toward independence. Register today to attend the webinar or receive the recording.

Here is the link!

Is your student dreaming of their own place off campus—maybe with a fridge full of snacks and their own kitchen? Wondering how to help them navigate...

10/01/2026

Homecoming and Family Weekend is upon us!
Still looking for a fun activity on Sunday morning?
Come join us at the R Family Council Bingo Brunch!

Seating will start at 10:30 AM on Sunday October 4th at Neilson Dining Hall on the Cook/Douglass Campus. Games begin at 11:00 AM

RSVP to attend at

Join the R Family Council for a fun-filled Family Bingo Brunch at Neilson Dining Hall on the Cook/Douglass Campus! The first 150 diners starting at...

09/01/2026

Happy first day of school to all your students! It's a special day first day of grad school for our new graduate assistant, Patrick! Have your student stop by Busch, College Ave or Livingston Student Centers to get a pic done!

08/14/2026

Hello Everyone!

As a fellow Rutgers parent, I understand that the beginning of a new school year can bring a lot of questions for families. To help ease this transition, the Division of Student Affairs is hosting a virtual Parent and Family Town Hall on Tuesday, August 18th, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The R Family Council will be facilitating the event, where representatives from Academics, Dining, Residence Life, Student Health, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts will be available to answer your questions.

You can ask questions during the event, or if you prefer, submit a question ahead of time with finding the link below in the comments. Please submit your questions by Monday, August 17th, before 5 PM. Also, I encourage you to review the Parent and Family Guide as it may already have answers to some of your queries.

To register for the virtual 2026 Fall Parent Town Hall, please visit the link below. This webinar will be recorded and shared.

Best regards,
Cynthia Sora, CLAW '90 P'26
R Family Council

Join the R Family Council August 18th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the virtual Parent and Family Hall facilitated by the Division of Student Affairs...

07/29/2026

Last chance for New Parent and Family Orientation! Our last few sessions for this year are coming up. If you've been putting off registering for this informative and enriching program, now is your chance!

There are only a few sessions of New Parent and Family Orientation left this summer! Join us for one of our remaining programs:

July 30th, August 4th, and August 6th feature full-day in-person programs that include lunch and campus tours.

August 5th from 12pm–2pm offers our final Virtual New Parent and Family Orientation. All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, so you can participate even if you're unable to attend live.

Secure your spot through our registration portal at family.rutgers.edu/orientation
Discounts are available for Pell Eligible families, by emailing us at [email protected].

For additional details about New Parent and Family Orientation, read our article about NPFO. https://studentaffairs.rutgers.edu/news/helping-families-help-their-scarlet-knights-inside-new-parent-and-family-orientation

For parents and families of incoming college students, pride and excitement are the emotions of the summer. But right behind those feelings come anticipation and nagging questions: How will our student manage the myriad challenges of the academic year, and how can we help?

07/26/2026

Happy National Parents Day to all of you out there who have done the hard work and now entrust us at Rutgers to be there for the next step in your students journey.

National Parents of the Year awards are given to parents who exemplify parental love, service, and dedication to their family and to the broader family of their local community.

07/16/2026

Fall Move-in time slots are now available online at https://ruoncampus.rutgers.edu/living-on-campus/move-in. Check the schedule to see when your student is scheduled to move to campus! Note that info is as current as it can be and is subject to change.

Information on this page is subject to change. Please check this page again before you return to campus for up-to-date move-in information.Last updated - 6/12/2026Fall Move-In 2026Move-In dates for incoming New Students are Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Wednesday, August 26, 2026 or Thursday, August 27,...

06/12/2026

New Parent and Family Orientation sessions start in less than two weeks! Sessions typically do sell out, so secure your spot today!

Some NPFO FAQs
Parents can attend any of the session dates.
In person sessions are full day programs that include lunch and tours. Virtual sessions are about two hours long.

A bit about the NPFO experience:

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05/01/2026

Congratulations to our newest Scarlet Knight families on Decision Day! Welcome to R Family! Parents, please make sure you join the R Family Hub at rutgers.campusesp.com.

Also, we're pleased to announce that registration is now open for New Parent and Family Orientation. Please visit parents.rutgers.edu/orientation for more information.

Rutgers-New Brunswick’s New Parent and Family Orientation is designed to help parents and family members support their students as they transition into college life. We are partners in your student’s success. New Parent and Family Orientation provides you with valuable insights into academic exp...

03/25/2026

Please note that emails informing parents about unpaid balances were sent out to account holders that do not have a balance. Please read the following posted notice if you received one of those emails.

We want to make everyone aware that the financial hold alert sent yesterday (3/24/26) inadvertently included some accounts that do not have an outstanding balance. The issue has been confirmed, and a corrective communication is being prepared. If you log in and see...