Busch Campus

Launched as a “daring move” during the Great Depression, the Busch Campus has a can-do, eye-on-tomorrow spirit that has been its hallmark from the get-go. Today, it’s where ahead-of-the-curve science, engineering, and high-tech happen, where the Visitor Center welcomes all, and where fervent fans flock to cheer the Scarlet Knights. On the expansive hilltop in Piscataway above the Raritan River that is Busch Campus, Rutgers people are ever looking to the future.

At a Glance

4,465 student residents
46 academic buildings
7 libraries
19 residence halls
120 student lounges
1 18-hole golf course

Campus Must-Do's...

RU-tv

Pitch a programming idea to RU-tv, the student-run cable TV network
Get up close with Mars, Saturn, and other heavenly bodies at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory
Cheer for the Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium
Learn scuba diving (or Hip-Hop/Funk or Tai Chi) at the Werblin Rec Center
Share your know-how and enthusiasm at Rutgers Day when Rutgers–New Brunswick opens its doors to the public
Jumpstart your Rutgers spirit at the New Student Convocation

Campus Dean and Dean of Students

The Campus Dean and the Dean of Students work collaboratively to enrich the academic experience of students and to provide support services. Their offices are located in the same building and they share a joint email account.

The Campus Dean, Thomas V. Papathomas, organizes academic programs and events that bring faculty and students together beyond the classroom.

The Dean of Students, Mike Stillwagon, focuses on campus well-being and assists students with medical, emotional, psychological, familial, or financial difficulties that are hampering academic success. If you find yourself struggling, the Dean of Students can help.

Busch Campus

Take It All In
Open spaces and high-tech places are at Busch Campus. Science, math, engineering, pharmacy, and psychology are here. And so, too, are great sports and recreation facilities. Find the engineering quad, the Visitor Center, High Point Solutions Stadium, and other hot spots on the detailed map of Busch Campus.
Why Is It Called Busch Campus?
In the 1930s, it was the River Road Campus, home to the original Rutgers Stadium. After World War II, it became University Heights. But in 1971, when mysterious financier Charles L. Busch died and unexpectedly left Rutgers $10 million for biological research, the campus was renamed in his honor.
Start Your Tour at the Visitor Center
Our new Visitor Center, with ample parking, is the starting point for tours of the Rutgers–New Brunswick Campus. It’s also a great place to learn about the university’s history and the contributions Rutgers’ faculty, students, and alumni have made to New Jersey, the United States, and the world.
It’s All Happening at the Busch Campus Center
Food, friends, fun. Performances, conferences, exhibits, workshops. Quiet study in a cozy corner. Big laughs at Open Mic Night. The Busch Campus Center is the central hub of the campus on the hill.
Waksman Institute of Microbiology
The gracious Georgian Colonial-style building overlooking the Rutgers University Golf Course is home to the world-renowned Waksman Institute of Microbiology.
Formula One Racing
Engineers, marketing majors, racing fans: they all come together as the Rutgers Formula Racing Team and build a new formula race car from scratch every year. In September, team members begin their designs. In May, Rutgers–New Brunswick competes against more than 100 colleges around the globe.
Sonny Werblin Recreation Center
Awesome alumnus Sonny Werblin, ’31—a one-time owner of the New York Jets and former CEO of the Madison Square Garden Corp.—is honored in the recreation center that bears his name. The Werblin Center has everything from racquetball courts and an Olympic-sized swimming pool to fitness rooms and dance studios.
Living on Campus
In the 18 residence halls on Busch Campus, nearly 4,500 students find a place to call home. A variety of options is available, from apartments and suites to special communities that focus on a common area of interest.
A Floor to Explore
Depicting microscopic to macroscopic life forms, 360 bronze sculptures are imbedded in the floor of the Life Sciences Building atrium, the work of sculptor Michele Oka Doner.
RU Rah Rah!
High Point Solutions Stadium is where 52,000-plus fans come to cheer on the Scarlet Knights. The annual homecoming game is always a big draw and a great way for current students to mingle with the many alumni who return to Rutgers–New Brunswick for a weekend of homecoming hoopla.
Science Central
Dozens of academic departments and research centers are located at Busch Campus, with most focusing on the biological and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, technology, pharmacy, and psychology.

What’s on Busch Campus?

From academic departments and libraries to residence halls and dining options, discover services and facilities located at Busch Campus.

Academic Departments
Campus Services
Dining Halls, Eateries, and Bookstores
Libraries
Recreation Facilities and Sports Venues
Research Centers and Institutes
- Explore centers and institutes located on the Busch Campus.
Residence Halls
- Allen Hall
  (part of the B.A.M.M. dorms)
- Barr Hall
  (part of the B.A.M.M. dorms)
- Buell Apartments
- Busch Engineering, Science, and Technology Hall
  (B.E.S.T. Hall)
- Crosby Suites
- Davidson Residence Halls
- Johnson Apartments
- Judson Suites
- Marvin Apartments
- Mattia Residence Hall
  (part of the B.A.M.M. dorms)
- McCormick Suites
- Metzger Hall
  (part of the B.A.M.M. dorms)
- Morrow Suites
- Nichols Apartments
- Richardson Apartments
- Russell Apartments
- Silvers Apartments
- Thomas Suites
- Winkler Suites

Residence Halls: Living-Learning/Special-Interest Housing

Program Name	Residence Hall	Credit	Class	School/Major
Achievement in Math and Science Living-Learning Community	Metzger	Yes	1st year	SAS/SEBS
Engineering Honors 1st Year Housing	Barr or Mattia	No	1st year	SOE
Engineering Honors Floor	McCormick	No	Soph. and up	SOE
Engineering Residence Hall	Barr or Mattia	No	1st year	SOE
Rosalind Franklin Living-Learning Community	Winkler	No	1st year/soph. women	SAS/SEBS/SOE sci., tech., math majors
RU-tv Broadcast Communications Living-Learning Community	Winkler	Yes	All	Any
School of Arts and Sciences Honors Housing	McCormick	No	All	SAS
Science Success Fast Track	Winkler	No	Transfers only	SAS sci., tech., math majors
SAS: School of Arts and Sciences; SEBS: School of Environmental and Biological Sciences; SOE: School of Engineering

School and Campus Deans’ Offices
- Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology Dean
- School of Engineering Dean

Paul Robeson Cultural Center

Paul Robeson

Named in honor of one of Rutgers’ most accomplished alumni, the Paul Robeson Cultural Center’s full calendar of programming showcases the contributions of African Americans to the world.

Recreation Central

An Olympic-size pool, a PGA-sanctioned par 71 golf course, racquet sport courts, sand volleyball courts, a full-service fitness center, a regulation-size soccer field with markings for lacrosse, soccer, and rugby—these are just a few of the outstanding recreational facilities at Busch Campus. So get out there, get fit, and have fun. Learn more.

Where’s My Bus?

Get real-time campus bus arrival information, updated at regular intervals, with NextBus. Satellite technology and advanced computer modeling track individual vehicles on their routes. Learn more.

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