Rutgers University - Newark

The mission of the Office of University-Community Partnerships is to serve as the nexus that connects Rutgers University–Newark students, faculty and staff to expand, create and promote reciprocal and mutually beneficial partnerships that support and align with the university’s strategic engagement priorities.

First year undergraduate students and some newly admitted transfer students are typically assigned to Woodward Hall.  These suite style accommodations are fully furnished non-cooking units with 3 double bedrooms, a living room, bathroom, and vanity area.  Attached to Woodward Hall is Stonsby Commons, the main dining eatery for Woodward Hall residents. 

Graduate student housing at 15 Washington Street Apartments includes the following apartment style units:

• Studio
• 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom
• 3 bedroom / 1 bathroom
• 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom
• 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom

John Cotton Dana Library (185 University Ave.) is the main library resource on campus, offering 600,000 books, bound periodicals and government publications, 600,000 items in micro-format, and 15,000 audiovisual items. As part of the Rutgers University Libraries, Dana Library has access to several thousand electronic journals in all academic disciplines. 

Maintaining and improving health and wellness is important for every individual in the university community – students as well as members of our faculty and staff.  Rutgers University-Newark offers many services that address health and wellness, and everyone in our academic community is encouraged to use these resources.