Institution name

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick/Piscataway

Total number of students

37364

Contact address for international enquiries

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
18 Bishop Place
NEW BRUNSWICK 08901

Venue / office name

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Department of Animal Sciences

Address

Cook College
84 Lipman Drive
NEW BRUNSWICK
New Jersey
08901

Venue description

Animal agriculturists in the state of New Jersey face problems and challenges unique to the Garden State. Through its teaching, research, and extension activities, the Department of Animal Sciences is committed to keeping New Jersey animal agriculture and related industries highly competitive by providing the latest technologies and problem solutions. The faculty constitute a cohesive, yet diverse body, implementing novel ideas in molecular biology in animal science research while at the same time maintaining their understanding of practical on-farm problems such as controlling parasites and pests, feeding and nutrition, and optimizing growth and well-being in animals. The Department of Animal Sciences at Rutgers University is the only academic department in New Jersey that serves animal agriculture.

Telephone number

+1 732 932 9100

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The university provides both on-campus and off-campus housing. In off-campus rooms are usually unfurnished singles (rooms for one person) or doubles (rooms for two people), and a great number are within walking distance of a campus. The common areas of the unit-as well as the household responsibilities-are usually shared by all tenants. Rooms in Private Homes are rooms in owner-occupied apartments or houses. They are usually furnished and generally include partial or all utility charges in the monthly rent. Rooms in private homes do not always include kitchen privileges, and few are available within walking distance of a campus. Most are in surrounding municipalities. In on-campus housing student residence halls provide the following equipment and facilities. In the rooms: A bed, desk, chair, dresser, and closet for each student, window coverings (drapes or blinds), and smoke detector. In the buildings (most residences have these facilities in the building): Laundry. Lounge (many with TV). Study area. Kitchen or kitchenette (many with microwaves). Food and beverage vending machines. Conveniently nearby on each campus: dining hall(s), library computer lab(s), recreational center (Busch, College Avenue, and Cook offer swimming pools), campus activities center, numerous bus stops, public pay phones. For more information go to regarding housing http://housing.rutgers.edu/ie/?page=content/index.php.