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

College of Nursing

Address

Ackerson Hall
Rm 102 180 University Ave Newark
PISCATAWAY
New Jersey
07102

Venue description

The State University of New Jersey. For more than 50 years, Rutgers has been one of America's premier institutions for nursing education. The heritage of excellence in teaching has gained national and international recognition. An inspiring faculty known for its scholarship and vision guides the educational experience at Rutgers. When students enter the College of Nursing, they become part of a diverse student body where opportunities to get involved in stimulating and important research at all degree levels are available. To that end, it offers the broadest range of academic programs in nursing education, including baccalaureate, masters and doctoral education. Financial aid and the Educational Opportunity Fund program help remove barriers for qualified students dedicated to achieving their dreams in nursing. Rutgers College of Nursing graduates have gone on to assume leadership roles in their respective specialties. Graduates enjoy an extensive network of resources and relationships with top leaders in nursing and health care, which helps them carry out the College's mission of improving the quality of life of citizens in New Jersey and beyond.

Telephone number

+1 732 353 5293

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.