Welcome Week
Welcome Back Raptors!
Kick off Fall 2024 the right way by joining us for Welcome Week, a series of events on and around campus to help you get comfortable with the Rutgers-Camden community. Whether you are a new or returning student to Rutgers-Camden, this week offers a host of opportunities to learn about important resources on campus, connect with fellow students, engage in different events/activities, all while enjoying free food and give-aways! Check out our schedule of events below, and make sure to download Engage to learn about other fun activities on campus.
Welcome Week Schedule
Tuesday, September 3rd
| Welcome Tent Time: 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Location: Front of Campus Center https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10240741 Not sure where your class is located on campus? Need a question answered? Stop by the Welcome Tent to get the support you need from campus community members! |
| Scarlet Cookout Time: 12:45 p.m. through 1:45 p.m. Location: Campus Quad (Rainsite: MPR) https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10240867 Join us as we celebrate the start of the Fall 2024 semester! Enjoy food and music while you connect with new and old friends. |
| 1st Gen Block Party Time: 4:30 p.m. through 6 p.m. Location: Campus Quad (Rainsite: MPR) https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10241009 Are you the first in your family to be earning a bachelor’s degree? Join B1GS (Bridging 1st Generation Students) and TRiO SSS as we celebrate the start of the semester. Learn about 1st Gen resources, including how to apply to TRiO as you enjoy water ice and music. |
Wednesday, September 4th
| Welcome Tent Time: 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Location: Front of Campus Center https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10240747 Not sure where your class is located on campus? Need a question answered? Stop by the Welcome Tent to get the support you need from campus community members! |
| Wellness Wednesday Time: 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. Location: Campus Center MPR/Lounge https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10297788 Come participate in stations that will help you manage your overall wellbeing and wellness. Vendors for wellness services, apps, and programs will be available to you in the lounge. |
| Syllabi Sundaes Time: 3:30 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. Location: Campus MPR A https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10241073 All your new syllabi’s stressing you out? Say no more! Join the Library, Student Success Coach Office, and Learning Strategists for tips and tricks on how to tackle your semester while you enjoy some ice cream. |
| Women’s Soccer vs. Swarthmore College Time: 7 p.m. Location: Camden Athletic Complex Support our Scarlet Raptors Women Soccer team as they compete against Swarthmore College! |
| Movie on the Quad Time: 8:30 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. Location: Emerge Quad https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10286873 Join us for a fun night watching Inside Out 2 while enjoying snacks and chances to win give-aways! |
Thursday, September 5th
| Plan the Seeds of your Future Time: 10 a.m. through 11 a.m. Location: Campus Center, Executive Meeting Room https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10275951 Join us as you plant a succulent and decorate a pot based on your goals all while learning about opportunities on campus to help make those goals a reality! |
| Campus Involvement and Resource Fair Time: 12:45 p.m. through 1:45 p.m. Location: Campus Quad/MPR/Lounge https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10275165 Learn about various resources that are available to you as a student to help you make the most of your experience at Rutgers-Camden! |
| Camden Coachella Time: 6 p.m. through 9 p.m. Location: Campus Quad/MPR/Lounge https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10241184 Join the Student Success Coach Office and various Student Organizations as we host a multi-cultural Coach-ella style party to celebrate the various identities we have on campus. Free food and give aways! |
Friday, September 6th
| Veteran’s Social Time: 11:20 a.m. through 12:20 p.m. Location: Campus Center–Veterans Lounge https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10241319 Join the Office of Veteran’s Affairs and meet fellow Veterans as you enjoy some lunch! |
| Rainbow Quizzo Time: 11:20 a.m. through 12:20 p.m. Location: Campus Center, Raptor Roost https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10311966 Come and join the LGBTQIA+ community for some trivia and fun! |
Saturday, September 7th
| Women’s Soccer vs. University of Mary Washington Time: 5:00pm Location: Camden Athletic Complex Come and support our women’s soccer team s they face off against the University of Mary Washington! |
| Men and Women’s Tennis vs. DeSales Time: Noon Location: Tennis Courts Come and support our Rutgers Tennis Teams as they face off against DeSales! |
Sunday, September 8th
| Women’s Volleyball Tri-Match vs. PSU-Brandywine and Alvernia Times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3: p.m. Location: Camden Athletic Complex Come and support our women’s volleyball team as they face off in three matches! |
Monday, September 9th
| Experiential Learning Fund Orientation Times: 11:20 a.m. through 12:200 p.m. Location: Campus Center, MPR A https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10278136 Are you ready to level up your college experience through travel, research, internships, or research? Learn more how the Chancellor’s Experiential Learning Fund can help make those dreams a reality! |
| Painting with International Student & Global Programs Time: 3:30 p.m. through 5 p.m. Location: Campus Center, South ABC https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10295242 Join us for a paint and sip event designed to bring together international and domestic students for an afternoon of cultural exchange and conversation. This is an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with food and beverage, all while expressing your creativity through painting. |
| The Ins and Outs of Budgeting Time: 5:30 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. Location: Virtual https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10293033 Want to be able to have a little spending money but also be fiscally responsible? Join us and we will teach you how to budget your money so that you can have some bills in your wallet and some numbers in your bank account! |
Tuesday, September 10th
| On Campus Job Fair Time: 12:45 p.m. through 1:45 p.m. Location: Campus Center MPR https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10307391 Looking to make some extra cash this semester? Join us to learn more about work study and on-campus jobs available. Bring copies of your resume and class schedule. Have your resume reviewed at the Career Center before the fair by emailing it to careercenter@camden.rutgers.edu |
| Transfer Tailgate Time: 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Location: Annex (across from Towers dorms) https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10278573 Are you a transfer student looking for support and community? Join us for an opportunity to connect with campus resources and fellow transfer students while enjoying food, games, music and chances to win some give-aways! |
Wednesday, September 11
| Connecting with Community Engagement Time: 11:20 a.m. through 12:20 p.m. Location: Campus Center, South BC Giving back to the community is what it means to be a Scarlet Raptor. Join the Office of Civic Engagement and guest speakers from Cathedral Kitchen to learn more about the volunteer opportunities that Cathedral Kitchen has to offer. Attendees will also make sandwiches for the hungry. |
| Colorful Connections Time: 5 p.m. through 6 p.m. Location: Campus Center, South ABC https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10306039 Join in this engaging opportunity to make connections and build friendships with fellow multicultural students at Rutgers Camden. Come enjoy refreshments and play games to win prizes. |
Thursday, September 12
| Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Info Session Time: 12:45 p.m. through 1:45 p.m. Location: Campus Center, MPR The EOF Program provides personal, academic and financial support to students who have limited resources. This is an opportunity to learn more about our program to see if you qualify and learn how to apply! |
| Graduate School: Carving your Niche Time: 4:30 p.m. through 6 p.m. Campus Center, MPR https://engage.camden.rutgers.edu/event/10292608 Are you a new graduate student? Are you beginning to approach the end of your degree, and unsure of how to properly plan out your roadmap to success? Join us for “Carving Your Niche,” a workshop specifically designed to promote YOU in your graduate journey! |
| Volleyball vs. Immaculata Time: 7 p.m. Location: Fitness Center Come and cheer on the Rutgers Camden volleyball team as they take on Immaculata! |
Thursday, September 19
| SGA 1st General Body Meeting w/ Guest Speaker Chancellor Antonio Tillis Time: 7 p.m. Location: Campus Center Come and join the Student Government Association (SGA) for our first meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year! Meet your representative body and hear from Chancellor Tillis. |
