Supporting Student Well-Being and Success

The overall well-being of students at Rutgers University Camden Campus (RUC) is important to us.  We wish to help students get the most of their experience here at RUC by receiving the care, referrals, and answers they seek.  Thus, RU Raptor CARES works closely with faculty, staff, students, and families to provide care and support for students of concern who may be in distress.  It is important to RU Raptor CARES that all students know and understand that they are an important part of the RUC community.  

Student Affairs strives to create an environment of inclusion which respects and affirms the inherent dignity, value, and uniqueness of all individuals, communities, and perspectives. Our practices reflect awareness and understanding of the complexity of identity and the increasing interconnectedness of our world. It is our responsibility to promote a community of compassion by embracing the rich dimensions of diversity and facilitating opportunities to express and understand both individual and shared truths.

In collaboration with partners across Rutgers–Camden, Student Affairs works to prevent sexual violence by raising awareness of available campus resources, providing education on healthy relationship dynamics, and increasing active bystander intervention.

Rutgers-Camden uses evidence-based educational programs to provide students with cutting edge research and skills so they can be confident when making healthy and well-informed decisions.  We offer various programs around life skills, interpersonal dynamics, cultural competency, substance use and abuse, harassment, and interpersonal violence.  Our program consists of a mandatory online program and multiple in-person programs designed to enhance knowledge and decision-making skills.

We understand that the college journey is not just an academic pursuit but a transformative life experience. Our dedicated team of professionals is here to provide comprehensive medical and mental health support, ensuring that students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. At the heart of our mission is the belief that a healthy mind and body are essential foundations for academic success. Whether you’re seeking medical care, counseling, or resources for maintaining a balanced lifestyle, the Rutgers–Camden Student Wellness Center is your partner on the path to wellness.

Alcohol and drug use on campus can range from non-drinkers to responsible drinkers, people seeking assistance with their alcohol and drug use, those in recovery, and everyone in between. We seek innovative ways to provide and increase awareness of resources, and to promote healthy behaviors, informed decision-making, and thoughtful choices which encourage resilience.

With students at the heart of all that we do, the Division of Student Affairs creates innovative learning opportunities, programs, and services that prepare students to lead, serve, and become engaged members of a global society.  Student Affairs is committed to multiple overarching initiatives which support students’ well-being and provide opportunities for success, both in and out of the classroom.