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athletics and recreationHome to 18 NCAA men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams, the Rutgers–Camden Scarlet Raptors are members of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). If competition is not your game, students can get fit and have fun by participating in a wide array of intramurals, club sports, and recreational activities. See athletics.camden.rutgers.edu for more information.

Men’s nCAA TeAMs: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track, Tennis, Soccer, Track and Field

WoMen’s nCAA TeAMs: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Tennis, Volleyball

Jersey roots,global reach

student activitiesGetting involved at Rutgers–Camden means choosing from a number of organizations, where students can make connections that last beyond the college years. Cultural clubs, academic societies, professional associations, Greek life, student government, and civic groups—there’s always a lot to do, and many ways to make a difference on and off campus. For a complete list of clubs and organizations, see activities.camden.rutgers.edu.

HousingRutgers–Camden offers a safe, friendly, and fun on-campus community for resident students. From trips to nearby cities to cultural food nights to dance class, the Residence Life staff plans a wide range of activities held exclusively for residents.

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All undergraduate and graduate students can have a vehicle on campus, and the lots, which are located in front of and adjacent to the residence complex, are reserved for residents. To take a virtual tour of the residence complex and for information on housing contracts, visit housing.camden.rutgers.edu.

LocationThe vibrancy, excitement, and diversity of city life can add immeasurable value to your college education. Rutgers–Camden is just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia’s historic district and Penn’s Landing, and only a short walk from the Camden Waterfront. More than three million people visit this bustling area each year to enjoy cultural attractions, family activities, concerts, and sporting events—not to mention spectacular views of the Philadelphia skyline.

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university district/waterfront attractionsCampbell’s Field Waterfront Marina Susquehanna Bank Center

safetyRutgers–Camden has a strong safety record and is one of the most secure campuses in New Jersey and the metro Philadelphia area. The Rutgers University Police Department works in close partnership with the Camden Police Department, the Delaware River Port Authority, and the security forces of our neighbors through the Camden Corporation Watch to ensure students’ safety on and off campus.

Commissioned uniformed police officers and security officers patrol the campus and its neighborhood in cars, on foot, and on bicycles 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

A comprehensive network of cameras positioned at strategic locations provide live video feeds into the RUPD dispatcher.

Security escort service and van service are available on campus and between the campus and public transportation hubs.

Extensive exterior lighting around buildings, on sidewalks, and along roadways keeps the entire campus well lit.

A Community Emergency Response Team is trained to help others prior to the arrival of emergency services personnel.

Located in the vibrant university

district at the foot of the benjamin

franklin bridge, rutgers–camden

is at the very heart of activity in the

metro Philadelphia region.

students learn from and work alongside some of the

world’s top scholars, with opportunities for career-building

internships and clinical programs. as one of america’s

most prestigious public research universities, rutgers, the

state university of new Jersey has earned prominence and

recognition for its academic tradition, rigorous standards for

faculty excellence, and respected undergraduate and graduate

programs. rutgers–camden delivers a comprehensive,

world-class rutgers experience in a small, friendly campus

environment, and at a competitive tuition rate.

R U T G E R S – C A M D E N H I S T O R Y

1766 Chartered as Queen’s College in New Brunswick, the nation’s eighth institution of higher learning, Rutgers is one of only nine colonial colleges established before the American Revolution.

1825 Queen’s College becomes Rutgers College to honor trustee and Revolu-tionary War veteran Colonel Henry Rutgers.

1864 The state legislature chooses Rutgers to be the state land-grant college.

1926 South Jersey Law School founded in Camden.

1927 College of South Jersey founded in Camden.

1945 Rutgers is declared the state university of New Jersey by the state legislature.

1950 South Jersey Law School and College of South Jersey merge with Rutgers University to form the Camden Campus.

1968 Rutgers School of Law–Camden granted autonomy from its Newark counterpart.

1981 The Graduate School–Camden founded.

1989 Rutgers joins the prestigious Association of American Universities, an organization comprising the top 62 research universities in North America. Rutgers School of Business–Camden founded.

1995 Rutgers School of Business–Camden becomes the first southern New Jersey institution to earn accreditation from the AACSB International.

2001 Campbell’s Field, home to the professional minor league Camden River-sharks and the Rutgers–Cam-den Scarlet Raptors baseball teams, opens.

2006 Women’s softball at Rutgers–Camden wins the NCAA Division III National Championship Title and becomes the first Rutgers team to win an NCAA title in more than 60 years.

rutgers–camden B Y T H E N U M B E R S

1926 Year founded (as the South Jersey Law School)

1950 Year joined Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

1.5 Square miles of campus

12.5:1 Student-faculty ratio (average)

98 Percentage of faculty with the highest degree in their field

18 NCAA Division III teams

29 States represented among students

33 Nations represented among students

41,500 Graduates of the Camden Campus

35 Undergraduate majors

23 Graduate programs

22 Average class size

Learn more about Rutgers–Camden: camden.rutgers.edu

Battleship New JerseyAdventure Aquarium

2007 Nation’s first PhD in childhood studies debuts at Rutgers–Camden.

“Small classroom size and convenience.

eVerytHing is LOcated witHin a sHOrt waLk On camPus.”Alison, Criminal Justice and Sociology

“Everyone knows each other here.

it’s Like my cOLLege famiLy.”Sarah, Accounting and Finance

“it's a smaLL cOmmunity.This is the place for me.” Rohan, Finance

“tHere's sO mucH tO dO witH PHiLLy nearby.”Tara, History and Teacher Preparation

“LOcatiOn, PeOPLe, enVirOnment, eVerytHing.”Monica, Social Work

Rutgers, The state University of new Jersey

we cHOse rutgers–camden B E C A U S E

College of Arts And sCienCes Combining a personalized liberal arts education with the advantages of a research university, our small size enables faculty to give students special attention. Students receive excellent preparation for the workplace and graduate or professional school.

African American Studies American Studies*Anthropology* Art Specializations: Electronic and Studio

Art HistoryBiochemistryBiologyBiomedical TechnologyChemistryChildhood StudiesClassical Studies* Computational and Integrative BiologyComputer Science Criminal JusticeEconomicsEngineering 2+2 program with New Brunswick Campus

EnglishEthics*European Studies*FrenchGeneral Science GermanHistoryJustice and Society*Latin American Studies* Liberal StudiesMathematicsMedia Studies* Museum Studies*MusicNational Security, Intelligence, and Counter Terrorism*Nursing Pharmacy 2+4 program with New Brunswick Campus

Philosophy PhysicsPolitical SciencePsychology Religion Social WorkSociologySpanishStatistics*Student-proposed MajorTheater Arts Urban StudiesWomen’s Studies*

*Minor only

University CollegeWorking professionals, adult learners, and other non- traditional students have a unique opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree while maintaining their busy life-styles. The following programs offer an evening schedule on campus and at select off-campus locations.

Computer Science Criminal Justice English General Science History Liberal Studies Political Science Psychology

sChool of BUsinessAccredited by the AACSB International, our four-year busi-ness program offers an innovative hands-on experience. Students with leadership initiative can participate in the Business Leader Development Program, which cultivates skills and habits for careers in business.

Accounting Business Administration offered at Brookdale Community

College’s Western Monmouth Higher Education Center and

at Atlantic Cape Community College

Finance Hospitality Management Affiliated major; classes are held

at Atlantic Cape Community College in Atlantic City

Management Specializations: E-Commerce and

Strategy/Entrepreneurship

Marketing Specializations: Market Research and E-Marketing

sPeciaL undergraduate OPPOrtunities

dUAl And Joint degreesBiology (BA/MS)Chemistry (BA/MS)Childhood Studies (BA/MA)Criminal Justice (BA/MA)Economics/Public Policy and Administration (BA/MPA)English (BA/MA)History (BA/MA)Law (BA/JD)Liberal Studies (BA/MALS)Mathematics (BA/MS)Osteopathic Medicine (BA/DO) Offered jointly with UMDNJ

Political Science/Public Policy and Administration (BA/MPA)

honors CollegeStudent scholars can participate in a challenging academic program of seminars, junior- and senior-year projects, and activities. Highly selective, approximately 90 new students are enrolled each year.

internAtionAl stUdiesThis unique cultural experience extends classroom learning by integrating brief travel with Rutgers–Camden courses. Ideal for students for whom an extended stay abroad may not be feasible.

internshipsStudents apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges through internships at regional and national businesses and organizations.

pre-professionAl stUdiesPre-agriculturePre-engineeringPre-lawPre-medicinePre-pharmacy

teACher prepArAtionElementary Certification (K-5)Middle School CertificationSubject Matter Certification (K-12)

Internationally recognized faculty work closely with students to provide world-class graduate and professional programs respected by employers and scholars alike.

grAdUAte sChool Biology (MS) Business Studies (MBS)Chemistry (MS)Childhood Studies (MA, PhD) Computational and Integrative Biology (MS, PhD)Computer Science (MS) Creative Writing (MFA)Criminal Justice (MA)English (MA)History (MA)Liberal Studies (MALS)Mathematical Sciences (MS)Physical Therapy (DPT) Offered jointly with UMDNJ

Psychology (MA) Public Affairs (PhD)Public Health (MPH)Public Policy and Administration (MPA)

sChool of BUsinessAccountancy (PMAc)Business Administration (MBA, PMBA)JD/MBA

sChool of lAwJDJD/MBA JD/MCRP Offered jointly with Edward J. Bloustein School

of Planning and Public Policy

JD/MD Offered jointly with UMDNJ

JD/MPAJD/MPAP Offered jointly with Edward J. Bloustein School

of Planning and Public Policy JD/MPH Offered jointly with UMDNJ JD/MSWJD/DO Offered jointly with UMDNJ

sChool of soCiAl workMSWMSW/MDiv Offered jointly with the Princeton

Theological Seminary

JD/MSW JD/MA Offered jointly with the Rutgers-New Brunswick

Department of Philosophy

Rutgers, The state University of new Jersey

camden.rutgers.edu

undergraduate Programs graduate Programs

PLease cOntact:Office of Graduate and Undergraduate AdmissionsRutgers, The State University of New Jersey 406 Penn Street Camden, NJ 08102-1400T 856-225-6104camden@ugadm.rutgers.edu

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