Welcome to R Family

On behalf of the R Family Council and Parent and Family Programs at Rutgers-New Brunswick, I would like to welcome you to R family! All of us on the council are very excited that your student has chosen Rutgers as their home away from home for the next few years. Whether you are a new parent/family member or a “seasoned” parent/family member, you will likely have some questions about how to support your student’s success while they are attending Rutgers. This guide will be helpful to answer some of those questions and provide helpful information about campus departments and services.

We encourage you to be an active parent/family member, as this will contribute to your student’s success. Please take advantage of the many resources and events designed specifically for parents and family members, such as attending monthly parent and family meetings and subscribing to the Parent & Family newsletter. These opportunities have helped me meet other family members and feel supported enough to help my son navigate Rutgers. This community helps to make a large school feel small!

If you ever need guidance and are unsure of how to proceed, please use the Parent and Family Programs office as your first point of contact. They are available to help you support your student success at Rutgers, with the ultimate goal to keep you informed and connected with other parents and families at Rutgers.

In Scarlet Pride,

Lisa Tobin, P’24 R Family Council Member