Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—Camden

Where do you see yourself? In six months? In five years? 

At Rutgers University–Camden, you’ll find everything you need to focus your ambitions and reach your goals. Because our campus is intentionally personal, we make sure every minute you spend with us moves you forward.

Your professors will open up the way you think about the universe, humanity, and the role your talents can play. You’ll collaborate with classmates who share your drive to excel. You’ll get the encouragement and opportunities you need to navigate any career pathway. And you’ll connect with a global network of 530,000+ Rutgers alumni at every stage of your journey. You’ve worked hard to get here. We want you to have the future you deserve. We know how to bring that future into focus.  

Creating new knowledge
When you choose a world-class research university like Rutgers–Camden, you’ll work with professors who are leading thinkers about the future of learning and living in the world. Our academic power starts with these teacher-scholars who influence individual lives and influence knowledge worldwide. You’ll build strong connections with your professors long after class lets out. They’ll involve you in their research, and you’ll make your own discoveries with opportunities to engage in your own hands-on research.

Experiential learning
At Rutgers–Camden, you’ll be able to apply your classroom knowledge across a wide variety of real-world settings. You’ll build skills and a résumé while earning academic credit and/or money through our internship programs.  

Through a series of civic engagement courses, Rutgers–Camden students learn what it takes to change the world. Knowledge, commitment, and skill come together in courses designed specifically to combine classroom learning with service activities that allow you to put your new skills to work while helping strengthen your communities. It’s your chance to connect with the world as the Delaware Valley becomes your classroom.

International studies
There’s a world of opportunity out there, and at Rutgers–Camden, your classes are part of that world. Through the Learning Abroad Program, you can experience new cultures and gain international travel experience during one- to two-week study trips. Working with professors before and after the trip, you’ll learn to apply a global context to classroom teaching and get to see the world from a whole new perspective without putting your entire life on hold. See learningabroad.camden.rutgers.edu for current programs.

Dual- and joint-degree programs
You’re on the fast track for success. That’s why Rutgers–Camden developed the Dual-Degree Program, which saves both time and money by allowing students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree at an accelerated pace. You can earn a BA or BS degree and an MA, MAT, MBA, MPA, or MS. Joint degrees are also available: a BA/JD with Rutgers Law School and a BA/DO with the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. See a full list of degrees at camden.rutgers.edu/joint-degrees.  

Student activities
You’ll belong from the beginning on our welcoming campus, a tight-knit community where you’ll learn and grow. Choose from 100+ 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. See all the ways you can get involved at activities.camden.rutgers.edu.

Athletics and recreation
Home to 17 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams, the Rutgers–Camden Scarlet Raptors are members of the New Jersey Athletic Conference. If competition isn’t your game, students can still get fit and have fun by participating in a wide array of intramurals, club sports, and recreational activities. See scarletraptors.com for more information.