Rutgers Day 2026

Rutgers Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Cook/Douglass, College Avenue, and Busch campuses. Registration is open for schools, departments, centers, and student organizations to submit their plans for Rutgers Day programming. Registration closes February 13, 2026.

To learn more, visit the Rutgers Day website, click on “Program Provider Information – Submit a Program,” and log in with your NET ID to review guidelines for creating a successful program, download marketing materials to promote your activities, and submit your program. Programs should be fun, interactive, and informative for our visitors. For programming tips, view the Rutgers Day Webinar.

Be ready to submit your Rutgers Day t-shirt order, including quantities and sizes, as part of the registration process. Each program may order up to 10 shirts.

Would your unit like to participate in the Rutgers Day R Garden? Decorate a 3-foot wooden R to be displayed on Voorhees Mall during the event. Limited R’s are available, so complete your application by February 13 to be considered.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25, and take advantage of this opportunity to share all the great things that Rutgers has to offer. For questions, email rutgersday@rutgers.edu.