Opportunities are special initiatives designed to help students thrive. They often involves a selection process to ensure a good fit, and once chosen, students are invited to actively participate by dedicating time and energy to meaningful activities like attending meetings, completing projects, or joining exciting events.
The Rutgers Scarlet Service Internship (RSSI) Program offers students from Rutgers-Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick the chance to earn up to $5,000 while completing at least 150 hours over 10-12 weeks in a summer internship at a public service non-profit or government office. These in-person internships require 75-100% of work onsite. Students also take a virtual, asynchronous course to explore public service, enhance career readiness, and build professionalism skills.
Camden Fellows is a support program for students who are current or former foster care youth with lived experience in the child welfare system as adolescents. It provides a supportive community on the Rutgers-Camden campus where students with the unique shared experience of the child services system are encouraged and celebrated to reach their full potential.
The Social Justice Scholars (SJS) Program is an elite scholarship program for students at our Camden location that is committed to public service and social justice. Benefits include: Scholarships; workshop series; summer funding; mentoring; networking; career counseling; pro bono & leadership; professional development stipend
Resources at Rutgers involve supportive systems designed to help students navigate challenges and grow. Whether it’s guidance for mental health, career counseling, tutoring, or personal and professional development, these resources are always there to provide encouragement and assistance when students need it most.
Programs and services at CLASS are designed to empower students to develop skills and strategies that foster academic success and personal growth. CLASS supports students in achieving their academic goals through one-on-one tutoring sessions, supplemental instruction, workshops, and peer academic coaching
The Career Center is dedicated to educating and empowering undergraduates, graduates and alumni in the career planning process by:
Facilitating self-assessment and career exploration to develop a clear career objective
Promoting avenues for experiential learning
Providing assistance in job search and transition to professional life
Our team provides strategic planning, advice, and resources for those interested in pursuing graduate education and funded award opportunities that bolster their experiences and self-efficacy. Identifying our students’ interests and goals enables us to contribute to their sense of belonging.
Student groups provide a space for students to unite and promote shared interests, goals, or identities. These groups can focus on cultural affinity, career networking, social connections, or academic collaboration.
Rutgers–Camden provides a range of student organizations that celebrate shared interests, including cultural organizations and affinity groups.
For students seeking to engage with campus activities and organizations, there are over 140 student groups, clubs, and events to explore, making it easy to find opportunities that match your interests.