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Rutgers University Health Guidefor undergraduate students

You're new (or newly back) to campus, living away from your usual support system. But in a crisis, the health system expects you to know how everything works. So save this guide for when you need care!

Rutgers University
New Brunswick campus · New Brunswick, NJ

Life-threatening emergency

Then contact Campus Safety so they can meet and help direct first responders.

Campus Safety

If life-threatening, call 911 first.

MENTAL HEALTH Crisis

Free, confidential, 24/7 across the country

Your neighbourhood healthcare resources

The closest places to get care near campus.

Campus health centre

Hurtado Health Center
11 Bishop Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Health supports for registered students.
Call ahead to make an appointment.

Closest pharmacy

University Pharmacy & Surgical
303 George St #105, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Fill and refill prescriptions, get vaccinated, and pick up over-the-counter medicines, convenient to campus.

Nearest emergency room

Saint Peter's University Hospital ER
254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Near College Ave campus; 24/7 (RWJUH also nearby)

NearBY clinic

NJ 365 Urgent Care
3250 NJ-27 Ste 102, Kendall Park, NJ 08824

For things that shouldn't wait but aren't full emergencies.
Call ahead for hours.

Mental Health Supports

Academic and life stresses can start to add up. It's okay to struggle. But it's important to ask for help.

Counseling, ADAP & Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
Walk-in crisis at 17 Senior St
CAPS after-hours crisis (Protocall)
Press 2; 24/7
Crisis, anytime

Self-harm crisis helpline. Always on, wherever you are.

Call or text 988

Free and confidential, 24/7.

Walk in already understood

Booking an appointment is easier when you know what's going to happen. Check out these short prep guides to get the most out of your time with a practitioner.

Key details about your student health plan

Full-time New Brunswick undergraduates get a student plan on top of basic coverage. Know it before you need it.
Rutgers Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

Enrolment

Auto-enrolled for full-time domestic and international students

What it covers

Medical coverage via UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Opting out

Waive each year with proof of comparable coverage

Deadline

Fall waiver deadline: Sept 25, 2026

The health stuff no one reminds you to do

Here are 3 things every student should handle before the term gets busy:

Own your records

Get your vaccine records

Many schools want proof of immunization before you enroll. But you'll also need them to help you contextualize any symptoms, and plan for your boosters. Find them now to save future headaches:

MAINTAIN YOUR ACCESS

Move your prescriptions

Moved? It's easy to transfer prescriptions from one pharmacy to another. All you need is the name and phone number of your old pharmacy, plus the names of your medication, and they'll handle the rest.

GET PREVENTATIVE CARE

Get seasonal vaccinations

Flu shots usually arrive in late September and October, and respiratory virus activity peaks December to February. Get your shots ASAP to avoid losing crucial study days.

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