Red Hawk Family

Welcome Future Red Hawks!

Your student’s acceptance to �鶹��ý�� is just the beginning — now it’s time to start picturing their future here. This page is your go-to resource for what comes next, from committing to campus life to exploring how �鶹��ý�� sets students up for success.

Keep scrolling for important next steps, ways to get involved, and how �鶹��ý�� helps students thrive academically, socially, and financially.

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Commit to Your Future

Ready to Join the Red Hawk family? Accepted Student Day is your chance to explore academic programs, campus resources and student life while imagining yourself as part of �鶹��ý��’s dynamic community.

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5 Reasons to Fall in Love
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Explore the five reasons why �鶹��ý�� is so loved.

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Accelerate Your Degree with �鶹��ý��’s 4+1 and Summer Bridge Programs

Looking ahead? Our 4+1 programs let you save time and money by earning both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years. �鶹��ý�� offers more combined programs than any other university in New Jersey, with over 80 options across every college and school on campus.

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How �鶹��ý�� Helps Students
Save Money

At �鶹��ý��, ensuring students can afford a college education is a top priority. We offer a variety of financial aid options to make higher education accessible and affordable. Below are the types of financial support available to students and their families.

Join The �鶹��ý�� Community On ZeeMee

ZeeMee is a free app that connects you with other prospective and admitted students, helping you build your �鶹��ý�� network before you even step on campus.

Here’s what you can do on ZeeMee:

Chat with other students who share your interests and passions.
Use the Friend Finder tool to explore potential roommates for the future.
Participate in live social events and build connections early.
Accepted students get exclusive access to the Admitted Student Chat and can take a roommate finder quiz to find their ideal match.

Learn more about ZeeMee

You Belong Here

�鶹��ý�� is committed to ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging in the Red Hawk community. “When students find their niche, they feel more confident and stable,” says Dawn Meza Soufleris, vice president for Student Development and Campus Life.

Our inclusive and vibrant campus offers:

120+ clubs and organizations: Student government, academic and cultural clubs, the student newspaper and radio station, Greek Life and service groups.
1,000+ annual events: From festivals and outdoor movie nights to service trips that give back to the local community.
Campus recreation: Intramural sports, fitness classes, and even s’mores nights around the fire pit help students connect and unwind.

Commuters, We’ve Got You Covered

More than 50% of Greek Life and student government leaders are commuters! �鶹��ý�� offers “Pit Stops” with study tables, charging stations and places to relax, ensuring commuters stay connected and engaged.

Get Involved and Thrive

Join a club, attend events or explore an on-campus job getting involved leads to more school pride, stronger professional skills and a deeper connection to your campus.

Make �鶹��ý�� your home. Jump in, get involved and find your place in the Red Hawk family.

A letter from Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life
– Dawn Meza Soufleris, PhD

What’s it Really Like to Live on Campus

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