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Employee Discounts On University Programs & Services
- Art Galleries and Museums
- Banking and Financial
- Dining and Shopping
- Facilities and Services
- Personal Health and Development
- Recreational and Cultural
Zimmerli Museum - The Art Gallery at Zimmerli Museum is a great place to spend a lunch break, easy and free way to expose family to art and culture, weekend entertainment at special events and educational programs. Museum offers unique gift shop and cafe
Geology Museum - The Geology Museum is an interesting place to spend a lunch break, a chance to expose children to geology and anthropology, weekend entertainment at open houses, and special events. Employees can schedule group tours for their community organizations. Exhibits include a dinosaur trackway; a mastodon; an Egyptian mummy, and mineral exhibits. A gift shop provides unique shopping. Free admission.
Financial Planning - Free Investing for Your Future Financial Planning home study course is available online. The course covers important investment principles and resources including financial worksheets and planning tools.
Rutgers Federal Credit Union (RFCU) - The Rutgers Federal Credit Union provides a variety of financial services including savings, checking and holiday accounts; auto and mortgage loans; home banking; Visa credit cards; debit cards and MAC cards; and financial counseling in convenient on-campus locations.
Computer/Technology Purchases - FindTech Connections has been developed to connect the Rutgers community to sources for institutional and personal technology purchases. The site contains links to online stores for vendors of Rutgers' most common computer technology, providing students, faculty, and staff with educational discounts and direct ordering capabilities. FindTech also provides information regarding options for computer repair and purchasing software at educational discounts.
Dining Services - Low-cost, nutritionally sound meals in numerous convenient on-campus locations. Employees can also take advantage of Dining Services staff talents and order cakes and/or catering for personal events at reasonable costs.
Rutgers Club - Employees have convenient access to high-quality well-priced restaurant at the Rutgers Club. Great location for entertaining business associates or friends and hosting special events. New employees are eligible for a complimentary membership. For membership information call 732-932-7139 or visit their web site.
University Bookstores - The Rutgers University Bookstores offer convenient locations for purchasing texts and other books, magazines, art and other supplies, clothing, and gifts. The following university bookstores offer employee discounts:
- Cook/Douglass Cooperative Bookstore - 10 percent discount with Rutgers ID; 20 percent discount for departments if purchase is made through RIAS
- Rutgers University Bookstore, Ferren Mall (CAC) - 10 percent discount with
Rutgers ID - Rutgers University Bookstore, Livingston Campus - 10 percent discount (excluding food) with Rutgers ID
- Rutgers University Bookstore, Newark Campus - 10 percent discount with
Rutgers ID
Bus Service - The University Bus Service is free and convenient transportation, reduction of wear and tear on one’s automobile. For employees who can use mass transit and elimination of parking fees.
For more information including schedules visit their web site.
Shuttle Bus Service - Newark 973-353-5478
Bus Service - New Brunswick 732-932-7817
Conference Services - Employees can make low-cost arrangements for on-campus conferences, retreats, camps, and special events for their community, religious, sports, or other organizations during the summer months through Conference Services. Conferees are able to use all available Rutgers facilities: residence and dining halls, classrooms, recreational services, etc. Call 732-445-1004 or visit their web site.
Kirkpatrick Chapel - The Kirkpatrick Chapel is a unique historic non-denominational chapel in convenient location available for weddings of any faith (including civil & interfaith), baptisms, concerts, programs and memorial services. Browse their web site for interior photographs of the Chapel. Special rates apply to memorial services only (please call for further details). For chapel availability and fees email Patrick Cogan, Kirkpatrick Chapel Operations Manager, or call 732-932-7808.
Libraries - The Libraries provide convenient and free access to one of the best academic research library systems in the country. Services include delivery of materials between Rutgers libraries and an interlibrary loan system for borrowing materials from libraries outside Rutgers, as well as reference assistance and library instruction. Access to electronic resources is available from off-campus via login with a Rutgers NetID and password.
Rutgers Off-Campus Housing Service - The Rutgers Off-Campus Housing Service offers informational, legal, and local resources to assist both landlords and tenants. The service also posts housing and roommate listings online. Rutgers faculty and staff may place an available space or roommate listing on the service's website for a discounted fee. For more information, please call 732-932-7766 or email ochscis@rci.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Services - Employees have free in person or telephone access to experts in horticulture, home economics, nutrition, and health care to answer questions about gardening, lawn care, food safety, home environment, and pest control, etc. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Services (RCE) also provides free informational guides, assessment tools, online workshops, and Master Gardener services.
Rutgers Gardens & Log Cabin - Surrounded by woods in the botanical gardens on the Cook campus, the Rutgers Gardens/Log Cabin offers a covered pavilion near by the Rutgers Gardens. The 2008 rate for university employees and alumni is $500; the 2008 rate for a wedding ceremony or reception is $1200. Reservations can be made via email or by calling 732-932-8451.
Rutgers College Campus Centers - The Rutgers College Campus Centers, including the Busch Campus Center, Rutgers Student Center, and Student Activities Center can be used by Rutgers faculty and staff for personal events. Our recently renovated spaces are terrific for birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, family reunions, and much more. All facilities are available year round for very reasonable price. Call 732-932-8821 for more information.
Personal Health and Development
Defensive Driving Course - By taking a Defensive Driving course, you may receive discounts on auto insurance, point reductions on driving records, improved driving habits and safety. Free workshops for all employees, low cost of $20 for family members, $15 eye test charge if test is required. You can register online and locate the Emergency Services schedule . You may also call 732-932-3020, ext. 4070 to register.
News Publications
- Daily Targum - The Daily Targum is a student-written and student-managed University newspaper. The Daily Targum is published Monday through Friday in New Brunswick, NJ, while classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters.
- Rutgers Focus highlights and promotes university community accomplishments, important programs and issues, and keeps faculty and staff informed of campus happenings. View the current issue online.
- Rutgers Magazine A general interest magazine that presents Rutgers as a thriving intellectual community while keeping alumni and other friends connected with news about classmates, articles on campus culture and contemporary issues, and stories of alumni, student, and faculty achievement. View the current issue online.
Professional Development Program - The UHR Professional Development Programs offers free, convenient, and numerous open enrollment sessions, custom training programs, certificate and extended training programs, and facilitation services for employees on all campuses. Expert assistance in developing a personalized professional development plan. Call 732-932-3020, ext 4070, email us.
For information on programs held on the Newark Campus call 973-353-5234.
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program - The Rutgers Faculty and Staff Assistance Program provides free confidential comprehensive counseling and referral services to university employees and their immediate families.
Tuition Remission - Regularly appointed faculty and staff may qualify for tuition remission for themselves and their dependent children as long as they meet certain conditions.
Athletic Events - Discounts on tickets to a large variety of university Athletic Events and other events.
Film Co-Op/NJ Media Arts Center - Free and low cost opportunities to watch independently produced films and meet the filmmakers brought to you by the Film Co-Op/NJ Media Arts Center. Many choices are available each semester from old favorites such as Citizen Kane to the recently produced Chaos. Access their web site for details about the upcoming festival and summer scheduled of screenings.
Golf Course - Discounts on greens fees for 18-hole public golf course. For tee time information and reservations call 888-950-6728. You may call the Pro Shop at 732-445-2637.
Mason Gross Performing Arts Center - Discount tickets for the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center are available to Rutgers employees. For more information, including a calendar of concerts, dance and theater productions, and many free events call 732-932-7511 for tickets.
Recreational Services - Free or low cost recreational activities of all kinds including swimming, exercise classes, weightlifting, dance, and other activities for staff and their families. Policy on Recreational Priveleges.
Theatres - The Rutgers University theaters present various concerts, shows, and exhibitions. The theaters offer discounts on many of the performances to Rutgers employees and alumni and also host free events and performances.
