Rutgers University-Newark Homecoming 2025
Welcome to your homecoming celebration at Rutgers University-Newark
Join the fun
Saturday October 25, 2025 from 10am to 5pm
Free for guests under 21 (bring the whole family)
$15 for people ages 21 and over
Celebrating our community--in and of Newark
Enjoy a family, fun-filled day packed with Scarlet Raider pride. Your admission includes:
Savor local flavors:
Enjoy lunch on us from some of New Jersey’s favorite food trucks. Your admission includes a food voucher so you can enjoy delicious eats 12PM to 3PM.
Bring the Kids
This is a family event, with games and activities for everyone. Face painting and a big draw for the "Step and Stroll."
Raise a cold one in the biergarten
Connect with old friends and fellow alumni in our over-21 biergarten. Your admission includes 2 drink tickets. Open 12PM to 3PM.
Rediscover the campus:
Join a walking tour with a student ambassador to revisit the places you love and to see what is new. The tour is by foot and takes about 39 minutes. Please reserve your spot when you register.
Welcome from Chancellor Tonya Smith- Jackson
"It is my great pleasure to welcome you back to campus for Homecoming 2025. Whether you are a recent graduate, a longtime alum, or part of our current student body, this week is about celebrating the connections that last a lifetime. Join us to make new memories together. Community is at the heart of the Rutgers University-Newark spirit. You are what makes this place so special. Welcome home!"
Reserving your spot is easy
Click the "Register Today!" button and let us know you're coming, how many tickets you want, and to reserve your seat at the Scarlet Raiders game.
Be sure to join other Alumni on LI, FB, IG, and YouTube to get the "tea" first-hand for future events!
