Benefits of Working at Rutgers
We hope you will take advantage of the full range of benefits available to Rutgers employees.
Once you are in the Rutgers database (i.e.: once you have received your first paycheck or
when your name appears in the online directory available at http://search.rutgers.edu/), you
will be able to get the RUconnection Card, which is the key that unlocks many doors at the
University. Simply visit the RUconnection Card office in the Busch Campus Center between
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the friendly staff will assist you. For
more information, visit http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~ruconxn/.
Once you have your card, you can take advantage of the following “perks”:
Recreational Services
Recreational Facilities are available on all Rutgers University campuses and are open to all
faculty and staff with valid RUconnection Cards (see above). There you can access free or
low cost recreational activities of all kinds, including swimming, exercise classes,
weightlifting, dance, basketball, tennis, SCUBA, martial arts, and many more. Some noncredit recreation classes are open to family and friends. For more information about the
services available on your campus, consult the links below:
 College Avenue and Busch: http://recreation.rutgers.edu/
 Cook / Douglass: http://www.cook.rutgers.edu/~rec/
 Livingston: http://www.livingston.rutgers.edu/students/welcome.html
 Non-credit classes: http://recreation.rutgers.edu/classes/index.html
Library
The Rutgers University Library system is one of the largest open-stack libraries in the United
States. All faculty and staff with a valid RUconnection Card (see above) or other valid proof
of employment can set up a library account at the Circulation Desk of any campus library.
Use the fast and convenient interlibrary loan system for borrowing materials from other
libraries. And access materials from home (for information on how to do so, see
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/how_do_i/connect_from_home.shtml.) For more
information about the libraries, including the online catalog (called IRIS), visit
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/.
Computing
All Rutgers instructors and students have free access to Rutgers University Computing
Services machines while on campus. To use the computers at Rutgers you need to create a
RUCS Account and establish a NetID. Once you are in the Rutgers database, simply visit
http://rucs.rutgers.edu/services/account/quick.html to set up your account. Visit the home
page of the New Brunswick Computing Services at http://nbcs.rutgers.edu/ for everything
you need to know about accessing computers on your campus. If you have problems or
questions, call the RUCS Help Desk at 732-445-HELP for assistance.
Internet Access
One of the greatest benefits of working at Rutgers is having free access to the internet. Most
instructors have internet access in their offices. All instructors have access to the internet
through any Library for free or any RUCS location once they have an account (see above).
And, for those who find it useful, the University provides free dialup access to the internet.
Dialup access could be a real benefit if you haven’t already switched to cable or DSL and if
you live within local calling distance to any of the Rutgers campuses in Newark, Camden, or
New Brunswick. Visit http://nbcs.rutgers.edu/services/connected/#dialup for details.
Technology Training
The Writing Program encourages all instructors to learn more about technology, and we will
be offering a series of workshops on using the technologies available in our computer
classroom. We also encourage all instructors to increase their knowledge of technology by
taking free workshops here at Rutgers.
 The Teaching Excellence Center offers classes on Access, Advanced Word,
Dreamweaver, Web Graphics, and Teaching with Technology. For more
information, visit: http://teachx.rutgers.edu/workshops/.
 The New Brunswick Computing Services offers a free educational series covering
topics from using your email more effectively to doing basic computer programming.
See their website at http://edseries.rutgers.edu/ for more details.
Museums
There are two local museums worth a visit, both free to Rutgers employees:
 The Zimmerli Art Museum is located at the corner of Hamilton and George Streets
(right next door to Murray Hall) and offers a café and gift shop. Visit their website
at http://www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu/.
 The Geology Museum is located in Geology Hall in the Old Queens area between
Murray Hall and the train station. Visit their website for hours:
http://geology.rutgers.edu/museum.html.
Flu Shots
Beginning in October of each year, Rutgers University Health Services advertises dates and
times for free flu shots for all Rutgers faculty and staff with ID. Please take advantage of
this convenient service. To find the health services center nearest you, visit
http://health.rutgers.edu/locations.htm.
Discounts on University Athletic Events
Rutgers employees are entitled to discounts on tickets to a large variety of university athletic
events. Visit http://www.scarletknights.com for schedules and ticket information.
Low-cost Golf
Employees get discounts on greens fees for our 18-hole public golf course, located on the
Busch campus. For tee time information and reservations call 732-445-2631 or visit
http://golfcourse.rutgers.edu/.
Other Employee Discounts
Take advantage of employee discounts at area restaurants and businesses. See the complete
list of employee discounts maintained by University Human Resources at
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/employee-discounts.html.