Paul Robeson Success Institute
Prepare for your transition to Rutgers University–New Brunswick with a three-day signature experience named to honor one of Rutgers' most distinguished alumni.
Find Your Success
The Paul Robeson Success Institute is a three-day high-impact experience open to first-generation, low-income, and/or historically underrepresented incoming and transfer students. Connect with peers, faculty, and staff to build support and become a successful student scholar. The institute is named after one of Rutgers' most distinguished alumni. Learn more about the life and legacy of Paul Robeson.
Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria may be identified and recommended by Undergraduate Admissions:
- Enrolling student at Rutgers University–New Brunswick
- Identify as a first-generation college student, meaning applicant’s residential parent/guardian has not completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
- Low-Income Indicator: Students with exceptional financial need
- Students who are transferring into Rutgers for the first time
Benefits
- Attend a free 3-day interactive experience from August 26 – August 28, 2025
- Be guaranteed early move-in on August 25 (Students are not required to live on campus to participate.)
- Network with administrators, faculty, staff, and current Rutgers students
- Take part in a range of community building experiences with your peers
- Get a jumpstart on understanding faculty and instructor expectations
- Identify various departments and resources for educational success
- Access exclusive workshops and peer mentor support for your first year at Rutgers
Goals
- Take part in a range of community building experiences with your peers
- Network with administrators, faculty, staff and current Rutgers students
- Get a jumpstart on understanding faculty and instructor expectations
- Identify various departments and resources for educational success
Paul Robeson Success Institute 2024
August 27 to 29, 2024
