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Rutgers–Newark Homecoming 2026

Date & Time

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Category

Homecoming

Location

Rutgers—Newark Campus

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Join us for our annual Rutgers–Newark Homecoming celebration this October!

Come home to Rutgers–Newark and celebrate the Scarlet Raider community that connects us all. 

Are you a current RU-N student or faculty/staff member? If so, click here to register.

Reconnect with classmates, faculty, alumni, students, families, and friends during Rutgers–Newark Homecoming 2026 on Saturday, October 24. Whether you’re returning to campus for the first time in years or attended Homecoming last year, this is your chance to celebrate Scarlet Raider pride, make new memories, and experience the energy of our vibrant campus community.

Homecoming Experiences:

  • Chancellor’s Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. - Start the day with fellow Scarlet Raiders and campus leadership.
  • Homecoming Celebration beginning at 10:00 a.m. - Enjoy interactive experiences, food trucks, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun for all ages. A food truck voucher is included with the admission fee.
  • Scarlet Raider Soccer at 3:00 p.m. - Cheer on the Rutgers–Newark Men’s Soccer Team as they take on Rowan University.
  • An exclusive Rutgers-Newark 80th Anniversary t-shirt giveaway for the first 300 pre-registered guests who check-in at Homecoming.

Homecoming offers something for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome you back to campus. Register today and be part of a day filled with connection, celebration, and Scarlet Raider spirit!

Ways to build your Rutgers-Newark pride leading up to Homecoming—Near or Far: