Douglass Residential CollegeRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901douglass.rutgers.eduTwitter: @RUDouglass

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General Questions: douglassadmits@echo.rutgers.edu

Douglass Residential College Contacts:

Welcome to Douglass!

Office of the Dean of StudentsMichelle R. Jefferson, Dean

(848) 932-3038College Hall, 125 George St., Room 201

Office of First Year Experiences & College EventsGretchen Heaton, Dean

(Women’s Leadership Course, Scholarships,Housing, Voorhees Mentors, Traditional Events)

(848) 932-3048College Hall, 125 George Street, Room 101

Office of Junior and Senior Year ProgramsDr. Karen Alexander, Dean

(Global Village, Leadership Programs, Extern Program,Career Development Programs, Public LeadershipEducation Network, Peer Academic Leaders)

(848) 932-3037College Hall, 125 George Street, Room 202

Office of Advising ResourcesRebecca Reynolds, Dean

(Advising, E-portfolio, Mary I. Bunting Program forNon-Traditional Students, Sophia House)

(848) 932-3026College Hall, 125 George Street, Room 202

Douglass Project for Rutgers Women in Math,Science & EngineeringElaine Zundl, Dean

(Project SUPER, Bunting-Cobb, Engineering LivingLearning Community)(848) 932-1040

Chemistry Annex, 50 Bishop Street

Key University Contacts:Undergraduate Admissions – (732) 445-4636, admissions@ugadm.rutgers.edu

Financial Aid Office – (848) 932-7057, studentaid.rutgers.eduStudent Accounting Services – (848) 932-2254, sfsadmin@rci.rutgers.eduHousing and Residence Life - (732) 932-4371, reslife1@rci.rutgers.edu

Parking and Transportation – (732) 932-7744, info@publicsafety.rutgers.eduDisability Services – (848) 445-6800, dsoffice@rci.rutgers.edu

Health Services/Counseling (CAPS) – (732) 932-7884, rhscaps.rutgers.eduInternational Student Services – (848) 932-7015, ru_cifss@email.rutgers.edu

Campus Information Services – (732) 445-4636, ruinfo.rutgers.eduComputing Services – (732) 445-4357, nbcs.rutgers.edu

Rutgers University Police Department – (732) 932-7211, publicsafety.rutgers.edu/rupd

Office of the DeanDr. Jacquelyn Litt, Dean

(848) 932-3044College Hall, 125 George Street, Room 204 A

Associate Alumnae of Douglass CollegeValerie Anderson, Executive Director

(848) 932-2880181 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ

Office of Recruitment and New Student ProgramsEllen Lieberman, Dean

(848) 932-9500Douglass Campus Center, 100 George Street

New BeginningsResource Guide

Overview of Douglass Residential College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Douglass History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Douglass Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Signature Douglass Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Additional Signature Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Residential & Commuter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Learning Commu nities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Advising & Mentoring Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mary I. Bunting Program for Non-Traditional Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Pursuing Excellence at Douglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Leadership Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Douglass Summer Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Women’s Leadership Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Douglass Fall Convocation & Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Post Enrollment Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Our Commitment to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Overview ofDouglass Residential College

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“Here was a place where nothing was crystallized. There were no traditions,no customs, no college songs…There were no rules and regulations. Allwould have to be thought of, planned, built up, created—what a magnificentopportunity!”

– Mabel Smith Douglass

Congratulations and Welcome! You have joined a distinct community at Rutgers-New Brunswick. Rutgers is the only public university in the nation to have a residential college thatfocuses on women’s success and leadership: Douglass Residential College. You can be acommuter or resident enrolled in any major or school, join any Rutgers student group(s), andalso benefit from the opportunities at Douglass. With nationally recognized award-winning andsupportive enrichment programs you can achieve more in your academic, personal, social, andprofessional life. Create warm memories and establish personal connections at Douglass. Being aDouglass woman at Rutgers, you gain a competitive edge through women’s leadership opportuni-ties, mentoring and advising resources, exclusive scholarship and travel opportunities, career experiences, and many living-learning communities.

You will be linked into a strong and caring network of students, faculty, staff, and alumnaewho are devoted to helping you get the most out of your experiences. When you graduate, youremain part of the Douglass family, joining more than 36,000 women throughout the world whoare part of the network of the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College (AADC) and the RutgersUniversity Alumni Association.

Douglass HistoryIn the early 1900’s, Mabel Smith Douglass had a vision of higher education opportunities forwomen. This was supported through The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs - an active force in the women’s rights movement. Mabel headed a committee with the goal ofestablishing a women’s college in New Jersey. Through her perseverance, The New Jersey Collegefor Women opened its door to fifty-four students on September 19, 1918. Soon after, Ms.Douglass was named the first Dean of the College and in 1955 the College was renamed in herhonor, adopting a seal and an alma mater. Today, building on a strong history and tradition,Douglass Residential College provides Rutgers-New Brunswick women – both residents and com-muters in any major – with a wide range of programs and a robust network of support.

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Douglass TraditionsTwo longstanding traditions link the students of the 21st century withthose who attended the college in its first years.

Yule LogThen: The Yule Log Ceremony has been with the College since itsfounding in 1918. Members of Douglass’s first class, filled with thespirit of the holiday season, asked to burn a Yule Log and illuminate alive tree in front of College Hall. Johnson & Johnson loaned theCollege colored light bulbs from their electric signs. In an effort toraise money to hire an electrician to light the tree, students washedthe windows in College Hall, thereby earning $13.00. One evening,the students gathered on the lovely wide and curving staircase inCollege Hall, held candles and sang Christmas carols. While they sang,a Yule Log was ceremoniously brought in and burned in the fireplace.

Now: Celebrated in Voorhees Chapel, today the Yule Log ceremonyretains the look and spirit of the first celebration by having a candle-litprocession and ceremony, complete with a roaring fire in the “secret”fireplace in the Chapel. Yule Log includes music, songs, and readingsfrom a variety of seasonal celebrations representing many cultures, religions, and traditions.There is a common theme celebrating “light,” which has grown out of the event’s proximity to theWinter Solstice.

Sacred PathThen: This tradition began in the spring of 1920 when the Douglass class of students and facultydecided to gather at the end of the academic year for a “moving up” of the classes ceremony. Atthe very first ceremony, the first-year students officially became sophomores as they were escort-ed down the Sacred Path (located outside of College Hall) by upper-class women. The walking ofSacred Path by all students has remained an unbroken tradition.

Now: Today, the Sacred Path ceremony includesmusic, songs, awards, and the presentation of silverclass charms which students collect, wear, and cherishfrom year to year. Douglass women assemble inVoorhees Chapel according to their class and theirclass year’s color.

White: First-YearPink: SophomoresRed: JuniorsBlack: SeniorsGreen: Alumnae

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Douglass complements your academic experience while helping you to achieve your goals andtake advantage of the best that Rutgers has to offer. As a Douglass woman at Rutgers, you willstrengthen your connection to the University community and explore your potential through thefollowing one-of-a-kind opportunities:

Fall Convocation & Orientation Before the start of classes in the fall, you will join us for Douglass Fall Convocation & Orientation,where you will meet other new Douglass women, current student leaders, advisors, and deanswhile you have fun and learn about the programs, classes, clubs, and resources that are availableto you (please see Next Steps on page 17 for details about this program).

Residents and Commuters If you will be living on campus, you will spend your first year at Rutgers in a Douglass ResidentialCollege residence hall. In our College-affiliated halls you will build strong bonds with other newDouglass women and benefit from the programs that encourage your successful transition to col-lege. Both residential and commuter students benefit from the support of Peer Academic Leaders(PALs), who are specially trained to assist you in making academic decisions and navigating theeducational, cultural, and social resources of the University.

Issues in Women’s Leadership CourseThis course, designed just for Douglass women, will help build a foundation of leadership theoryand skill, while providing you with an opportunity to get to know your new classmates. By examin-ing the state of women in leadership across the globe and learning from student mentors, thecourse will enable you to think critically about your own goals in education, your career, and life.This 3-credit course counts towards the general education requirements for all of the Rutgers-NewBrunswick undergraduate schools.

The Extern Program Sponsored by the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College, the Extern Program is a one or twoweek career experience during winter or spring breaks in which you are mentored by a DouglassAlumna or a “Friend of Douglass” professional working in a career that you would like to explore.This fun and important career development opportunity will help you build practical skills in theworkplace and gain valuable experiences and contacts. For details about the Externship and theAssociate Alumnae of Douglass College, please visit: douglassalumnae.rutgers.edu.

Douglass Advising With the support of your Douglass advisor, chart your educational pathway throughout your timeat Rutgers. Your Douglass advisor provides personal attention to help enhance your courseworkthrough research, co-curricular programs, and student organizations. You will be able to showcaseyour accomplishments in an online E-Portfolio that can later be shared with potential employersand graduate schools, providing them with a comprehensive, organized view of your achieve-ments. The E-portfolio also allows students to self reflect by analyzing experiences (please seeAdvising & Mentoring Resources on page 11 for more information).

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Douglass Project for Rutgers Women in Math, Science andEngineeringEstablished in 1986, the Douglass Project for Rutgers Women in Science, Technology, Engineeringand Math (STEM) is an award-winning program dedicated to supporting women interested in theSTEM fields by:

s Providing women in STEM with individualized advising specific to their needs.s Enhancing educational experiences and providing academic development and leadership opportunities.

s Encouraging students to recognize their abilities and attain their educational goals.s Providing support systems that foster a general competence in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics.

s Offering ongoing enrichment programs through Project SUPER, which provides peer and faculty mentoring, an undergraduate scientific research course, and undergraduate research opportunities in the STEM fields.

s Focused Living-Learning options for first-year and returning students. First-year students pursuing STEM majors are invited to consider applying for residence in the Bunting-Cobb Residence Hall on the Douglass Campus (all STEM majors), the Douglass/School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Living-Learning Community on the Douglass Campus(SEBS students only), or the Engineering Living-Learning Community on the Busch Campus (Engineering majors only). For details about these living options, please see theLearning Communities section on page 7.

Institute for Women’s LeadershipThe Institute for Women’s Leadership Consortium conducts research, develops, and sponsors programs and public service initiatives, and is critically engaged in preparing women from diversebackgrounds to play active and constructive public roles. Douglass is a member of this valuableconsortium, which offers programs such as the Leadership Scholars Certificate Program, WINGScollege-to-career mentoring program, and the Community Leadership and Action Service Project.These enrichment opportunities are designed to help students develop their leadership skills,mentoring relationships and community service activities.

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Under the leadership of Mary Hartman, the seventh Dean of Douglass, theInstitute for Women’s Leadership was collaboratively formed to developand strengthen women’s education at Rutgers and to consider the criticalunderrepresentation of women in leadership in all arenas at the local,national and international levels.

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Public Leadership Education NetworkThe Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is a national consortium of women’s collegesworking together to encourage women to become leaders in law, public policy, government andrelated fields. Students participating in the Douglass chapter of PLEN, Douglass in DC, have theopportunity to travel to Washington, DC for seminars and work with the PLEN coordinator to planprograms on campus focused on women in politics.

The Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt '42 Career Conference forDouglass WomenEvery spring semester, Douglass hosts a career conference for Douglas students, aiming to prepare them for the professional world of internships, full-time employment, and graduate studies. Supported by the generosity of Douglass alumna Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt, Class of ’42,this conference includes interactive workshops, keynote speakers, an etiquette luncheon, and anetworking reception.

Community is the foundation of the Douglass experience. Many of the signature experiences serveto strengthen the Douglass community while providing you with a competitive edge. Douglass iscommitted to providing both on-campus and commuter students with opportunities to grow with-in a close-knit environment for women. Supported by specialized programming, advising, peermentoring, and professional development opportunities, Douglass students explore their potentialwhile developing skills and competencies that will prepare them for success in college and wellbeyond.

What to Expect as a CommuterCommuters benefit from the full Douglass Residential College experience, beginning with partici-pation in orientation. Commuters connect with other students and staff at events and on campusin order to learn about the many opportunities that are available at Douglass and Rutgers. In addi-tion, commuters are assigned a Commuter Peer Academic Leader (PAL) responsible for academicprogramming specific to commuting student questions and needs. Commuters also have theoption of applying to any of the Global Village Living-Learning Communities. They will participate inall of the special programs associated with the community, in addition to the house class, withoutthe requirement of living on campus.

What to Expect as an On-Campus/Residential StudentOn-campus housing at Douglass Residential College is designed to enhance students’ personal,social, and academic development by providing a friendly and supportive living atmosphere.Residential students live in Douglass Residential College housing during their first year. Each residence hall community has a Peer Academic Leader (PAL) who is a Douglass student trained to help you with academic and student life questions or concerns. Douglass students receive priority for Douglass housing throughout their college career.

Learning CommunitiesWithin the larger community of Douglass Residential College, there are several smaller learningcommunities that span our students’ diverse interests and are tailored to specific contemporaryissues, academics, cultures, and languages. Each community allows students to explore a long-standing interest or develop a new passion. The communities participate in a yearlong 3-creditcourse, taught in residence by a Learning Community Instructor who also serves as a mentor. Each community offers specialized programming and events that are designed to deepen anunderstanding of the House theme.

In communities focused on language, the learning experience is enhanced by the active presenceof a native-speaking Learning Community Instructor.

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Bunting-Cobb Residence HallBunting-Cobb Residence Hall provides approximately 100 undergraduate women majoring in theSTEM fields with the opportunity to live in a dedicated residence hall with other students pursuingsimilar interests. In addition, graduate students in various relevant disciplines reside in the hall andprovide support by coordinating academic-related programs, organizing peer study sessions, andhelping students reach their academic goals. Other amenities include a newly upgraded computerlab and tutoring within the hall.

Each resident of Bunting-Cobb is responsible for:

s Scheduling two meetings with a Graduate Mentor

s Attending and actively participating in two Bunting-Cobb professional development programs per semester

s Maintaining an atmosphere within the residence hall conducive to study

s Taking the FIGS course, Exploring Careers in the Sciences in the fall semester (required for first-year students only)

(Please see the Housing section on page 15 for how to apply to Bunting-Cobb.)

Douglass Women in Engineering Living-Learning CommunityIncoming women in the School of Engineering now have the opportunity to live in a unique first-year-only Douglass Residential College and School of Engineering community houses in the engineering-focused Barr Residence Hall on the Busch Campus. This one-of-a-kind communityoffers hands-on learning, mentoring, and interaction with School of Engineering faculty and alumni.Living in this community counts towards your Douglass housing requirement and you receive allthe benefits of being a Douglass woman.

Participation Requirements: Participants are enrolled in a 3-credit course on exploring engineeringduring the spring semester. This course, only offered to women in the community, will expose students to the different fields of engineering through hands-on projects and faculty interaction. It will replace the Engineering Orientation course required of all School of Engineering students.

Students are also required to take the 3-credit linked Issues in Women’s Leadership course in thefall semester. This course will count as a humanities credit for the School of Engineering(please see the Housing section on page 15 for how to apply).

DRC/SEBS Environmental House Living-Learning CommunityThis community is a unique experience for first-year Douglass Residential College women in theSchool of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Located in the newly renovated WoodburyResidence Hall, students will explore environmental problems and solutions in a scientific context,especially as they affect women and women’s health. Students in this community will also havespecial opportunities for internships, community impact projects, and field trips to environmentalwork sites and conferences.

Eligibility for this community:

s Be a first year DRC student in SEBS

s Enroll in the hands-on 3-credit course offered in the spring semester

s Attend and actively participate in the community

s Meet with an assigned Graduate Mentor each semester

(Please see the Housing section on page 15 for how to apply.)

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Global Village Living-Learning CommunitiesThe Global Village is a special grouping of Living-Learning Communities that provides Douglassstudents with an opportunity to develop language skills, inter-cultural appreciation, and awarenessof global issues, all while building a strong sense of community within the hall. All the GlobalVillage Houses are located within Jameson Residence Hall, with the exception of the Women andCreativity House, which is located in Woodbury Hall. Students develop close relationships withtheir Learning Community Instructor, faculty, institutes, and centers affiliated with this unit topicand work as a community to plan village-wide activities. The Global Village is open to all students,including first years, transfer students, and commuters. Please see the Housing section on page15 for how to apply. Below is a listing of the Houses that are offered and a brief description ofeach community.

Language Houses

La Maison Française (French House)The French House explores French language and culture through immersion in the dailyforeign-language and activities including sharing French films, music, and ethnic food.(French 131 or equivalent proficiency required)

La Casa Hispanica (Spanish House)The Spanish House is designed for students with an interest in the Spanish language andcultures. Students are exposed to films, politics, music, and food and are encouraged touse Spanish on a daily basis so that they can improve their language skills. (Spanish 131or equivalent proficiency required)

Cultural Houses

Africana HouseThe Africana House is designed for students with an interest in African culture, history,politics, and language. The house course introduces students to the myriad of cultural for-mations in Africa and the African Diaspora and explores gender and other contemporarydevelopment issues.

East Asian HouseThe East Asian House explores the cultural, social and political life of peoples of East Asiathrough field trips, film, and attendance at cultural events. Each semester focuses on adifferent aspect of East Asian culture.

Special Topics Houses

Human Rights HouseThe Human Rights House is designed to examine human rights from a local to a globallevel. Students who live in the house are encouraged to use a hands-on approach toresearch human rights policy, non-governmental organizations, and social justice move-ments around the world.

LEAD (Leadership Education at Douglass) HouseThe LEAD House is designed to foster the leadership potential of its members. Studentsexplore various forms of leadership and participate in individual and group exercisesdesigned to help them develop the skills necessary to be successful agents of socialchange. Each winter, the LEAD House travels to Washington, DC to attend the PublicLeadership Education Network’s (PLEN) Women and Public Policy Forum.

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Women and Business HouseThe Women and Business House offers students the opportunity to explore the variousaspects of business ownership, from idea to design to implementation. Students developimportant business skills, learn how to navigate the business world as women, and aregiven the opportunity to network with professionals. This house is open to non-businessmajors.

Women and Creativity HouseThis community is for students interested in the arts and creativity, the impact of womenartists, and exploring the connection between art and social transformation. Studentsmeet with visiting artists and attend local exhibits and events. The year-long experienceculminates in an exhibition of student work. This house is open to students of all majorsas well as commuting students.

Women and Public Health House (New!)Interested in public health issues and their relation to women’s lives and communities?Students will learn about local and global public health challenges, network with expertsin the field, and be trained as community advocates. This community is led by FrancescaMaresca, Ph.D., Director of the Health Outreach Promotion & Education (H.O.P.E.)Program of Rutgers Health Services.

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At Douglass, advising goes beyond discussing requirements and delves deeper by connecting students to the immense curricular and co-curricular opportunities that are available at Douglassand Rutgers.

Your Advising ResourcesYour educational pathway at Rutgers integrates your academic, career, and personal interests withother campus or university programs that will help you to identify and achieve your long-term goals.Programs can include mentoring and peer advising, study abroad, community service, leadership,education, Living-Learning Communities, and independent research.

Douglass AdvisorsDouglass advisors consist of professional staff and deans associated with Douglass ResidentialCollege who will help you chart your educational pathway and guide you toward specialopportunities and career development programs. An advisor will always be available throughout theweek to sit down with you and discuss your program, help you develop your professional goals,and connect you with the opportunities that relate to your individual strengths and interests.Douglass advisors will also refer you to other resources on campus when relevant, and meet withyou when you have concerns. You may wish to meet with a single Douglass advisor throughoutyour college career, or to meet with the different advisors who are trained and available to assistyou at any given time. You will also be able to meet with your school dean or major programadvisor for specific concerns about requirements. Finally, you will have access to trained peeradvisors in the residence halls or through programs for commuters who can help you with everydayquestions and concerns.

ePortfolio WorkshopsThe Director of Advising will offer ePortfolio (electronic portfolio) workshops in the fall and springterms. The ePortfolio serves as a professional website for each student and represents a student’sachievements both inside and outside of the classroom over the course of her college career. Youwill learn how to manage and create your personal website for resumes and LinkedIn or otherprofessional development media. Selections from the ePortfolio can be used to develop personalstatements and resumes for jobs, internships, and graduate program applications. The ePortfoliocan also be used when you ask professors, deans, or previous employers for letters ofrecommendation. It will allow your recommenders to become more familiar with your overallcollege experience and your personal background.

Inspiring Women’s ExcellenceInspiring Women’s Excellence

Mary I. Bunting Program forNon-Traditional Students

Designed for the academic, mentoring, and social needs of the returning student, the Mary I. BuntingProgram is a warm community of women from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. AnyDouglass Residential College woman who has been out of high school for at least five years is automatically part of the Bunting Program; no separate application is required.

Support and Opportunities for Bunting StudentsThe Mary I. Bunting Program offers a wrap-around experience with individualized advising in additionto the full academic resources of the undergraduate schools. There are several supportive programsand opportunities for you including a dedicated lounge in the Douglass Campus Center reservedsolely for Bunting students. The Sophia Club for Bunting students organizes social events and pro-grams. In addition, when Bunting students begin their experience at Douglass, they are assignedBunting Peer Advisors, current Bunting women who provide new students with assistance and sup-port during their first year. There is also a residential community for Bunting students wishing to liveon campus known as the Sophia House. Dean Reynolds is also available during the summer to helpnew students learn about Rutgers’ academic programs.

For more information about the Bunting program or the Sophia House, contact the Dean of Advising& Bunting Programs, Rebecca Reynolds, at 848-932-3206 or rreynold@echo.rutgers.edu. You willalso receive information pertaining to special scholarships for non-traditional aged women students.

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Leadership OpportunitiesDouglass has a number of organizations and involvement opportunities that are directly linked to ourhistory, traditions, and mission. You will meet the members of our student groups during your transi-tion to Douglass. Sign-up for student groups is at different times throughout the year. Check youremail, Facebook account, Twitter, and weekly online newsletters for information about joining these student leadership organizations.

Student Leadership Organizations: Get InvolvedBarbara Voorhees Mentor Program: Douglass peer mentors who assist students enrolled in the first-year women’s leadership course.

Bunting Peer Advisors: Current Bunting women who assist new Bunting students with their

transition to Douglass and Rutgers.

Dean's Student Advisory Council: Students representing each class level are appointed by the Deanof the College to serve as an advisory council for college-wide initiatives, projects, and current studentissues. Select students serve as liaison to the Douglass Governing Council.

Douglass Big/Little Program: Mentoring and transitional program that connects first-year students toupper-class Douglass women to help them get acquainted with Douglass Residential College andRutgers University. This unique mentorship program allows Douglass women to connect with peers ina less-structured manner through support, sisterhood, and informal social interactions as they navigatecollege and form friendships.

Douglass Black Students Congress: Brings members of the organization and community at largecloser together and provides special events programming and public relations.

Douglass D.I.V.A.S.: A network of students with a strong interest in contemporary women's issues,with a forum for them to discuss, debate, socialize, and create a bond that will positively contribute toeach member's academic experiences.

Douglass Friends of UNFPA: Students who are interested in health and dignity of women and girls,population and development issues, and reproductive and maternal health. They organize events on campus, attend trips to the United Nations, and promote women’s rights at Rutgers and beyond.

Douglass Governing Council: The student government of Douglass Residential College.

Douglass Historical Society: Promotes and celebrates Douglass’ rich history.

Douglass International Students Association: Members foster the growth of multicultural learningand exploration on campus. Through weekly meetings, DISA serves as a welcoming community forinternational and American students alike to exchange ideas relating to race relations, cultural norms,gender roles, and much more.

Douglass Orientation Committee: Plans Douglass Residential College Fall Orientation.

Douglass Latina Student Network: Provides a supportive and empowering vehicle for DouglassLatina women to meet each other while building connections and fostering mentor relationships withLatina faculty, staff, and Douglass alumnae. Celebrates women and culture and provides a platform forkey issues impacting Latina students and women.

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Douglass Student Recruitment Network: Hosts prospective students for overnight and classroomvisits and plans overnight weekend programs.

Douglass Q/ummunity: An organization for all queer communities and allies at DRC that sponsorsmeetings, events, and discussion forums for all queer-identified or questioning women and allies atDouglass.

DRC is FTK: The Douglass is ‘For the Kids’ team participates in the Rutgers University DanceMarathon (a 30-hour student-run philanthropic event) to raise money for the Embrace KidsFoundation, a non-profit organization that aids the non-medical needs of children with cancer andblood disorders.

Greeters: Volunteers who assist new Douglass students on residence hall move-in day.

Peer Academic Leaders: Peer advisors who coordinate academic-related programs that help bothresidential and commuting Douglass students through typical life transitions.

Red Pine Ambassadors: Lead campus walking tours and represent Douglass at open houses andspecial events

Social Media Interns: Utilize various social media to promote Douglass and create an online community.

Sophia Club: Social group specifically for Mary I. Bunting students.

STEM Ambassadors: Douglass students in STEM fields who work with the Douglass Project forRutgers Women in Math, Science, and Engineering at events and programs.

Summer Orientation Leaders: Helps to plan and implement Douglass Residential College Summer Orientation.

Traditional Events Committee: Members support the Yule Log, Sacred Path, and ConvocationCeremonies by creatively designing and implementing plans for traditional events and guidingDouglass traditions into the 21st century. Roles are available on the publicity, ceremony, and reception committees.

Get More InvolvedAs a member of Douglass Residential College and Rutgers University, theopportunities are endless for getting involved in student organizations. Inaddition to joining a Douglass group, students can also get involved in anyof the over 400 university-wide student groups, which reflect the diversetalents, interests, and backgrounds of the Rutgers student body. Studentscan even start their own clubs if one does not already exist to meet theirneeds or interests. Learn more about these groups in September at theRutgers University Student Involvement Fair. For more information, pleasevisit getinvolved.rutgers.edu.

ScholarshipsAlumnae and others give generously and offer a number of scholarships to Douglass ResidentialCollege students. Scholarships are available to incoming and continuing students, including transfers and Bunting students. Scholarship decisions are made based upon a combination of thestudent’s academic profile, co-curricular activities, and other information. Selection of scholarshiprecipients is competitive. Students can receive a Douglass Residential College scholarship in con-junction with other Rutgers University awards subject to restrictions on total financial aid. For moreinformation about scholarships please visit douglass.rutgers.edu/applying-douglass-scholarships.

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HousingBoth first-year and transfer students take part in a uniquely designed residential experience thatincludes programs focused on their successful transition to college life and academic advising fromtrained Douglass students known as Peer Academic Leaders (PALs). PALs live on-site in our residencehalls and provide peer support and academic resource guidance. Transfer and/or first-year students whochoose to commute are assigned a Transfer and/or Commuter PAL to help with their transition and tocreate a unique community experience.

First-year students will be assigned housing in Katzenbach Residence Hall or have the option of applyingto live in any of the Global Village Living-Learning Communities, the Bunting-Cobb Residence Hall forwomen in STEM, the DRC/SEBS Environmental House Living-Learning Community in Woodbury, or theDouglass Women in Engineering Living-Learning Community on Busch Campus.

Transfer students will be assigned housing in Jameson Hall, Woodbury Hall (where there will be a desig-nated transfer community), or Henderson Apartments. Transfer students also have the option to applyfor housing in Bunting-Cobb or the Global Village. New students who have been out of high school forfive years or more are eligible to apply to live in the Sophia House (please see Mary I. BuntingProgram for Non-Traditional Students on page 12 for more information on the Sophia House).

How to Select Douglass Residential College Housing1. Log into your Enrollment Pathway (https://www.ugadmissions.rutgers.edu/pathway/).

2. Click on the link for Housing & Dining, which will direct you to the Housing and Residence Lifeapplication.

3. Douglass Residential College is listed under the Residential Programs section.

4. First-year students should select Douglass First Year Experiences Katzenbach ResidenceHall under the drop-down Residential Program Options menu. If you are interested in applying toBunting-Cobb Residence Hall for women in STEM, the DRC/SEBS Environmental House Living-Learning Community in Woodbury, or to one of the Global Village communities, you need to applyfirst by using the supplementary application on the enrollment pathway. Once you are notified ofyour application status for these communities, you will need to log back into the Enrollment Pathwayto select your housing. If you are interested in applying to the Douglass Women in EngineeringLiving-Learning Community, please select Douglass Engineering LLC as your first choice on the hous-ing application located on your Enrollment Pathway.

5. Transfer students will select Douglass New Transfer Student Experience-JamesonHall/Woodbury Hall or Douglass New Transfer Student Experience-Henderson Apartmentsunder the drop-down Residential Program Options menu. If you are interested in applying forBunting-Cobb or a Global Village Living-Learning Community on Douglass, you will need to apply firstby using the supplementary application. Once you are notified of your application status, you willneed to log back into the Enrollment Pathway to select your housing.

For students interested in the Douglass Honors House, you must select Honors Housing from thedrop-down Residential Program Options menu and in a separate section directly under the drop-down,rank your top choice as the Douglass Campus (Jameson) Honors House. You must be accepted into anHonors Program in order to be eligible for this living option.

You can edit your application until mid July by logging back into the Housing and Residence Life application (through your Enrollment Pathway, click on Housing & Dining) and clicking on Review/EditResidential Learning Community Options.

Next Steps

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Douglass Summer OrientationFirst-Year StudentsCheck out Douglass at the New Student Orientation (NSO) program. Sessions are held throughoutthe summer so be sure to register via your Enrollment Pathway. This exciting session will help youlearn about your new community, give you an opportunity to meet current students, and hearabout why Douglass truly will make a difference throughout your time at Rutgers!

Transfer and Mary I. Bunting Student OrientationRecognizing that transfer and most Bunting students already have college experience, an abbreviated Summer Orientation Program is offered to incoming Douglass Residential Collegetransfer and Bunting students. This evening program focuses on the Douglass Residential Collegeexperience, acquainting transfer students with advisors who can answer their questions and offersan opportunity for students to get to know other transfer students in an informal, supportive atmosphere.

Summer Orientation for transfer and Bunting students will be held in the evening onTuesday, July 15, 2014 and includes dinner.

Registration

Registration will be available on the Douglass website in June. Once registration is available, transfer students will be notified via email.

Additional Information about Douglass First-Year/Transfer Summer Orientation

More information can be found on our web site at douglass.rutgers.edu/events-newly-enrolled-students. Check this website during the coming months for details about the schedule, drivingdirections, etc. You can also e-mail douglasso@echo.rutgers.edu or call (848) 932-9500 withany questions.

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Issues in Women’s Leadership Course:Next StepsThe signature Douglass women’s leadership course, “Knowledge & Power: Issues in Women’sLeadership,” is a 3-credit course that counts towards the general education requirements for mostof the Rutgers-New Brunswick academic schools. The book selected for this year’s summer readingis My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor, and it will be available for purchase on campus thissummer at Rutgers University Barnes and Noble.

Douglass Fall Convocation & OrientationDouglass Residential College Fall Convocation & Orientation consists of a series of activitiesdesigned to help all new Douglass students transition to college life and acclimate both academi-cally and socially into their new environment. Both first-year and transfer students will attend a variety of informative sessions that will provide key information about academics, resources, andspecial opportunities available at Douglass. These educational sessions will be complemented by aseries of fun social events that provide opportunities to meet new people, make friends and relaxbefore the semester begins.

DetailsDouglass Residential College Fall Convocation & Orientation begins on Thursday, August 28, 2014,with move-in for on-campus students and special orientation programs for all new students includ-ing commuters and Bunting students. Following the conclusion of Douglass Fall Convocation &Orientation, Douglass students participate in Rutgers University-wide Fall Welcome Week activities,called Scarlet Knight Days, which will continue through the first several weeks of classes.

By mid-August, a preview of fall orientation activities will be available online at douglass.rutgers.edu. You will also receive an e-mail update about Fall Convocation & Orientationin August and be provided with a comprehensive booklet that outlines the details for all activities when you arrive on campus on August 28. Note that classes begin on September 2.

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Post-Enrollment Activities Undergraduate School Next StepsAfter enrolling in a Rutgers University undergraduate school, you should follow the guidelines ofthat school regarding:

s Placement Tests

s Participating in Academic Planning & Advising Days (APA)

s Students in Transition Advising and Registration Days (STAR) for Transfers students

s Completing course registration

s Orientation

Check your school’s website for important information. The Enrollment Pathway, which is availableat ugadmissions.rutgers.edu/pathway, is another good source of information regarding your“next steps.”

Undergraduate School ContactsIf you have specific questions regarding academic matters, such as placement tests, curriculumrequirements, and course registration, please contact your academic school of enrollment.

School of Arts and Sciences(848) 445-8888http://sasundergrad.rutgers.edu/First-Year E-mail: frosh@sas.rutgers.eduTransfer E-mail: transfers@sas.rutgers.edu

College of Nursing, New Brunswick(848) 932-7700http://nursing.rutgers.edu/

Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy(848) 445-2675http://pharmacy.rutgers.edu/

Mason Gross School of the Arts(848) 932-5224http://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/

Rutgers Business School(848) 445-3600http://business.rutgers.edu/

School of Engineering(848) 445-2212http://www.soe.rutgers.edu/

School of Environmental andBiological Sciences(848) 932-3000http://sebs.rutgers.edu/

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Our Commitment to You

The staff members at Douglass Residential College are committed to helping you find theanswers that you need to make a successful transition to Douglass and Rutgers University.After reviewing this resource guide, if you have any questions about Douglass or you needhelp finding answers to questions about your undergraduate school or other universityoffices and departments, please contact us at douglassadmits@echo.rutgers.edu or (848) 932-9500. We are here to help!

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Important Douglass Residential College and Rutgers DatesDouglass Transfer Orientation ......................................................................... Tuesday, July 15, 2014Douglass Residence Hall Move In ..........................................................Thursday, August 28, 2014Douglass Fall Convocation & Orientation.....Thursday, August 28 - Friday, August 29, 2014Fall Semester Begins ................................................................................ Tuesday, September 2, 2014Regular Saturday Classes Begin ........................................................ Saturday, September 6, 2014Regular Sunday Classes Begin.............................................................. Sunday, September 7, 2014Changes in Designation of Class Days:

Tuesday, November 25: Thursday Classes Wednesday, November 26: Friday Classes

Thanksgiving Recess............................Thursday, November 27 – Sunday, November 30, 2014Yule Log ............................................................................................................. Sunday, December 7, 2014Regular Classes End......................................................................... Wednesday, December 10, 2014Reading Days ............................................ Thursday, December 11 & Friday, December 12, 2014Fall Exams Begin....................................................................................... Monday, December 15, 2014Fall Exams End........................................................................................... Monday, December 22, 2014Winter Recess Begins ............................................................................. Tuesday, December 23, 2014Winter Recess Ends ....................................................................................... Monday, January 19, 2015Spring Semester Begins .............................................................................. Tuesday, January 20, 2015Douglass Career Development Day................................................... Saturday, February 21, 2015Spring Recess Begins ..................................................................................... Saturday, March 14, 2015Spring Recess Ends ........................................................................................... Sunday, March 22, 2015Sacred Path .................................................................................................................. Sunday, May 3, 2015Regular Classes End ............................................................................................... Monday, May 4, 2015Reading Days ................................................................. Tuesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 6, 2015Spring Exams Begin .............................................................................................. Thursday, May 7, 2015Spring Exams End .......................................................................................... Wednesday, May 13, 2015Senior Convocation............................................................................................. Saturday, May 16, 2015Summer Session Begins.................................................................................... Tuesday, May 26, 2015Summer Session Ends ........................................................................... Wednesday, August 12, 2015