<p>Rutgers is my 2nd choice so I'm really digging into my research.</p>
<p>I've been accepted to New Brunswick and I'm probably going to live at Busch campus because of my major (engineering). But, I also saw that in NB, there are 5 sub-campuses: Busch, Livingston, College Ave, Douglass, and Cook.</p>
<p>When I visited there, the tour bus took us to a city-like place (probably Busch). Then on my own, I traveled to Cook and Douglass where it was so serene. I was surprised by the difference.</p>
<p>-Does the separation of these sub-campuses interfere with classes and social life?
-Is traveling to other sub-campuses a hassle? Do many people have classes at different sub-campuses? Do most people walk or take the bus?
-Is meeting new people limited because of the separation? Or is there one central social spot where stuff happens?
-When you sign up for courses, does Rutgers automatically put your classes near your dorm building?</p>
<p>aStyle don’t count on Busch if you haven’t applied for housing yet; it tends to fill up quickly. You will probably be assigned to your second choice at this point. </p>
<p>Signing up for courses: you will most likely have courses on at least 2 different campuses at any one time. You pick the classes that fit into your schedule; the schedule planner will not let you book classes on different campuses if there is not enough time to make the transfers, but otherwise you have to pick the campus/time that best fits your schedule. </p>
<p>Housing is a big problem at Rutgers. Freshman are guaranteed housing but in subsequent years you must enter a lottery and your number determines how early you can pick your housing. Higher numbers mean less chance you will get your choice of housing, or any housing, for that matter.</p>
<p>The city-like place was probably College Ave, which is in the heart of New Brunswick. It is also where the COllege of Arts & Science is located and is known as the ‘party’ campus. If you can join the honors program of your major, it might be a good idea in case they offer housing. On Cook the Honors housing is a bit tamer than non-honors. (Cook is also far tamer than College Ave).</p>
<p>Socially, it’s not difficult to meet new people if you can get involved. There is always “social stuff” happening, it just depends on what your idea of a good time involves. If you are into humanitarian work, there are lots of those - same with dancing, sports, hobbies, partying etc. etc. etc. The fall involvement fair at the beginning of the year is the best bet for finding something you’ll enjoy. (Unless it’s partying, well, in which case you can probably find that out on your own.)</p>
<p>Yes, sometimes the commute is a bit of a hassle, but it’s something you get used to. Generally, people will take the bus unless it’s really nice out, they have time, and the buses are not running quickly. (Sooo maybe late spring weekends?) The closest two campuses are Busch and Livingston, which many people will bike to and from when it’s nice.</p>
<p>If the professors for each class section are already listed there, then yes. Otherwise, you’re out of luck and will just have to go with the best section for your schedule. Many times the departments only choose which professor will teach what after the scheduling period is over.</p>
<p>You can switch, but it may just be harder to get into sections with the better professors. (or you just have to stalk webreg like crazy!)</p>
<p>You have until the end of the add/drop period to change your schedule online at Webreg. (The add/drop period is usually the first one-two weeks of school.)</p>
<p>Here in my current community college, I have always been the first few people to register. I really don’t like taking classes with ****ty professors. The ones that don’t teach and give out crazy exams. I don’t like teachers who curve. I want to learn and at the same time I want my professors to be fair.</p>
<p>bottlecap good luck with that one. Registration goes by year, so freshman get last priority. My son was happy just to get a reasonable schedule time/campus-wise. If he got a good professor, that was a bonus. </p>
<p>Scheduling and housing at Rutgers: no guarantees. You just have to make the best of it.</p>
<p>bottlecap then you should have a good choice of classes as you will have some priority. Some professors will be listed on the WebReg course planner, but some will not be announced until classes have started.</p>
<p>thanks for responding rualum. I have another question though. When I transfer I will be taking classes like biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, and other upper level science classes. How big are the classrooms for these types of courses? how many students per class?</p>
<p>bottlecap I’m not sure. I graduated from the pharmacy school 25 years ago so most of my upper level classes were with the rest of my pharmacy class (around 100 people). Organic chem for ex. was in an auditorium type setting with a couple hundred people but when I took biochem and physics it was with the rest of my pharmacy class (only).</p>