Take Note
- ALL clients need to "Create an Account" and enter listing information. Once stored, account info can be accessed for future use.
- Remember to separate recyclable items and to put them in the properly marked containers for pick up. To find out what can be recycled and how to recycle it, click here!
- Safety Tip: For emergencies, dialing 9-1-1 is the accepted way to reach the New Brunswick Police Department. However, if you are on or near the Rutgers campus, the Rutgers University Police Department may be able to reach you more quickly. To contact RUPD in an emergency situation, please dial 732-932-7111. Program this number into your cell phone so that it's easy to find in case of an emergency. For non-emergencies, you can reach RUPD at 732-932-7211.
- Sign up for our monthly Tips for Better Off-Campus Living.
- Please be a responsible pet owner. If you are moving out and can't take them with you, make arrangements for your pets. A local animal shelter is a better alternative the abandonment.
- Learn more about our service.
- Keep Middlesex Moving provides info and resources for commuters.
- Commuter Life Services is a new university office just for commuter students!!
- Off-campus students can view RU-tv programming online!
- NJ Transit offers Rutgers students a discount.
- OCHS podcasts at Rutgers iTunesU! Click on Off-Campus Housing under Campus Life.
- Learn more about household pests.
- Community Policing Officers are available to conduct security assessments of off-campus housing. For more info, email Officer Alvin Hill or telephone 732-932-1032.
- Check out our Fire Safety Checklist and Home Security Checklist.
- Be safe!
General Info
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and university holidays.
Sign up for our monthly Tips for Better Off Campus Housing Newsletter.
Learn more about our service. Watch the "Inside Rutgers" segment about OCHS. Windows Media
An “Apartment 101” presentation is available for your organization through OCHS. Please contact us for more information.
OCHS accepts checks, money orders, VISA, and MasterCard
Contact Info
Rutgers Off-Campus Housing Service
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
542 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1167
732.932.7766
ochscis@rci.rutgers.edu