Student Life
A Living Classroom in a Dynamic City
Get involved in SPAA and campus activities and explore the culture of Newark and beyond.
Rutgers-Newark is a vibrant and connected community, and students at SPAA enjoy a school-wide culture of inclusiveness with a myriad of opportunities to enhance their coursework. SPAA is committed not only to enriching your in-classroom experience but also to engaging students outside the classroom by partnering with the Newark community and beyond in providing consequential service opportunities and experiences that can amplify your education and the welfare and well-being of society from micro to macro levels. You may also choose to become part of some of our student organizations, and witness the impact their activities provide while sharpening your talents, becoming a stronger leader, and adding to your resume in an extremely meaningful way.
Life at SPAA
- Learn from real-world experiences that connect theory to practice at public and nonprofit organizations through service-learning internships
- Develop your personal and professional interests by joining and interacting with SPAA student and alumni clubs and organizations
- Explore careers through hands-on classroom excursions, guest speakers, and practitioner panels
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The Rutgers-Newark Experience
- Get all the benefits of a diverse, active campus in New Jersey’s largest and most dynamic city
- RU-N is deeply connected with Newark, an incredibly diverse city that offers opportunities to make a difference locally
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Garden State & NYC Opportunities
- New Jersey is an inclusive state with a high quality of life
- Newark, the state's largest city, is just eight short miles from Manhattan, and offers every manner of transportation, providing unbelievable access to New York City