Explore Rutgers Campus in our custom Minecraft Server!
The Rutgers Division of Continuing Studies welcomes you to a day of Virtual Rutgers Day fun in our custom Minecraft Server!
Explore the Campuses!
Explore College Ave, Livingston, Cook/Douglass, and Busch campus - all lovingly recreated in Minecraft!
Catch the Rutgers Bus!
Catch the Rutgers Bus to teleport across the campuses!
Scavenger Hunt!
Spot the Rutgers Tomato! What's a Grease Truck? Download the scavenger hunt list from the activities section and let the hunt begin!
Complete the Challenges!
Run the obstacle course in Old Queens and complete Rutgers' president Jonathan Holloway's daily commute! Download the challenge list from the activities section and start running!
Here's how to join the Rutgers Minecraft server.
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To get started, you'll need a copy of Minecraft
installed on your computer. If you don't own a copy
you'll need to purchase one.
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You'll also need to fill out our access form, or if
you're under 18 years of age, have your legal gaurdian
or parent fill it out for you.
Click the Join Server button below to fill out the form and get access to the server
If you don't have Minecraft, you can still scroll down to watch our Animation or Innovative Phone Stand Design Challenge videos!
Activities
We've curated some fun and educational Minecraft themed activities
for you to enjoy at our Virtual Rutgers Day!
Share your
Virtual Rutgers Day experience using #RutgersDay
Download the loot box!
Loot box contains Minecraft Skins of:
Scarlet Knight
Goose
Rutgers Goose
Earth
Fry Cook
Rutgers Tomato
Professor Panda
Scavenger Hunt!
Can you find all the things on campus?
Click the button below to open the Scavenger Hunt PDF!
Can you find all 12 items in the Rutgers Minecraft world?
Minecraft Challenges
We've created challenges for you to take on as you explore the campuses!
President's commute - run the obstacle course
to get to the top of Olde Queens.
Passion Puddle - walk around the puddle 5 times
with a friend.
Nature preserve maze - find your way in and out
of the maze in the Nature Preserve on Livingston.
Animation!
Learn about Selman Waksman in this Minecraft inspired animation!
Watch this short animation about Rutgers Alumni, Selman Waksman, discovering the cure for turberculosis! Animation powered by Rutgers GRID
Create your own Minecraft animation for free using
Mine-imator!
Innovative Phone Stand Design Challenge:
Take the design challenge and share your creation in our gallery!
Watch the video and take the Innovative Phone Stand Design
challenge! Share your creations on the event gallery using the
Link below!
Share your phone stand design here!
Design challenge brought to you by Rutgers CMSCE!
Video Tour
Take a video tour of the Rutgers Campus in Minecraft!
Programs and Services
Today's Virtual Rutgers Day activities have been brought to you by
the Rutgers Division of Continuing Studies (DoCS).
DoCS
serves lifelong learners from preschool to retirement. DoCS is the
central continuing education unit at Rutgers, coordinating
hundreds of credit and non-credit programs and enrolling thousands
of students. DoCS provides learning opportunities for individuals
across the lifespan in face-to-face, hybrid and online formats.
Teaching and Learning with Technologies (TLT)
TLT's involvement with the development of online learning has a direct impact on lifelong learning. Whether you are taking a non-credit course or pursuing a degree, online learning provides flexibility, 24/7 accessibility, and the ability to work at your own pace. Online instructors make a range of resources and tools available to students such as video, library resources, simulations, and group projects that enhance learning and expose learners to a range of content.
Learn more about TLT and TLT services.
Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID)
GRID, a unit of TLT, has a mission of Building innovative games, immersive technologies, and engaging experiences to improve education and our communities.
Center for Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education (CMSCE)
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education (CMSCE) provides professional development for K-12 educators to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning.
Office of Summer Winter Session
The Summer Session at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is one of the largest summer programs in the country, offering more than 2,500 courses, internships, and research/travel-study opportunities to fulfill core or major/minor requirements and boost your resume. The smaller, immersive winter term is ideal for continuing study in subjects that require practice, such as foreign languages and public speaking.
Learn more about Rutgers Summer and Winter Session.
Rutgers Makerspace
Transforming imaginations into reality through
experiential learning and making.
The Rutgers Makerspace provides resources, both
physical and educational, for users to learn and develop a
vast variety of making skills, including 3D Printing and
Design, Digital Fabrication and Manufacturing, and more
traditional making methods like woodworking and sewing. The
Makerspace also serves as a resource to incorporate
experiential learning and making elements into existing
curriculum across the University.
Learn more about Rutgers Makerspace.
Online Summer Camps
Rutgers offers a variety of programs for children, ranging from summer camps to credit courses for high school students who want to get a jump start on their college degree. Children of any age can experience Rutgers in a safe, engaging online environment this summer.
Learn more and register for our Online Summer Camps.
Scavenger Hunt Gallery
Look here for hints for the scavenger hunt activity!
- All
- College Ave
- Livingston
- Busch
- Cook/Douglass
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Check these answers!
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What is Rutgers Day?
Rutgers Day is a day of learning, exploring, and fun. Join us for science experiments, demonstrations, readings, contests, and more, all from the comfort of your home. Our faculty, staff, and students are working hard to prepare exciting virtual programming for you to enjoy.
For more information about Virtual Rutgers Day, contact the Office of Community Affairs, 848-445-1921, or rutgersday@rutgers.edu. -
How do I join the Rutgers Minecraft world?
1. Launch Minecraft by clicking Play.
2. Click on Multiplayer.
3. Read online play warning and click Proceed.
4. Click Add Server
5. Fill out our signup form to obtain the Rutgers Minecraft IP address.
Copy that address into the address field.
6. Click the Rutgers Day server and then click Join Server.
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How do I teleport in the Rutgers Minecraft world?
1. When you spawn in the world, you will receive a book!
2. Right click to open the book. You can click on where you want to go. You can use this at any time!
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How do I import Minecraft skins?
1. Launch Minecraft and click on "skins" on the upper left corner.
2. Click on "+ new skin".
3. Click on browse and find the folder you downloaded from the loot box section above.
4. First select the skin you would like to use in that folder. Then click "open"
5. Type in a new name and then click "save & use". You are now ready to explore!!
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How can I offer feedback on DoCS Rutgers Day?
We would love to hear any feedback you have on the DoCS virtual Rutgers Day offerings. To leave feedback, please fill out our feedback form.