Basketball Shot in Golden Dome

Is Rutgers-Newark D1?

Learn more about our remarkable athletic programs

Rutgers-Newark is a NCAA Division III athletic institution. Given the breadth and quality of the sports programs on our campus, we are the “student athlete’s school.” Listen to what some Scarlet Raiders have to say:

 

 

Play with passion for a passionate fan base

As a Scarlet Raider, you’ll find you can combine athletics into a well-rounded college experience. Here, you can be a student athlete, in academic programs that support you, as you balance jobs, classes, practice time and games. Learn more about Rutgers-Newark Athletics here 

You’ll enjoy the roar of the crowd, earn a degree and embark on a career you can be proud of. Play for the joy of it, on well-coached teams, with winning records and in world-class facilities. And you can’t beat our fans!

Rutgers Newark Sports Crowd

Show your Scarlet Raider spirit

Find an inspired collection of gear, décor, and gifts at the Scarlet Raider shop

Scarlet Raiders Mascot

See our world-class sports facilities for yourself

Whether you’re an athlete or a fan, you’ll enjoy seeing the campus and sports facilities in person.

Golden Dome

Fourteen varsity sports

As a founding member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, our campus offers fourteen varsity sports for both women and men.

Here you will find unparalleled programs for developing as an athlete while pursuing a Rutgers University degree on one of the most diverse college campus in the nation.

Frederick Douglass Field Softball

Winning is more than what’s on the scoreboard

The value of our athletic programs is greater than what is on the scoreboard. What you learn on the playing field will serve you throughout your life and career. Our programs focus on excellence and hard work, team building, leadership skills, and an outlook that fosters health and wellness.

Women's Soccer Program Rutgers-Newark