Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers

What is the Rutgers Alumni Association?

The Rutgers Alumni Association is a classic affiliation of alumni of Rutgers University.  It’s foundation and mission includes a broad spectrum of activities for engaging Alumni, helping students of the University (mostly New Brunswick / Piscataway), and celebrating our alma mater in part by supporting her initiatives.

 

Is the Rutgers Alumni Association a non-profit?

Yes! The Rutgers Alumni Association is registered in the State of New Jersey as a 501c.3, as a non-profit corporation. The RAA is a volunteer-run organization with an extremely active board of directors including a president, an executive committee, at-large members, and committee chairs and co-chairs.

Are you the Alumni group that calls for donations?

No, we don’t solicit donations. In fact, membership is free and we value our members’ time and talents that make Rutgers better through the work of the Rutgers Alumni Association.

Do you collect annual dues or a one-time registration fee?

Since 2007, there are no fees to be a member of the Rutgers Alumni Association. We are the alumni association of the School of Arts and Sciences, and include alumni of several of the Rutgers-New Brunswick schools, but also welcome all alumni of the university.

How can I get involved?

The Board of the Rutgers Alumni Association includes of a number of committees that host events, coordinate volunteer action and generally help Rutgers. Go to our Get Involved page to learn more about those committees. Go to our Events page to learn more about upcoming events. A very simple place to start is registering for more information on our Stay Informed page.

Does the Rutgers Alumni Association take political stances?

No, the Rutgers Alumni Association, like our alma mater, represents a diverse alumni body and is an inherently apolitical organization. Our devotion to Rutgers and support of it’s growth is a fundamental value of the charter that goes back to 1831. The RAA does not include preference of any political position or party.