The location of RUMUN is one of its most attractive features. It is within walking distance of an Amtrak Northeast Corridor train stop, and is only half an hour from Newark International Airport, making for convenient transportation to and from New Brunswick. The conference is located just an hour from New York City and Philadelphia – RUMUN can easily be integrated into a school field trip to one of these exciting and important historic cities. If you are interested in one of these additional excursions, please inquire about our available sightseeing packages, specially suited for schools that are new to the Metropolitan area.
In addition to geographic location, New Brunswick is diverse, safe, and thriving college town. The small city is full of dining opportunities, ranging from fast food to gourmet cuisine, offering participants selections in virtually all price ranges. The conference hotel is located just five minutes from the campus of historic Rutgers University, offering students to not only experience RUMUN, but also to explore the nation’s eighth oldest institution of higher learning. Rutgers University consistently ranks at the top of department surveys for Political Science, Philosophy, and countless science-based programs.