LibGuides: Prospective Students: Life in Newark (and Nearby Areas)

Transit

Parking Garage

Commuting: Transportation and Parking
Parking is available to Seton Hall Law students at the Central Parking System garage (42 Mulberry St.). Garage management can be contacted at: 973-621-7466. Additional parking information (including additional garages and daily rates) can be found using the link above.

Penn Station and the Lightrail

Newark Penn Station is located less than 10 minutes (walking) from the Law School. NJ Transit, PATH, and AMTRAK all have regular service in and out of Newark Penn. Please use the links below to view their respective websites. For the NJ Transit Student Discount Information, please visit our website.

The Van Service

Shuttle Van Service
Seton Hall Law provides a shuttle to students for transportation to locations in and around the greater downtown Newark vicinity. We definitely recommended using this free service when you are visiting and/or living in the greater downtown Newark vicinity. The shuttle runs 7 days a week from 6:00pm-12:00am Eastern Daylight Time, and from 5:00pm-12:00am Eastern Standard Time. Please visit the website above for more information on how to use the service.

Bus Route

New Jersey Transit: Bus Point-to-Point
Buses from Newark Penn Station are available to various destinations throughout New Jersey. Schedules are available using the link above.

Housing

Seton Hall Law Guide to Housing
Seton Hall Law has put together a comprehensive guide to housing in Newark and surrounding areas. Please visit the link above for more information and suggestions on housing.

It has been recommended to us by current students to note that students looking for roommates typically use Facebook and GroupMe chats in order to find a roommate.

Dining Options in Newark

Entertainment Options

American Dream Mall
A mall containing shops, food, theme parks, mini golf, and more.
American Museum of Natural History
Located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC. Pay-What-You-Wish Admission: Pay-What-You-Wish Admission: The amount you pay for General Admission only is up to you for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut residents (with ID).
Citi Field: Schedule
Located in Queens, NYC.
Liberty Science Center
Located in Jersey City.
MetLife Stadium: Event Calendar
Located in East Rutherford.
Newark Museum of Art
Free admission for Newark residents and students attending colleges and universities in Newark (with valid ID).
NJPAC: Tickets and Events
Prudential Center: Events
Red Bull Arena: Schedule
Located in Harrison.
State Theatre New Jersey: Events
Located in New Brunswick.
The Vanguard: Weekly Events
Restaurant located in Harrison. Hosts weekly events including trivia night, drag bingo, and more.
Yankee Stadium: Schedule
Located in the Bronx, NYC.

Community Events and Festivals

Brazilian Day Festival
Usually occurs yearly in September.
Eventbrite: Free Newark Community Events
Halsey Festival
Hosts multiple events throughout the year.
Lincoln Park Music Festival
Newark First Fridays
First Friday of every month.
Newark Museum of Art: Events
Newark Winter Village
Usually occurs yearly in December.
NJPAC: Series and Festivals
Includes both ticketed and free series and festivals hosted at the NJPAC.
Portugal Day Festival
Usually occurs yearly in June.