Q If I belong to a booster club relating to Rutgers athletics then am I already part of the Scarlet R Club?
A While the Scarlet R Club is the liaison for all booster clubs, they are not part of the Scarlet R Club or Rutgers University. As a booster club member, you are encouraged to make a gift to that organization's respective scholarship fund (Touchdown Club Endowed Scholarship, for instance). Such a gift will in turn make you a Scarlet R member AND count towards all donor benefits.

Q If I become a member of the Scarlet R Club, will my donation go to all athletics, or can I direct my gift to a specific area?
A The need for general fund dollars is great due to the size and scope of our athletic program. We ask that donors first consider a gift to the Scarlet R Club General Fund, but also want our members to know that they may direct their gift to any area of program in our athletic department.

Q If I designate my gift to the Football and Golf programs, will I receive priority seating points for Basketball?
A All members of the Scarlet R Club, regardless of where their gift is directed to, will receive priority seating points.

Q If I played in the Scarlet R Club golf outing, will that count as part of my yearly contribution?
A The Scarlet R Club golf outing, as well as all other events that require a paid admission, are not counted as an annual gift.

Q If I was a Scarlet R Club member a couple of years ago, will I still receive priority seating points for football and basketball?
A Priority points are only awarded to those members who are current in their contributions. In other words, you only receive points for your prior fiscal year donation.

Q My wife and I work for two different companies that have their own matching gift programs. How will we be credited for our gift if we applied for matching funds from both?
A If each company matches your gift to athletics, then you will receive FULL matching credit for the total contribution. As a result you can not only double your gift but you might be able to triple or even quadruple your gift depending on the company. Please be sure to notify the Scarlet R if this is a possibility for proper credit.

Q Several of my friends made gifts in my honor for my birthday last year. What impact does that have on my membership and theirs?
A Honorary gifts are credited to the respective person making the gift. Honorary recognition is given to the honoree, but no donor benefits (gift club status, listings, points, etc.) are awarded to that person.

Q How are points calculated?
A The best way to answer this is by visiting our page dedicated to the Rutgers Athletics Priority Points System.