October 2, 2018

Voter Registration Form Campus Drop-Off Locations—All Students 
Students are encouraged to register to vote or update addresses to access a polling location on or near campus by Tuesday, October 16. Submitted forms will go towards Rutgers' participation in the New Jersey Ballot Bowl. For students' convenience, forms can be dropped off at the following campus locations:

Livingston Student Center, New Student Orientation Office, room 119
College Avenue Student Center, Office of the Vice Chancellor, room 454A
Busch Student Center, Operations Office
Cook/Douglass: Eagleton Institute of Politics, Wood Lawn Mansion

Flu Vaccine Clinic for Students
Getting an annual flu shot is the most effective way to prevent the flu. Since the strain of the flu virus changes every year, annual vaccines are needed. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protect against the flu, so make plans to get vaccinated early in the fall, before flu season begins. View the Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule here.

Invitation to Participate in Student Focus Groups—All Students 
The Office of Enrollment Management–New Brunswick invites students to participate in focus groups the week of October 7 to better understand student interactions with the Offices of Financial Aid, Student Accounting, and the Registrar. Feedback from students is vital to improving overall experiences with these offices. Please complete a registration form to participate. Logistical information will be emailed in advance of the focus groups, and a light meal will be provided at each meeting.

Financial Holds—All Students
Financial holds will be placed on accounts which have unpaid balances. These holds will prevent students from registering for spring semester classes. Students enrolled in tuition payment plans should make sure their accounts are current. Financial aid recipients should review aid packages at financialaid.rutgers.edu to make sure all aid has credited. Students can view the balances of accounts here.

Registration for Winter Term Has Begun—All Students 
Registration for the Winter 2019 term has begun. Earn up to four credits during winter break. Choose from 150 courses in a wide range of subjects. Courses are offered in face-to-face, online or hybrid format. Plan schedules now and begin registering on October 1. Learn more here.

Suicide Prevention Act
Rutgers has individuals with training and experience in mental health issues who focus on reducing student suicides and attempted suicides. These individuals are available on campus or remotely by telephone or other means for students 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students can contact: NJ HopeLine (855-654-6735), RUPD (911), Counseling, Alcohol & Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) (848-932-7884).

Spring School of Arts and Sciences Major & Minor Fair—All Students
The Spring School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) Major & Minor Fair is taking place on Wednesday, October 17, from 1-4 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the College Avenue Student Center. This event is an opportunity to meet and connect with advisors across the many schools, programs, disciplines, and services at Rutgers. Registration for the Spring 2019 term is coming soon, and meeting with an academic advisor within SAS or a prospective major or minor can help with preparations. Learn more here.

Eagleton Undergraduate Associates Program Applications—Juniors in all Rutgers Schools
Applications are being accepted for the Eagleton Institute of Politics Undergraduate Associates Program for Rutgers juniors interested in American politics, policy, and government. This 1.5 year, interdisciplinary certificate program is open to Rutgers Juniors from all Rutgers schools, departments, and campuses—including transfer students. Learn about real-world politics, public policy, and government from experienced practitioners in the field and build networks to affect positive change. The deadline for applications is October 17, 2018. Learn more here.

School of Communication and Information Is Now Accepting Applications—Undergraduate Students
The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is now accepting applications for admission to the Communication, Information Technology and Informatics, and Journalism and Media Studies majors. View admission requirements and access the online application here. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 5, 2018. For more information, please contact SC&I Student Services at 848-932-7550, or email sciss@comminfo.rutgers.edu.

Disclosure Statements
Students can find legal disclosures and information concerning academic programs, drug and alcohol policies, including the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act, the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, institutional and specialized accreditation, nondiscrimination and harassment, Title IX, public safety information, peer-to-peer file sharing, withdrawal from the institution, and more here.

File Sharing Software
The sharing of music and movies through the use of file sharing peer to peer (P2P) software available online is discouraged due to copyright and security issues. In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the university has provided guidelines to inform students about copyright laws. Copyright infringement and unauthorized distribution are against the law and will be enforced. Learn more here.

Minors on Campus
Guidelines for appropriate protection and supervision of minors participating in university-sponsored programs, or in programs operated by outside entities that are held in university facilities, can be found here (PDF).

Students with inquiries related to any of the above notices should contact the Office of Student Affairs Compliance at 848-932-8576, or at jackie.moran@rutgers.edu.

Study Abroad Applications—All Students 
Applications for Summer 2019 study abroad are open and due on March 1, 2019. Walk-in hours are Monday–Friday, noon to 3 p.m., at Rutgers Global–Study Abroad on the College Avenue Campus. Learn more, search programs, and apply here.

An archive of this and other past Notices can be found here.