November 12, 2019

Spring Registration Now Open–Take 30 Credits Per Year to Finish On Time—Undergraduate Students
For most undergraduate areas of study, it pays to complete 30 credits per year (over the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer semesters) to remain on track to graduate in four years for first year students, and two years for transfer students.

• Taking 30 credits per year will save students money on tuition and fees
• Graduating on time means students won’t miss out on wages and job opportunities

Students should speak with an advisor when planning schedules in order to develop a plan on how to graduate on time.

Residence Halls to Remain Open for Thanksgiving Recess—All Students
All residence halls will remain open for the University Thanksgiving Recess. Residential students living in certain halls should prepare for Winter Recess hall closing on December 23, 2019, at 7 p.m. More information and resources regarding hall closures can be found here. 

Spring 2020 Pre-Registration Has Begun—Undergraduate Students
Pre-registration for Spring 2020 has begun and continues through Tuesday, November 19. Registration is by degree credits already earned. Please email studenthelp@registrar.rutgers.edu for additional information. Learn more and see the registration schedule here.

Registration for Winter Term Has Begun—All Students
Registration for the Winter 2020 term has begun. Earn up to four credits during winter break, and choose from 150 courses in a wide range of subjects. Courses are offered in face-to-face, online, or hybrid format. Learn more about Winter Term here.

Applications for the Ronald E. McNair Program—Undergraduate Students
Applications are being accepted for the  Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The McNair Program provides a supportive environment and a multitude of resources to assist and prepare students interested in pursuing a doctorate. Current undergraduate sophomore, rising juniors, and seniors who are low-income, first generation, or underrepresented students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is December 2 for cohort 2020. Please contact Assistant Director Jhanna Jean-Louis at jhannaj@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions. Learn more about the McNair Program and apply here.

Applications for the Bloustein Master of Public Informatics Program—All Students
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is now accepting applications for Fall 2020 admission to its Master of Public Informatics (MPI) program. This program is suited for students who have interests in big data, data science, and data management as it relates to the fields of public policy, urban planning, and health. The application deadline for merit-based scholarships is January 15, 2020. Scholarships are available for Fall 2020. Please contact recruit@ejb.rutgers.edu with any questions. Learn more about the MPI program here.

Applications for the Rutgers Law 3+3 Program (Bachelor’s/J.D. Dual Degree)—Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students considering law school can complete the Rutgers Law 3+3 Program in just six years, instead of the usual seven years to earn an undergraduate and law degree. The program is open to students across all Rutgers campuses who complete the application process by March 1 of their third undergraduate year. More information about the 3+3 Program can be found here. Please contact Rutgers Law School admissions at admissions@law.rutgers.edu with any questions.

Important Graduation Information—Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students who plan to complete degree requirements in the fall must apply for graduation by completing an Online Diploma Application. Please contact the Undergraduate Registrar’s Office at 848-445-2757 or email diplomas@registrar.rutgers.edu with any questions. Please note that completion of a diploma application does not imply that graduation requirements have been met.