November 21, 2017
Notices
Changes in Designation of Class Days
The week of November 20 is shortened due to the Thanksgiving recess. Tuesday, November 21, follows a Thursday class schedule. Wednesday, November 22, follows a Friday class schedule.
Thanksgiving Break Hall Closing
Certain residence halls on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus close at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, for the beginning of Thanksgiving recess. Residence halls re-open on Sunday, November 26, at 9 a.m. Prior to moving out, please consult and complete the closing checklist in its entirety to help ensure that all students may return to a warm and welcoming community after break. Residence Life staff will conduct closing room checks. Students should contact their Residence Life staff with any questions. View a full list of buildings closing for break here.
2018–2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Is Now Available
The 2018–2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Continuing students should file before the January 15 priority deadline. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) is also available for the 2018–2019 FAFSA, making it even easier to submit 2016 tax information. Learn how to apply for financial aid on the Office of Financial Aid website.
Last Day to Register for Winter Term Without a Late Fee—All Students
The last day to register for the Winter 2018 term without a late fee is Monday, December 4. After December 4, students will be assessed a $125 late fee. 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 here.
Applications for the McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program—Undergraduate Students
Applications are being accepted through Friday, December 1, 2017, for the next cohort of scholars 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. The program provides support, research funding, and graduate school preparation. Low-income, first generation, or underrepresented students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply. Please contact Assistant Director Jhanna Jean Louis at jhannaj@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions. Learn more and apply here.
An archive of this and other past Notices can be found here.