October 8, 2019

New Jersey Statewide Reverse Transfer Agreement—Undergraduate Students
Students who transferred from a New Jersey Community College before completing their Associate degrees who meet certain criteria may transfer credits earned at their four-year institution back to their former community college in order to satisfy the requirements to earn an Associate degree. Rutgers transfer students who are eligible and interested in participating will need to submit a formal request in accordance with FERPA regulations to have their academic records sent. Learn more about the N.J. Statewide Reverse Transfer Agreement here.

Financial Holds—All Students 
Financial holds will be placed on accounts that 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 on the Financial Aid webpage to make sure all aid has been credited. Students can view the balances on their accounts 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.

Voter Registration Form Campus Drop-Off Locations—All Students 
Students are encouraged to register to vote or update addresses by October 15, 2019. College students may choose to register from either a home address or a college address. Students who have changed dorms or are living at a different address from where they were previously registered must update registration. Students who were previously registered at “home” and now wish to register at school should complete a new application and select “Address Change” at the top of the form.

For students' convenience, forms can be dropped off at the following campus locations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and by noon on October 14:

• 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

Student Health Flu Vaccination Clinics—All Students
The first on-campus flu vaccination clinics are on Thursday, October 10, from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Coffee House in the Livingston Student Center and at The Yard at the Sojourner Truth Apartments on the College Avenue Campus. The first 200 students at each clinic will receive a free t-shirt. Save time by filling out forms ahead of time (find under "Fast Track Forms"). Students should bring their student IDs and insurance cards to the clinic. Find more information and view the Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule here.

SAS Major & Minor Fair—Undergraduate Students
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is hosting the Major & Minor Fair on Wednesday, October 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Livingston Student Center. Students will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from different academic departments, programs, student services offices, and more. Registration for Spring 2020 courses is coming soon, and meeting with an academic advisor within SAS or a prospective major or minor will help students prepare. Learn more about the SAS Major & Minor Fair here.

Applications for the Eagleton Undergraduate Associates Program—Undergraduate Students (Juniors)
The Eagleton Institute of Politics is accepting applications for the Class of 2021 Eagleton Undergraduate Associates Program. Associates learn about real-world politics and government from experienced practitioners and faculty. Students spend the last three semesters of their undergraduate education taking a series of three courses at Eagleton that link the study of politics to real-world applications. Associates also participate in an internship related to government policy or politics. This certificate program is a cooperative educational endeavor between the Eagleton Institute of Politics and the Department of Political Science at the School of Arts and Sciences. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on October 25, 2019. All Rutgers juniors from all schools, departments, and campus locations are eligible to apply.

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. 

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.