September 10, 2019

Fall 2019 Add/Drop Dates—Undergraduate Students
September 10: Last day to drop courses without a "W" grade
September 11: Last day to add courses

Normal Webreg hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Office of the Registrar has moved to Records Hall on the College Avenue Campus. Offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. For additional information, please email studenthelp@registrar.rutgers.edu. View the Fall 2019 Undergraduate Calendar.

View and Pay Fall Semester Term Bills—All Students
Fall semester term bills are now available here to view and make payment. Term bills not paid by the due date will be assessed a late payment fee of $125.00. It is recommended that students enroll in one of the Rutgers University Tuition Payment Plans (RUTPP) for those unable to pay the full amount due by the due date. Learn more and view payment plan options here.

Authorized User Access for Term Bills—All Students
Students can now authorize a third party or a parent with access to make payments on their behalf. Simply log into the term bill and use the “Manage Access” section to provide access to the designated payer.

Sign Up for Electronic Deposit to Receive Refunds—All Students
Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for direct deposit with RU ScholarRefund for the fastest, safest, and most convenient way to receive refunds. Funds are available for immediate use once deposited electronically. Learn more about RU ScholarRefund here.

First Day (digital course materials)—All Students
Effective Fall 2019, the RU Book Advance program will be discontinued for the New Brunswick campus. This is being replaced by First Day, where digital course materials will be made available to students directly from the course's Learning Management System (Canvas, Sakai, etc). Students enrolled in a course participating in the First Day program (as indicated on the Web Registration System) will see an additional charge on their term bills listed as a Digital Book Charge. Students can opt-out of this program using the Course Material link in the Learning Management System.

Changes to TA/GA Remission Process—Graduate Students
Student Accounting, Billing and Cashier Services is pleased to announce the streamlining of the class six (6) Teaching Assistant (TA) and Graduate Assistant (GA) remission process. The improvements will simplify how eligible TAs and GAs will receive the benefit. Eligible TAs and GAs will no longer self-identify via paper form. Instead, Student ABC will receive an electronic report of eligible TAs and GAs when they are appointed. In addition, payroll deduction requests for charges not covered by the remission benefit will now be received online. Learn more about the remission process here.

Tuition Protection Plan—All Students
Student Accounting, Billing and Cashier Services has partnered with GradGuard to offer a Tuition Protection Plan from Allianz Global Assistance. View additional information here.

Dining Plan Change and Cancellation Requests—All Students
Dining plan change and cancellation requests for the Fall 2019 semester are now being accepted in person at the RU Express and Board Plan Office, Records Hall, Room 102, on the College Avenue Campus until Tuesday, September 17, 2019. This is the only time during the semester that reductions and cancellations will be allowed. Requests may also be made online here.

RU Express Cancellation and Reduction Requests—All Students
RU Express initial deposit cancellation and reduction requests for the Fall 2019 semester are now being accepted in person at the RU Express and Board Plan Office, Records Hall, Room 102, on the College Avenue Campus until Tuesday, September 17, 2019. This is the only time during the semester that cancellations or reductions will be allowed and only if the money for the Fall 2019 semester HAS NOT been used. Requests may also be made online here.

Disclosure Statements—All Students
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 on the Disclosures website.

Student Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, Stalking, and Related Misconduct
Rutgers University policy contains a comprehensive explanation of “consent,” describes the rights that apply to both the accused and accuser, and lists the range of protective measures the university may offer during and after the investigation. Read the Title IX policy here.

Policy Against Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Defamation
Intolerance, bigotry, and bullying are antithetical to the values of the university and the Rutgers Code of Student Conduct prohibits harassment, intimidation, bullying, and defamation. The Code of Conduct contains definitions, descriptions of violations, and procedures for addressing violations. Students who wish to discuss any matter with the police or feel they are in need of immediate police attention may contact the Rutgers University Police Department.

Pregnant Students
Rutgers University is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all individuals enjoy freedom from discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of pregnancy as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and New Jersey law. Read the University’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment here. 

Students with inquiries related to any of the above notices should contact the offices identified for their campus:
New Brunswick: Office of Student Affairs Compliance, 848-932-8576, or jackie.moran@rutgers.edu
RBHS: Please contact the individual school.

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.

Apply to be a VPVA Crisis Response Advocate—All Students
The Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) is recruiting volunteers to be New Brunswick Crisis Response Advocates. Advocates provide support, information, and referrals at the time of a domestic violence or sexual assault crisis. Training will be held in October. Please contact Lisa Smith at 848-932-1181 or smithlj@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions. The deadline for applications is September 27, 2019. View the application here.

SC&I Is Accepting Applications for Undergraduate Admission—Undergraduate Students
The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is now accepting applications for admission to Communication, Information Technology and Informatics, and Journalism and Media Studies. View admission requirements and access the online application on the SC&I webpage. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 4, 2019. An undergraduate information session will be held on Monday, September 23, at 6 p.m. in room 323 of SC&I on the College Avenue Campus. For more information, please contact SC&I Student Services at 848-932-7550 or email sciss@comminfo.rutgers.edu.

Schedule of Classes for Winter Term Is Now Available—All Students
The schedule of classes for the Winter 2020 term is now available. 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. Registration begins on Monday, October 7. Learn more about Winter Term here.