September 29, 2020

Important Information Regarding COVID-19 
The Universitywide COVID-19 Information Page is your official source of information about the university’s response to COVID-19. This page has resources for students and parents along with announcements pertaining to COVID-19, FAQs, and the operating statuses of services, facilities, and offices at Rutgers. You are encouraged to check this site frequently.

Registration for Winter Term Begins October 5—All Students
Registration for the Winter 2021 term begins Monday, October 5. Earn credits towards a degree during winter break and choose from more than 150 courses in a wide range of subjects. Learn more about Winter Session here.

Rutgers Student Health Services and COVID-19 Testing—All Students
Rutgers Student Health is still available as a resource for all Rutgers–New Brunswick students. Most services for both Health Services and Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) will be offered remotely with a few in-person services available on an as-needed and clinically-indicated basis. Students can make appointments online or by phone for medical services. Appointments with Health Services can be made online or by phone by calling 848-932-7402. Appointments with CAPS can be made by phone at 848-932-7884. View hours of operation here. 

For information about COVID-19 testing, including details about who can receive testing and how to access testing, please visit health.rutgers.edu/covid-19-testing.

View and Pay Fall Semester Term Bills—All Students
Fall semester term bills are now available to view and make payment. Term bills not paid by the due date will be assessed a late payment fee of $125.00. Payments are accepted in the form of e-check or credit card and can be made via the online term bill. Please note: Appointments for cash only payments are limited and available only to students who need to pay with cash. Students can book an appointment here.

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

University Libraries Operating Status and Services—All Students
The Alexander Library on the College Avenue Campus, the Library of Science and Medicine on the Busch Campus, and the James Dickson Carr Library on the Livingston Campus are open for study and/or computing with limited capacity. Daily hours of operation are posted here and additional information regarding building access and library services can be found here.

Personal Meeting Room Reservations Now Available at the Student Centers—All Students
Student Centers and Activities has opened personal meeting room reservations for academic engagement such as online classes, academic sessions, exams and meetings with professors and other Rutgers staff, etc. Rooms are limited to one per day for three hours, with a maximum of two people. Students can reserve space at the Busch, College Avenue or Livingston Student Centers online. Learn more about the student centers and services here.

Dining Services Operating Status and Meal Plan Information—All Students
Dining Services is now offering online ordering for pickup using meal swipes. Meal plans are also available with packages from 50 to 285 meals for the semester. Select dining locations are open seven days a week. Please visit the Dining Services website for the most up-to-date information and send any questions via this contact form.

Sign Up for Scarlet Days of Service—All Students
As part of Rutgers' commitment to civic engagement and the prideful tradition of giving back to communities, students are invited to answer the Knight’s Call and participate in virtual Scarlet Days of Service from October 5–11. Students can choose from a meaningful virtual service opportunity, connect with a local organization independently, or share a service project that a student has created themselves. Sign up for Scarlet Days of Service here or learn more by visiting the Student Centers and Activities' website.

Get Ready to Vote this Fall—All Students
The General Election on November 3, 2020, will feature new changes to election practices in New Jersey. All actively registered voters in N.J. will receive an official ballot for the election to the address linked to their voter registration. Students should follow this voting plan:

1. Check registration status and address OR register for the first time.
2. Students who need to change an address should update voter registration by October 13.
3. Receive, fill-out, and submit official ballots by Election Day, November 3.
4. Verify that ballots were counted.

Follow @RutgersCYPP on social media for all accurate voting information and learn more about voter registration here.

#RutgersWorks Free Tuition Career Challenge—All Students
The Office of Career Exploration and Success is offering FREE spring tuition and other prizes for all currently registered Rutgers–New Brunswick students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more about the Free Tuition Career Challenge and get started here.

Applications for the Mary Ann and Steven J. Allard Fellowship Program—Undergraduate Students
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and Mary Ann and Steven J. Allard have established a fellowship for outstanding, declared, non-traditional public health students who have demonstrated a personal commitment or outstanding academic potential in their public health studies. For 2020–2021, two eligible undergraduate students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 will be selected as fellows to receive $2,000 each. The deadline for applications is October 2, 2020. Please send questions to allardfellowship@ejb.rutgers.edu. Learn more about the fellowship and apply here.

School of Communication and Information Accepting Applications for Admission—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. Visit the SC&I undergraduate admission webpage to review the admission requirements and to access the online application. The deadline for applying online is Friday, October 2, 2020. For more information, contact SC&I Student Services at 848-932-7550 or via email at sciss@comminfo.rutgers.edu.