August 29, 2023

Notices

Fall 2023 Add/Drop Dates—Undergraduate Students
September 5: Classes begin and Add/Drop period begins
September 14: Last day to drop courses without a "W" grade and last day to add courses
October 30: Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade
December 14: Last day to withdraw from the University for Fall 2023

Normal Webreg Hours:
6:30 a.m.— midnight, Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. on Saturdays

Learn more and view the Fall 2023 Undergraduate Calendar here. For assistance, please contact the One Stop Student Services Center.

Dining Plan Change and Cancellation Requests—All Students
Dining plan change and cancellation requests for the Fall 2023 semester are now being accepted online. The deadline to reduce or cancel the Fall 2023 meal plan is Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Important Graduation Information—Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students who anticipate completing January 2024 degree requirements must apply for graduation by submitting a diploma application online or a hard copy if the deadline has been missed. The January deadline is January 15, 2024. Any questions concerning a diploma application can be submitted to the Undergraduate Registrar’s Office via this webform. Please note that completion of a diploma application does not imply that graduation requirements have been met.

Financial

Fall 2023 Term Bills—All Students
Fall 2023 semester term bills are available to view and pay online here.

Rutgers Tuition Payment Plans—All Students
Rutgers has partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce to allow students to pay tuition and fees over time in an interest-free plan that automatically deducts the amount from bank accounts via e-check payment, credit card, or debit card. Fall 2023 and Annual 2023/2024 payment plans are open for enrollment. View payment plan options here.

Enroll in Direct Deposit for Faster Refunds—All Students
Direct deposit is the fastest, safest, and most convenient way to receive refunds issued by Rutgers. All students are required to enroll in direct deposit. Please note that direct deposit is currently not available for summer or winter refunds. View instructions for setting up direct deposit here.

Waive/Enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for Fall 2023—All Students
Rutgers University requires full-time and all F&J Rutgers visa-sponsored students to waive or enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) each semester before the deadline. The health insurance premium is automatically added to the term bill each semester. The SHIP is optional for part-time students and the premium is not added to the term bill. The deadline to waive or enroll is September 22, 2023.

  • WAIVING? Students who have comparable health insurance may complete the waiver to get the premium removed from their term bills. Students who have failed to waive before the deadline will have enrollment in the SHIP processed and will then be responsible for paying the premium on the term bill even if they have other health insurance.
  • ENROLLING? Students who do not have health insurance should complete the enrollment form. Paying the premium on the term bill is not enrolling. Students should complete the enrollment form each semester to finalize the process.

For contact information, deadline dates, insurance premiums, waiver requirements, and waiver/enrollment processes, please visit www.universityhealthplans.com. Waiver/Enrollment inquiries must include the Rutgers ID number/School ID number for identification.

GradGuard Tuition Insurance—All Students
Rutgers University has partnered with GradGuard to make the Tuition Protection Insurance Plan available to students and families. The plan helps students and their families overcome the financial losses that may result from events that force students to withdraw from the semester due to a covered medical reason, including mental health conditions, illness, and injury. Students can now enroll in GradGuard Tuition Insurance plans in Nelnet QuickPay. Learn more about enrollment instructions here (PDF). Learn more about the Tuition Protection Plan here.

TA/GA/Graduate Fellow Tuition Remission Payroll Deduction—TAs, GAs, and Graduate Fellows
TAs, GAs, and Graduate Fellows may enroll in payroll deduction to make payments for charges not covered by tuition remission, such as housing, dining, or student fees. Please complete the online form to enroll in payroll deduction no later than the sixth week of the semester. The deadline to enroll in the 9-payment deduction is September 7, 2023, at 3 p.m.

Staff/Faculty Taxable Remission—Graduate Students Who Are Staff/Faculty
Please be aware that the full value of staff/faculty graduate tuition remission is subject to federal and New Jersey state tax withholding. In addition, under federal regulations, any graduate tuition remission benefit over $5,250 per calendar year is also considered taxable. Please refer to the 2023 Tax Withholding Schedule for Fall 2023 withholding dates.

Cash Payments—All Students
Due to the health and safety concerns associated with handling cash for students and staff, it is strongly encouraged that students use electronic payment methods instead of cash payments for paying term bills. Please review payment options and the Cash Handling Policy for more information.

myGuest Authorized User Access for Term Bills, Grades, and More—All Students
Students can authorize a third party or a parent with access to review academic records, view financial aid rewards, or make payments on their behalf. To grant this access, students must log in to their myRutgers Dashboard, and use the "Authorized Access" icon to provide access to the desired authorized party. Additional instructions for the myGuest Dashboard can be found here.

One Stop Student Services Center and Walk-Ins—All Students
The One Stop Student Services Center (One Stop) at Rutgers University–New Brunswick represents an integrated and coordinated cross-functional service in the areas of financial aid, student accounts, and registration. One Stop acts as a “single point of service” across these areas to promote a progressive, simplified, and consistent student experience and a culture that supports student satisfaction and success. Questions can be submitted using the contact form, by phone at 848-445-4636 (INFO), or by visiting the One Stop at Dr. Samuel Dewitt Proctor Hall located at 65 Davidson Road on Busch Campus. No appointments are necessary for walk-ins. The center is open Monday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students can follow updates from One Stop on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

General

Rutgers–New Brunswick Campus Buses Website and New PassioGO App—All Students
Students can access a full range of bus information on the Parking and Transportation Services website. Route maps, schedules, and helpful videos are all available to assist in navigating the Rutgers University–New Brunswick Campus Bus System. Students can also view real-time bus arrival information by using the PassioGO App on phones or a computer browser. Please note that the Transloc App will no longer be servicing Rutgers bus routes.

Register to Vote or Update Voter Registration for the 2023 Election—All Students
Students seeking to vote in New Jersey should register to vote or update voter registration by October 17, 2023, to be able to vote in the election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Out-of-state students are also eligible to register in New Jersey but should be sure to check their state's election deadlines and requirements. Learn more about voting here.

Register Local Addresses—All Students Students who are renting in the local community must register local addresses and emergency contact information with Off-Campus Living & Community Initiatives in order to be kept updated on municipal information, programming, emergency alerts, and other helpful information related to living off-campus.

Student Basic Needs/Rutgers Food Pantry—All Students At some point in a college student’s educational journey, they may face challenges in accessing adequate amounts of food, housing, financial, or other resources. To ensure that basic needs are met for all Rutgers students, on-campus resources and those available in the surrounding community are listed throughout the basicneeds.rutgers.edu website, including:  

  • Food Assistance  
  • Housing Assistance 
  • Emergency Aid 
  • Mental, Physical, & Spiritual Wellness 
  • Utility Assistance 
  • Internet & Technology 
  • Child Care Resources 
  • Faculty & Staff Resources 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RUFoodPantry/ and Instagram: @RUBasicNeeds

Academics

Learning Centers and Services are Now Open—All Students
The Learning Centers help students reach their full academic potential by offering tutoring, academic coaching, writing tutoring, and study groups. Students can build connections with a community of learners, either in-person or online, while enhancing academic performance. Students are encouraged to stop by the College Avenue Learning Center and Livingston Learning Center for Welcome Week: Open House, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. on Wednesday, August 30.
 
Bloustein School's Undergraduate Prospective Student Open House—Undergraduate Students
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy hosts an Undergraduate Prospective Student Open House on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This opportunity is for prospective students to learn about the school, academic programs, and admissions criteria, as well as a chance to meet and hear from faculty and current students. Participants will also receive 1:1 pre-advising (with appointment) and a tour of the school. Learn more and register for the open house here.
 
Applications for the Bloustein School's Mary Ann and Steven J. Allard Fellowship Program—Undergraduate Students
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the Allard Family have established a fellowship for outstanding, declared, and non-traditional public health students who have demonstrated a personal commitment or outstanding academic potential in their public health studies. For 2023–2024, two eligible undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA will be selected as fellows to receive $2,000 each. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 20, 2023. Learn more about the fellowship here.
 
Bloustein School Offers New Minor in Disability Studies—Undergraduate Students
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is offering Disability Studies as a new minor. Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental minor that examines the meaning, nature, and consequences of disability, as a social, cultural, and political construct. It provides students the opportunity to challenge normative ableist paradigms that reinforce rigid ideas about the body and personhood for people with disabilities. Students interested in learning more about the minor or enrolling may contact undergrad@ejb.rutgers.edu.
 
Student Success Resources

Success Starts at success.rutgers.edu
Explore success.rutgers.edu and find the services and resources that students need to succeed. Resources are organized in four sections: Success Essentials, Academic Support Services, Involvement & Community, and Experiential Learning & Career Preparation. The site is easily searchable and includes a "How To" section with instructional videos and guides for Add/Drop, Course Scheduling, Canvas, Teams, the Handshake Career Management platform, and an extensive Definition of Terms for college and Rutgers.

Jobs, Internships and Leadership Positions

Students should regularly check out the employment listings available on Rutgers Handshake, your primary career management portal brought to you by the Office of Career Exploration and Success. On-campus part-time jobs are also regularly posted to the platform by campus departments.

Find Employment On Campus with Rutgers Handshake Student employment opportunities, both in-person and remote, are available for currently registered students. Students are encouraged to log in to their Rutgers Handshake accounts and search for the "On-campus Student Employment" job type to apply. To create an account, visit the Handshake webpage, click the button, and log-in with a NETID and password.

Rutgers Career & Internship Mega Fair The Career & Internship Mega Fair is held from September 19 to September 22. Over 400 employers will be available to network with candidates to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities from a wide variety of fields at Jersey Mike's Arena on the Livingston Campus from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is only open to Rutgers University students (New Brunswick, Camden, Newark, and RBHS) and alumni from all academic disciplines. Register and learn more here.

#Rutgersworks Free Tuition Challenge The Office of Career Exploration and Success is giving away FREE Spring 2024 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.

Career Exploration and Success Open House Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Join the Office of Career Exploration and Success at their Gateway Transit Village location on the College Avenue Campus for the Career Exploration and Success Open House Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn how the center helps students create their next big opportunity with internships and on-campus jobs and how to pursue post-graduation goals. In addition, the center will be unveiling the Career Portrait Lounge Photo Booth which will serve as a new resource for Rutgers–New Brunswick students to get their professional headshot taken for their Linkedin, Handshake, or professional profile photos thanks to the partnership with Johnson & Johnson. Enjoy free sweet treats, cupcakes, fresh cookies, a candy bar, snap a photo, and more.

Campus Involvement Opportunities and Events

Students should regularly check out the calendar of events at GetInvolved.

Did You Know

Did you know that it's almost time for Welcome Week? Join us August 30–September 8 as we celebrate the return of Scarlet Knights to the Banks with a series of fun events and other activities. You can check out the programming schedule here.