September 3, 2024

Fall 2024 Add/Drop Dates—Undergraduate Students
September 3: Classes begin (Add/Drop period begins)
September 12: Last day to drop courses without a "W" grade, last day to add courses
October 28: Last day to withdraw from a course with a "W" grade
December 13: Last day to withdraw from the university for Fall 2024

Normal Webreg hours are 6:30 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday, and 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. View the Fall Undergraduate Calendar here and request assistance through the webform here.

Dining Plan Change and Cancellation Requests—All Students
Dining plan change and cancellation requests for the Fall 2024 semester are now being accepted online. The deadline to reduce or cancel the Fall 2024 meal plan is Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Important Graduation Information—Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students who anticipate completing January 2025 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, 2025. 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 2024 Term Bills—All Students
Students may view and pay Fall 2024 term bills online at paymybill.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers Tuition Payment Plans—All Students
The Rutgers Tuition Payment Plan allows students to pay tuition and fees over time in an interest-free plan that automatically deducts the amount from bank accounts via e-check payments, credit cards, or debit cards. Annual plans for 2024-2025 and Fall 2024 payment plans are open for enrollment. Learn more about payment plans 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. View instructions for setting up direct deposit here. International students who are eligible for a refund can enroll in direct deposit using a U.S. bank account. Please note that direct deposit is currently not available for summer or winter refunds.

Residency Reclassification Deadline—All Students 
The Residency Reclassification deadline for graduate and undergraduate students is Monday, November 4, 2024. The application and all supporting evidence must be submitted by this date. Learn more about the application here.

Health Insurance Waiver and Enrollment Forms—All Students
The waiver/enrollment forms are accessible for Fall 2024 at www.universityhealthplans.com. Rutgers 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. Mandatory action is required each semester. The SHIP is optional for part-time students and the premium is not added to the term bill.

• Deadline date: September 25, 2024
  Rate: $1,233.00
• WAIVING? If you have comparable health insurance, you may complete the waiver to get the premium removed from your term bill. If you failed to waive before the deadline, your enrollment in the SHIP will be processed, and you will then be responsible for paying the premium on the term bill even though you have other health insurance.
• ENROLLING? Complete the enrollment form before the deadline. Paying the premium on the term bill is not enrolling. If an enrollment form was not completed before the deadline, your insurance card may not be available for several weeks. Failure to have the insurance card may put you at financial risk to pay out-of-pocket for medical care and prescription medication. Be proactive and enroll before the deadline to avoid financial risk, and the need to file for reimbursement directly with UHCSR.

Visit www.universityhealthplans.com for the waiver requirements, waiver/enrollment steps and forms, rates, summary of benefits, how to get the insurance card, and specific contact information. A Rutgers ID# must be included on all correspondence for identification purposes.

GradGuard Tuition Insurance—All Students
GradGuard Tuition Insurance 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 illness, injury, and mental health conditions. Students may now enroll in GradGuard Tuition Insurance Plans via Nelnet QuikPay. View enrollment instructions and learn more about tuition insurance here.

TA/GA Graduate Fellow 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. The deadline to enroll in the 9-payment deduction plan is by 3 p.m. on September 5, 2024.

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 2024 Tax Withholding Schedule for the 2024 withholding dates.

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

Free Expression at Rutgers—All Students
Rutgers is committed to academic excellence and access, to the common good, and to achieving the ideal of a beloved community. To help students navigate the coming year and beyond, the university has established a centralized website focused on Free Expression at Rutgers. The site affirms Rutgers' longstanding commitment to academic freedom and freedom of speech, reiterates policies related to student conduct and professional ethics, and articulates clear guidelines for free expression. 

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 Partnerships 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
Students facing challenges in accessing adequate amounts of food, housing, financial, or other resources are encouraged to check the Student Basic Needs website for more information regarding food and housing assistance, utility assistance, child care resources, emergency aid, and more. 

Make a Plan to Vote in the November 5 Election—All Students
Students planning to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 5, should make plans to successfully register to vote and cast ballots. The RU Voting Program at the Center for Youth Political Participation reminds all eligible voters to check their voter registration status and update their voter registration by the Tuesday, October 15 deadline at 11:59 p.m. Students who are already registered at the correct location can decide in advance to vote by mail, vote early at an early voting site, or on Election Day on November 5. Learn more about student voting here.

Health

Get Ready for Flu Season with Flu Vaccination Clinics—All Students
Fall 2024 Flu Vaccination Clinics will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

Wednesday, September 25: The Yard, College Avenue Campus
Tuesday, October 8: Livingston Hall, Livingston Student Center
Wednesday, October 16: Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center
Wednesday, October 30: Multipurpose Room, Busch Student Center
Tuesday, November 5: The Yard, College Avenue Campus

Students should bring their Rutgers student ID and insurance cards to the clinics. In order to save time, consent forms can be completed in advance. Learn more about flu vaccinations and download consent forms here.

Academics

LSAT Test Prep Course—All Students
The Center for Continuing Professional Development offers test preparation classes to help students prepare for the LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and Praxis exams. LSAT prep classes are offered in-person and online. The GMAT, GRE, and Praxis Test Preps are all online classes. The intensive Prep Class includes classroom instruction from test-prep professionals, and the easy-to-follow programs use proven techniques to simplify exams. Learn more and sign up for a complimentary test strategy meeting here.

Services Offered by the Learning Centers & Welcome Week Open House—All Students
The Learning Centers help students reach their full academic potential by offering tutoring, academic coaching, writing tutoring, study groups, and more. Students can build connections with a community of learners, either in-person or online, while enhancing academic performance. Students are invited to stop by the Busch and College Avenue Learning Centers for Welcome Week: Open House, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, and Thursday, September 5. Learn more about the Learning Centers here.

Bloustein School Undergraduate Prospective Student Open House—Undergraduate Students
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy hosts an undergraduate open house on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for prospective students to learn about the school and its undergraduate academic programs, admissions criteria, and the student experience. Participants may also tour the school during open house. The open house is held in the Civic Square Building in Downtown New Brunswick in the Gov. James Florio Special Events Forum. Learn more and RSVP 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 2024–2025, 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 18, 2024. Learn more and apply here.

Student Success Resources

Success.rutgers.edu is dedicated to helping students find all of the services and resources to succeed and is organized around four themes: Success Essentials, Academic Support Services, Involvement & Community, and Experiential Learning & Career Preparation. The site is easily searchable and includes important "How To" instructional videos and guides for topics such as Course Scheduling, Add/Drop, Canvas, Teams, the Handshake Career Management platform, and more.

Student Success Resources & Success Weeks: September 13–September 27—All Students
Rutgers has everything students need to invest in success and have a great year. Success Weeks offers students an opportunity to explore a wide range of strategy sessions for academic success, money management and financial aid (budgeting, investing, and credit), or choosing a major or career. Students can also learn about undergraduate research and tour a lab, attend a career fair, or open house at the Learning Centers. Learn more and view the schedule of events here.

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.

2024 Fall Career & Internship Mega Fair—All Students
Registration is open for the Fall Career & Internship Mega Fair taking place on September 17–September 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Jersey Mike's Arena on the Livingston Campus. Students and alumni from all disciplines at Rutgers University are invited to attend. Over 120 employers will be available to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities. Learn more and register for the fair here.

Campus Involvement Opportunities and Events

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