January 28, 2025

Spring 2025 Add/Drop Dates—Undergraduate Students
January 30: Last day to drop courses without a "W" grade, last day to add courses
March 24: Last day to withdraw from a course with a "W" grade
May 7: Last day to withdraw from the university

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 Spring 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 Spring 2025 semester are now being accepted online. The deadline to reduce or cancel the Spring 2025 meal plan is Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Summer Session Schedule of Classes Is Now Available—All Students
Summer Session is an opportunity for students to get ahead on degree credits over the summer break, and the schedule of classes is now available. Learn more here.

Financial

Rutgers FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline: February 1, 2025—All Students 
Students should file their 2025-2026 FAFSA by the February 1, 2025, which is the Rutgers priority filing deadline for maximum financial aid consideration. Learn more about the FAFSA here.

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. Spring 2025 payment plans are now available. Learn more about payment plans here.

Payment Center Hours of Operation—All Students 
Please note that the New Brunswick Payment Center's new hours of operation are Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Dr. Samuel Dewitt Proctor Hall on the Busch Campus.

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 for Spring 2025 term is Monday, March 21, 2025. The application and all supporting evidence must be submitted by this date. Learn more about the application 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 and review the Spring 2025 withholding dates.

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 2025 Tax Withholding Schedule for 2025 withholding dates.

Deadline to Waive/Enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for Spring 2025: February 10, 2025—All Students
Is the charge ($1,709.00) on your term bill for spring 2025? If yes, and you have comparable health insurance, complete the waiver form. If you need health insurance, complete the enrollment form. The deadline to submit the waiver is February 10, 2025. You do not need to wait on the term bill to waive or enroll.

Mandatory action is required each semester before the deadline date. 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. For details, visit www.universityhealthplans.com.

• Waiving? The premium should be removed from the term bill four (4) business days after submitting the waiver form. If you failed to waive before the deadline, your enrollment in the SHIP will be automatically processed. You will then be responsible for the premium on the term bill, even though you have other comparable health insurance. Check the term bill to confirm removal of the premium. F&J Rutgers Visa Sponsored Students must contact Rutgers Global for information about the waiver process.
• Enrolling? Complete the enrollment form before the deadline. Paying the premium on the term bill is not enrolling, and you must complete the enrollment form to finalize the process. The policy (2024-519-02) with UnitedHealthcare Student Resources (UHCSR) offers nationwide year-round coverage for on and off campus medical care. The coverage periods for policy 2024-519-02 are Fall 2024: 8/15/24-1/14/2025 and Spring 2025: 1/15/25-8/14/2025.

For contact information, deadline dates, insurance premiums, waiver requirements, and waiver/enrollment processes, please visit www.universityhealthplans.com.

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.

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.

Discover the Learning Centers and Join a Workshop—All Students
The Learning Centers are located on all four campuses and offer free academic support services via peer-led tutoring, writing support, study groups, workshops, and more. The Learning Centers are hosting open houses on January 28, 29, and 30 at noon. Students are invited to participate in an introduction/tour and enter a chance to win a raffle. Registration is open for upcoming workshops such as Monday Motivation, Build a Study Schedule, Academic Success Series, and Friday Focus. Learn more and register for a workshop here.

Register Now for a Byrne Seminar—Undergraduate Students
Students may add a Byrne Seminar to schedules now. Seats are available in more than 25 sections with topics such as psychology, pop music, global health, climate science, and more. Each Byrne seminar is limited to just 20 students, which gives participants a unique opportunity to get to know a professor and their research. View a complete list of seminars and more information here. Registration remains open through the add/drop period.

Applications Open for the Rutgers-Eagleton Washington Internship Award Program—Undergraduate Students
The Center for Youth Political Participation at the Eagleton Institute of Politics is accepting applications for the Rutgers-Eagleton Washington Internship Award Program for Summer 2025. This program is open to all majors, class years, and campus locations and provides financial assistance to undergraduates interested in interning in Washington, D.C. in the nonprofit, government, or advocacy sector. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on February 7, 2025. Learn more and apply here.

Applications Open for the Leadership Scholars Certificate Program at the Institute for Women’s Leadership—Undergraduate Students
The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) invites students to apply for the award-winning Leadership Scholars Program for Fall 2025. The IWL is an eight-member consortium at Rutgers dedicated to examining issues of leadership and advancing women's leadership and involvement in decision making in all arenas. The Leadership Scholars Program is open to all students. The early bird deadline for applications is February 1, 2025, and the final deadline is March 1, 2025. 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.

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.

Winter Career & Internship Mega Fair—All Students
The Winter Career & Internship Mega Fair takes place on February 11-14, 2025, at the Sonny Werblin Recreation Center on the Busch Campus. Join this in-person event to network with employers to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities from a wide variety of fields. This event is open to Rutgers University students and alumni. Learn more and register here.

Campus Involvement Opportunities and Events

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