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Acclaimed

A Top-Ranked University

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rutgers–New Brunswick as a Top 15 public university in the nation

Committed

Caring for Our Community

Rutgers–New Brunswick reaffirms its commitment to uphold a culture of safety, mutual respect, and academic freedom

Dedicated

New Provost Advances Academic Excellence

Saundra Tomlinson-Clarke is named Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of Rutgers–New Brunswick

Empowered

A New Era at Rutgers–New Brunswick

Dr. Francine Conway becomes Chancellor of Rutgers–New Brunswick, overseeing the administrative, academic, and research operations of the university

By the Numbers

Top

Public university in the nation

U.S. News & World Report

#13

In employability

Times Higher Education: Global University Employability Ranking

Top

100

Most innovative universities

Reuters

Experience Rutgers

At Rutgers University–New Brunswick, the impact of our scholarship, research, and community service is our enduring legacy.

Rutgers scientist Timothy Waller stands in a field of Christmas trees.

Research & Innovation

How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Tree

Administration

Zimmerli Event Features Poetry by Former Rutgers Professor and Music by Her Son’s Jazz Quartet

Crowd at the Rutgers Club for Award Ceremony

Achievements

Awards Recognize Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

Student Experience

Marching Scarlet Knights Prepare for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Flooded street through forested area. A clump of tall evergreens are on each side.

Research & Innovation

Here's How to Make Flood-Prone Areas in New Jersey More Resilient to Climate Change

New Brunswick High School students Marelyn Garcia (right) and Kelly Sanchez (back center) sketch model Eric Davis (left) during instructor Kyle b. co.'s class at the Mason Gross School of the Arts.

Arts

Bounced From Home to Home in Foster Care, Student Finds Stability and Success at Rutgers

Campus Life

Rutgers Celebrates Disability Awareness Month

The Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services is at 100 Dudley Road in New Brunswick.

Health & Wellness

Rutgers Is Expanding Services for Students With ADHD and Autism

Faculty Excellence

Four Rutgers Professors Awarded Fellowships at Prestigious Institute for Advanced Study

Woman in light blue sweater holds up breccia, a type of rock found on the Moon.

Faculty Excellence

NASA Picks Rutgers Scientist to Assist on First Crewed Lunar Landing Mission in Over 50 Years

The Aira app is free to use by anyone on the campus grounds of Rutgers–New Brunswick.

Campus Life

Lost on Campus? Need Help Reading a Textbook? It’s Aira to the Rescue.

Research & Innovation

Rutgers Team to Receive $1 Million in Federal Funding for Smart Kids and Cool Seniors Project

Disha Basu (MGSA ’24) majoring in design, interned over the summer with Macy's and was part of a team that won a design award for a gender-neutral clothing line.

Student Experience

Rutgers Senior Helps Design Possible Gender-Neutral Clothing Line for Macy’s

President Holloway in conversation with Rajiv “Raj” Vinnakota

Community

Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway Teaches Course to Cultivate Engaged Citizens and Protect Democracy

Faculty Excellence

Researcher Who Studies the Sense of Touch Named Rita Allen Foundation Scholar

Ethan Thai, 18, moved into his room Wednesday under the spotlight of an NBC television camera crew.

Student Experience

Meet Ethan Thai, Who Committed to Rutgers on NBC’s Today Show

Casey Fortson, an incoming junior, is the first Delta Scholar of Rutgers University.

Student Success

Meet the First Delta Scholar of Rutgers

J.D. Bowers (center), dean of the Honors College at Rutgers–New Brunswick, plays Uno with a group of students, including (visible faces from left to right) Samantha Torres, Luis Sanchez-Gonzalez, Alex Liu, Ali Khan, Josh Ding and Ankita Akanksha.

Campus Life

It's Game Night With the Honors College Dean

Young woman sitting in front of laptop with junk food arrayed before her

Research & Innovation

A Kitchen Challenge: Nudging College Students Toward Healthy Eating

Student Success

Rutgers-New Brunswick Junior Wins Truman Scholarship for Serving Those in Need

Commencement

Emmy Award-Winning Actress and Alumna Sheryl Lee Ralph Encourages Rutgers Graduates to Chase Their Dreams

Outside the Zimmerli Art Museum is Walking Man by Rutgers alumnus George Segal.

Campus Life

Take an Art Walk Around College Avenue

Student Success

Rutgers–New Brunswick Is Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Recipients

Achievements

Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities Names Winner of Rago-Craft Award

Alumni

Alumnus to Be Nominated to State Supreme Court

graduating students at the 31st Annual Rites of Passage Ceremony

Commencement

31st Annual Rites of Passage Celebrates Black and Latine Graduates

Camryn Harrell waves from inside one of the letters at the Revolutionary monument on Busch campus

Class of 2023

Reflections From the Class of 2023

Summer Service Kickoff 2023 RSSI RSS-DC Full Group

Community

Rutgers Celebrates Summer Service at RSSI and RSS-DC Kickoff Event

Achievements

Rutgers Center for State Health Policy Wins Research Pioneer Award

Faculty Excellence

Rutgers Philosophy Professor Derrick Darby Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Community

Rutgers Partners With New Jersey Schools to Develop Historic Climate Change Curriculum

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How many courses should you enroll each semester? While 12 credits is the minimum requirement for maintaining full-time enrollment status, students are encouraged to take 15 credits each semester to complete their degree in 4 years.

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