Welcome to Rutgers–New Brunswick
Whether you're a first-year student or well on the way to your degree, Rutgers is a big place with limitless possibilities. Click below to find handy tips to start your semester off right.
Continuing Education
Learning doesn't stop, and you don't have to either.
Education That Fits Your Life
Whether you're building new skills, changing direction, or picking up where you left off, Rutgers helps you keep moving forward. Choose from flexible online and on-campus options, including non-credit courses, certificates, and degree programs.
Non-Credit Courses
Keep learning on your terms. From summer programs for younger students to courses designed for lifelong learners, there are opportunities to explore new interests at any stage.
Study Part-Time
Build expertise that moves your career forward or keeps your professional credentials current. Learn and focus on practical skills you can apply right away.
Earn a Degree
A Rutgers degree can fit into your life, not the other way around. Continue your education locally, online, or by taking individual courses while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
Online Programs
Study from wherever you are through online programs that offer the same academic rigor and faculty you'd find on campus.
Learning at Every Stage of Life
Education doesn't follow a single path. At Rutgers–New Brunswick, your opportunities stay open at every age and every stage.
Learning starts early. From preschool reading programs to pre-college summer camps, Rutgers welcomes students at every grade level.
Stay curious and keep growing. The Rutgers Osher Lifelong Learning Institute brings together adults 50+ for engaging, discussion-based courses with no tests or grades.
Build skills that can lead to in-demand careers. Eligible New Jersey residents can access state-funded programs that prepare them for high-growth industries, with Rutgers faculty guiding the way.
Continue your education with a university that understands your experience. Routinely ranking among the "Best for Veterans" schools, Rutgers offers more than 100 approved programs for active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, and eligible dependents.
Enjoy learning again in a relaxed classroom setting. New Jersey residents 62 and older can attend Rutgers courses on a space-available, non-credit basis, with no tuition cost.
Professional Development Offerings
Advance your career with programs grounded in real expertise. Across Rutgers–New Brunswick, schools and centers offer courses, certificates, and degree pathways in fields ranging from the arts and communication to engineering, business, education, and sustainability.
Contact Us
Have a question or want to take the next step? Connect with the Division of Continuing Studies team and get the answers you need.