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.
Academics
Part of the Association of American Universities and the Big Ten Conference, Rutgers–New Brunswick combines academic excellence with the scale and opportunities of one of the nation’s leading public research universities.
More Than a Major
Your education isn’t confined to a single path. With hundreds of academic programs, interdisciplinary opportunities, hands-on research, and connections to industries, organizations, and communities throughout the region, Rutgers–New Brunswick gives you the freedom to explore what drives you and pursue where it leads.
Students creating their own path
Many Ways Forward
Decided, undecided, or somewhere in between? Whether you’re starting your first degree, advancing your career, or returning to the classroom, Rutgers–New Brunswick offers flexible pathways that adapt to your goals and evolve as you do.
Undergraduate Studies
Choose from more than 100 majors and take learning beyond the classroom through research, honors programs, faculty mentorship, entrepreneurship, and other hands-on experiences that help you explore your interests and build expertise.
Graduate and Professional Studies
Advance your knowledge through nationally recognized graduate and professional programs that prepare students for leadership in medicine, law, business, education, public service, research, and more.
Continuing Education
Whether you’re building new skills, changing careers, or completing a degree, Rutgers offers flexible pathways designed to help working professionals achieve their goals.
Online Learning
Earn a Rutgers degree with the flexibility to balance work, family, and other commitments while benefiting from the rigor and resources of a leading public research university.
Academic Support
Success isn’t something you’re expected to figure out alone. Advisors, tutors, coaches, mentors, and academic support services help you stay on track, strengthen skills, and make the most of your experience here.
Libraries
Ranked among the nation’s leading research libraries, Rutgers University Libraries provide access to more than five million volumes, extensive digital content, rare collections, specialized media spaces, and expert support that help students turn questions into discoveries.
Take the Next Step
Whether you’re exploring your options or pursuing a clear goal, Rutgers–New Brunswick gives you the academic foundation, flexibility, and opportunities to pursue what comes next.