Information for Prospective Students

Rutgers—The State University of New Jersey—has long been part of life here, whether through family connections, Scarlet Knights pride, or its reputation as a top academic destination. Explore resources and information tailored specifically to in-state students considering Rutgers–New Brunswick.

New Jersey residents: submit your local credentials, confirm orientation details, and apply for state tuition assistance.

• Cost of in-state attendance
• Scarlet Guarantee (for first- and second-year students)
• Garden State Guarantee (for third- and fourth-year students)
• Cost calculator
• Net price calculator

Start by creating a CommunityID, then prepare to submit your academic records, application materials, and supporting documents.

• Required Credentials for First-Year Applicants

Experience Rutgers–New Brunswick in person: tour the campus and residence halls, connect with current students, and plan the day around what interests you most.

• Admitted Student Open House

Orientation offers valuable information, tips for getting around campus, and a chance to connect with other first-years and student leaders.

• First-Year Student Orientation

For students from outside the Garden State, Rutgers–New Brunswick may be a new discovery or a place you've only come across through rankings, reputation, or its place in the Big Ten. Here’s some helpful information to help you get to know Rutgers and picture what life here could look like.

Domestic non-residents, estimate your costs, plan your move-in dates, complete domestic applicant credentials, and register for orientation.

• Cost of out-of-state attendance
• Cost calculator
• Net price calculator

Start by creating a CommunityID, then prepare to submit your academic records, application materials, and supporting documents.

• Required Credentials for First-Year Applicants

Orientation offers valuable information, tips for getting around campus, and a chance to connect with other first-years and student leaders.

• First-Year Student Orientation

Begin the transfer credit evaluation process, track your transfer application, and connect with academic advisors who specialize in assisting students like you.

Learn what Rutgers requires, from creating your CommunityID to submitting college transcripts and other application materials. You can also find information about transfer credits, New Jersey community college transfers, and how credits are evaluated after admission.

• Required Credentials for Transfer Applicants
• Admissions Information for Transfer Students

The Office of Transfer and Non-Traditional Students leads research, policy, and advocacy across Rutgers–New Brunswick that supports transfer students, adult learners, veterans, parents, and others returning to college after time away. Learn about academic planning within the undergraduate schools, campus resources, and services tailored to these students.

• Office of Transfer and Non-Traditional Students

Prepare for your transition to Rutgers–New Brunswick before classes begin. Transfer Student Orientation offers helpful tools and resources, tips for navigating campus, and a chance to connect with other transfer students and student leaders.

• Transfer Student Orientation

Take advantage of programs, guidance, and support communities designed specifically to help first-gen students.

The RU1st initiative connects first-generation students with campus resources, events, and a community centered around the first-generation experience at Rutgers–New Brunswick. Learn more about programs and opportunities designed to support first-gen students throughout their time here.

• RU1st

The Rutgers Future Scholars Program works with first-generation, low-income, and academically promising students from New Jersey beginning in middle school, providing academic enrichment, mentorship, and college prep through high school graduation.

• Rutgers Future Scholars Program

Complete immigration paperwork, check visa compliance, and confirm English proficiency, while learning about life in the United States as well as global opportunities.

• Undergraduate International Students
• Graduate International Students

Rutgers Global supports international students as they prepare for and experience life at Rutgers–New Brunswick. Find helpful information about immigration and visa services, global learning opportunities, and adjusting to life in the United States.

• Rutgers Global
• Rutgers Global-International Student and Scholar Services

Learn what Rutgers requires from international applicants, including academic records, proof of English proficiency, financial documentation, and other important application materials for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Required Credentials for International Applicants

Prepare for your transition to Rutgers–New Brunswick before classes begin. International Student Orientation introduces students like you to campus life, helpful resources, and important information about living and learning in the United States.

• International Student Orientation

Adult learners and part-time students, learn about continuing education options, non-degree programs, and available evening or online course offerings.

If you're looking to build new skills, change direction, or simply pick up where you left off, Rutgers offers flexible online and on-campus options to continue learning, including non-credit courses, certificates, and degree programs.

• Explore Continuing Education

Rutgers–New Brunswick offers dedicated support for students with busy lives outside the classroom. Find information about academic planning within the undergraduate schools, various transfer support resources, and campuswide services that can help balance college with work, family, and other responsibilities.

• Office of Transfer and Non-Traditional Students

Find information about your military education benefits, admissions, academic support, and programs tailored for the veteran and military community.

• Admissions Information for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Community
• Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services