Information for Prospective Students and Parents

The best way to learn about Rutgers University–New Brunswick is to visit us. See for yourself what a dynamic and accessible place Rutgers is.

• Find information about visiting Rutgers–New Brunswick.
• View all Rutgers–New Brunswick tour offerings.
• Are you out of state? Check out a Virtual Walking Tour.
• Check out individual school tours online like the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences or Mason Gross School of the Arts.
• Explore Douglass Residential College.

Training certificates can help you advance your career. Degree credit courses were created with busy schedules in mind, including off-campus classes and online options. Non-degree courses can also help you pursue personal interests. The choice is yours and it's all right here.

• Continuing Education
• Continuing Education at Rutgers Health
• Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
• Division of Continuing Studies
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
• Summer Session and Winter Session

Not everyone heads to college right out of high school. Whether you’re picking up your education after years away, pursuing a degree part-time, seeking a second undergraduate degree, or entering a non-degree program, Rutgers–New Brunswick offers programs and support for non-traditional students through its University College Community.

• Center for Continuing Professional Development
• Division of Continuing Studies
• University Equity and Inclusion

Rutgers has a thriving community of transfer students. Eligible applicants need to be high school graduates who have completed a minimum of 12 credits at an accredited college or university. We also participate in a statewide program for New Jersey Community College transfer students.

• Admissions: Transfer Students
• Mason Gross School of the Arts Advising
• Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick Eligibility Requirements for Transfer Students
• Rutgers Transfer Scholarship Awards
• Living-Learning Community for Transfer Students
• School of Arts and Sciences Transfer Mentors
• School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Prospective and Newly Admitted Transfer Students
• ​Transfer Student Success Guide

Veterans enrolling at Rutgers will find support and guidance tailored to their unique needs as they transition from military life to college life.

• Admissions Information for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Community
• Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services
• In-House Resources for Veteran Education

Rutgers is one of the most culturally diverse universities in the United States and welcomes applications from academically qualified international students.

• Undergraduate International Students
• Graduate International Students
• Rutgers Global-International Student and Scholar Services
• Mason Gross School of the Arts International Students
• School of Arts and Sciences Intensive English Program
• Study New Jersey

Rutgers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, which can be quite different from those in high school. Our Office of Disability Services addresses many of your potential questions.

• Office of Disability Services
• University Equity and Inclusion

Student Jeremy Berkowitz has likely met more people at Rutgers than anyone. The Humans of Rutgers project founder has interviewed hundreds, sharing their stories on Facebook and Instagram.

Our Division of Enrollment Management staff is here to support you on your journey to Rutgers–New Brunswick.

• Contact Undergraduate Admissions
• Contact Graduate Admissions
• Contact One Stop Student Services Center for financial aid, registrar, and student accounting inquiries

Learn more about our prospective student campus tours at admissions.rutgers.edu/TourRutgersNB.