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Next Steps for Admitted Students

Welcome new Scarlet Raiders to Rutgers University–Newark.

Admitted Student Timeline for First-Year and Transfer Students

Get ready to begin your journey at Rutgers–Newark. Take note of what's coming up on your to-do list with these important dates.

  • Accept Your Admission

    • Accept our offer of admission in the Rutgers Application Portal, pay your $150 enrollment fee, and view all required steps for a newly admitted Rutgers–Newark student at go.rutgers.edu/portal.

    • Activate your Rutgers NetID at netid.rutgers.edu.

    • Access the myRutgers Dashboard at my.rutgers.edu to complete all the required Enrollment Pathway steps.

    • Submit your official final transcript to:

      University Enrollment Services Admissions Processing
      Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
      65 Davidson Road, Room 308
      Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097

      Note: Only your school counselor or guidance/transfer counselor can email your official student transcript to transcripts@admissions.rutgers.edu.

    Financial Aid Reminder

    Fall Enrollment Financial Aid Deadlines:

    • June 1 – Complete and submit the Admissions Application and the FAFSA or NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application.
    • August 1 – Complete all financial aid requirements/requests for documentation.

    Spring Enrollment Financial Aid Deadlines:

    • December 1 – Complete and submit the Admissions Application and the FAFSA or NJAFAA.
    • February 1 – Complete all financial aid requirements/requests for documentation.

    Campus Housing

  • Enroll in Two-Step Login with Duo

    • The university requires all students to use a two-step login with Duo to access most services and tools requiring a NetID login, including the myRutgers dashboard. To learn more and enroll, follow the steps at it.rutgers.edu/two-step-login/.

    Placement Tests

    • Complete placement tests from March 1–June 7.

    • Placement testing for math, English, and most foreign languages is conducted online.

    • Activate your NetID through the myRutgers Dashboard.

    • Complete tests within 30 days of accepting your offer of admission unless you are awaiting accommodations.

    Undergraduate Admitted Student Day

    • Event Registration will open in 2024.

    • Tour our campuses, see residence halls, meet professors and current students, and more at this informative and fun event.

    Reminder: Accept our offer of admission by May 1

    • Accept our offer of admission at Rutgers Application Portal.

    • Priority date to accept admission is May 1.

    • Attend an academic advising program.

  • May–August: Make Sure You Do the Following

    • Meet with advisers and obtain assistance in selecting appropriate courses.

    • You are more likely to graduate on time by registering for at least 15 credits per semester.

    • Find more information at myRutgers Dashboard.


    Attend Student Orientation, Advisement, and Registration (SOAR)

    • Meet other new students, familiarize yourself with campus, and have your questions answered.

    • Spring and summer dates for SOAR Days are posted at myRutgers Dashboard. Register to attend a session through your Enrollment Pathway at myRutgers.

    • If you or your family members have questions related to placement testing, orientation, or registration, please email SOAR@newark.rutgers.edu.

    • Learn more about Rutgers–Newark New Student Orientation.

  • Reminder: Accept Your Enrollment

    On-Campus Housing

    Financial Aid: RU-N to the TOP

    Submit Immunization Records

  • Submit Final Transcripts

    • Submit your final official transcripts/certificates (first-year students only) by July 1.

    • Your final records must include certification of any diplomas or degrees and final grades for courses in progress at the time of your admission. These documents must be mailed in a sealed envelope to:

      University Enrollment Services Admissions Processing
      Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
      65 Davidson Road, Room 308
      Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097

      Note: Only your school counselor or guidance/transfer counselor can email your official student transcript to transcripts@admissions.rutgers.edu.

    View Your Term Bill

    • Receive your housing assignment/roommate info in early August.

    • Pay your term bill. Due date will be displayed on your bill.

    • Review deadlines for fall enrollment. Must meet eligibility requirements. Learn more about RU-N to the TOP.
    • August 1 All Students – Complete all financial aid requirements/requests for documentation.

Admitted Student Timeline for International Students

Take notes of these important dates as you prepare for your Rutgers–Newark journey.

  • I-20

    • Submit the required documents for your I-20 between January and June.
    • To receive your I-20, you must accept our offer of admission and submit the necessary financial documents dated January 1, 2022 or later.
    • Learn more about the financial documentation and I-20 process.
  • Scholarships

    • Look for scholarship notification in mid-February–May. Only those selected are notified. No separate application is required. Learn more about scholarships.

    Housing

    Forms

  • Undergraduate Admitted Student Day

    • Event Registration will open in 2024.

    • Tour our campuses, see residence halls, meet professors and current students, and more at this informative and fun event.

    Enroll in Two-Step Login with Duo

    • The university requires all students to use a two-step login with Duo to access most services and tools requiring a NetID login, including the myRutgers dashboard. To learn more and enroll, follow the steps at it.rutgers.edu/two-step-login/.

    Placement Testing

    • Complete placement tests from March 1–June 7. Tests are administered online. Activate your NetID through the myRutgers Dashboard to access the tests.

    I-20

    • Obtain your I-20, pay your SEVIS I-901 fee, and apply for a visa between March–July.
    • After receiving your I-20 from Rutgers, pay your SEVIS I-901 fee at fmjfee.com and apply for your visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The fee may be waived for current visa holders. Visit ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq for more information.

    Orientation

    • Register for International Student Orientation at myRutgers Dashboard from March–late August.
    • International Student Orientation is a week-long introduction to Rutgers held in August that includes shopping trips and visits to New York City and Philadelphia.
  • Accept Your Offer

    Academic Advising

    • Attend an academic advising program available from May–August.
    • Meet with advisers and obtain assistance in selecting appropriate courses.
    • Academic advising is also offered to students during International Student Orientation. Find more information at admissions.rutgers.edu/pathway.

    Credit Evaluation: Transfer Students Only

    • Receive your credit evaluation
    • May–August
      • All transfer students who have accepted our offer of admission will receive a credit evaluation by the appropriate academic dean’s office.
      • New Jersey community college students should visit njtransfer.org to view the transferability of courses.
  • Submit Final Transcripts

    • Submit your final official transcripts/certificates (transfer students only) by June 1.
    • Your final records must include certification of any diplomas or degrees and final grades for courses in progress at the time of your admission. These documents must be mailed in a sealed envelope to:
      Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions
      35 Warren Street
      Newark, NJ 07102

    Housing

    • Apply for on-campus housing by June 7
    • Applications are available through the myRutgers Dashboard.
    • Applications received after June 7 will be processed based on availability.

    Immunization Records

    Prepare for Arrival

    • Prepare for arrival in the U.S. from June–August.
    • For information to assist you in preparing for your arrival, visit ice.gov/sevis/students.
  • Submit Final Transcripts

    Submit your final official transcripts/certificates (first-year students only) by July 1.

    Your final records must include certification of any diplomas or degrees and final grades for courses in progress at the time of your admission. These documents must be mailed in a sealed envelope to:

    University Enrollment Services Admissions Processing
    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    65 Davidson Road, Room 308
    Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097

    Note: Only your school counselor or guidance/transfer counselor can email your official student transcript to transcripts@admissions.rutgers.edu.

     

    Term Bill

    Admitted International Students Deadlines

    • Last day to submit admission documents: Thursday, June 15, 2023
    • Last day to accept admission to Rutgers-Newark: Friday, July 14, 2023
    • Last day to submit international documents: Friday, July 21, 2023
    • Receive your housing assignment/roommate information in early August.
    • Pay your term bill. Due date will be displayed on your bill.
    • Attend International Student Orientation in late August. Plan to arrive one to two days prior to the start of orientation.