Next Steps for Admitted Students

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

• December 1 was the priority filing date, so you should act quickly if you have not yet applied. Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application (NJAFAA).

• Rutgers’ federal school code is 002629.

• Receive financial aid notification in mid-February–May.

• Financial aid award letters will be available online starting in mid-February for all admitted students who submitted a FAFSA by December 1. Admitted students who applied for financial aid after December 1 will receive their financial aid notification within two weeks of their offer of admission, but no earlier than mid-February. Check for missing documents or view your financial aid award letter.

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

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

• Sign up for on-campus housing and/or dining from mid-February–June 7.

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

• Accept your admission to Rutgers–Newark through the Application Portal by June 1.

On-Campus Housing

• Apply for on-campus housing no later than June 7.

Financial Aid: RU-N to the TOP

• Learn more about Rutgers University–Newark Talent and Opportunity Pathways (RU-N to the TOP) financial aid program, including deadlines for fall enrollment. (Eligibility requirements must be met.)
• June 1 All students – Complete and submit the Admissions Application and the FAFSA or the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application.

Submit Immunization Records

• Prior to the start of your first term at Rutgers–Newark, you are required to submit a Pre-Entrance Health Record Form showing proof of vaccinations. Submit your immunization health records.
• Note: Enrolled students are required to upload their COVID-19 vaccination records on the Rutgers Student Immunization portal. Your Rutgers NetID and password are required. Visit coronavirus.rutgers.edu for more information on the university's COVID-19 policy.

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

• Term bills are available online beginning in mid-July.
• Payment due dates begin in August. See payment plan options.

• 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.

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

• Sign up for on-campus housing and/or dining from mid-February–June 7.

Forms

• After you have enrolled, access forms through the Rutgers Application Portal and activate your NetID through the Enrollment Pathway at myRutgers Dashboard.

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

• Accept our offer of admission by May 1 through the Rutgers Application Portal.

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

• Submit your immunization health record by June 15 at go.rutgers.edu/immunization.
• Note: Enrolled students are required to upload their COVID-19 vaccination records on the Rutgers Student Immunization portal at go.rutgers.edu/immunization. Your NetID and password are required. Visit coronavirus.rutgers.edu for more information on the university's COVID-19 policy.

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

• Term bills are available online beginning in mid-July.
• Payment due dates begin in August. See payment plan options.

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.