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FAQ

Do You Have a General Rutgers University-Newark or One Stop Question?  

Eligibility

  • Yes!  Visiting students (i.e. students visiting from other institutions, alumni, and adults) seeking coursework to earn their degree or taking classes for personal growth and development are eligible to register.  Click here for more information.  

  • No, simply complete and submit the Visiting Student Application.  Click here for more information. 

  • Yes, high-achieving students are encouraged to apply to the Summer Edge Program.  Click here for more information.

  • Yes!  Connect with your academic advisor before you register to understand your options and together you can determine which course(s) will help meet your academic goals.  Click here for more information.

  • Yes, meet with your academic advisor to discuss which course(s) will help meet your academic goals.  Incoming students must complete and submit a Visiting Student Application to receive access to WEBREG.  Click here for more information.          

Visiting Students:  Alumni, Adult Learners, and Students Currently Attending Other Colleges & Universities

  • Complete and submit a Visiting Student Application (VSA) to apply.  Click here for more information. 

  • No, transcripts and test scores are not required.

  • Students visiting from another institution may need approval from their home school to take courses at another institution. Contact your academic advisor to discuss the process for attending classes at other institutions, to review which summer session course(s) will help meet your academic goals, and to confirm that you have completed all the required prerequisites.  Prerequisites are listed on the Schedule of Classes.

    Rutgers University is not responsible for the number or nature of credit(s) allowed by another institution for any courses taken during the Summer Session. 

Registration, Cancellations, and Withdrawals

  • Starting February 10, 2025, current and visiting students can register by logging in to WEBREG.  Visiting students should refer to the "Registration" section of their VSA approval email for detailed registration information.

     

  • All students must pay their term bill before the term bill deadline (hyperlink to Important Dates page) and complete RU Here.  RU Here is Rutgers University’s confirmation of attendance process.  All students must confirm they are attending summer session before the RU Here deadline, or their classes will be canceled.  Click here for more information and instructions for completing RU Here.

  • To cancel your course registration, you must log in to WebReg and drop the course you no longer wish to attend before the course cancellation deadline.  Course cancellation deadlines can be viewed here.

  • Log in to WebReg to withdraw from a summer session course.  Withdrawal deadlines can be found here.

  • Refunds are automatically generated if you cancel your registration or withdraw from a course by the deadlines posted on the Refund Schedule. 

    Students will receive a full tuition refund if the University officially cancels their course.  Please allow 5-10 days for the University to process your refund. 

Cost, Payments, & Refunds

  • Tuition and fee information can be found here.

  • Contact the Office of Financial Aid to speak to a representative about your options. 

  • Log in to your student account here to view your summer session tuition charges and for information on the various payment methods available.     

  • Students will receive a full tuition refund if their course is officially cancelled by the University. 

  • Students must officially cancel their course registration or withdraw from a course through WEBREG by the specified refund dates to be eligible for a refund.  Click here for more information. 

Courses & Grades

  • Each summer, courses across multiple subjects and disciplines are offered by the Newark Schools’ of Arts & Sciences, Criminal Justice, Business, Public Affairs & Administration, and the Graduate School. You'll be able to view Summer Session 2025 course offerings on the Schedule of Classes beginning January 21, 2025. 

  • Course descriptions are available in the Rutgers Catalog. 

  • “Open” and “Closed” status information can be found in the course listing details provided on the Schedule of Classes.

  • Contact the department offering the course or the instructor to request a syllabus.  Contact information can be looked up here.

  • Click here to request an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or apostille.    

  • Click here to view and understand your grade(s).

Other

  • If you plan to park on campus this summer, you must purchase a parking permit.  Visit the Department of Parking Services for more information.

  • The RU-N IT Service Center offers IT support assistance to faculty, staff, and students in a wide range of computer-related issues. Support is available via phone, web, email, or in-person.

    IT Service Center Hours of Operation Mondays - Thursdays 8am-6pm, Fridays 8am-5pm.

     

  • To request a new or replacement ID card sent to your home mailing address, please open a case inquiry here and information survey, which will be sent to your email and must be completed. ID cards requested to be mailed will not be available for in-person pickup - cards will be mailed in 7-10 days from receipt of the completed survey.

    There is a $20 fee for all lost/replacement cards payable upon request of a replacement card. To confirm or update your mailing address, please login here.  Click here for more information.