Frequently Asked Questions | Rutgers University

Summer Session at RU-N is open to all including visiting students, high school students, Alumni, and/or lifelong learners. Rutgers students can register for classes online using WebReg. If you are a visiting student, please submit a Visiting Student Registration Form (VSRF) through the Summer & Winter Sessions application Portal to begin the process that will grant you a visiting student access to Rutgers registration systems.

The Office of Summer & Winter Sessions will consider appeals that are related to the following registration and/or payment transactions:  cancellation, withdrawal, and late registration.  Appeals must be formally submitted through the Summer & Winter Sessions Application Portal within 4 months of the last day of the session. First-time users must create an account and then select the appropriate form which can be found under Available Applications. Students are strongly encouraged to submit supporting documentation. For more information regarding appeals, please visit our Appeal Policy.

All students planning to register for Summer Session 2023 are required under Policy 10.3.14 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have received a medical or religious exemption approved in writing by Rutgers' Waiver Review Committee or are exempt from the Policy for any of the other reasons listed in the Policy.  Summer Session 2023 Covid-19 vaccination requirement deadlines, details, and upload links can be found here, https://myrun.newark.rutgers.edu/covid19-vaccinations

Students registered for Summer Session are required to confirm their attendance. To confirm attendance, complete the RUHere process. For deadlines and more information, click here

Law school courses are open to visiting students from other law schools.  Enrollment is coordinated directly through the Rutgers Law School.  Current students interested in attending Summer Session can consult the Rutgers Law School website for course catalog, registration, payment, and financial aid information.  Courses are listed under Academic Affairs below the Academics tab at law.rutgers.edu.

Yes, If you are a first time visiting student (non-Rutgers) you must submit the Visiting Student Registration Inquiry Form through the Office of Summer & Winter Sessions Application Portal, once it is processed you will receive registration instructions and information on how you may access WebReg.

The summer session student fee is charged to all summer session students in order to support student enhancement programs, services, and facilities, which complement and support the academic experience, such as library, writing centers and labs, health services, recreation centers, student centers, student events and concerts, and campus buses, among others.

If you are a first-time non-Rutgers visiting student an RUID will be emailed to you after your Visiting Student Registration Inquiry Form has been processed. If you are a current Rutgers student visit My Rutgers, and enter your NetID in order to obtain your RUID number. If you have previously attended or applied to Rutgers but cannot remember your RUID, enter your social security number or NetID in the Rutgers ID Query to obtain your RUID number.

Students can access their term bill and student account online at http://www.studentabc.rutgers.edu/, by logging in with their NetID or RUID and password. Students may pay online by credit card or e-check.  

Prior to registration, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm the transferability of the specific Rutgers University credits with the appropriate official of their home college or university, or to the college or university for which they intend to apply.  Rutgers University is not responsible for the number or nature of credit(s) allowed by another institution for any courses taken during Summer Session. Brief course descriptions are available on the Summer Session website.  If more detailed course information is required by your home institution, please contact the appropriate Rutgers academic department. You can find department contact information at http://search.rutgers.edu/.

Transcript request information is available here.  Please contact the Office of the Registrar if you have additional questions.

Yes, high school students are encouraged to take Summer Session courses through our Summer Edge program. High school students completing 9th, 10th, or 11th grade by June 2023 are invited to submit an application.  Please create an account with the Office of Summer & Winter Sessions Application Portal. Once an account is created, a list of applications will become available. Complete and submit the Summer Edge Application. Please upload a copy of your high school transcript to be eligible and a recommendation letter. 

Obtaining a Rutgers ID card is optional. A Rutgers ID is required for access to the computer labs, Golden Dome gym, Dana Library, and other facilities.  Any student who has registered for the summer term is eligible for a student RU ID card.  For more information on how to obtain a RU ID visit, https://myrun.newark.rutgers.edu/ru-id-card    

All Summer Session students are required to have access to Rutgers e-mail and a Rutgers University NetID.   To activate your NetID:   https://netid.rutgers.edu/index.htm. To activate your ScarletApps Service (Google Apps for Education):   http://scarletmail.rutgers.edu/index.php.  

Students are permitted to take up to 14 credits during the Summer Session. To request an academic credit overload (permission to take 15 credits or more in the summer) students must seek permission from the appropriate administrator or department. Visiting (non-Rutgers) students must submit a request for an academic credit overload to the Office of Summer & Winter Sessions. If you are a Rutgers student, you must submit a request to a representative in your homeschool. Please contact your academic advisor in the following schools: Rutgers Business School, Arts & Sciences, School of Public Affairs and Administration, and Criminal Justice

Only visiting (non-Rutgers) students may audit a course. You will be expected to do all the course work, except the final exam, and will be assigned a grade of "S" or "U."  The course and grade will appear on your transcript.  Students opting for audit registration must do so at the time of registration and pay the regular tuition and fees.

Throughout the session, a variety of circumstances may lead a student to consider whether they should remain registered in a course. Once registered and after the start of the session, if you decide not to remain registered you may withdraw via WebReg or by submitting a withdrawal request to the Office of the Registrar here https://rutgers.force.com/OneStopPortal/s/Newark.  Visit the Summer Session Registration Calendar to view the withdrawal dates and deadlines.

You are still responsible for all tuition and fees unless you officially cancel your registration prior to the start of the session.  

You may be entitled to a partial refund if you have made a payment towards your tuition, and withdraw during the appropriate partial refund period.  Visit the Summer Session Deadlines Calendar to view exact dates and refund amounts.

If you cancel your registration by the "Last Day to Cancel Registration" you will not receive a W grade.  Visit the Summer Session Deadline Calendar to view all session deadlines.

Yes. There is a change of course period at the start of each session where you may change courses within the same session. Please see the Summer Session Deadline Calendar for specific dates.   

Once your instructor(s) has submitted your grade(s) to the Office of the Registrar you will be able to access them at, https://www.acs.rutgers.edu/grades*A NetID is necessary to access this system, to activate your Netid ID, click https://netid.rutgers.edu/index.htm.

Applications are submitted to and reviewed by Housing & Residence Life. All questions concerning summer housing should be directed to the Office of Housing & Residence Life, 973-353-1037.

The Office of Disability Services-Newark provides the necessary tools, resources, and support for individuals with disabilities. The office is located in the Paul Robeson Campus Center, Suite 219. You can send them an email at ODS@newark.rutgers.edu

All students enrolled in Summer Session may use the Rutgers University-Newark swimming pool, tennis, racquetball, basketball courts, outdoor track, and the fitness center. For more information regarding hours and access, contact the Golden Dome Athletic Center.

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