Transferring is a big decision. We get it! So, we offer a
variety of support programs and experiences just for
transfers to ease the transition and make the adjustment
to campus fun and memorable.
• Online application at admissions.rutgers.edu/apply
• $70 application fee (nonrefundable)
• Official transcript from every college you attended
• Official high school transcript if less than 24 college credits
are completed at the time of application
• Official GED results (if applicable)
• Official SAT/ACT scores only if:
• You will have graduated from high school fewer than two years
before beginning classes at Rutgers AND...
• You are currently in your first semester of college OR...
• You will have completed fewer than 12 college credits after high
school and prior to the application due date
• Send transcripts to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions Operations Center
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
65 Davidson Road, Suite 301
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-8097
Or email: transcrip[email protected].edu
Application Due Dates
• Fall Admission: February 1*
• Spring Admission: October 1
Spring admission is not available for all Rutgers–New Brunswick
schools. Check availability at admissions.newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/
schools.
*Fall MGSA Music and Theater applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by
December 1 for full audition date/location availability.
RUtr[email protected].edu
admissions.newbrunswick.rutgers.edu
Information for
Transfer Students
A Welcoming Community
Living-Learning Communities
Make new friends and become part of a close community
of peers through shared residential and academic
experiences.
Summer Orientation Programs
Feel more prepared, confident, and excited about joining
the Rutgers family. A special overnight option is offered
too!
Transfer Mentorship Program
Team up with a transfer mentor who’s, “Been there, done
that!” to help you adjust to life at Rutgers. One day, you
might become a mentor for another incoming student!
Students in Transition Seminar*
A mandatory 1-credit course that will introduce you to
the skills necessary to be successful in and outside the
classroom.
Tau Sigma Honor Society (Gamma Xi Chapter)*
A national honor society for transfers that recognizes high
academic achievement and promotes involvement at
Rutgers.
* School of Arts and Sciences students only
Ensure Your Success With:
• Completed after you have been accepted and confirmed your
intention to enroll.
• New Jersey community college students should consult
NJTransfer.org and select Transcript Evaluation (under
the Students tab) for a preliminary unofficial transcript
evaluation.
• In general, credit is given for courses taken at accredited
colleges and universities that are the equivalent of courses
offered by Rutgers, provided a grade of at least a C has been
earned.
Transfer Credit Evaluation
“Rutgers isn’t just another two years for a
transfer student; it’s a lifetime of memories
and a pathway for becoming the person you
want to be. You too can become part of a
world-class university that will support you to
unbelievable heights.”
Jonathan F.
Majors: Classical Languages and Philosophy
Application Requirements
RUtr[email protected].edu
admissions.newbrunswick.rutgers.edu
• 24+ college-level academic credits completed by expected
semester of entry
• 3.0+ cumulative GPA
• No grade declines in recent coursework (no grades of D or F within
the last 12-15 credits completed and most recent term GPA ≥ 2.6)
• Any remedial coursework completed (not in progress) by
application due date
• English Comp I completed or in progress by the application due
date*
• College prep curriculum completed in high school (See admissions.
newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/entrance.)
• New Jersey community college students are advised to follow
the curriculum for their major at NJtransfer.org under “Transfer
Programs.”
• Students not attending a NJ community college should visit
rutgers.edu/academics/catalogs and follow the curriculum for their
intended major.
*Students who did not graduate from high school in the U.S. should
visit admissions.rutgers.edu/international.
NJ DREAMers
DREAMers are able to attend Rutgers using the scholarship
funds provided by TheDream.US. Visit thedream.us for
eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
NJ STARS II
Eligible students attending NJ community colleges receive
financial assistance to transfer to a NJ four-year university to
earn a bachelor’s degree. For full details about NJ STARS II
eligibility requirements, visit hesaa.org.
School of Arts and Sciences
• See Transfer Recommendations.
• We strongly recommend that Computer Science majors take a 4-credit
Calculus course.
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
• Biology I and Biology II (taken at the same college), Chemistry, and Pre-
Calculus or higher level math
Rutgers Business School
• 3.2+ cumulative GPA
• Pre-Calculus (4-credit) and two pre-business courses OR..
• Calculus (4-credit) and at least one pre-business course (Calculus is
strongly recommended if transferring with 40 or more credits.)
• Pre-business courses include: Intro to Financial Accounting, Computer
Applications for Business, Intro to Microeconomics, Intro to Macroeconomics,
and Introductory Statistics for Business.
• Students are advised to complete all pre-business courses as soon as possible.
School of Engineering
• Calculus I and Calculus II (4 credit), calculus-based Physics I, and
Chemistry I
• Previously awarded transfer credit by AP exam must be accompanied by AP
scores of 4 or 5.
• Previously awarded transfer credit by institutional proficiency or placement
exams, including CLEP, does not fulfill the requirement.
• No grades of D or F in key courses (math, physics, other sciences and
engineering courses)
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
• Complete all pre-professional courses or be in the process of completion
at time of application (See courses at pharmacy.rutgers.edu/programs/
prerequisites.)
• 60 or more credits completed by expected semester of entry
• Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) (optional for 2021)
• Interview may be required
Mason Gross School of the Arts
• 12+ college-level academic credits
• A competitive portfolio, audition, or interview
School of Management and Labor Relations
• Sophomore status by application due date
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
• Sophomore status by application due date
• Specific course requirements vary by major (must be completed with a
grade of C or better):
• Health Administration: English I & II and Statistics (200 level)
• Planning and Public Policy: English I & II, Microeconomics, and Statistics
• Public Health: English I & II, Statistics, Biology I, and Chemistry or Human
Ecology
• Public Policy: English I & II, Statistics (200 level), Microeconomics (200 level),
and American Government
• Urban Planning and Design: English I & II and Statistics (Microeconomics and
Sociology recommended)
• RN to BSN degree open to RNs only
• School Nurse Certificate open only to BSN degree holders
Transfer Recommendations
Other Award Opportunities
School Specic Recommendations
Transfer student scholarships are competitive and awarded
based on the academic strength of the applicant, the overall
quality of the applicant pool, and available funding. To be
considered, apply to Rutgers, and submit all required credentials
by the application due date (Oct. 1–spring or Feb. 1–fall).
Phi Theta Kappa ($8,000 per year)
Students must be a member of their college’s Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society at the time of application, be enrolled full time,
and earn an associates degree in arts or science by the time of
enrollment. Recipients traditionally have between a 3.9 and 4.0
cumulative grade-point average in all completed college courses.
Francis B. and Paige D. L’Hommedieu ($1,750-$3,500 per year)
Students must earn an associates degree in arts or science by
June 1 and have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of
3.8 for consideration.
For additional scholarship consideration criteria, visit
admissions.newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/scholarships.
Transfer Scholarships
