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Welcome Home to Rutgers University-Newark!

Ready to rediscover your path and complete your degree? Rutgers University-Newark is dedicated to supporting students at every step of their academic journey. Whether you took a break due to life events or other changing circumstances, we’re here to help you reconnect with your goals, reengage with your studies, and reenroll to finish your degree.

Rutgers University-Newark provides several pathways for you to come back home and re-enroll. With dedicated support and resources, we’re here to make your return as seamless and rewarding as possible—helping you pick up right where you left off and continue your journey toward graduation.

We hope to see you soon and welcome you home!

The Office of Re-enrollment
Rutgers University-Newark

                    

 

Re-Enrollment Process

Your Path Back to Rutgers University-Newark

If you were previously admitted, matriculated, and enrolled as an undergraduate student at Rutgers University for at least one semester but took a break for a semester or more, you must complete the Re-Enrollment Application to return and complete your degree requirements. Re-enrollment applications for Fall 2025 are now open.

Specific application timelines can be found here.

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Re-Enrollment Application 

If you were a graduate student who was admitted, matriculated, and enrolled at Rutgers University for at least one semester and decided to take a break for a semester or more and you want to return to complete your graduate degree, please reach out directly to your academic program for re-enrollment details.

"It's okay to be afraid to re-enroll, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't. Just try and show up...You're able to achieve your goal of graduating"

Anthony B., Class of 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that you may have lot of questions as you go through your re-enrollment process and we want you to know that we are here to support you in your journey. Here are some frequently asked questions that should help.

I have a Financial Hold on my account, what should I do?
Can I start my re-enrollment journey during the Summer or Winter session?
Are You Looking to Enroll at Rutgers University–Newark for the First Time?

Key Contacts

Located in The Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions
35 Warren StreetNewarkNew Jersey07102

Feel free to connect with our team, should you come across any questions related to the re-enrollment process. We are happy to help!