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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

Information Sessions

Learn more about re-enrolling and get all your questions answered by attending one of our virtual or in-person information sessions. Attendance at both types of events is highly recommended, as each serves a different purpose. Whether you're just exploring your options or ready to re-enroll, these sessions will provide key insights in the re-enrollment process.

Virtual Sessions (via Webex)

The virtual sessions will provide crucial information on new programs and policies, followed by a Q&A segment. Upon registering for the virtual sessions, you will receive an email confirming your registration with a link to the session.

In-Person Sessions

The in-person sessions will allow you to meet one-on-one with representatives from various student success offices—such as Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Student Accounting, and more—all in one convenient space. Upon registering for an in-person session, you will receive an email confirming your registration with further instructions for securing parking for the event.

Spring 2025 events have concluded. Stay tuned for upcoming Fall 2025 events.

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. Applications for Spring 2025 are now closed. Re-enrollment applications for Fall 2025 are now open.

Specific application timelines can be found here.

Click here for more on Re-Enrollment

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.

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I have a Financial Hold on my account, what should I do?

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Support for Your Success: Outstanding Balance Assistance Programs

RU-N Rising

The RU-N Rising program at Rutgers University-Newark is designed for students who have completed at least 60 credits towards their first bachelor's degree, maintained a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and had to take a break in enrollment due to an outstanding balance between $100 and $2,500. To be eligible, students must be current New Jersey residents and have been previously admitted and matriculated into a Rutgers University-Newark undergraduate degree-seeking program.

Raider Completion Grant

The Raider Completion Grant (RCG) is a one-time grant designed to assist Rutgers University-Newark undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree who have had to take an academic break due to extenuating circumstances. The grant provides up to $5,000 to help students resolve outstanding university balances that are preventing them from returning to their academic pursuits.

Not eligible for any of the programs listed above? For assistance connect with Student Accounting to better understand your outstanding balance.

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Can I start my re-enrollment journey during the Summer or Winter session?

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Re-enrollment is only offered during the Fall and Spring semester.

Taking a summer or winter class at Rutgers University-Newark offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your academic progress and gain valuable experience in a condensed timeframe. Whether you're looking to jumpstart your re-enrollment or enhance your GPA, these sessions provide flexibility and a chance to focus on specific areas of interest.

For more on Summer Sessions

For more on Winter Session

The Office of Summer & Winter Sessions is located in Blumenthal Hall – Room 208

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Are You Looking to Enroll at Rutgers University–Newark for the First Time?

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If you have not previously enrolled as a student at Rutgers University–Newark, please find detailed information about the enrollment process below.

Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions

35 Warren Street, Newark, NJ 07102 | https://admissions.rutgers.edu/ | 973.353.5205

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Key Contacts

The Office of Re-enrollment

9733531766 ext.1

re-enrollment@newark.rutgers.edu

Blumenthal Hall

249 University Ave, 3rd FloorNewarkNew 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!