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 will open on January 14, 2025.
Specific application timelines can be found here.
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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.
- Graduate School - Newark (GSN)
- Rutgers Business School (RBS)
- School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA)
- School of Criminal Justice (SCJ)
Support for Your Success: Outstanding Balance Assistance Programs
RU-N Rising
Program Overview
- Have been admitted and matriculated into a Rutgers University–Newark undergraduate degree-seeking program and then had to take a break
- Have a break in enrollment at Rutgers-Newark for one (1) or more consecutive fall and spring semesters
- Have earned sixty (60) credits or more at Rutgers University–Newark towards your first bachelor’s degree
- Have an earned Rutgers University–Newark GPA of 2.0 or better
- Have an outstanding balance from prior semesters due to the university before having to stop out of $100 to $2,500
- Be a current resident in the state of New Jersey
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If you should have any questions about the program, please email runrising@newark.rutgers.edu
Office of Summer & Winter Sessions
Want to get a head start with courses or boost your GPA?
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.
The Office of Summer & Winter Sessions is located in Blumenthal Hall – Room 208. Please email, call, follow us on social media, or reach out to our office with any summer related questions: Summer Contact Information | Winter Contact Information
Are You Looking to Enroll at Rutgers University–Newark for the First Time?
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
- First Year Students
- First Generation Students
- Transfer Students
- Graduate Students
- Non-Matriculating Students
Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions: https://admissions.rutgers.edu/ | 973.353.5205