Resources for Summer Students

Please note that due to COVID-19, Office of Summer and Winter Sessions will be working remotely. 

For assistance:

• Call: 973-353-5112
• Email: summersession@newark.rutgers.edu

Did you get closed out of a course this Spring? Do you need to fulfill a prerequisite? Do you want to reduce your Fall semester courseload?

Whether you are a Rutgers student, visiting student from another institution, transfer student, or member of the community, you can experience summer courses at Rutgers University-Newark. 

Take advantage of Rutgers' academic reputation, small class sizes, and convenient locations. 

With remote or online courses, you can find a class that best fits your schedule and helps you reach your academic goals. 

View all Summer Courses

Rutgers University–Newark's Summer Session Dates Are Below:

• Session I: June 1 - July 8
• Session II: July 12 - August 18
• 12-Week Session: June 1 - August 18

The University will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of  Independence Day.

Important dates and deadlines for Summer Session, registration instructions, and course offerings can be found on our website: summer.newark.rutgers.edu.

Summer and Winter Session courses are open to:

• Current and past Rutgers University students
• Visiting students from other colleges and universities
• High school and pre-college students
• Adults interested in personal enrichment, professional development, or degree completion opportunities

Attending a Summer or Winter course allows you to:

• Accelerate time to graduation
• Complete a major or minor prerequisite
• Reduce coursework during the next semester
• Earn credits in a short amount of time
• Explore a subject of interest

Registration begins for Summer Session begins Monday, February 15!

How to Register? 

Current Rutgers Students

Register online via WebReg or in-person at the Office of the Registrar.

Current Rutgers students can meet with their academic advisors or the Summer & Winter Session staff. To set up an appointment, please log into RU-N4Success.

Visiting (Non-Rutgers) Students

Visiting students that want to experience a Rutgers summer or winter session must complete the Visiting Student Registration Form (VSRF) in the Summer & Winter Sessions Application Portal. If you are new to Rutgers, please Click Get Started to create an account within the portal. Once your account is created, please complete and submit the Summer Session 2021 Visiting Student Registration Form. In 2-3 business days, students will receive an email with registration instructions. 

Transfer students admitted for Fall 2021 must submit a Visiting Student Registration Form (VSRF) through the Summer & Winter Sessions Application Portal in order to register for Summer Session 2021. If you already have an RUID, please enter the number in the form. 

High School Students

 Academically qualified high school students submit a High School Student Application in the Summer & Winter Sessions Application Portal. Students should first create an account within the portal. Once an account is created, please complete and submit the High School Student Application. Please upload a copy of your high school transcript and/or a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor, instructor, advisor, or faculty member.

Application Portal