Summer & Winter Sessions

Take advantage of smaller class sizes, convenient location, and flexible course schedules. Summer & Winter Sessions offer a variety of remote or online classes. Find the course that best fits your schedule.

Did you get closed out of a course this Spring? Do you need to fulfill a prerequisite? Do you want to reduce your Fall 2024 semester course load?

Whether you are a Rutgers student, visiting student from another institution, a transfer student, or a lifelong learner, you can experience summer courses at Rutgers University-Newark. 

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

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

View all Summer 2024 Courses

Important Summer Session 2024 Dates:

• Summer Sessions Courses Available via online Schedule of Classes: January 16, 2024
• Visiting Student Registration Form Available: February 5, 2024
• Summer Session Registration Begins: February 12, 2024
• Last Day to Submit Visiting Student Registration Form
  • Session I & 12 Week - May 20, 2024
  • Session II - July 1, 2024
• Summer Session Begin
  • Session I & 12 Week - May 28, 2024
  • Session II - July 8, 2024
• Summer Session Courses Meet:  May 28, 2024 - August 14, 2024
• Summer Session Courses End
  • Session I - July 3, 2024
  • Session II & 12 Week - August 14, 2024

University Closures for Summer Session 2024: 

• Independence Day: July 4, 2024
• University offices will be closed. Courses may have directed readings, online and/or web-enhanced coursework during this time.  Please consult the course syllabus for specific assignments. Important dates and deadlines for Summer Session, registration instructions, and course offerings can be found at https://summer.newark.rutgers.edu/

Attending a summer or winter session course offers you the ideal opportunity to:

• Accelerate time to graduation
• Explore a subject of interest
• Reduce course work during the next semester
• Earn credits in a short amount of time
• Improve GPA

Registration is open.

How to Register? 

Current Rutgers Students

Register online via WebReg or by contacting the Office of the Registrar through the myRUN Supportal.

Current Rutgers students should consult with their academic advisor about what courses might make sense to achieve their academic goals. To set up an appointment, please log into the Navigate-Student app.

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 Winter Session 2024 Visiting Student Registration Form. In 2-3 business days, students will receive an email with registration instructions. 

Transfer students admitted for January 2024 must submit a Visiting Student Registration Form (VSRF) through the Winter Session Application Portal to register for Winter Session 2024. If you already have an RUID, please enter the number in the form. 

Visiting Student Application Portal

High School Summer Edge Students

SUMMER EDGE is Rutgers University-Newark's summer program designed for high-achieving high school students. Students who meet the requirements can take up to two program-approved courses (up to 7 total credits) for college credit this summer. High school students who are age 16 or above, with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 are encouraged to apply for the Summer Edge program.

Summer Edge Application Portal