Newly Admitted Transfer Students & Next Steps
Congrats on your acceptance to Rutgers University-Newark! We want to welcome you to the Raider family. There are still a few more steps you will need to take to complete your enrollment process. Below, we've highlighted some of those steps.
We also want to encourage you to watch the video and learn more from a currently enrolled transfer student.
Click here to Learn More about Your Next Steps from a Transfer Student Leader
Quick Check List for New Transfer Students
Log into Applicant Portal to officially accept your offer of admission to Rutgers-Newark!
Pay your $150 enrollment fee
Update your FAFSA to include code 002629 for Rutgers University or File the NJ State Alternative Financial Aid Application
Log into myRutgers portal
Complete the Enrollment Pathway within myRutgers portal
Sign up for placement testing & SOAR
Learn about the Braven & Braven Accelerator Class
Sign-Up for SOAR
Sign up for Student Orientation, Advisement, and Registration (SOAR) Day, a one-day program designed to welcome new students. For Spring 2025, SOAR sessions will be conducted virtually. For Fall 2025, most SOAR sessions will be in-person from over the spring and summer months. Your SOAR session will include meeting new friends, learning about campus resources, and registering for courses with the assistance of an academic advisor. SOAR sign-ups are available through the Enrollment Pathway.
NEED HELP? If you or your family members have questions, please send an email to SOAR@newark.rutgers.edu.
If you have a pressing question that cannot wait until your orientation or registration date, RU–N has dedicated staff in the five undergraduate schools or colleges to assist you. Below is a list and links to each of the undergraduate schools or colleges:
- School of Criminal Justice (SCJ-47)
- School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA-40)
- Rutgers School of Business (RBS-29)
- School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN)
More on Academic Advisement Here
You Can Compare Majors & Learn About Academic Milestones
Upload Your Final Transcript
High School Transcripts
Transfer students who, after high school graduation, have completed less than 24 college credits are required to provide their high school transcript(s). Unofficial copies can be uploaded with the application or through the Application Portal. For transfer students who have completed 24 or more credits, submission of a high school transcript is recommended. The admissions committee may request a high school transcript from an applicant who has more than 24 college credits if they do not provide the necessary information on the application regarding entrance subjects completed in high school.
Your high school transcript must include all courses and final grades earned from grade 9 through graduation or leaving. Your transcript should certify any diplomas you have earned. If you were educated outside the U.S., make sure you submit all the required documents.
College Transcripts
A college transcript from each college you attend must include all courses attempted and grades earned each term, through the end of August (spring applicants) or through the end of December (fall applicants).
Please note the following:
- If your college registrar requires an email address to send official college transcripts, use transcripts@admissions.rutgers.edu (This email address should be used for transcripts only).
- If you are currently enrolled in college, you must list your courses in progress on the application.
- If you were educated outside of the U.S., make sure you submit all required documents.
All enrolling students must work with their college(s) to send final official transcripts, either electronically or by mail to:
University Enrollment Services Admissions Processing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
65 Davidson Road, Room 308
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
This address is for receiving mailed documents only. We are unable to meet with students and families in person at this location.