Students admitted to SAS on a non-matriculating or “visiting” basis may take up to 30 credits of coursework, and are not actively working towards completion of an undergraduate degree from SAS. Students attending Rutgers on a non-matriculating basis usually belong to one of the following groups:

Visiting

Students are matriculating at another institution. They have had to take a semester or two away from that institution but intend to return for completion of the degree. Students may be full- or part-time. No transfer evaluation is done except as needed for registration into upper level courses requiring a pre-requisite.

Post-baccalaureate

Students are taking courses to earn the credentials necessary for a graduate or professional program.

Second Major

Students have already received an undergraduate degree at Rutgers. In most cases, they had significant coursework towards a second major, and need only a few courses to complete it. Certification of completion of the additional major is noted on the transcript. Please note, however, that a second bachelor’s degree is not conferred.

High School

Students may occasionally take a course at the recommendation of a faculty member.

When may I register?

Non-matriculated students may register on a space-available for fall classes starting on August 1st, and for spring courses beginning on December 1st.

How will my grade point average be calculated?

In all cases, coursework is “E-Prefixed”. The credits do not accumulate, nor is a grade point average calculated.  Taking post-bac courses on a non-matriculated basis cannot be used as a mechanism for improving your undergraduate grade point average.

If I have been dismissed from another unit of Rutgers, or from another college, may I take courses on a non-matriculating basis?

No. Non-matriculating students must meet the same eligibility requirements for admission as matriculating students. You may, however, take courses during our Summer or Winter Sessions.

For more information on the application process, please refer to the admissions website.