Students are responsible for monitoring the accuracy of their registration throughout each semester. The following policies relate to course registration. All students may revise their schedules during the Add/Drop period at the beginning of the semester and are encouraged to seek academic advising.
Continuing Students
Continuing students choose and register for courses during pre-registration prior to the semester in question. During pre-registration, students are restricted to a maximum 18 credits registration until the first day of classes when Add/Drop opens. During the Add/Drop period, the 18 credit restriction will be lifted and SAS students may register for a maximum 20.5 credits.
Reenrolling Students
Reenrolling students register for classes once their re-enrollment has been processed and approved. Detailed registration instructions are available here.
Incoming First-Year Students
Incoming First-Year Students choose and register for courses at an Academic Planning and Advising (APA) day prior to their first semester. Professional advisors from the Office of Advising and Academic Services will facilitate the APA sessions during New Student Orientation (NSO). For more information, please visit https://www.sasundergrad.rutgers.edu/welcome/incoming-students/first-year.
Incoming Transfer Students
Transfer Students choose and register for courses at a STAR Day held before the semester they begin at Rutgers. STAR Days are held in the summer for fall transfers and in January for spring transfers
Registering for Courses
Information about course registration for fall and spring semesters at Rutgers-New Brunswick is available on the main registration page.
Change of Courses
The main registration page has information about dates and times for registration changes, including the add/drop period at the beginning of each semester.
Registering for Courses at Rutgers-Camden, Rutgers-Newark, and Rutgers Continuing Education
Interunit registration in Rutgers-Camden, Rutgers-Newark, or Rutgers Continuing Education may be allowed for a limited number of credits in unusual situations with prior approval by the Office of Academic Services.
Registering for Courses in Other Institutions
Matriculated students must receive prior approval for courses they intend to take for credit at another college or university.
- For details, see Transfer Courses
Students are not permitted to be enrolled simultaneously at Rutgers-New Brunswick and another institution during the fall or spring semester.
It is the responsibility of students to register for all courses needed to complete the degree requirements as outlined on their official curriculum summaries and to avoid scheduling courses for which credit already has been granted, either at Rutgers University or by transfer.
