Transfer - FAQs

Incoming students will register on either APA Day (Academic Planning and Advising) or STAR Day (Students in Transition Advising and Registration Day).  For current students, registration occurs during the designated period before the semester begins, based on the number of degree credits earned, excluding current courses in progress. During this period, there's an 18-credit restriction. The Add/Drop Period commences at the start of the semester, during which students can register for up to 20.5 credits.

If you've already had an official transcript sent to Rutgers, please review the Transfer Credit Evaluation site to see if we’ve completed an evaluation. 

If you have not yet had a transcript sent, be sure to have the credit-granting college or university you attended send a transcript directly to: 

SAS Office of Advising and Academic Services 

54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue 

Lucy Stone Hall A-216 

Piscataway, NJ 08854 

Some schools offer the option to send official transcripts electronically. This is the preferred method. First year students opting for electronic delivery of their transcript can have them sent to for processing and evaluation. Transfer students opting for electronic delivery of their transcript can have them sent to for processing and evaluation.

In order to graduate in four years, a student should average 15 credits each semester. As a new transfer student, aim to take four to five classes plus the one-credit Students in Transition Seminar.

All full-time SAS transfer students are required to take the Students in Transition Seminar. This course was designed specifically for new transfer students to help with the transition to Rutgers.

Yes. You cannot drop the course, but you can replace the section by simply adding another open section that meets at your preferred time.

A Rutgers course number is divided into three parts. The first two digits are the administrative (school) code, the next three digits are the subject code, and the final three digits are the course code.

Administrative or School Codes - 00:XXX:XXX
The most common administrative (school) codes you will see on your transfer evaluation and when registering for courses include:

01 - School of Arts and Sciences (SAS)
04 - School of Communication and Information 
07 - Mason Gross School of the Arts 
09 - School of Social Work 
10 - Edward J Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
11 - School of Environmental and Biological Sciences 
33 - Rutgers Business School-New Brunswick
37 - School of Management and Labor Relations 
TR - transfer course

Subject Codes - XX:000:XXX
A subject code comprises the third through fifth digits in all course numbers and indicates the subject matter of the course. The subject code T01 signifies a transfer course equivalent for a SAS general elective, liberal arts distribution requirement, or course filling a SAS Core learning goal.
Course Codes - XX:XXX:000
The course code comprises the sixth, seventh, and eighth digits in all course numbers. Course codes from 100 to 299 indicate introductory and intermediate undergraduate courses. Codes from 300 to 499 indicate advanced undergraduate courses. Some transfer course codes end with two or three letters instead of a three-digit number. Letter codes stand for the following:

AHP = fulfills Arts and Humanities AHp core goal
EC = Elective credit
HST = fulfills Historical Analysis core goal
NS = fulfills Natural Sciences core goal
QQR = fulfills Quantitative and Formal Reasoning Core Goal

No, you need to request to have it sent to the following address: SAS Transfer Center Lucy Stone Hall, Room A-204 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Piscataway, NJ 08854 The transcript sent or hand-delivered must be an official transcript. If hand-delivered, it must be in an unopened envelope from the sending institution with the registrar's seal or stamp across the flap.

• First things first, have you paid your enrollment fee? After committing to Rutgers and paying your fee, you will receive your Personalized Transfer Evaluation via email in 4-6 weeks.
• Once you receive your transfer evaluation email, you can sign up for a STAR Day. The link to register will be in the email you receive.
• Log onto the Rutgers University Schedule of Classes and familiarize yourself with the class offerings for next semester. You will not be permitted to use the system to register until after your STAR Day.
• Review the requirements of the academic departments you are interested in by visiting their websites.
• You can open a Rutgers University NetID and email account by visiting the following site: http://netid.rutgers.edu. All Rutgers students need a NetID.
• Obtain your Rutgers ID Card.
• You can also ensure that your immunizations are up to date. This website will give you all the information you need. 

Students transferring from a NJ Community College can use NJ Transfer to assess course transferability. We require a grade of "C" or better for a course to transfer.

Students transferring from a four-year college or university can make the general assumption that classes completed with a grade of "C" or better in an academic department offered at Rutgers University will be accepted for transfer credit. These courses may or may not be utilized to fulfill major requirements but will generally receive a minimum of elective academic credit. Please note that this is a general guideline only and should not be considered a guarantee of any sort.

You will receive your personalized transfer evaluation via email 4-6 weeks after you have committed to Rutgers by paying your enrollment fee.

Attendance at a Students in Transition Advising and Registration Day (STAR Day), is mandatory! On your STAR Day, you will receive an overview of Rutgers University School of Arts and Sciences policies, learn to use web resources, meet with advisors and register for your fall/spring classes. You will receive a STAR Day registration link along with your transfer evaluation. 

We are sorry, due to the heavy volume of students, we cannot meet with you individually during the summer/winter. We will be glad to answer all your questions and get you started on the path to success when you attend a STAR Day. Rest assured that all of your questions will be answered on that day! Please be patient! 

NO! They are not the same! At NSO, "you will have the opportunity to become familiar with campus resources and make connections with current students, faculty, and staff before beginning classes." NSO is not an academic orientation, but is a great and informative program and we highly recommended that you attend to learn about all-things-Rutgers! All your housing, dining, financial aid, parking and ID needs are covered during NSO. There are several formats and sessions for transfer students only. Please access the Enrollment Pathway to view your options.

STAR Day IS mandatory and you are required to attend and stay for the full-day program in order to register for your classes.

That depends! If you have taken a college level writing or math class, you may not need a placement test. If not, you may be required to take the math and/or English placement tests.

To see your specific placement requirement, refer to the bottom of your personalized transfer evaluation when you receive it via email. Do not take placement tests prior to receiving your personalized evaluation.

For more information, please visit the Testing and Placement website.

Testing and Placement Website

Yes, you can take summer courses at Rutgers. You may register via the web registration system. For more information regarding summer courses at Rutgers, please contact the Office of Summer and Winter Sessions.