Advising and Academic Services
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.
Log onto the Schedule of Classes Select the Core Course tab on the left Use the dropdown menu to choose the core requirement you need to meet. This will bring up a list of all courses being offered this term that meet this requirement. UNCHECK the Closed box, so you only look at open classes. Some course sections are restricted to specific majors or populations. Please check to be sure the section you want is not restricted.
Byrne Seminars can be found in WebReg or on the Schedule of Classes via a Keyword Search: 090:101. Find your section, then review the section notes to see the topic. If you didn't get a Byrne Seminar: Byrne Seminars are tremendously popular and not all requests could be accommodated this fall semester. Some excellent seminars may still be available for the fall; you can add them after receiving your schedule if you choose. There will be additional Byrne Seminars available in the spring for any students who missed an opportunity to register in the fall. Visit the Byrne Seminar website for more information.
FIGS courses can be found on WebReg or on the Schedule of Classes via a Keyword Search: 090:120; find your section then review the section notes to see the topic. If you didn't get a FIGS: Due to limited space and overwhelming demand, not all FIGS requests could be accommodated. FIGS courses start the week of September 11, so you can try to add a preferred (open) section between now and the end of the add/drop period.
We also encourage you to visit the Involvement and Community section of success.rutgers.edu to explore different ways to learn about your areas of interest and possible majors by getting involved on campus.
In some cases this may be an issue of course availability, but in other cases it is because of a placement or prerequisite issue. Please see the First-Year canvas page for information on the prerequisite placement and/or co-requisite course requirements for these courses. NOTE: If you took the Math placement test only once, you still have time to complete the customized prep and learning modules and take the test a second time. Most students improve their placement on the second attempt, so you may become eligible for one of these courses by improving your Math placement result. Take the test a second time as soon as you are able. Placement tests will close around the start of the semester, so do not delay taking any necessary tests.
Please also note that the General Biology and General Chemistry sequence are each comprised of two semesters of lecture and one semester of lab. The labs (General Biology 01:119:117 and Intro to Experimentation 01:160:171) can be taken with, or after, the second semester of lecture. They are not taken in the first semester.
Yes, and no. The writing course on your schedule is based on the results of your English placement exam and all students placed into a writing course other than College Writing must have that course on their schedule during their first semester here at Rutgers. All writing placements are checked by a writing sample completed in the first week of the class. If you are concerned about your placement, please submit that writing sample and discuss your concerns with your instructor. Writing courses cannot be dropped, but you can switch sections by adding a different section of the same course on WebReg.
If you placed into College Writing and do not see this course on your schedule: Don't panic. College Writing can be completed during the second semester of your first year at Rutgers.
Classes are be offered in multiple formats: In-person, Online, or Hybrid. You can check the Schedule of Classes to see the mode of instruction for each of your courses. If the course is In-Person, it will include the day/time, as well as the campus and room location. Online courses will be offered as either Synchronous (all students will meet together with the instructor at designated times) or Asynchronous (the class does not have specific meeting times. The course site will indicate specific weekly requirements and assignment due dates). Hybrid courses will be a combination of in-person and online. You are required to attend all designated class times in the format that is indicated on the Schedule of Classes
Did you submit your Course Request Form or attend an NSO/APA Event this summer? If not, this is likely why you have not received a schedule for the fall semester. Please reach out to our First-Year team at to gain access to the Course Request Form. If you have questions about completing this process, or if you have completed your course requests and have not received a schedule for the fall, please email us as soon as possible.
Please review our AP evaluation widget on your Rutgers Dashboard. If you notice something is missing, then we have likely not received your AP scores. Please contact the College Board to have your scores sent to us electronically. The Rutgers CEEB code is 002765.
If we have awarded your AP credits and the course is still on your schedule, you can adjust your registration to include an alternate course. Additionally, if you are receiving an error message when attempting to make a change to your schedule due to AP credit, reach out to an advisor on Live Chat (link can be found in your post APA email).
Books and booklists are available online through the Rutgers Barnes and Noble bookstoreLinks to an external site.. You can also access your unique booklist by clicking the "New Brunswick Bookstore" link under your courses in WebReg. If you prefer, you may also purchase or rent your textbooks through a variety of online retailers using the searchable ISBN number provided for each book, which can also be found on your booklist. Most professors do not require that you have your books on the first day of class, so we generally recommend that you wait until your schedule is finalized before purchasing your books. You may also see a First Day Digital Book Charge on your term bill. This is a program that makes digital course materials available to students directly in Canvas rather than you having to rent or buy textbooks for that course. Learn more about First Day hereLinks to an external site..
A recitation is a smaller class meeting where you may review material, work closely with your instructor or TA, or even take quizzes and tests. These are typically led by the teaching students who are often either upperclassmen or even graduate students. Attendance in your recitation is often counted toward your final course grade. If your class has specific meeting times listed, you must attend each of those class times! (If you're looking to get a better grasp on either the material taught in the class or on the intended major in general, your TAs are great resources to get a better idea on their own college experience!)
Students can register for up to 18 credits before the start of the semester. During the Add/Drop period, this number increases to 20.5. However, we strongly recommend staying around 15 credits in your first semester at Rutgers.
The School of Arts and Sciences is a full-time institution. All students are required to enroll in at least 12 credits per semester to maintain full-time status, and are expected to enroll in 15 credits per semester in order to graduate in four years. Exceptions from this policy may be made for: Students with extenuating medical circumstances. Students in their final semester who need fewer than 12 credits to graduate. Students officially designated as Nontraditional. Students considered Independent by the Rutgers Office of Financial Aid. Please note, registering for fewer than 12 credits can affect visa status and eligibility for University services such as financial aid, health insurance, campus housing, scholarships, etc. A request for a reduced credit load must be made before the start of the semester.
Electives are simply courses that do not count towards one's major, minor, or core. For most students, major, minor, and core requirements account for about 75% or less of their degree. The remaining 30 or so credits can be used for classes of interest outside of one's major or minor. There is no list of electives, as these choices are different for every student depending on their programs of study.
Yes, use the Search Programs button to explore requirements prior to admission.
A Rutgers University transcript records all courses taken at Rutgers University and the outcome (grade or withdrawal). You may not repeat, for degree credit, courses bearing the same or equivalent course numbers, with the exception of courses designated as repeatable for credit. Please be sure to monitor your transcript and earned credits. Please see following link for more information.
With thirty-four departments and thirteen programs, the School of Arts and Sciences offers more than 100 majors and minors in biological, mathematical, and physical sciences, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences, providing you with an education of unparalleled breadth and depth.
Click here for the List of Majors and Minors.
