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When to Apply	International Students	NJ Tuition Eligibility

Definition of a First-Year Student

You are a first-year student (or freshman) if:

• You are currently enrolled in high school, even if you've completed college credits while in high school, or
• You've graduated from high school and have never attended college, or
• You've been enrolled in college but will have completed fewer than 12 academic college credits by the time you enroll at Rutgers University.

Below are important links for first-year applicants:

Required Credentials
Entrance Requirements
Transcript Request Form
Dual Degree Program (DDP)
Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
Deferral of Admission