Next Steps for Admitted Nursing Students at Rutgers–Newark

Sign up for on-campus housing and/or dining  early-March–early June

• Access the forms on your myRutgers Portal after you have enrolled and activated your NetID.

Complete placement tests  starting March 3 (within 30 days of enrollment)

• Placement testing for math, English, and most world languages is conducted online. Upon activating your NetID, your tests can be accessed at my.rutgers.edu under “Required for Enrollment.” If you enroll prior to March 1, you should complete all tests by March 30; otherwise, please complete tests within 30 days of enrolling. Students awaiting accommodations are not subject to these timelines.

Financial aid and scholarship notification  March–May

• Financial aid awards will be available in the Financial Aid Student Portal located on my.rutgers.edu starting in spring 2025 for all admitted students who submitted a FAFSA or NJAFAA by February 1. Scholarship recipients will receive information regarding their scholarship within their financial aid award. All students who are eligible to submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA or NJAFAA who have not yet applied are recommended to submit one now for financial aid consideration.

Choose a tuition payment plan (optional)  March–mid-July

• Rutgers offers several tuition payment plans that allow you to pay your term bill charges over time in convenient monthly installments. For more information, visit go.rutgers.edu/paymentplan.

Admitted Student Day  April 12

• Meet many of our esteemed faculty, dedicated staff, and inspiring students in our diverse campus community. Check your email for details and registration information.

Sign up for New Student Orientation  April–May

• Meet other new students, become familiar with the campus, and have your questions answered before classes begin. Visit myrun.newark.rutgers.edu to learn more.

Accept our offer of admission  by May 1

• Accept our offer of admission at admissions.rutgers.edu/accept. After May 1, we cannot guarantee your space will remain available.

Submit your immunization record  by June 1

• All incoming students are required to comply with NJ State and University immunization requirements. The requirements and reporting processes are found on the Rutgers Immunization website at rutgers.edu/student-immunizations.

Housing Assignment Notification  June

Complete academic planning and advising  June–August

• Learn about degree requirements and plan your fall course schedule. You are more likely to graduate on time by registering for at least 15 credits per semester. Find more information at my.rutgers.edu.

Submit your final official transcript(s)  by July 1

• Your final records must include certification of any diplomas or degrees, as well as final grades for courses in progress at the time of your admission. Transcripts can be sent electronically via Naviance/Parchment or SCOIR or mailed to: University Enrollment Services Admissions Processing, Proctor Hall, 65 Davidson Road, Suite 308, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

View your term bill  mid-July

• Term bills are available at finservices.rutgers.edu/otb beginning in mid-July. Payment due dates begin in August. See payment plan options at go.rutgers.edu/paymentplan.

Pay your term bill at finservices.rutgers.edu/otb  mid-August

Fall semester begins  September 2