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Required Credentials for Part-Time & Non-Degree Applicants

Who is a Part-Time Student (Degree or Non-Degree Candidate)? 

A part-time student is enrolled for fewer than 12 course credits in one semester. In addition: 

  • Part-time students must complete the same application as applicants for full-time study. 

  • Applicants for part-time study will submit the same required credentials based on their status as either a first-year or transfer applicant. 

  • To be admitted as a part-time student, applicants must meet the same admissions requirements as full-time applicants. 

  • Not all schools accept part-time applicants. Please see the information on school availability to see which schools accept part-time applicants: 

  • International students planning to attend on a student visa must be enrolled full time. They may not enroll on a part-time basis. 

 

Non-Matriculating Students (Non-Degree Candidates)

If you are interested in taking courses for personal enrichment or career advancement but are not interested in pursuing a Rutgers degree, you may apply for non-matriculating status. Non-matriculating students must apply using the Rutgers Undergraduate Application. You must submit all college transcripts and the application fee.

 

    • Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the U.S. and wish to take undergraduate courses but not earn a second bachelor’s degree. 

      • These students are often interested in completing undergraduate courses as pre-requisites for admission to graduate and professional programs. 

    • High school graduates who have been matriculated at another college or university and wish to take courses to transfer to their home institution. 

    • Adults who wish to take courses for personal enrichment or career advancement but are not seeking a Rutgers degree. 

    • Students who wish to take courses during the summer or winter should not complete the undergraduate admissions application. Instead, see the Summer or Winter Session website of the location you wish to attend: 

    • International students planning to attend on an F-1 student visa may not enroll on a non-matriculating basis. They must enroll in a degree program. 

  • Non-matriculating students may enroll on a space-available basis and take a limited number of courses, up to 12 credits. Please see information on school availability at Rutgers–Camden, Rutgers–Newark, and/or Rutgers–New Brunswick to view which schools accept non-matriculating applicants. 

    Participating Academic Programs

    • Camden College of Arts and Sciences
    • Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    • Off-Campus programs
    • School of Arts and Sciences
    • School of Business–Camden
    • School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    • School of Management and Labor Relations
    • School of Nursing–Camden (except B.S. in Nursing)
    • University College–Camden
    • Students who have not previously attended Rutgers as a degree-seeking student and wish to be considered for non-matriculating status must submit the following: 

      • Application for Undergraduate Admission 

      • First-Year Applicants: Final official high school transcript 

      • Transfer Applicants: All college transcripts and proof of a bachelor's degree (if applicable) 

      • A non-refundable $70 application fee 

    • Applicants for non-matriculated study complete the same application as applicants for matriculated study. 

    • For non-matriculated enrollment, students must meet the same admissions requirements as matriculating applicants. See how we make decisions for more information on our application review process. 

    • Students who have previously attended Rutgers as a degree-seeking student and wish to return to take courses for a degree or on a non-degree (non-matriculated) basis would apply through the re-enrollment application. 

Early Graduation/Early College Entry

Students who plan to leave high school prior to completing a traditional four-year program must be competitive for admission, present strong high school records for all courses taken to date, and demonstrate readiness for college. AP examination results can be submitted to show equivalent knowledge for courses not already completed in high school. If you will not have a high school diploma by the time of enrollment, you must present a high school equivalency diploma or certificate. 

High School Equivalency Exams

Applicants who have earned a General Educational Development (GED), HiSET, or TASC certificate or similar high school equivalency certificate must submit an official report of their examination scores as well as transcripts from any secondary school(s) and college(s) attended. Home-schooled students can complete one of these exams to satisfy secondary school diploma requirements. 

Current Home-Schooled Applicants

Students who are currently home-schooled should submit the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR), which you may preview. Also, please submit an outline of your academic curriculum and indicate whether your schooling has been conducted under an accredited program. Home-schooled students must present a high school equivalency diploma or certificate. SAT or ACT scores are optional for 2025 applicants. 

Home-schooled students are also encouraged to provide transcripts, syllabi, and/or reading lists. You may outline your studies with high school equivalent year studied/courses completed for each academic area and note the textbooks used. Most submissions range from one to five pages in length. 

  • College preparatory math should indicate the levels of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus completed. 

  • For foreign language study, please note which language(s). 

  • Specify sciences studied: chemistry, physics, etc. 

  • For English and other literature, textbooks and a sampling of authors read can be noted. 

  • AP exam results may be submitted to show education attained in required areas. 

Submissions may mirror a traditional transcript format with columns for academic subjects, number of years of study for each subject, grades or level of achievement for each subject, and related texts on one page. An additional page may include a list of other books read. Many home-schooled students include a page with an overview of learning styles. 

Please include your full name and Rutgers University ID (RUID) on all attachments. The final transcript for enrolling students should either originate from an accredited home-school organization or be signed by the person responsible for your home-school education.