Rutgers Application Portal Glossary

Congratulations! You have been admitted to a specific school at Rutgers University. You may enroll at any Rutgers school to which you have been admitted. Respond to your offer of admission and continue to track your enrollment at your Rutgers Application Portal.

Your admission has been rescinded because you did not fulfill the conditions of your enrollment.

Your application is very important to us. We require additional time to review your application in the greater context of our applicant pool and have deferred your application to Regular Decision. This additional time ensures that we provide you with the greatest opportunity for Rutgers consideration. If you would like to update your Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) with your current senior grades, please do so by the first week in February. Your Rutgers Application Portal will be updated as soon as we have completed our review. You will receive admission notification no later than the end of February.

It is not possible to admit you to this school of Rutgers for the coming semester. The competition for admission depends on the number and quality of academic courses applicants have completed, the number of applications we receive for each school or program, and the number of spaces available.

The Admissions Profile of the most recently admitted class provides SAT, ACT and GPA ranges of high school students regularly admitted to Rutgers for the fall semester.

Transfer students whose grade-point averages appear competitive might not be admitted because they have not completed required courses for their school(s) of application; for example, most Rutgers schools require a foundation in mathematics, English, science, and foreign language. Other transfer applicants may not be admitted because their most recent coursework is not academically competitive or their grade-point average is not competitive. As with first-year students, the Admissions Profile provides context for our decisions.

If you wish to attend Rutgers in the future, we recommend taking additional college courses to complete missing required courses or to improve your overall academic profile and grade-point average. Once additional coursework is completed, you may again apply to Rutgers. New Jersey’s community colleges provide a Recommended Transfer Program described at NJ Transfer. By using NJ Transfer, students can determine course requirements for the first two years of each Rutgers major and choose classes accordingly.

Information about how we make decisions for each of the Rutgers–New Brunswick schools, Rutgers–Camden schools, and Rutgers–Newark schools can also provide context.

You are currently on our wait list for this school. Your application, while strong, is not as competitive as those of students we are able to admit at this time. If we find after the Candidate’s Reply Date (June 1 for fall semester) that we have space for additional students, we will review all students on the wait list and select from among them. Please tell us if you are interested in remaining on our wait list for future consideration by clicking on the “Wait List Response” link on the Application Status page of your Rutgers Application Portal.

Current high school seniors should submit their mid-year senior year grades via the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Transfer students should send us an updated transcript with their current semester grades as soon as the current semester is complete and all grades are available. We will use that documentation to assess the student's status on the wait list.

By submitting updated academic information, you will ensure that we have your most current academic records if further review becomes possible. If we are not able to admit you from the wait list, we will notify you prior to the semester for which you have applied. In recent years we have admitted some students from our wait lists. We cannot guarantee admission from the wait list. If you have been offered admission to another school within Rutgers, you should accept that offer while you remain on the wait list in order to guarantee your seat in our incoming class.

Students placed on the wait list will receive a final decision by no later than August 1.

We would like to review your mid-year grades. Please submit your updated Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) as soon as your fifth semester is completed and your guidance office has provided your report card.

We would like to review your mid-year grades. Please submit your updated Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) as soon as your seventh semester is completed and your guidance office has provided your report card.

We would like to review your final semester grades. Please submit your updated Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) as soon as you receive your final senior year grades and your guidance office has provided your report card.

Based on our review of your academic credentials we are pleased to offer you the Conditional Admission Program at Camden County College. Upon completion of an associate of arts or an associate of science degree at the community college, you will be admitted to at least one school or college at Rutgers University–Camden provided you have achieved a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 and completed a Recommended Transfer Program (RTP) with no recent grades below a C.

You have been admitted to a school that you did not select on your application for admission. Because we were unable to offer you admission to the school(s) you originally selected, we have considered your application for other schools at Rutgers University that are appropriate for your academic goals. Our intent is to provide maximum consideration for admission to every applicant.

Congratulations! You have been admitted to a specific school at Rutgers University. You may enroll at any Rutgers school to which you have been admitted. Respond to your offer of admission and continue to track your enrollment at your Rutgers Application Portal. Please note: your application was removed from EOF consideration as not all EOF program criteria were met. Should you enroll at Rutgers, you will have access to the full offering of academic services at that University (Camden, Newark, or New Brunswick).

Congratulations! You have been admitted conditionally to a Rutgers school through the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program. You may enroll at any Rutgers school to which you have been admitted. Respond to your offer of admission and continue to track your enrollment at your Rutgers Application Portal.

Congratulations! You have been admitted to this school at Rutgers University as a Pre-College Program participant. You may enroll at any Rutgers school to which you have been admitted. Respond to your offer of admission and continue to track your enrollment at your Rutgers Application Portal.

Your application has been withdrawn from consideration because we did not receive all required items in time to make a decision.

Because you were previously matriculated at Rutgers University, the Office of University Undergraduate Admissions cannot review your application and it has been withdrawn. Please use the Rutgers Re-Enrollment Application.

Because you are currently matriculating at Rutgers, you must seek admission to other schools at Rutgers via the School-to-School Transfer Application. We have withdrawn the undergraduate admissions application you submitted through the Office of University Undergraduate Admissions.

As you requested, your application has been withdrawn from further consideration.

Your application has been withdrawn because Rutgers has not received all the items we require to make an admissions decision. To reinstate your application, you must provide the credentials and pay any fees listed under "Items required for Application Review" on your Rutgers Application Portal. Once our receipt of all required credentials is reflected on your Rutgers Status screen, contact us to again be considered for admission for the school(s) to which you applied if the school is still accepting applications on the date your application is complete.

Your application to Mason Gross School of the Arts has been withdrawn because you have not completed the required talent assessment.

Congratulations! You have been admitted to a specific school at Rutgers University. You may enroll at any Rutgers school to which you have been admitted. Respond to your offer of admission and continue to track your enrollment at your Rutgers Application Portal. 

Your application has been cancelled because this school/program is not available for your semester of application and/or enrollment status. 

The school to which you were admitted is no longer enrolling students. View available enrollment for each school.

Congratulations! You have been admitted to the Engineers of the Future program at the Rutgers University–New Brunswick School of Engineering. Your admission is conditioned on the successful completion of the Engineers of the Future Summer Institute.

This five-week summer program is free of charge and provides an experience designed to ease your transition to college as well as advising and counseling support throughout your academic career. You may contact the School of Engineering at 848-445-2687 for further information. Respond to your offer of admission and continue to track your enrollment at your Rutgers Application Portal.

Conditional Admission Program at Rutgers–Camden: Based on our review of your academic credentials we are pleased to offer you conditional admission to Rutgers University–Camden. Your conditional admission is contingent upon submission of the required English Language Proficiency or successful completion of an approved English language program. Alternative is used differently, as in MAC for UG or a grad deny from another program.

You have been admitted on the condition that you achieve a minimum 2.5 grade-point average in your first term.

We would like you to complete 6 additional college-level credits from your local community college or through the Winter or the Summer session options at Rutgers University–Camden. Please send us an official transcript at the end of the semester. If you have any questions about your admissions status, please contact 856-225-6104 or admissions@camden.rutgers.edu.

We would like you to attend your local community college and complete 12 college-level credits. Please send us an official transcript at the end of the semester.

Please submit an official transcript evaluation from a NACES approved member. The evaluation should be sent to the Rutgers University–Camden Admissions Office located at 406 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08102.

The Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts at Rutgers University–Camden is requiring a portfolio review or audition before a final decision can be made on your application. For dates and registration information on portfolio reviews and auditions, please visit the Rutgers–Camden Visual, Media, and Performing Arts website. If you have any questions about the portfolio review or audition, or your admissions status, please contact 856-225-6104 or admissions@camden.rutgers.edu.

Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University–New Brunswick requires all applicants to complete a talent assessment through the Mason Gross supplemental application. A portfolio, digital narrative, audition, or interview demonstrating your artistic talent is required for all applicants. Upon submitting your Rutgers application, a link to complete the talent assessment portion will be provided on through the application checklist item “Mason Gross Talent Assessment” on the application status page. This link will also be emailed to you within one week of submitting your application to the University. For more information on the Mason Gross application process and talent assessment, please visit:  

• Art & Design
• Dance
• Filmmaking
• Music
• Theater

If you have questions about the Mason Gross application process or need the link to the supplemental application, please email admissions@mgsa.rutgers.edu.

Your request to defer your admission has been approved. Students granted a deferral must meet certain conditions. Details vary based on the university where you were admitted and are deferring your admission.

Learn more about deferring admission

Rutgers has a Dual-Degree Program (DDP) through an agreement with New Jersey's 18 community colleges. Upon completion of an associate of arts or an associate of science degree at one of these community colleges, DDP participants will be admitted to at least one school of Rutgers University provided they have achieved a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 and completed a Recommended Transfer Program (RTP) with no recent grades below a C. Transfer students who are currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a community college but who have not yet earned an associate's degree are encouraged to continue their studies at a New Jersey community college, earn an AA or AS degree with at least a 3.0 GPA, and then apply again to Rutgers.

We are pleased you have chosen to enroll at Rutgers. Please visit the myRutgers dashboard to follow the steps for a smooth transition to Rutgers.

Your enrollment has been rescinded because you did not fulfill the conditions of your enrollment.

We wish to review your current fall semester college grades. Please upload an updated transcript via your Rutgers Application Portal with your final fall semester grades as soon as you have completed the semester and your fall grades are posted by your registrar, but no later than January 5.

We require your final official high school transcript. Please have your final transcript sent to us as soon as possible.

Your application is in process, awaiting review. Be sure to submit all required credentials listed under "Items required for Application Review" on your Rutgers Application Portal. We appreciate your patience as your application is given full consideration.

You may see a decision for some of the schools to which you have applied but not for others. Please note that some committees take more time in their deliberations than others. Your Rutgers Application Portal will reflect a final decision as soon as we have completed our review.

A representative of the admissions committee will contact you by telephone or email to discuss your academic achievement and overall preparedness for this program.

Your application is currently under review. Be sure to submit all required credentials listed under "Items required for Application Review" on your Rutgers Application Portal. We appreciate your patience as your application is given full consideration. 

You may see a decision for some of the schools to which you have applied but not for others. Please note that some committees take more time in their deliberations than others. Your Rutgers Application Portal will reflect a final decision as soon as we have completed our review. 

Your judicial documents have been received. Applicants required to complete the Judicial Action Disclosure Form must download the document and follow the instructions. If you have been dismissed from, or are on probation at your current or any previous educational institution, please have the Dean of Students or similar school official send a description of the circumstances on official school letterhead. If a police report was filed, or if arrest or conviction was involved in any incident(s) described on the form, you must also provide a criminal background check. You may use a background verification service such as Adam Safeguard or a service of your choice.

All letters and reports must come directly from the Dean’s office or verification service to:

Judicial Action Committee
Rutgers University
65 Davidson Road, Suite 301
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097

Because you did not complete the required portfolio review or audition request, it is not possible to admit you to this school for the coming semester. If you have any questions about your admissions decision, please contact 856-225-6104 or admissions@camden.rutgers.edu.

It is not possible to admit you to this school of Rutgers for the coming semester. The competition for admission depends on the number of spaces available, the number and quality of academic courses applicants have completed, and the number of applications we receive for each school or program. 

The Admissions Profile of the most recently admitted class provides SAT, ACT and GPA ranges of high school students regularly admitted to Rutgers for the fall semester. 

Transfer students whose grade-point averages appear competitive might not be admitted because they have not completed required courses for their school(s) of application; for example, most Rutgers schools require a foundation in mathematics, English, science, and foreign language. Other transfer applicants may not be admitted because their most recent coursework is not academically competitive or their grade-point average is not competitive. As with first-year students, the Admissions Profile provides context for our decisions. 

If you wish to attend Rutgers in the future, we recommend taking additional college courses to complete missing required courses or to improve your overall academic profile and grade-point average. Once additional coursework is completed, you may again apply to Rutgers. New Jersey’s community colleges provide a Recommended Transfer Program described at NJ Transfer. By using NJ Transfer, students can determine course requirements for the first two years of each Rutgers major and choose classes accordingly. 

Information about how we make decisions for each of the Rutgers–New Brunswick schools, Rutgers–Camden schools, and Rutgers–Newark schools can also provide context. 

You have notified the admissions office that you will not be enrolling at this school at Rutgers for the coming semester. Thank you for informing us of your plans.

Please submit official results of an English proficiency examination. Learn more about English proficiency examination requirements.

The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy admissions committee has requested that you submit the results of your Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).

The status of 'Pending EOF Eligibility' means your application is still under review. The EOF program is a state-sponsored program which provides financial and academic support, and the university must abide by the state’s guidelines when reviewing students for eligibility. If you have not yet submitted your EOF application, please do that now via your Rutgers Application Portal. Financial documents such as federal tax forms or other statements to support your EOF application are required, and we appreciate you providing these now. We kindly ask for your patience as our admissions team is working as quickly as possible to finalize your admissions decisions.  

Please refer to the "Items required for Application Review" checklist on your Rutgers Application Portal to verify if additional documentation is needed at this time. If your application checklist is not currently showing any missing documents, we recommend you periodically check back as we continue to review you for EOF eligibility, as we may need to request additional documentation. 

Your application is very important to us, but we have not reached a decision yet. We are continuing to review all of the supporting credentials you have submitted. A final decision will be made shortly and we will update your Rutgers Application Portal as soon as we have completed our review.

We cannot proceed until we have received the documents required to issue an I-20 form for your student visa. We urge you to send these documents immediately. Please refer to "Items required for Application Review" on your Rutgers Application Portal to see which items are still needed at this time

We wish to review your current spring semester college grades. Please upload an updated transcript via your Rutgers Application Portal with your final spring semester grades as soon as you have completed the semester and your fall grades are posted by your registrar, but no later than June 1.

Thank you for submitting your application for undergraduate admission. Be sure to submit all required credentials listed under "Items required for Application Review" on your Rutgers Application Portal. We appreciate your patience as your application is given full consideration. You may see a decision for some of the schools to which you have applied but not for others. Please note that some committees take more time in their deliberations than others. Your Rutgers Application Portal will reflect a final decision as soon as we have completed our review.

We wish to review your current summer semester college grades. Please upload an updated transcript via your Rutgers Application Portal with your final fall semester grades as soon as you have completed the semester and your fall grades are posted by your registrar, but no later than August 1.

Your application is currently under review. Be sure to submit all required credentials listed under "Items required for Application Review" on your Rutgers Application Portal. We appreciate your patience as your application is given full consideration.

You may see a decision for some of the schools to which you have applied but not for others. Please note that some committees take more time in their deliberations than others. Your Rutgers Application Portal will reflect a final decision as soon as we have completed our review.

You indicated on your application that you were planning to take the SAT on a date for which we have not received official scores. If you have not already done so, please contact the College Board and ask that your official score report be sent directly to Rutgers within one week of receiving this request. Please use the code 2765 when requesting your SAT scores.

You indicated on your application that you were planning to take the ACT on a date for which we have not received official scores. If you have not already done so, please contact the testing agency and ask that your official score report be sent directly to Rutgers within one week of receiving this message. Please use the code 2592 when requesting your ACT scores.