Registration Procedures

Where to Register
Office of the Registrar
249 University Avenue
Blumenthal Hall, 3rd Floor
Newark, NJ  07102
973/353-5324
973/353-1357 fax

Office Hours
Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri.:  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday:  10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., (while classes are in session)

Questions
Please call the number that corresponds with your last name:

Explanation of Course Listing

Course codes 001-299 are lower-level undergraduate courses, 300-499 are upper-level undergraduate courses; course numbers 500-800 are graduate courses.

Rutgers University Students
Continuing Rutgers University students may register online by WEBREG, mail, fax, or in person beginning October 5, 2009. Please refer to the Winter Session Registration Calendar for registration dates and deadlines.

Admitted Freshmen and Transfer Students
Students who have been admitted to Rutgers-Newark for the Spring 2010 semester should not register for Math or English courses until they have taken the placement exam, and must limit themselves to introductory level courses (100- or 200-level). Transfer students should consult with their academic department or the Office of Student Affairs.

Students Seeking Readmission
Please consult the college catalog you are reapplying to for detailed information.

Non-RU Students
Non-RU students do not need to go through the Admissions Office in order to take Winter Session courses. To register for Winter Session courses as a non-RU student, please complete the Non-RU Student Registration Form. Completed registration forms may be mailed, faxed, or carried in person to the Office of the Registrar by the dates specified on the Winter Session Registration Calendar. Transcripts or letters of approval are not required. All non-RU students should consult with their home school to confirm that the credits are transferable. Enrolling in Winter Session courses does not guarantee that you may take fall or spring semester courses as a non-matriculated student, nor does enrollment in Winter Session constitute admission to Rutgers University. To apply for a degree program at Rutgers University, please contact the Office of Admission, 973/353-5205.

Non-RU Students Who Did Not Attend Winter Session 2009
Non-RU students who attended Winter Session prior to 2009, or have never attended Rutgers-Newark Winter Session may register by faxing, mailing or submitting in person the Non-RU Student Registration Form. Please review the Winter Session Registration Calendar for applicable deadlines.

After you have submitted your Non-RU Student Registration Form (allow 2 days for data entry) you may access WEBREG to confirm course selections and/or add/drop courses by entering your RUID and Personal Access Code (PAC) to log-in. Your PAC is the month and date of birth (ex: 1106 for November 6).

Non-RU Students Who Attended Winter Session 2009
Non-RU students who attended Winter Session 2009 may register by faxing, mailing or submitting in person the Non-RU Student Registration Form, they can also register online via WEBREG by entering their RUID and Personal Access Code (PAC) to log-in.

After registering, students should make any necessary changes to their home address or phone number for billing and grade reporting, at http://registrar.rutgers.edu.

Non-RU Students Who Wish to Register for Undergraduate Business Courses
Non-RU students cannot register for undergraduate business courses via WEBREG. Instead, a completed Non-RU Student Registration Form should be faxed or mailed to the Office of the Registrar by dates specified on the Winter Session Registration Calendar.

Graduate Courses
Non-RU students registering for graduate courses must obtain the approval of the graduate director of the department offering the course before submitting the Non-RU Student Registration Form.

Official Audit (Non-RU Student's Only)
A student may audit a course by entering an "N" in the "Credit Hour Prefix" column on the registration form. The student is expected to complete all the course work, except the final exam, and will be graded "S" or "U." The course and grade appear on the student's transcript. Students opting for audit registration must choose this option prior to the beginning of the course and may not change audit status once the course has begun. This option is available to non-RU students only, and those students are still required to pay the regular tuition and student fees.

Pass/No Credit (Rutgers University Student's Only)
A grade of Pass (equivalent to grades of A, B+, B, C+, and C) or No Credit (equivalent to grades of D and F) is assigned to a student who has registered for his or her course on that basis. This option is open only to juniors and seniors in good academic standing. No more than one course may be taken on a Pass/No Credit basis during a single term or during the Winter Session, and credit is not allowed for more than four courses. This option may be used for electives only; it may not be used for courses required in the major or for courses used to satisfy the general curriculum requirements. Non-Rutgers students are not permitted to take courses on a P/NC (Pass/No Credit) basis. Only Rutgers University students may take courses on a P/NC basis, when such registration is in accord with the regulations of the student's college and the faculty offering the course. Request for P/NC grading must be made at the time of registration by inserting the symbol P or NC in the "credit hour prefix" column on the registration form. This option may not be made or changed after registration is completed.

Withdrawing from a Course/Dropping a Course/Refund
Students must officially withdraw from a course prior to the start of Winter Session in order to obtain a full refund. Do not anticipate that Rutgers University will automatically withdraw you from a class due to non-payment or non-attendance. You must withdraw from your classes via WEBREG or by submitting a Change of Course Form to the Office of the Registrar by the dates listed on the Winter Session Registration Calendar. All withdrawals must be done in person once the session begins. If for any reason you are unable withdraw using WEBREG you will need to visit the Office of the Registrar in person. It is the student's responsibility to check their account to confirm that courses are dropped.

Please consult the Winter Session Registration Calendar for partial refund and no refund withdrawal dates.

Change of Registration
There is no official Change of Course Period during the Winter Session, all changes to your registration must be done prior to the start of classes. Telephone or faxed withdrawals will not be accepted by the Office of the Registrar. If for any reason you are unable to withdraw using WEBREG you will need to visit the Office of the Registrar in person.

Closed Courses & Special Permission Numbers
There are instances when registration in certain closed courses may be allowed. If approval is granted to register for a closed course, a six-digit Special Permission Number will be given. Instructions are available from the academic department offering the course. This must be entered when prompted by WEBREG, or on the Non-RU Student Registration Form.

Registering for a Course With a Prefix
If registering for a course where a prefix may be needed, you must do so in person at the Office of the Registrar.

Prefix-E
Course does not count in average or toward degree.

Prefix-G
300-400 level course taken by a Rutgers University graduate student. Counts toward the graduate degree program.

Prefix-N
Not for credit. Graded "S" or "U."  No final exam.

Prefix-P
Course taken on "Pass/No Credit" basis. Available to Rutgers University students only.

Prefix-R
Course taken for better grade in accordance with academic policy of faculty. Available to Rutgers University students only.

Obtaining Your RUID
If you are a non-RU student you must first submit your Non-RU Student Registration Form (allow 2 days for data entry) to the Office of the Registrar. After submitting your form you may visit Rutgers ID Query and enter your Social Security number or NetID to obtain your RUID number.