Rutgers University - Newark Campus

 

Transfer to Rutgers University - Newark Campus

For information on Instant Decision Days, visit Transfer Events.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ transferring from HCCC to Rutgers University Newark.

Name: Marcus Bourbon, MPA
Email: marcus.bourbon@rutgers.edu 
Phone (Office): (973) 353-5205
Cell: (973) 391-2631

Personalized transfer support, one-on-one advisement, instant admissions decisions, maximum transfer credit benefits. 

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  • Online application at: admissions.rutgers.edu/apply
  • Non-refundable $70 application fee (Waiver Code)
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges
  • Official final high school transcripts if less than 24 college credits completed when applying
  • Official GED results (if applicable)
  • Spring 2024 – October 1st
  • Fall 2024 – February 1st

Yes. Priority deadline for spring is October 1 and for fall, February 1. After those dates applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The applicant will indicate on their application that they desire to be considered for the EOF program. If admitted to Rutgers, a separate EOF application will be required. https://secure.afc.rutgers.edu/eofapp/

Application Periods:

Fall Applications: March 15th to September 8th

Spring Applications: October 1st to January 19th

We can use the unofficial transcripts that the applicant can upload ONLY to review their application.

For all admitted students transcripts are only considered official if emailed to transcripts@admissions.rutgers.edu or mailed to the address below directly by the issuing institution.

University Enrollment Services Admissions Processing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
65 Davidson Road, Room 308
Piscataway, NJ 08854

Send it via CollegeBoard-the school code is 002765

No. Only grades of C or better are transferrable even with completion of a degree.

 

Yes. They are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and there is no minimum set. Students will not be able to transfer over credits beyond the maximum, which is 65 total.

  • Application Fee: $70
  • Enrollment Fee: $150

Visit https://myrun.newark.rutgers.edu/resources-undocumented-students
or
https://studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu/support-services/student-communities/veteran-affairs

We have a Virtual Transfer Center. Please visit: https://myrun.newark.rutgers.edu/virtual-transfer-student-center 

Yes, all students will attend Student Orientation Advisement and Registration (SOAR) and there are specific Transfer sessions that students will be invited to.

FAFSA code – 002629 for fall students best to apply by April 15th to maximize Federal and NJ State benefits.

Visit for all tuition breakdown costs https://admissions.rutgers.edu/costs-and-aid/tuition-fees

RU-N to the TOP

“Last-dollar” scholarship offered after all federal, state, and internal/external scholarships and grants have been applied.
Visit: myrun.newark.rutgers.edu

Merit Scholars

All undergraduate applicants will be considered if admission’s application is submitted by the priority deadline. No separate application required.
Visit: admissions.rutgers.edu/costs-and-aid/scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Created for New Jersey community college members of the honor society.
Visit: https://myrun.newark.rutgers.edu/merit-based-admission

Honors Living-Learning Community Program (HLLC)

Transformative college access & honors program for students that have a desire to make a difference in their communities. HLLC offers a “last dollar” residential scholarship that applies to room and board.
Visit: hllc.newark.rutgers.org

To learn more about our available scholarship; please visit: https://admissions.rutgers.edu/newark-scholarships

Yes, housing options are available to transfer students. To learn more about housing; please visit: https://studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu/campus-life-events/housing-residence-life