Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions

Welcome new Scarlet Raptors! We’re so excited to welcome you to our Rutgers–Camden family!

Accept Your Admissions Offer:

The first step in the enrollment process is to accept your admissions to Rutgers University–Camden and pay the non-refundable $150 dollar enrollment fee in the Rutgers Applicaiton Portal. Accept your admissions offers by the following dates: 

• Summer 2024 Admission: Accept your offer by June 1, 2024.
• Fall 2024 Admission: Accept your offer by June 1, 2024. If you are admitted after June 1, accept your admission within one week of your online admission notification.

After accepting your admission, activate your NetID. This will allow you to access your Rutgers email, myRutgers dashboard, housing and dining applications, and other Rutgers platforms. Check your Rutgers email daily for important updates and information. 

• Rutgers Application Portal
• Activate Your NetID
• myRutgers Dashboard

Submit Your Final Transcripts:

Your admission to Rutgers–Camden is contingent upon the successful completion of all courses in progress at the time of your acceptance with no significant decline in performance. Upon graduation or completion of your final semester, submit your final official transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than July 15. 

• Official transcripts can be mailed to 406 Penn Street, Camden, New Jersey, 08102 or sent electronically to e-transcripts@camden.rutgers.edu

If you have received an Associate of Art (A.A) or an Associate of Science (A.S) degree from a New Jersey community college, completion of the degree must be listed on the final transcripts.

Placement Exams:

Placement exams are required for all new students who are not transferring credit-baring, college-level courses in math and/or English. There are three different placement exams.

• Math: Math placement exams are required for any student who has not taken or transferred a college-level math course, except for students who have a score of 600 or greater on the mathematics section of the SAT or students who have a score of 27 or higher on the mathematics section of the ACT exam.
• English: English placement exams are required for all students who have not transferred a college-level English course, except for students who have a score of 500 or greater on the verbal/critical reading section of the SAT exam or students who have a score of 24 or higher on the English section of the ACT exam
• Foreign Language: Spanish, French, and German foreign language placement exams are required for College of Arts and Science students. Business and Nursing students are exempt from this exam.

NOTE: To use SAT or ACT exam scores as an exemption for placement exams, official scores must be sent to Rutgers University in Camden from the College Board.

Participation in Orientation:

Orientation programming features dynamic and interactive sessions that provide essential information to help you transition to Rutgers–Camden! These programs include: 

• SOAR (Student Orientation, Advisement, and Registration): Meet with faculty and staff to plan your academic career, register for your first semester courses, and ensure that you have all the resources needed to make the most out of your Rutgers–Camden experience! This programming takes place after you have completed all required placement tests. The Office of Graduate and Undergrade Admissions will reach out with information on signing up for your SOAR session.
• Raptor Welcome Weekend: During a fun-filled weekend of events, activities, and programming, incoming students will get to meet their fellow Raptors, make memories, and learn all about making the most out of your Rutgers–Camden experience before the fall semester officially begins! Information regarding Raptor Welcome Weekend events and registration will be sent via email.

Immunization Requirements:

Review immunizations requirements for enrollment, including COVID-19 vaccinations. Learn more about requirements and where to upload documents at health.rutgers.edu/immunization

Admitted student events at Rutgers-Camden provide a valuable opportunity for incoming students to explore the campus, connect with faculty, and engage with future classmates. These events offer insights into academic programs, student life, and resources to help students transition smoothly into university life.

The best way to know about Rutgers–Camden is to visit us! Our Raptor Ambassadors and staff are eager to welcome you to campus for one of our many upcoming admissions events! 

• View Events
• Register for a Campus Visit and Tour
• Virtual Tour

Admitted Students Tours:

At our Admitted Students Campus Visits, you will receive information about university resources, campus life, and next steps in the enrollment process. Our Raptor Ambassadors will lead you on a tour of campus following a brief information session with one of our Admissions staff members.

Prospective Student Events:

Get a feel for our lively campus! During your visit to campus, you will meet with an Admissions Counselor for an information session followed by a campus tour by our very own Raptor Ambassadors and get a better understanding of the admissions and selection process!  

[What information do you want transferred over from the Prospective transfer section?]

• In general, credit is granted for courses taken at accredited colleges and instituions if they are the equivalent of Rutgers courses and a grade of at least a C has been earned.
• Students transferring from two-year institutions may receive a maximum of 60 credits.
• Students transferring from four-year institutions may receive a maximum of 90 credits.
• Your credit evaluation will determine the amount of time to complete your degree.
• Transfer Evaluation for transfer students (ask Ivana for what she’d like included)
• You will receive your initial transfer evaluation by email from Student Enrollment Services once you are admitted and all official transcripts have been received.
• Transfer credits may be awarded for courses taken at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better and are found equivalent to courses offered by Rutgers–Camden.
• Credit evaluations can only be completed with official transcripts. Please submit your final transcripts, including high school and/or GED results (if applicable) to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Credit evaluation for first-year students (dual-enrollment, etc) (ask Ivana for what she’d like included)
• If you have taken any college-level courses, Advanced Placement tests, and/or International Baccalaureate exams, please send your official transcripts and/or score reports to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in order to receive a credti evaluation.

• Deadlines and what to submit
• Don’t compromise on your future, a prestigious education without a lifetime of debt is a reality at Rutgers–Camden. Applying for financial aid is free and easy. Students may apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The priority FAFSA filing date is March 15 for both first-year and transfer students.
• Rutgers FAFSA School Code: 002629
• How to view your Scholarships
• Students can view their scholarship on their myRutgers portal. Locate the My Financial Aid widget and click “Award Detail and Information”, which will bring you to the Financial Aid Student Portal.
• Students can also view their scholarships on their Financial Aid Award Letter.
• How to view your Financial Aid Award Letter
• Students will be alerted via email when their Financial Aid Award Letter is ready to view. To view your award letter, log in to your myRutgers dashboard with your NetID login in. Locate the My Financial Aid widget and click “Award Detail and Information” to launch the Financial Aid Student Portal. Within this portal, you can view your Financial Aid Awards.
  • For more information about financial aid and understanding your award letter, visit scarlethub.rutgers.edu

Follow our Raptor Ambassadors, current students at Rutgers–Camden

• Instagram: @ruc_ambassadors
• Tiktok: @ruc_ambassadors
• Youtube: The Raptor’s Nest Rutgers University–Camden
• Email: ruambassadors@camden.rutgers.edu
• Blog: theraptorsnest.camden.rutgers.edu

Office of Admissions

• Website: admissions.rutgers.edu/ask-a-question
• Call us: 856.225.6104
• Email: admissions@camden.rutgers.edu
• Facebook: /RutgersCamden
• Instagram: @rutgers_camden

Are you a parent or family member?

Get updates about your student’s journey to Rutgers–Camden by signing up for important notifications at go.rutgers.edu/2024family 

Come with Raptor-Ambassadors Vivianna and Genesis as they show you around our beautiful Rutgers-Camden Campus!

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Congratulations on your acceptance to Rutgers University in Camden! In the next coming months, important information regarding orientation, registration, housing, and more will be sent to you via email. In addition to that information, get started on these next steps for enrollment: 

• Scholarship Notifications: International students admitted to Rutgers–Camden that meet the qualifications for the International Chancellor’s Scholarship will be contacted beginning in February regarding scholarship awards.
• Apply to On-Campus Housing: Newly admitted students can access the on-campus housing application and dining contract once they have activated their NetID. Housing contracts are available for incoming stud ents beginning in February.
• Register for International Student Orientation: OIS conducts a comprehensive, mandatory orientation for all incoming international students. This orientation program provides valuable information regarding visa status, academic support, student services, and much more! This programming also provides students with the opportunity to meet new and returning students, learn from their experiences, and make new friends before the semester begins! Orientation is held in August for incoming Fall students and in January for incoming Spring students.
• Requesting your I-20: Submit your I-20 request form. Once you have received your I-20 from Rutgers, pay your SEVIS I-901 fee at fmjfee.com and apply for your visa at a US embassy or consulate. You will receive an email reminder about one week after accepting your offer of admission to Rutgers-Camden.
• Complete Placement Testing: Placement tests are required for all first year and transfer students who are not transferring a college level course in Math, English, and/or Foreign Language. International students must complete placement tests on or before June 15^th.
• Submit your Final High School or College Transcripts: Upon graduation or completion of your final semester/term, submit your official final transcript by July 15th to the Rutgers–Camden Admissions Office.
• Submit your Course Credit Evaluation: If you wish to transfer credit from a college/university outside of the United States, you must have your transcripts evaluated by a NACES or AICE approved institution. You may be required to provide a course-by-course evaluation and syllabi for department review. The most used organizations for this review are World Education Services and Educational Credential Evaluators.
  • Please note that you may not be able to register for classes without final official transcripts and credit evaluations. Transcripts and evaluations must be sent to the University by July 1.

• SOAR (Student Orientation, Advisement, and Registration): Meet with faculty and staff to plan your academic career, register for your first semester courses, and ensure that you have all the resources needed to make the most out of your Rutgers–Camden experience! This programming takes place after you have completed all required placement tests. The Office of Graduate and Undergrade Admissions will reach out with information on signing up for your SOAR session.

• Submit your Immunization Record: All new students are required to comply with the NJ State and University immunization requirements. The requirements and reporting process are found on the Rutgers Immunization Portal

• Pay your Tuition and Fees: Term bills will be 

After a student applies and is admitted, the next steps regarding RUGlobal, financial documentation, F-1 visas, and the I-20 process are all handled through our Office of International Students and Global Programs. For information or questions regarding those procedures, visit the OIS website at https://international.camden.rutgers.edu . For specific questions, you can contact them at ois@camden.rutgers.edu or give them a call at 856.225.6832.

Scholarships

Earning a world-class Rutgers–Camden degree is possible for international students! Rutgers University in Camden will offer scholarships up to $15,000 to all nonsponsored, international applicants who meet admission requirements. Students must also enroll full-time in the College of Arts and Sciences or the School of Business. All scholarships are contingent upon meeting Rutgers–Camden’s admission requirements. There is no additional application for the International Chancellor’s Scholarship! Applicants who meet the criteria are automatically considered when they apply and are admitted for admissions to Rutgers–Camden. 
 

1. NetID Activation
   • Activate your NetID. You’ll use your NetID to access all Rutgers services.
2. Financial Aid Status
   • Domestic students: Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The FAFSA school code for Rutgers University is 002629.
   • New Jersey Dreamers: Complete the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application to apply for state financial aid.
   • Check to see if you’ve received a Financial Aid Award Letter in the My Financial Aid widget on your myRutgers Portal.
   • Term bills for incoming students will only be generated if a student is registered for classes. Be sure to check our resources for understanding your term bill.
3. Final Transcripts
   • First-Year Students: Submit your final official high school transcripts. If you have completed college coursework, submit all official transcripts from all institutions attended.
   • Transfer Students: Submit your final official transcripts from all institutions attended. Once they are processed, you will receive a transfer credit evaluation.
   • Please allow 4-6 weeks for transcripts to be processed and for your myRutgers Portal to be updated.
4. Placement Testing Requirements
   • Placement exams will help advisors determine which courses you should take during your first semester at Rutgers–Camden. Completion of the English and Math placement exams are required unless they have been waived. Be sure to check what placement exams you are required to take.
5. Orientation
   • After you have completed all required placement tests, the Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions will contact you about orientation, advising, and registration (SOAR). SOAR dates are limited by academic school. Please plan accordingly. SOAR is mandatory for all new enrolling students to be permitted to register for classes.
   • Students in the Online Business Administration program will receive an invitation to their Rutgers email to schedule a New Student Registration appointment via Navigate.
   • Students in off-campus programs should contact their Academic Program Manager about advising and registering for classes.
6. Immunization Records
   • Check your immunization requirements and learn how to submit a Pre-Entrance Health Record form.
7. Housing
   • Students that will be living on-campus should apply for Housing. You can only apply for Housing after you have accepted your offer, paid your acceptance fee, and created a NetID.
   • If the Housing application is not yet open, you will be contacted when you can apply.
8. Meal Plans
   • With one of our Meal Plan Program options, you’ll have access to a pre-paid account that can be used for buying meals on campus! Residential students automatically have a meal plan applied to their term bill, and commuter students can choose the plan that works best for them.
9. Parking Permits
   • There are parking permit options for residents parking a car on campus, commuting students, and students that take evening classes. Be sure to review where you can park with your specific permit.
   • To see if your parking permit is ready to purchase, log into your Parking Account with your NetID to buy a permit when they are available, register your vehicle, and be ready for the fall.
10. Raptor Welcome
    • All students enrolled in on-campus programs are invited to join their fellow Scarlet Raptors at this can't-miss tradition!

Rutgers University–Camden offers financial aid packages for qualifying undergraduate and graduate students that include scholarships, awards, grants, loans, work-study, and fellowships.

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Estimate your cost of attending Rutgers University–Camden with this quick tool that calculates tuition and fees for in-state and out-of-state students.

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Making It Happen

A degree from Rutgers University–Camden can open doors and put you on the path to an exceptional career. With reasonable tuition and generous financial aid, we unlock a lifetime of opportunities without a lifetime of debt.

• 88.9%: Students Receive Financial Aid

• $15,245: Average Financial Aid Reward for Undergraduates

• #1: Most Affordable College in New Jersey

The FAFSA due date is December 1. 

Completing the FAFSA annually is how students apply to receive federal grants, loans, merit-based scholarships from Rutgers–Camden, and work-study offers. FAFSA applications also determine if New Jersey students are eligible for state aid. All students are encouraged to submit a FAFSA every year.

Learn How to Apply for Financial Aid

Bridging The Gap

New Jersey undergraduate students can reduce their college costs by up to 100% at Rutgers University–Camden. Through Bridging the Gap, supplemented by the Garden State Guarantee, you can greatly decrease or completely avoid student loan debt while working toward a Rutgers degree. Rutgers University–Camden has provided over $32 million in support to working class families from New Jersey.

Types of Financial Aid

Grants

Grants—including Rutgers, federal, and state grants—are awarded to students based solely on financial need. To be considered for any Rutgers grants, you will need to complete the FAFSA.

Scholarships

Continuing and admitted students who submit a FAFSA are automatically considered for a wide range of scholarships awarded by the Rutgers Office of Financial Aid. Merit-based scholarships are based on the academic strength of individual applicants, the overall competitiveness of our applicant pool, and available funding. Scholarships are a form of gift aid and do not need to be repaid.

Loans

Rutgers students and their families might need to supplement their education finances. Several types of loans are available, so consider all options and find the loan that makes the most sense for you.

Student Employment

Through the Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) and the Job Location and Development Program (JLDP), the Rutgers Student Employment Office helps students find jobs to earn their own money and gain work skills.

New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application

Through the New Jersey Tuition Equality Act, New Jersey Dreamers who are enrolled in eligible New Jersey colleges and universities can apply for state financial aid.

New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund

EOF provides financial assistance and support services (counseling, tutoring, developmental coursework) to students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who attend participating institutions of higher education in New Jersey.

Additional Resources

We know navigating financial aid can be difficult, particularly for first-time students. That’s why our Office of Financial Aid is here to help.

• Financial Aid at Rutgers
• Tuition Payment Plans
• Financial Aid for Graduate and Professional Studies