at Rutgers Graduate School-Newark
Mentors at Rutgers-Newark inspired Mi Hyun Yoon to pursue scholarship in Korean American history and raise her voice against hatred and injustice.
at Rutgers Business School
Faculty and students that seemed like family helped Gary Carter develop the leadership skills to launch a corporate career.
at School of Public Affairs and Administration
The diversity of Rutgers-Newark has prepared Mark Steinberg to succeed as a leader in public safety.
Commencement 2027
Congratulations to the Rutgers University–Newark Class of 2027! We look forward to celebrating our graduates and their achievements this May. Find ceremony dates, locations, and information for graduates here.
Thank You for Celebrating Homecoming 2026!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Rutgers–Newark Homecoming 2026! From food trucks and marching bands to Scarlet Raider soccer, a special performance by Rutgers-Newark alumni ByHaze, and a surprise appearance by Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson as "DJ 80centz" during RU a Celebrity Wannabe?, this week was filled with memorable moments as alumni, students, faculty, staff, families, and friends came together to show their Scarlet Raider pride!
It was an unforgettable week of festivities as we also celebrated the 80th anniversary of Rutgers–Newark. We look forward to bringing the Scarlet Raider community together again next year for Homecoming 2027. Be on the lookout for the exact date to be announced in the next few months.
Explore photos and highlights from this year's celebration!
Newark by the Numbers
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Admissions & Aid
We believe that a world-class education should be accessible to all students, so we work hard to make studying at Rutgers-Newark affordable. Learn about your options for financial aid and scholarships, and get help navigating the process. Learn more...
Academics
Whatever your program, at RU-N your learning connects with the great challenges that face Newark and communities like it everywhere. Alongside a passionate faculty, you’ll engage with local partners, collaborating to improve lives as you develop knowledge and skills that you can apply locally and globally.
Rutgers–Newark Kicks Off 80th Anniversary Celebration with Focus on Legacy, Opportunity
“Eighty years ago, Rutgers University–Newark was founded on a promise of access with purpose,’’ said Rutgers–Newark Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson. “Today, I am proud of the countless faculty, staff, students, and alumni who have carried that mission forward—proving that when opportunity is paired with excellence, education becomes a powerful engine for transforming lives, communities, and our shared future. Our deep and reciprocal partnership with Newark continues to fuel opportunity and transformation for the university and the community we proudly call home.”
Rutgers University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is the regional accreditation authority for the mid-Atlantic region of the United States and is one of six regional accrediting bodies in the United States for four-year institutions. The goal of accreditation is to ensure that institutions of higher education meet acceptable levels of quality approved by Middle States member institutions.
Summer Session 2026
Unlock new possibilities this summer at Rutgers University-Newark! Our Summer Session offers a unique opportunity to enroll in a full-time course presented in an engaging six-week format. With over 350 courses across diverse undergraduate and graduate disciplines, you'll find the perfect fit for your educational goals. Whether you're a current or former Rutgers student, a visiting student from another institution, a high school student eager to get ahead, a working professional striving for career advancement, or a lifelong learner seeking knowledge, our program is specifically designed to cater to your needs and enrich your academic journey. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your education and expand your horizons!
We offer both online and in-person classes with flexible daytime and evening options, making it easy to fit your studies into your schedule. Whether you want to earn credits toward graduation or explore a subject you’re passionate about, our six-week sessions provide the perfect opportunity. You can enroll in one or both sessions and earn up to 14 credits—don’t miss your chance to enhance your skills and knowledge!
Continuing Education
Learning can begin at any age, and never has to end. Continuing education is part of Rutgers' mission of improving the lives of New Jersey residents and reinvigorating the state's economy. Whether you’re a professional seeking to add new skills or a student hoping to pick up a few credits, you’ll find a wide selection of courses at Rutgers' locations and online. Flexible schedules fit your lifestyle and offer the ability to explore new possibilities without a major commitment.
World-Class Research, Hometown Impact
From climate change to criminal justice, working on society’s problems takes a commitment to research and creativity. As an anchor institution, we tackle local issues that resonate globally through innovative community partnerships and projects.
Two Rutgers University–Newark scientists were part of a team that discovered a molecule produced by "good" gut bacteria rapidly heals the intestinal lining, protecting against severe inflammatory diseases and triggering increased production of a coenzyme linked to the aging process as levels diminish.
Americans should celebrate the historic gains Democrats made in the midterm elections, including the unprecedented election of five Black governors. But they should not mistake victory for transformation, author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates told a Rutgers University–Newark audience.
Rutgers-Newark researchers have discovered that a genetic variant unique to people of African descent heightens the link between so-called “hardening of the arteries” and Alzheimer's disease.
Student Experience
Find your people, discover your hangs, and you’ll feel at home in a heartbeat. Our campus is big enough that there’s always something happening and small enough so faces feel familiar. And on your doorstep is Newark, a dynamic city at the vanguard of changes sweeping the country.
Campus and Community
When you study at Rutgers-Newark, you’re part of the fabric of Newark. You get all the benefits of living in New Jersey’s largest and most dynamic city—from Arts District openings to valuable internship experiences. And because RU-N is deeply connected with Newark, you’ll also discover this incredibly diverse city through opportunities to make a difference locally.
Health, Wellness and Safety
We are committed to the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of our students. Our team of health care professionals provide comprehensive care from examinations, tests and vaccinations to counseling services for learning disabilities, addiction and more. Additionally, the Rutgers University Police Department patrols our campus and the surrounding neighborhood around the clock, making for a strong safety record.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity is an enduring value and practice at RU-N. It enhances excellence of ideas, innovation, learning, teaching, civic dialogue, and engagement. Building on a strong base of diversity of the diversity of its people, RU-N intends to use diversity evermore as a value that creates new knowledge and partnerships in all that we do, including making space for new voices in our anchor institution partnership work.
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