GPA
Most international applicants will not have a GPA that is based on a 0-4 scale. Therefore, please enter 0.00 on the electronic application. This information is used for statistical purposes and your transcripts will clarify your academic achievement.
Transfer
If you are currently attending a school in the U.S. but now wish to attend Rutgers, you must first apply and be admitted. The transferring of credits is completely at the discretion of the program. Discussion will only occur after an offer of admission has been made. Basically, the program will want assurance that the course or courses in question are equal in quality to those that would have been taken at Rutgers, since the degree will read, "Rutgers." In the absence of complete assurance, courses will not transfer towards a degree.
Credentials
In order to be admitted to Rutgers, you must send all the required credentials needed for review by the programs' stated deadline. All instructions, requirements, catalogs, and deadlines, as well as financial aid information and tuition and fees are available from our website at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu. International applicants currently studying in U.S. school will need a Foreign Student Advisers Form , as well as a current financial documentation form (available in the 'forms' section of this website and below). Note that financial documentation forms are not required or reviewed in New Brunswick until admission is offered. Rutgers Newark and The Rutgers Business School requires financial documentation PRIOR to admission, along with all other credentials.
Forms for International Students (Adobe Acrobat Requred)
Student Advisor's Form -Used by students who are currently enrolled in a U.S. institution, and is only required when and if admission is recommended.
Financial Statement - Certification of Funds -Financial documentation is not required for NEW BRUNSWICK applicants until admission is offered. Due to the fact that many programs offer international students funding, and documents must be current at the time of admission, it is recommended that you wait until admission is offered to submit them. Rutgers Business School requires financial documentation before admissions is offered. Submit financial documentation with application credentials.
Traveler's Advisory - Information for new international students and scholars.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Q & A
Tuition
Tuition varies for the different schools and programs at Rutgers. Current tuition rates can be found at:
http://studentabc.rutgers.edu
NJ Residency
International students on H, F or J visas are not eligible for in state tuition rates. To be eligible for in state tuition you must be a Citizen of the United States or a permanent resident, (hold a green card), while residing in New Jersey for a minimum of 1 year.
Foreign Student Advisor’s Report
A Foreign Student Advisor’s Report is required of admitted international students who are presently attending a university in the United States and are transferring their SEVIS ID to Rutgers University. This also pertains to international students on CPT (Curricular Practical Training) and OPT (Optional Practical Training).
TOEFL
A TOEFL score is required of all international students and permanent residents unless you have a minimum of 3 years undergraduate education in the United States or the mode of education at your undergraduate university was English.
Registration
Registration materials will be awaiting your arrival at the department to which you have been admitted.
DHS SEVIS Fee
In addition to Rutgers Administrative SEVIS fee, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) increased its SEVIS fee to $200 for F1 students and $180 for J1 students effective October 27, 2008. The fee is required by SEVIS regulations and is to be used to defray DHS’s costs in operating the program. Additional SEVIS information and the I-901 fee payment form can be found at: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm
Financial Documentation
Financial documentation is not required for NEW BRUNSWICK applicants until admission is offered. Due to the fact that many programs offer international students funding, and documents must be current at the time of admission, it is recommended that you wait until admission to submit them. Rutgers Business School requires financial documentation before admissions is offered. Submit financial documentation with application credentials
Expenses
For students who will be registering for academic coursework, payment of tuition, fees, and (where applicable) housing and dining charges for that semester is due upon arrival. You should be prepared to bring a bank draft for approximately one-half of the amount required to support your first-year educational and living expenses. You should bring at least $1000 for initial purchases (more if you plan to live off campus). It is advisable to use traveler’s checks or an “ATM” card that is able to obtain cash from a U.S. cash machine; bank drafts take at least 14 days to clear for payment. It is also advisable to carry at least $125 in paper currency and two or three dollars in coins or “change” for telephones, baggage lockers, bus fares, and tips.
Students admitted with University financial assistance in the form of teaching and graduate assistantships should also arrive with sufficient personal funds to cover immediate expenses.
Housing
On campus graduate housing information may be found at: http://housing.rutgers.edu/ie/
Off campus housing information may be found at: http://ruoffcampus.rutgers.edu/ .
Immunization
Complete information is available on the website of Rutgers University Health Services at: http://health.rutgers.edu/Immunizations/faq.htm
Nondegree
International students on F or J visas are not eligible for part time Nondegree study.
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