First-Year Essentials

The University Code of Student Conduct entails the rules and regulations all students must follow when they become members of the Rutgers University community. The Code outlines the rights and responsibilities of community membership in order to help safeguard the health and welfare of all members of the University community, protect University property, and promote academic integrity. All students are expected to read and abide by the Code of Conduct. Students found in violation of the Code should expect to face disciplinary procedures which can include sanctions of probation, suspension, and expulsion from the University.

Rutgers CAPS offers mental health services for students, such as individual and group counseling/therapy, crisis services, a wide variety of workshops (e.g., Coping with Anxiety, Mindful Meditation, etc.), and Let's Talk (informal support from a counselor). We also assist students with substance use concerns, and our psychiatrists offer medication management. With the exception of psychiatry (medication management), we do not bill students for services beyond their standard Student Health Fee. For students who prefer an off-campus resource, we can assist with referrals to providers in the community who take the student's insurance. Call 848-932-7884.

The Cultural Centers at Rutgers support the needs of Rutgers’ campus communities by creating a welcoming and holistic learning environment for all members of the community, inclusive of all identities and allies. Through cultural, social, and educational programs, students have the opportunity to learn and explore their identities and those of others. Additionally, cultural centers partner with departments throughout the University to provide access to services that support student success. The cultural centers, known in a group as the Cultural Center Collaborative, include: the Asian American Cultural Center, Center for Latino Arts and Culture, Center for Social Justice and LGBTQ Communities, and Paul Robeson Cultural Center.

Degree Navigator is a flexible, easy-to-use degree audit and academic advising system for undergraduate programs. The system is designed to assist you with the process of managing your degree requirements.

Check Degree Navigator regularly to make sure you are fulfilling your requirements and on track to complete your degree.

• Explore “What if…?” scenarios such as:
  • “What if I take this course?” Select courses you may want to take and see the effect on your audit.
  • "What if I change majors?” Browse the database and run an audit on any undergraduate program.
• Read your
  • Academic profile and progress
  • Course listings
  • Program and degree requirements
• Generate real-time audits for your program(s) and major(s) with the push of a button

Find Tips and Tutorials on how to use Degree Navigator and other resources.

Please note: Degree Navigator is unavailable from 8:30–8:45 a.m. every day for system maintenance.

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides academic accommodations and ensures access for students with disabilities. 

Our team provides the necessary tools, resources, and support for individuals with disabilities to become responsible decision-makers and self-advocates in charge of their own future.

The Office of Disability Services at Rutgers works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide guidance, support, resources, and academic accommodations to ensure equal opportunity and access.

Ultimately, our goal is to spread knowledge and awareness throughout the university and beyond to establish an inclusive community that values diversity, acceptance, and academic achievement.