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Attendance is essential for academic engagement and learning. The course syllabus outlines requirements for attendance, deadlines for submission of assignments, and dates of exams. Missing class or the submission of required work can impact your grade, regardless of the circumstances. If you are absent due to an accident, medical, or private matter, you are encouraged to first notify the faculty member or teaching assistant (TA) at the time of the absence or immediately thereafter, as the situation allows.

For a one or two-day absence, use the Student Self-Reporting Absence Application.

For multi-day absences, or when a major course requirement is missed during the one or two-day absence, instructors may request students obtain an Absence and Verification Notice (AVN) from the Dean of Students–Advocacy, Outreach, and Support. Documentation is required for an AVN.

Reporting an absence does not excuse missed work, and even with verification for absences, it is up to each instructor to determine if there are options for allowing the submission of missing or late work.

The Academic Calendar provides important dates and deadlines associated with the semester: the first day of classes, the last day to add or drop a class, the start of course registration for the following semester, exam periods, and changes to class designations due to holidays.

The three-year academic calendar provides general dates for the first and last day of classes, exam periods, and holiday breaks. The majority of schools in New Brunswick follow these calendars, but certain academic units at the university follow their own academic calendars due to the nature of their program.

As an academic community dedicated to the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge, Rutgers University is committed to fostering an intellectual and ethical environment based on the principles of academic integrity. Academic integrity is essential to the success of the university’s educational and research missions, and violations of academic integrity constitute serious offenses against the entire academic community.

10.2.13 Rutgers University Academic Integrity Polilcy

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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.

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.

The Eagleton Fellowship offers select Rutgers graduate students the opportunity to further their understanding of government, public affairs, and the practice of politics. All Rutgers graduate students are eligible to apply for this one-year, interdisciplinary certificate program.

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly referred to as FERPA or the Buckley amendment, is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student’s educational record. FERPA applies to all educational agencies or institutions that receive federal funding for any program administered by the Secretary of Education. FERPA also applies to private entities that contract to perform services for the University that it would otherwise undertake to perform on its own; in such cases, the private entity must observe the same FERPA protections applicable to the University.
• At Rutgers University, records, including progress, deficiencies, and grades may be released to parents only if they have been given access by the student, regardless of the age or tax status of the student. Students who wish to waive parts of this policy and allow their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to have more access to their information may do so via myGuest.

Rutgers Global-International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is committed to providing superior services and enriching experiences for our international community. We are here to support the journeys of our international students and scholars, from arrival to graduation/completion and beyond. Our core services include immigration advising and compliance, application processing, academic and career support, and a range of programming, advocacy, and outreach.