All You Need to Know to Get Started at SoE
As a new student we know you have many questions and we are here to answer them all...and even those you haven't thought of...so let's get started.
First-year Students
This is an exciting time as you begin your career as an engineering student at Rutgers. Please review the items below and be sure to sign up for New Student Orientation and School of Engineering advising sessions.
- New Student Orientation: Register now
- Laptop Recommendations for Engineering Students
- Plan your first semester
- Have Questions? Ask them any time on the Canvas course "SOE Academic Advising - Class of 2025"
- First-Year Integration (FYI) Peer Mentoring Program
- Explore 10 Majors
- Video chats by major with faculty, current students and alumni start July 14. Learn more here>>
Transfer
As a transfer student either from outside of Rutgers or within, you have unique needs and our transfer team is here to help. These are important links that will ensure a successful transition to SoE.
- Meet the Transfer Student Team
- Engineering Student Transfer Advising and Registration (ESTAR)
- Laptop Recommendations for Engineering Students
- Transfer Integration Program (TIP)
- Schedule an Appointment with a Transfer Advisor
- Explore 10 Majors
- Video chats by major with faculty, current students and alumni start July 14. Learn more here>>
International Students
- Rutgers Global International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) has provided a list of FAQs for New/Incoming International and Exchange Students (PDF) during these unusual times. Feel free to reach out to ISSS-students@global.rutgers.edu if you have any questions or concerns on your visa status, health insurance, and our services and resources available for international students.
- New International Student Orientation program will be offered as a virtual experience in August.
- RU-FIT (14:440:124) is an one-credit course designed to aid international students in a successful transition to Rutgers University. All first-year international students will be registered to take this course. It aims to help students develop a foundation for a well-rounded college experience, connect students to Rutgers resources, promote engagement within and outside the classroom and communicate university expectations.