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 attend your virtual Summer Squad meetings.
- Take your English and Math Placement Exams
- New Student Orientation: Register now
- Laptop Recommendations for Engineering Students
- Plan your first semester
- Academic Planning & Advising info + Summer Squads found on Canvas: "SOE Academic Advising - Class of 2026"
- First-Year Integration (FYI) Peer Mentoring Program
- Explore 10 Majors
- Virtual Drop-in Advising hours start June 20. Go to http://go.rutgers.edu/FYdropin
- Have a question? Email us at firstyear@soe.rutgers.edu
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
- Have a question? Email us at transfer@soe.rutgers.edu
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 on-campus from August 29-August 31.
- 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.