Application Deadline
We are still accepting applications for Summer 2025 Start.
Apply by February 1st recommended deadline for Summer 2025 Admission
-Deadline Extended for Summer 2025-
Are you a previous Rutgers student?
If so, you must use the re-enrollment application to apply to the school nurse certificate program.
Admission Criteria
We consider the following elements in your application:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, or BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (the required GPA for an offer of admission may vary depending on the applicant pool)
- Current RN license in NJ
Supporting Documents
Applicants who submit a complete application (including all transcripts) are typically notified of the admission decision 4-6 weeks following the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
New Applicant
Official transcript(s) may be submitted electronically or through postal mail.
Submit official transcripts electronically to:
transcripts@admissions.rutgers.edu
or mail official transcript to:
Office of University Undergraduate Admissions
Operations Center
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
65 Davidson Rd., Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854
RU-info: (732) 445-4636
Fax: (732) 445-8088
View Step-By-Step for New Student Application
- Application Type:
- Select “Undergraduate” (NOT “Graduate”).
- Semester of Entry:
- Choose “Summer [Year]” as your entry term.
- Applicant Type:
- Select “Transfer.”
- Enrollment Information:
- For matriculation status, choose:
“I will take courses as a non-degree student (non-matriculating/visiting student).”
- For matriculation status, choose:
- Academic Background:
- Indicate that you have a bachelor’s degree and a current RN license (include your RN license number).
- Enter all educational institutions you’ve attended and upload up-to-date college/university transcripts showing conferred degrees and final grades.
- Program Selection:
- In the Transfer Program Selection section:
- Select “NEW BRUNSWICK – School of Nursing.”
- For Primary Academic Interest, choose “School Nurse Certificate.”
- In the Transfer Program Selection section:
- Submission:
- Complete and submit your application.
- Pay the $70 application fee and ensure your transcripts are uploaded to finalize your application.
Re-Enrolling Applicant
Re-enrollment applicants (those who were a Rutgers student in the past) are required to send all admission documents to Rutgers School of Nursing Admissions
Submit official transcripts electronically to:
snadmissions@sn.rutgers.edu
or mail official transcript to:
Office of Admissions & Recruitment
School of Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
65 Bergen St., Room 601
Newark, NJ 07107
Phone: (973) 972-3067
Fax: (973) 972-2672