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Pre-College Summer Programs
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Pre-College Summer Programs
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Pre-College Summer Programs
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Pre-College Summer Programs
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Summer Session for Graduating Seniors

Current high school seniors graduating in 2026 are not eligible for Rutgers Pre-College Summer Programs, but may be eligible for Summer Session.

Summer Session is an opportunity for non-matriculating* graduating seniors to earn degree credits before starting college over their summer break. Those non-matriculating students can apply for Summer Session as a visiting student.

*Students admitted to Rutgers University for the Fall 2026 term are ineligible to enroll as a Visiting Student to take Summer Session courses prior to their first semester.

Summer Session Eligibility

Eligible Students

  • Graduating seniors who are admitted to another university or college for Fall 2026 
  • Graduating seniors who are taking a gap year

Ineligible Students

  • Students admitted to any Rutgers University campus for the Fall 2026 term 
  • Any high school student who is not a graduating senior 
    • Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors may be eligible for Pre-College
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Things To Consider Before Registration

    Rutgers University credits are regularly transferred to many colleges; however, most require prior approval of transfer credits. Students are responsible for checking course transferability with appropriate officials from their college before registering and requesting a transcript to their home/future institution. 

    Rutgers University does not check Visiting Student records to confirm prerequisites. Visiting students are responsible for determining that they have completed all required prerequisites prior to course registration. 

    Students who are unsure of their high school course equivalencies should speak with their high school advisors to confirm prerequisites.

    Visiting students are eligible to register for up to 14 credits during Summer Session. 

    If you have questions about the content of a particular course or need a copy of a course syllabus to ensure the credits are transferable, please contact the appropriate academic department for more information.

    How do I register as a visiting student?

    1. Complete the Visiting Student Application
      Applications are processed within 2-3 business days. Once processed, students will be emailed their RUID and Personal Access Code (PAC) with further instructions on how to register.
    2. Register for Classes
    3. Pay Term Bill
    4. Activate NetID and Email
    5. Attendance Confirmation 
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    Summer Session Information

    Course Selections
    Tuition & Fees
    Important Dates

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • High school students who are graduating seniors admitted to another university for the fall, pursuing a gap year, or graduated early AND not enrolled at Rutgers may register for Summer Session as a Visiting Student. 

      Graduating high school seniors who were admitted to Rutgers University for the fall are ineligible, as well as any other high school grade level that are not graduating this spring. 

    • Eligible visiting students can register for up to 14 credits during the summer.

    • No. Pre-College Academies use a different application system. Eligible pre-college applicants are high school sophomores and juniors between the age of 16 and 18.

    • You can view the full Schedule of Classes for the Summer 2026 Term here. 

    • Eligible students must first apply as a Visiting Student. Once you have been assigned your Rutgers credentials, you can then register using the Rutgers Web Registration System (WebReg).

    • To confirm the prerequisites of a course, you must locate the course on the Schedule of Classes or the WebReg system.

      For courses that require a prerequisite, there will be a “Prereqs” indicator listed. Hover or click on that to see what course is required. 

    • Log into the Online Term Bill to view and pay your term bill online. You may reference the Summer Session bill and payment checklist for further assistance.  

      For further questions regarding bill payment or billing, please contact One-Stop Student Services Center.