Transfer Student Advisement/Registration Session Office of Academic Services Hill Hall Room 312 Rutgers University-Newark

Transfer Student Registration Presentation WELCOME This presentation is intended to provide you with the resources you will need for advisement and registration as a new student at the Rutgers University-Newark Campus.

Transfer Student Registration Presentation Important First Step: Do you have your Net ID set up? All students are assigned a Rutgers unique identifier known as a NetID, comprised of initials and a unique number. In order to access many of the electronic services available to you at Rutgers, you need to activate your Rutgers NetID. **If YES- Move to next page **If NO- Set it up now… https://netid.rutgers.edu/

STEP 2: Important Academic Tools Transfer Student Registration Presentation STEP 2: Important Academic Tools Rutgers-Newark Main Home Page http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/ Office of Academic Services (OAS) Home Page http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/oas Degree Navigator http://dn.rutgers.edu Web Registration System https://sims.rutgers.edu/webreg/ Schedule of Classes http://sis.rutgers.edu/soc/

Rutgers-Newark Main Home Page Transfer Student Registration Presentation Rutgers-Newark Main Home Page http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/ Familiarize yourself with the website Click on Academics-Areas of Study View list of all majors and minors at the Rutgers Newark Campus View majors and minors in NCAS and UC: http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/undergraduate-studies “People Search” Engine (top right hand side) Can be used to search for faculty, staff, or students Can be used to search for Rutgers websites Look under “Info For” (left hand side) & click “Current Students” Useful Links (i.e. Student Life; Blackboard; Fitness; Health and Wellness) 6 Main Sections Student Life Academics Registering for Classes Doing Business with Rutgers-Newark Financial Aid Office of Academic Services Resources for Student Veterans

Office of Academic Services Main Home Page Transfer Student Registration Presentation Office of Academic Services Main Home Page http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/oas Familiarize yourself with the website Main Page: Services Offered Contact Information/Hours of Operation News/Announcements Right Side Tool Bar: Information for Students, Meet the Staff, News & Events, etc. Transfer Services: Important section for transfer students Forms; Tips; Newsletter; Frequently Asked Questions http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/office-dean-student-affairs/transfer-students

Transfer Student Registration Presentation Degree Navigator http://dn.rutgers.edu Academic Audit Tool Enables you to view what courses have transferred in; what courses you are registered for; what requirements you have satisfied Enables you to “Search” different major/minor programs and course descriptions Familiarize yourself with this tool by logging on using your Net ID and Password Reminder: This tool does not take the place of you speaking to & obtaining advisement from your general academic advisor and major/minor faculty advisor.

Web Registration System Transfer Student Registration Presentation Web Registration System http://webreg.rutgers.edu Tool to Add/Drop Courses Enables you to add/drop courses for the upcoming semester You can view the Schedule of Classes using this tool as well Familiarize yourself with this tool by logging on using your Net ID/Password or RUID/PAC Code Related Links that can be found on this website: Course Schedule Planner Online Bill Payment Schedule of Classes

Transfer Student Registration Presentation Schedule of Classes http://sis.rutgers.edu/soc/ Tool to view courses offered for upcoming semester Familiarize yourself with this tool This is a public website; therefore, you do not need to log in to view information Make sure you always select the following: Campus Location-Newark Campus Level of Study- Undergraduate Semester Term- Select Continue

Transfer Success Student Workshop Series: Transfer Student Registration Presentation Transfer Success Student Workshop Series: RU Understanding Your Transfer Credit Evaluation? & RU Ready for Next Semester? It is highly recommended to attend one of these hands on workshops offered during the semester to better understand your transfer evaluation and how your transfer credits work towards your Rutgers degree. Check back on our website to see when they will be offered and how to sign up.

Transfer Student Orientation: Transfer Student Orientations Transfer Student Registration Presentation SAVE THE DATE Transfer Student Orientation: The Office of Student Life and Leadership will be hosting two Transfer Student Orientations on Thursday August 22nd and Friday August 30th Sign up here: https://www.ugadmissions.rutgers.edu/pathway/

Get a head start on course selection: Transfer Student Registration Presentation Get a head start on course selection: Using Degree Navigator & Schedule of Classes, please pick out 4-5 courses that you are interested in registering for and fit into your schedule. NOTE: Please write down the Title of the Course, Subject Course Number, & Index Number