Matriculation Continued

Graduate students enrolled in MGSA degree programs who have completed all credit-bearing curricular requirements may register for matriculation continued in order to maintain continuous enrollment as well as retain access to university facilities. Students who register for matriculation continued are permitted to progress on non-credit degree requirements (e.g. exams, recitals, etc.).

Students are permitted to register for matriculation continued only after they have satisfied all credit-bearing curricular requirements. In music, D.M.A. students who have not completed the Lecture-Recital requirement may register for matriculation continued only if their Lecture-Recital paper has been fully approved by their advisor before the start of the semester in question.

No more than two semesters of matriculation continued are permitted for each student. If these two semesters are exhausted, students must take a formal leave of absence or register for at least one credit. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Late registration for Matriculation Continued is not allowed beyond the second week of the semester. After this time, the student is required to apply for reinstatement, depending on degree status, and if approved, will have to pay a reinstatement fee based on the number of semesters missed (see Continuous Registration). Students wishing to drop all courses and add Matriculation Continued must do so before the first day of the semester.

While matriculation continued is 0-credit and carries no tuition costs, students who register for matriculation continued must pay registration fees as established by the university and the school.

If a student has completed their coursework and intends to progress on degree requirements, but has already exhausted their two semesters of matriculation continued, they must register for one credit of Independent Study to maintain good standing in their program. Semesters of Matriculation Continued registration count in the time limit allowed for degree completion.

Students on F-1 visas may not register for matriculation continued. If there is a medical concern or other issue, students on F-1 visas must speak with their graduate adviser/director and Rutgers Global. Students on temporary visas who interrupt their studies must in most cases leave the United States during such periods; students in this position are strongly advised to consult with Rutgers Global at the earliest opportunity.