Founded in 1934, University College-New Brunswick has a unique mission and a long and successful history of providing academic opportunities to, and serving the needs of, adult and part-time students. As an integral part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the college provides access to the outstanding resources of one of the nation's top-ranked public research universities, where the quality and diversity of the curriculum and the research opportunities available to students are among the finest. University College students meet the same standard of excellence required of all Rutgers students and attend classes taught by the same faculty that serves the entire Rutgers-New Brunswick campus, thereby enjoying all the prestige that comes with a Rutgers degree.

University College's goal is to foster academic excellence in adult and part-time learners while at the same time recognizing their scheduling needs. Students come to the college for many reasons--some to update their job skills to keep pace with rapidly changing technologies, some to earn a college degree for career advancement, and some simply to expand their intellectual capacity. University College responds to students` demands with curricular innovations that provide a rich variety of courses, programs, flexible schedules, counseling, and specialized services tailored to adult and part-time students. The college`s students may choose from more than sixty-five majors, including degree programs offered jointly with professional schools. Some students pursue a double major or an interdisciplinary individualized major. Although many students enroll in evening classes only, students may take both day and evening classes.

With an enrollment of approximately 3,500 students, University College is proud to serve as the academic home for adult and part-time students, the vast majority of whom are individuals who often must integrate an academic career with their personal and professional lives. The college's students are special in that they enrich the academic environment by bringing their wealth of experiences to the classroom. By providing a forum for intellectual discourse among students from varied backgrounds, the college enhances the learning experience of its students and prepares them for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving global community.

University College takes pride in providing student-specific academic counseling and access to and opportunity for lifelong learning, which is essential for the success of adult and part-time students.