Placement Tests
All first-year
students and some transfer students, depending on previously completed
college course work, are required to take Rutgers-New
Brunswick/Piscataway placement tests. These tests provide information
about each student's preparation in English writing skills,
mathematics, and language other than English. The results are used in
conjunction with other information to determine completion of Douglass
College proficiency requirements and to ensure that students are placed
in courses commensurate with their levels of preparation.
Course Selection
First-year students complete a course preference form that is used by
the Office of Academic Services with results from the placement tests
to create a fall course schedule designed to allow students to begin
completion of the college core requirements and their intended majors.
Transfer students attend either a summer or winter registration program
depending on the term in which they intend to enroll. At that time,
transfer students receive a preliminary evaluation of their transfer
credits and how these credits will apply to the Douglass College
graduation requirements.
Orientation
First-year
students attend a two-day, one-night residential program the summer
prior to their first term. The program is designed to assist with the
transition to college, providing an introduction to the Residence Life
program, academic advising, academic expectations, student activities,
and an opportunity to meet new classmates.
Transfer students
receive an introduction to the college and university during the summer
or winter program when they select their courses for the coming term.
All new students entering during the fall term participate in
additional academic and social orientation functions in an orientation
program held during the first few days prior to the start of classes
for the term.
