A student must successfully complete at least 120 academic credits to
graduate from the University College-Newark. Successful
completion of some programs of study may require more than the minimum
120 credits necessary for graduation.
Students
in University College-Newark are expected to complete all
degree credits from the time of their matriculation at Rutgers University-Newark,
including credits required for their major, second concentration, and for the Core Curriculum.
Exceptions may be made in very special circumstances with the prior
written approval of the Office of Academic Services. In
addition, for courses meant to be applicable to the completion of the
major, the student must receive prior written approval from the
academic department responsible for the major.
Students
matriculated in University College-Newark must earn 30 of
their last 42 credits while registered in classes offered by
Rutgers University-Newark or registered in special programs approved in writing by
the Office of Academic Services. Students who transfer into University College-Newark from other institutions with
senior status must earn a minimum of 30 credits while registered as University College-Newark students in order to receive a
bachelor's degree from the college.
Credits
earned more than seven years before the date of graduation are not
necessarily accepted in fulfillment of the requirements for graduation.
