Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Graduate School-Newark

About the University

About the School of Public Affairs and Administration

About Rutgers University-Newark

Degree Programs and Courses

Certificate Programs (Credit Bearing)

Certificate Programs (Noncredit)

Academic Policies and Procedures

Student Responsibility to Keep Informed

Registration and Course Information

Matriculation Continued

Change of Registration and Withdrawals

Intrainstitutional Registration

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses

Transfer of Credit

Full-Time Vs. Part-Time/Credit Overboard

Class Schedules and Hours

Grades and Records

Scholastic Standing

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Academic Integrity Policy

University Code of Student Conduct Summary

Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

University Safety and Security

Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance

Disability Services

Administrative Procedures for Responding to Disruptions

Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment

Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures

Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Reports

Graduation Rates

Teacher Preparation Program Pass Rates

Student Records and Privacy Rights under FERPA

Student Residency for Tuition Purposes

Research Policies

Administration and Faculty

Divisions of the University

Full-Time Vs. Part-Time/Credit Overboard

Minimum and Maximum Programs

Students complete the program in two to three calendar years depending upon the number of credits taken per semester. Most MPA students are working professionals who take 6 credits per semester (part-time), including summers. Nine credits per semester is considered full-time at the graduate level.

Students with a GPA of at least 3.0 can enroll in 12 credits in the Fall or Spring semesters. If a student has lower than a 3.0, then a credit overload (above 9 credits) has to be approved in writing by the MPA Director.

Financial Aid

To receive financial aid, an M.P.A. student has to register for at least 6 credits and submit a FAFSA form by the deadline. For more information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid at https://scarlethub.rutgers.edu/financial-services/ . There are no financial loans available for the Winter Session.