Information for Incoming First-Year Students

Incoming First-Year Student Academic Checklist

• Take Placement Tests

• Submit your Immunization and Other Health Records

  Link is on your MyRutgers Enrollment Dashboard.

• Join and Complete the Class of 2028 SEBS Academic Planning & Advising (APA) Canvas Course

• Attend a Virtual Advising Session (Register within the Canvas Course)

  School of Environmental and Biological Sciences first-year students attend a Virtual Advising Session to learn from advisors about the SEBS Core Curriculum, graduation requirements, and the course request process.

  To prepare for your Virtual Advising Session:

  • Review all enrolling student information in your myRutgers dashboard.
  • Review available Byrne Seminars and First-Year Interest Group Seminars.

• Attend New Student Orientation or International Student Orientation

• Request AP/IB/College Credit Transcripts

  • Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
  • Cambridge A-Level Examinations
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations
  • First-Year Transfer Credit

• Get Connected!

  Download the Rutgers Mobile App and follow us on Instagram @SEBS_advising.

Incoming International Student?

See our Incoming International First-Year Students page for information just for you!

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