Information for Incoming First-Year Students

Incoming First-Year Student Academic Checklist

1. Take Placement Tests

2. Attend an Academic Planning and Advising (APA) Day

   School of Environmental and Biological Sciences first-year students attend an Academic Planning and Advising (APA) Day to meet with advisors, learn about the SEBS Core Curriculum and graduation requirements, and request their courses.

   To prepare for your APA Day:

   1. Review the dates and make a reservation to attend by completing the SEBS First-Year Student Registration Information Form. Log-in using your Rutgers NetID and ScarletMail email account password.
   2. Read the Fall 2019 SEBS First-Year Student Core Course Selection List.
   3. Review available Byrne Seminars and First-Year Interest Group Seminars.

3. Request AP/IB/College Credit Transcripts

   1. Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
   2. Cambridge A-Level Examinations
   3. International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations
   4. First-Year Transfer Credit

4. Get Connected!

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