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Your Life, Your Schedule

Continuing Education at Rutgers–New Brunswick

At Rutgers–New Brunswick, we’ve got a class for you, from one-day workshops for home gardeners to in-depth certificate programs for nursing professionals—and everything in between. Whether you’re a government official looking for a seminar in capital budgeting or a college student hoping to pick up credits over the summer, you’ll find training and courses available at Rutgers.

Finding Continuing Education Courses

Looking to explore Rutgers–New Brunswick’s continuing education options? That’s easy. Here’s how:

Online Learning

If you need a flexible schedule, think about taking Rutgers courses over the internet. You won’t have to commute to campus, and you can plan your school work around professional and family obligations.

Degree programs offering online courses include areas such as business, communications, management and labor relations, and nursing. Learn more.

Veterans Services: One Air Force Veteran’s Story

James Abercromby

Rutgers offers a variety of resources for veterans returning from service in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, including an on-campus veterans services coordinator to answer questions and help veterans, eligible dependents, and active duty personnel pursue an education at Rutgers–New Brunswick. Learn more.

One student who tapped into veterans services is Air Force veteran James Abercromby. When Abercromby decided to go to college, Rutgers was his first choice. He was already in New Jersey for work, and when he heard about generous educational assistance for veterans, he decided Rutgers, with its great reputation and history, was the place for him. Learn more.

For Kids, Too!

SPARK Summer Program for Kids

Rutgers’ programs in continuing education aren’t just for adults. A variety of programs are available for children. Our newest offerings are from the Mason Gross School of the Arts Extension Program. You don’t need to be a piano prodigy or an experienced dancer to participate in the programs at the Rutgers’ arts conservatory. Here’s a sampling of options for kids:

Flexible Options for Busy Schedules

At Rutgers, we have continuing education courses to fit the lifestyles of everyone from international business executives to college students juggling jobs over summer and winter breaks. Courses vary widely in their schedules, from certificate programs with class meetings on weekends to enrichment classes for seniors offered during weekday mornings.

What’s more, courses are offered at a variety of locations—and online—in order to accommodate your needs. Continuing education courses are available at the Rutgers–New Brunswick Campus, as well as a number of off-campus locations around New Jersey.

“With online classes, I could do work after the kids went to bed, or before they got up. It was up to me. As a working parent, it was a great fit.”

—Alumna Michele Whelan

A Sample of Recent Continuing Ed Offerings

Summer and Winter Sessions

Find the Program That Works for You

Certificate Programs and Professional Education

The university’s Division of Continuing Studies provides training and certificate programs for experienced professionals, as well as those aiming to gain new expertise in a variety of fields, whether you’re looking to earn a certificate in project management or demonstrate your expertise in electronic health records.

Summer and Winter Sessions

Are you a college student looking to fulfill a major requirement or hike your GPA? Are you an area resident hoping to learn about fiction writing or environmental geology? The summer and winter sessions at Rutgers–New Brunswick give you the chance to take a Rutgers course on an intense schedule. Learn more.

Noncredit Courses

A variety of noncredit courses are available for everyone from kids looking for learning options during summer vacation to retired adults hoping to explore topics of interest. Explore the options.

Degree Options

At Rutgers–New Brunswick, you don’t need to be a full-time college student—or just out of high school—in order to pursue an undergraduate degree. The University College Community serves adults who are seeking a degree even as they juggle full-time jobs, families, and other responsibilities.

Executive Education

The Rutgers Center for Management Development helps professionals enhance their skills in areas such as business, human resources, leadership, and management. The center offers a variety of programs, including mini-MBAs, leadership institutes, and on-site corporate training.

Options for Lifelong Learning

No tests, no grades, but lots of learning. That’s the idea behind both the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Senior Citizen Audit Program—two programs with opportunities for seniors.

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