As a university strongly committed to undergraduate education, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, provides a baccalaureate program of exceptional academic quality for those entering the profession of nursing and for those registered nurses wishing to obtain a baccalaureate degree. Chartered in 1766, Rutgers is now one of the nation's largest state university systems, with College of Nursing students on the New Brunswick , and Newark campuses and the Western Monmouth Higher Education Center . Students who choose Rutgers join a university of high standards, excellent academic resources, and a full complement of scholarly, research and cultural activities. The College of Nursing is well respected in health care and academic communities throughout the nation.
Affordable housing is available on campus.
Dean to Dean Transfers Students currently enrolled at another college at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey may transfer to the College of Nursing as a Dean to Dean Transfer. Students in their first term at any Rutgers college will not be eligible for a dean to dean transfer. Students must complete 24 credits in their current college by the end of the spring semester to be considered. The minimum grade point average for acceptance is a 3.0. There are no prerequisites to enter the College of Nursing.