First Year International Academic Orientation

Welcome to Rutgers University! We at Rutgers Global are glad that you are here. Below you will find videos, modules, and resources that will help introduce you to Rutgers University, and help you navigate your academic journey. We are committed to your academic success at Rutgers, and are here to support you. Should you need additional information, don't hesitate to reach out to us at Rutgers Global–International Academic Success

Contact Us:
Assistant Dean, Anu Gupta: anu.gupta@rutgers.edu; 848-932-3054
Program Manager, Flora McVay: fmcvay@global.rutgers.edu; 848-932-3062
Program Coordinator, Corinne Mitchell: c.mitchell@rutgers.edu; 848-932-3035

Students on Livingston Campus at Rutgers

Your First Semester

In this presentation, you will learn more about how to successfully navigate your first semester at Rutgers University.

Download PowerPoint [English] here.
Download PowerPoint [Chinese] here.

*Be sure to download and view in PowerPoint in order to hear narration.

Students in Alexander Library at Rutgers University

Resources for Success

In this presentation, you will learn about the wide variety of resources Rutgers University has to support your success.

Download PowerPoint [English] here.
Download PowerPoint [Chinese] here.

*Be sure to download and view in PowerPoint in order to hear narration.

Academic Expectations

Rutgers Global Academic Expectations Video


Congratulations on your admission to Rutgers University! We have more than 9,000 international students and one of the most diverse student bodies of any university in the United States.  

We can’t wait for you to join us here in New Jersey. Here are some tips for you to know as you begin your college career at Rutgers. We hope this information will help to set you up for success on your journey.