Advising

Quality advising builds the foundation for academic success. We are committed to guiding you toward success during your time at Rutgers and beyond. Students seek advisement in areas such as:

• Transfer Credit: The School of Arts and Sciences will make course equivalency decisions for transfer students. Transferring credits into Rutgers-New Brunswick has many nuances. Prior to reaching out, go to  Transfer Credit Policies on the School of Arts and Sciences website.  
• Study Abroad Course Equivalency: The Dept. will make course equivalency decisions for students studying aborad transfer students. To request approval for courses not listed in the Course Equivalency Database, fill out this request form  (You must log in with your netId and password to access the form).
• Enrolling in Graduate Level Courses: Undergraduate students wanting to register for a graduate level course must FIRST contact the undergraduate office:  to determine if the requested course aligns with curricular goals. 

Prof. Katherine McCabe, Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Dr. McCabe is the undergraduate Advisor for the Political Science Department at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Prof. McCabe can answer questions about the political science major, minors, and certificate programs. Schedule an advising appointment with Prof. McCabe

Prof. Christine Cahill, Undergraduate Program Director

Dr. Cahill is the undergraduate program director, as well as your direct contact for assistance in securing internships. You may also direct any concerns about our instructors and any grade appeals to Dr. Cahill at 

Professor William Field, Critical Intelligence Studies

Dr. Field is the advisor for the Critical Intelligence Studies minor (CIS). Please direct any questions about the Center for Critical Intelligence Studies, and declaring the minor to Dr. Field, .  

Is law school right for you? Pre-Law Advising

Pre-Law Advising within the Office of Undergraduate Education provides counsel to students interested in pursuing a law degree upon graduation from Rutgers. Our advisors will guide students throughout their undergraduate career to ensure they are meeting important steps and deadlines and gaining the depth and breadth of experience required for successful admission to law school.

Through the pre-law office, students have access to advising sessions during the fall and spring semesters. They also have access to a variety of resources including a library of law school catalogs and resource materials, statistics about applications and acceptances to law school, an application checklist, and more. VISIT THE PRE-LAW WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

Dr. Milton Heumann is a Rutgers distinguished professor of Political Science and your primary Pre-Law advisor. Students interested in law school should begin pre-law advisement during their sophomore or junior years.