Admissions Checklist

Tuition deposits are required for all programs as indicated below. Pay your tuition deposit online now with a check or credit card

• Doctor of Physical Therapy North and South Programs, Occupational Therapy Doctorate programs: $750 deposit required
• Physician Assistant Program: $700 deposit required
• Speech Language Pathology: $250.00 deposit required
• Certified Medical Representative tracks of MS Health Sciences & Health Professions Education: $500 deposit required
• Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition for Aspiring Dietitians: $700 deposit required

All other programs: $200 deposit required

Rutgers SHP Acceptance Deposit Fee Waiver Request

School of Health Professions (SHP) requires a non-refundable deposit from each student entering the school (please see the admissions checklist for information on the cost of the deposit for your program).
The tuition deposit may be waived for the following:
• Applied online for a Free Application for Student Assistance (FAFSA) and the completed form reflects an expected family contribution (EFC) of $2000.00 or less.
• EOF, LSAMP, TRIO sponsored student
• All who are seeking an Acceptance Deposit Fee Waiver must complete this waiver form. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Please complete this form to request a Tuition Deposit Fee Waiver.

Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing

NEW STUDENTS: Please see instructions to self apply.  The current fee for the Criminal Background Check is $106.90.  Please confirm that your program requires the Criminal Background Check before applying.  There are no refunds for those who apply for this service and pay in error.

Please note: You must select: School of Health Professions- Enrollment (Student-pay)- RU51 Background check+ Document Manager

SHP Programs Requiring a Criminal Background Check:
You must select School of Health Professions- Enrollment (Student-pay)- RU51 Background check+ Document Manager.

Allied Health Technologies

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Cardiac Sonography
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

• Cytopathology
• Medical laboratory Sciences
• Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS)
• Clinical Nutrition (MS & DCN)
• Diagnostic Imaging Technologies
• Health Information Management
• Health Sciences (PhD, MS, BS – all concentrations)
• Health Care Management
• Medical Coding
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Physical Therapy (Newark & Blackwood)
• Physician Assistant
• Radiologist Assistant

Health Informatics

Clinical Research Management program (Academic Clinical Research Management -track only) 

SHP Programs NOT Requiring a Criminal Background Check:

• Health Informatics (PhD, MS)
• Clinical Laboratory Sciences (MS)
• Clinical Research Management
• Health Care Informatics
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation (PhD, MS, BS)
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (AS)
• Rehabilitation Counseling

Drug Testing
Students only require drug screening if a clinical site requests it. Students will be informed by their program regarding each clinical placement’s specific requirements before the start date of their clinical experience.

Please use the Drug Screening Request Form to request a drug screening.

Instructions for Drug Testing

Typically, all programs with a clinical component require drug testing. However, students only require drug testing if the clinical site requests it. Students will be informed by their programs regarding each clinical placement’s specific requirements before the start date of their clinical experience. To request a drug test, follow the self-apply instructions for found here. Make sure to select “UM59dt: Drug Test ONLY” under package selection.

PLEASE NOTE: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Physician Assistant, and Speech-Language Programs students only require drug testing if the clinical site requests it. Students will be informed regarding specific requirements for each clinical placement prior to the start date of their clinical experience.

Please note: Students will not be able to access the online student orientation portal until they have submitted all acceptance documents and have been on-boarded successfully.

All incoming SHP students must complete the online Welcome Session before the first day of class in your first semester in your program. This session is meant to welcome our new students as well as advise of the many student support services and resources available to you as an SHP and Rutgers student.

Please note that this online session is in addition to both the SHP Online Student Orientation as well as any SHP program specific orientations. For more information about the SHP Welcome Session – click here.

New Students Services and Information – Rutgers – School of Health Professions

New students will be given access to the RU Learning with HIPAA Basics & Best Practices training one to two months before the first day of class.

Emails will be sent to new students via their Rutgers SHP email accounts when the RU Learning with HIPAA Basics & Best Practices are activated and ready to complete. 

The Do R Part: Understanding and Responding to Interpersonal Violence training needs to be completed within the first 30 days of your first term at Rutgers Health.

Students will begin receiving emails relating to this course via their Rutgers SHP email accounts starting on the first day of the term. Failure to complete the course will result in the placement of a hold that prevents future registration until the course is completed. Students can complete this course in advance of the start of the term, after they have activated their Rutgers NetID and password. Instructions on how to access the course can be found at: https://oasa.rbhs.rutgers.edu/title-ix/training/

Please Note: Students who do not complete these trainings in a timely fashion will have a hold placed on their records.  This may affect future registration for courses.

SHP students are either in a designated “Web-based” program or “Traditional-based“. All forms and questionnaires must be completed on the immunization portal listed in your packet.

Part time students enrolled in clinical courses and all full-time students are required to have health insurance. If you have comparable insurance and do not wish to purchase the plan sponsored by Rutgers, you must waive the health insurance by clicking on this link and completing the waiver.  Students are able to waive the health insurance once they see the insurance charge posted on their bill and it has been 3 to 4 business days after the initial posting of the insurance charge.

*** Please note: You will need your Rutgers student A# (identification #) to waive your health insurance.  You will receive your student A# from Enrollment Services after you have submitted your deposit and required documents.***

• Please register your disability as soon as you are admitted. All students who are seeking academic accommodations as School of Health Professions (SHP) students must register their disability with the Disability Coordinator using the following link: https://ods.rutgers.edu/students/registration-form
• Students who are requesting accommodations must also review the SHP documentation guidelines and essential functions for their program. This information can be found here.

OBTAINING A STUDENT ID CARD
To obtain an ID card you must upload a photo. Please access the following link for instructions: http://iam-ipo.rutgers.edu/photosub.php. This online portal allows for an easy submission of the photo you would like included on your ID Card. All new students must be registered for classes to be eligible for an ID Card.

RBHS Newark Health Science Campus Students ONLY
ID cards will be distributed in person by your program. For any questions regarding when the ID card will be received, please contact your program director.

Requests for a Replacement ID Card

Students requesting a replacement ID card must pay the $20.00 replacement fee (see payment link below) and email the payment confirmation to

Enrollment Management-Admissions: shpadm@shp.rutgers.edu.  Students must include their Full name and Student ID Number in that email.

When that confirmation is received, a request will be initiated for the new ID card.  ID card pick-up notification will be sent via email.

https://secure.touchnet.com/C21589_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=1&SINGLESTORE=true

RBHS Piscataway Campus Students ONLY
Once you have uploaded your photo, you must obtain the printed ID from the Busch Post Office (see address below).

Distance Students ONLY
Please follow the instructions to upload your photo. Once your photo has been uploaded, please forward the confirmation email including your student ID number to: shpadm@shp.rutgers.edu.

Previous Rutgers ID Card Holder
You must obtain an SHP distributed ID card in order to gain access to SHP facilities.

PLEASE NOTE: A photo must be uploaded successfully for an ID card to be printed. A successful upload will render a confirmation email for proof of submission.

ID Card Printing Office Location

Busch Campus

Buell Apartments Housing Office
55 Bevier Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone: (848) 445-2561

Current Operating Status: Open

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM

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Step by Step Process

1. Please log in to your My Rutgers Portal using your Net ID, you will be presented with a pop-up window where you will be able to confirm your enrollment plans.
2. The Financial Responsibility Statement (FRS) is a mandatory agreement accepting financial obligations and responsibilities for attendance. If you do not have a valid FRS on file, you will be prompted to “Agree” to the terms of the FRS.
3. Please ensure you complete the “RU Here” process and do not log out of the system early. If you do not receive a message confirming completion of the process, then you have not reached the end of the process, and must start again.

For questions regarding the RU HERE process, email enrollmentservices@shp.rutgers.edu

PLEASE NOTE: BS Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology students partnered with Kean University are required to complete the RU Here prompt. All students must complete RU Here before the deadline or their classes and financial aid will be canceled.