Fall 2015 Course Schedule
Narrative
Newark Campus
New Brunswick Campus
Stratford Campus
Please note: Schedule is subject to change without notice. Please
check online for updated information and details. For a listing of
all courses, go to: http://sph.rutgers.edu/academics/registration/register.html
Rutgers School of Public Health – Office of the Registrar
683 Hoes Lane West, 3rd Fl, Rm 335
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Contents
Web Registration Instructions............................................................................................................... 3
Special Permission ................................................................................................................................ 3
Problems Registering Online ................................................................................................................ 3
Special Permission ................................................................................................................................ 3
Variable Credit Courses ........................................................................................................................ 4
Taking Courses at other Rutgers Schools ............................................................................................. 5
Evidence of Annual TB Immunizations ............................................................................................... 5
Late Registration after Classes Begin ................................................................................................... 5
Confirmation of Registration ................................................................................................................ 5
How Do I Add/Drop a Course? ............................................................................................................ 5
What If I Need to Take a Leave? .......................................................................................................... 5
When Do I Register for Fieldwork?...................................................................................................... 5
Do I Have to Register for Fieldwork II Continuation or Fieldwork II Continuation? .......................... 6
How Do I Register for Independent Study? .......................................................................................... 6
Is Health Insurance Available? ............................................................................................................. 6
Planning to Graduate? ........................................................................................................................... 7
Biostatistics Quantitative Skill Assessment .......................................................................................... 7
Change of Address or Phone Number .................................................................................................. 7
Payment Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 8
How Do I Apply for Financial Aid? ..................................................................................................... 8
General Banner Web Instructions for Students: ................................................................................... 9
FERPA ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................................. 11
Fall 2015 Registration Calendar ......................................................................................................... 11
Withdrawal/Refund Schedule ............................................................................................................. 11
Tuition Rates and Fees ........................................................................................................................ 11
Legends ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Inclement Weather .............................................................................................................................. 12
Campus Specific Information – Newark............................................................................................. 13
Campus Specific Information – New Brunswick ............................................................................... 16
Campus Specific Information – Stratford ........................................................................................... 19
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Web Registration Instructions
Web registration begins on April 6, 2015 for the Fall 2015 semester and I will be available online until August
31, 2015. After that date you may register in-person only from September 1 through September 15, 2015
based on course availability. You will be required to register using a Registration Pin Number issued by
your advisor. Please note: new students will fill out a registration card for their first semester.
Here’s how it works:
1. Contact your advisor to discuss your course selections. This is mandatory since the Registration Pin
Number will serve as your advisor’s signature and approval.
2. Advisor approves your course selections and issues a Registration Pin Number. Once you have
completed the above steps, you are now ready to register via the web.
Follow these instructions for web registration:
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Go to http://sph.rutgers.edu/academics/registration/register.html and login
Click on Register for Courses
Select term Fall 2015 (17) & Courses
Select courses
Calculate Tuition and Fees
Review Course Schedule (posted on the SPH website under “Students”)
Special Permission
Courses that require Special Permission must be approved by the instructor. The instructor will notify the
Registrar’s Office of the names of students who have been given Special Permission. The Registrar will
process the registrations manually.
Problems Registering Online
If you are experiencing a problem registering online, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 732-235-9724.
Bills for tuition and fees will be sent approximately 10 days prior to the beginning of classes. Payment is due
in FULL by the first day of classes. ** If arrangements are not made to pay your bill, you may be
deregistered as a result**. Students can elect to use the deferred payment plan to pay their tuition. Please
see payment policy for details. If payment is not received by the due date, you will be assessed a $50 late
fee. You can pay your tuition bill by credit card. Please use link to website
http://www.studentabc.rutgers.edu/billing-and-collections-rutgers-biomedical-and-health-sciences-rbhs/
Or call the Cashier’s office:
Newark
New Brunswick
Stratford
(973) 972-4379
(732) 235-4754
(856) 566-6791
The School of Public Health’s Office of the Registrar is located at 3rd Floor, Room 335 - 683 Hoes Lane
West, Piscataway), NJ 08854. the SPH Registrar’s Office is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
There is also a drop box located outside the office for after-hours
Problems Registering Online
If you are experiencing a problem registering online, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 732-235-9724.
Special Permission
Courses that require Special Permission must be approved by the instructor. The instructor will
notify the Registrar’s Office of the names of students who have been given Special Permission. The
Registrar will process the registrations manually.
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Variable Credit Courses
When registering for a variable credit course like Fieldwork II 1-5 credits, you must manually enter the
number of credits in the credit column located on the registration screen. If you do not enter number of
credits, the system will default to 1.00 credit of Fieldwork II. The same applies for any other variable credit
course.
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Taking Courses at other Rutgers Schools
Approved Rutgers University (RU) courses are listed on the SPH schedule. Please use below links below
to find the building and room numbers for these courses. If you have any questions, please contact your
campus office.
Newark Campus – Rutgers Newark
http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/visitors/map.pdf
New Brunswick Campus – Rutgers New Brunswick:
http://scheduling.rutgers.edu/bldgcodes.htm
Stratford Campus – Rutgers Stratford:
http://scheduling.rutgers.edu/spacemgmt/bldgs_cmd_np.asp
Evidence of Annual TB Immunizations
Students who are due to receive an annual TB test and/or immunizations must comply before the first day of
classes. Students who are non-compliant will be unable to register for classes.
Late Registration after Classes Begin
September 1 through September 15, 2015 is late registration for all students with a $50 late fee. Late
registration must be done in person through the Office of the Registrar or for Newark students please go to
the campus office. Registration cards are available either in your campus office or the Office of the Registrar.
A drop box is available for registration after 4:30 pm at the Office of the Registrar and at the Newark Campus
Office.
Confirmation of Registration
You can view your course selections via Web for Student
How Do I Add/Drop a Course?
Adjustments to your schedule can be made via the web at
http://sph.rutgers.edu/academics/registration/register.html from April 6, 2015, 2014 through August 31,
st
2015. All drops after August 31 must be conducted in person through your campus office or the Office of the
Registrar.
What If I Need to Take a Leave?
If you do not plan to enroll for the Fall 2015 semester, a Notification of Absence form must be submitted to
your campus office before August 31, 2015. Forms are available in your campus office or the Office of the
Registrar or online at http://sph.rutgers.edu/academics/registration/forms.html Students who are not planning
to register for one or more semesters and do not plan to withdraw from the school must petition for an official
“Notification of Absence” with the campus office during the registration period that the leave of absence will
become effective. This policy applies to students enrolled in a dual degree program with another Rutgers
School or another university who, because of the requirements of the dual degree program, are not
registering at the Rutgers School of Public Health for one or more semesters.
When Do I Register for Fieldwork?
Fieldwork I (FDWC I):
Student should complete their Department specific form. Once completed obtain a signature OR attach an email from your Academic Advisor or Fieldwork Faculty Advisor issuing permission to register. Students
should give the approved form to the Fieldwork Coordinator for processing.
Fieldwork II (FDWCII):
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Meet with the Fieldwork Coordinator and the Fieldwork Faculty Advisor to discuss fieldwork options and
progress. When registering for a variable cerdit course like FDWC II (1 to 5 credits), students must manually
enter the number of credits in the credit column located on the registration screen. If this is not done, the
system will default to one (1) credit of FDWC II.
All students taking Fieldwork II are required to contact the Fieldwork Coordinator for their specific campus
before registering to ensure that it is appropriate for you to register for this.
Newark students:
Teri E. Lassiter, PhD, MPH
Phone: 973-972-8689, lassiter@sph.rutgers.edu
New Brunswick or Stratford students:
Phone: 732-235-5512,
Do I Have to Register for Fieldwork II Continuation or Fieldwork II Continuation?
When a student has registered for Fieldwork I (1 credit) and Fieldwork II (all 5 credits) and has not finished
the project, the student must register for Fieldwork II Continuation. This takes into consideration that some
students may need an additional semester to wrap up the project. Fieldwork II Continuation is a non-credit
course and carries a modest fee of $35.00. Students are permitted to register for Fieldwork II Continuation
only once.
However, if a student requires additional time, after Fieldwork II Continuation, the student must enroll the
following semester in Fieldwork III Continuation (and subsequent semesters, if necessary, until the fieldwork
project is finished). A one-credit fee will be assessed for each additional consecutive semester of
Fieldwork III Continuation at the usual tuition and fee rate.
How Do I Register for Independent Study?
Students interested in an independent study must complete the Independent Study Form and have it
approved by an advisor to ensure that the project can be accepted as an elective. Form are available at all
campus offices. The instructor must request a CRN number from the Registrar’s office by calling (732) 2359724.
Is Health Insurance Available?
Please note: It is University policy that each student enrolled in a program at the university on a full-time
matriculated basis (9 credits or more) must have adequate health and accident insurance coverage. Part-time
School of Public Health students who participate in clinical experience as part of their educational programs
are also required to be covered by health and accident insurance. ALL STUDENTS REGISTERED FULL
TIME WILL BE BILLED FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AUTOMATICALLY AND BE SENT AN INSURANCE
PACKET.
If you currently have another health insurance plan, the on-line Waiver form must be completed by September
25, 2015 to avoid being automatically billed for the Student Health Insurance Plan or being non-compliant with
Rutgers University policy. Students who do not complete the insurance waiver by form September 25,
2015 will be charged for health insurance.
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Log on to http://firststudent.com/
Select: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, under Find you School
Go to Customer Service Center
Select the Waiver Your School’s Health Insurance from the menu on the left side of the page.
Complete the form. Be sure to accurately enter all required information.
If you do not complete all required information, the form will not be accepted.
Submit the Form. You will receive a confirmation that your Waiver Form was successfully completed.
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NOTE: If an SPH student drops within the add/drop period and becomes less-than full time, health
insurance will be automatically dropped by student accounts. Student must contact the Student
Accounts office immediately at (732) 235-9174 and inform them of the situation. The Student
Accounts Office will work with students to resolve the problem. Students who drop down to part-time
status but want to maintain their insurance coverage must contact their campus office and the
insurance representative immediately.
The University, in conjunction with University Health Care, offers a high-quality plan which fulfills the Rutgers
insurance requirements. Enrollment forms are located in the campus office or on-line at
www.universityhealthplans.com.
Planning to Graduate?
Students must submit a graduation application along with the $40 application fee. The form can be obtained
through your campus office or online at:
http://sph.rutgers.edu/academics/registration/docs/ApplicationDiplomaCertificate.pdf
Students earning degrees after the conclusion of the Spring semester are eligible to participate in
Convocation and Commencement exercises MAY 2016. The timely filing of the application is the sole
responsibility of the student.
The following are the deadlines for submission of graduation applications:
Graduating in:
Application due:
January
October 1
May
January 2
October
June 1
VITAL INFORMATION:
Candidates for graduation must also:
 make an appointment for their financial aid (if applicable) exit interview
at least one month prior to graduation;
 receive clearance for all materials borrowed from the libraries; and
 return student identification cards to the campus administrative office or Public Safety.
Biostatistics Quantitative Skill Assessment
Students must take and receive a passing score on the QSA before registering for the core course,
Introduction to Biostatistics (PHCO 0504). Based upon performance on the QSA, each student will be advised
if he or she needs additional preparation prior to registering for the course. Students admitted into Master of
Science or PhD and DrPH Degree program in the Department of Biostatistics are exempt from taking the test.
A. Attempts - If a student does not pass the QSA on the first attempt, they are allowed a second attempt
which must be scheduled at least one week later. If a third attempt is required, it must be scheduled at least
one month after the second attempt. If a student passes the QSA before the first meeting of the course
“Introduction to Biostatistics” (PHCO 0504) they may register for the course, otherwise they will need to enroll
in that course in a subsequent semester.
B. Failure to Pass Quantitative Skills Assessment - Students who fail to pass the QSA after three attempts
will be required to take and pass an entry-level college algebra course with a grade of ‘B’ or better before
registering for the core course, Introduction to Biostatistics (PHCO 0504)
Change of Address or Phone Number
Please request a student correction form for any changes regarding name, address and phone numbers. ALL
NAME CHANGES MUST INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF LEGAL CHANGE and the Change of Name form
must be notarized before any changes can be made. Forms are available in your campus office, or at
http://sph.rutgers.edu/academics/registration/forms.html
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Payment Policy
1. Students may sign up online for Tuition Payment Plan after they have received their semester
bill which will go to your school e-mail account.
2. The link is https://tuition.scholarchip.com.
3. There is a $50 payment plan fee.
4. Student must know their “A” number, and have a US checking or savings account.
5. Any questions call 732-235-9174 or 9168.
For more information please use the following link: http://www.studentabc.rutgers.edu/billing-andcollections-rutgers-biomedical-and-health-sciences-rbhs
IMPORTANT: ** If your tuition bill has not been paid in full or if you have not made
arrangements to pay your bill by the end of the Drop/Add period you will be deregistered as a
result**.
Students with accounts in arrears who have established a payment plan and are timely in their payments shall
be permitted to register for the subsequent semester. Students, who have established a payment plan but
have missed two or more payments, shall immediately be placed on administrative suspension by the
Business Office until the balance is paid in full. Such students will be notified of this status by the Associate
Controller, Business Office. Students who do not resolve their account after two notifications from the
Business Office will not be permitted to continue to attend classes during the semester in which they are
currently enrolled. If account has an outstanding balance after the final due date, a late fee of $50.00 will be
charged to your account each month until the balance is paid.
Any student who elects to utilize the installment payment plan and finds that he or she is unable to meet this
obligation must contact the Bursar’s Office immediately to arrange to fulfill his/her obligation. Lacking such
arrangements, they will not be permitted to register for the following semester until all previous financial
obligations are fulfilled. No degree will be awarded to a student until all financial accounts are fulfilled to the
satisfaction of the University.
How Do I Apply for Financial Aid?
2015-2016 FINANCIAL AID PROCESS
1. Complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) using the school code: 013645 or 002629.
If you are required to file federal taxes the Student Financial Aid Office strongly recommends that
students and/or parents file their federal income tax returns as soon as possible and then allow 2
weeks for the IRS to process your return. After your taxes have been processed by the IRS ,
complete the FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT). The IRS Data Retrieval Process
simplifies and expedites the FAFSA process.
2. Complete the 2015-2016 Rutgers Financial Aid Application located in the
www.myportal.rutgers.edu
3. When your FAFSA is completed (allow 7 business days for processing) you can review your
2015-2016 financial aid tracking requirements via the www.myportal.rutgers.edu
4. Do not send any additional paperwork that is not listed on your tracking requirements.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the New Brunswick Financial Aid
Office.
WEB FOR STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM - An electronic campus-wide information system, and is
available to all students, faculty and staff through the Academic Computing Services (ACS) network. All
students are expected to have an account with ACS. This website contains information on University policies
and procedures, curriculum at other Rutgers schools, housing information, etc. For information about
contacting ACS, please consult the Academic Computing Center.
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General Banner Web Instructions for Students:
The School of Public Health uses BANNER Web for Student Information System allows all current students to
view their academic and financial records, as well as Schools’ course schedules. Students in certain
programs are also able to register for courses online.
The website is available through links on http://www.myportal.rutgers.edu or http://sph.rutgers.edu
Before You Log On:
There are a few things you need to know to effectively use the Web for Student Information System.
The website is divided into two sections, a public area, which can be accessed by anyone. It includes Course
Schedules and General Student Financial Aid information. The Course Schedules will allow you to access
course information offered by each School for each term. The General Student Financial Aid area will link you
to the Student Financial Aid website.
The second section of the website is a secured area which can only be accessed by current students and
requires the entry of your Student ID and PIN. This ID and PIN should not be shared with others. In the
Student Records area, students will be able to view their course grades and view and print an unofficial copy
of a web version of their academic transcript. A view of their account is summarized by term and
cumulatively. Student Tax Information (IRS Form 1098-T) is also available.
The Personal Information area allows students to change a PIN and view addresses and other personal data.
All e-mail communications will be sent to your Academic Computing Account e-mail address.
What to Do If You Need Help
For questions regarding:
Technical issues in accessing the website
Lost/forgotten PINS
IRS Form 1098-T
Service Center 732-743-3200
Service Center 732-743-3200
Student Billing 732-235-9174
Ensuring Security and Privacy of Student Records on the Web
1. After successfully logging onto the Web for Student Information System for the first time, you will be
prompted to change your PIN number. All PINs are automatically set as expired in order to prompt
you to change your PIN to a number that only you will know. You will also be able to provide a
question and answer hint to enable the Service Center to assist you if you forget your PIN.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions for changing your PIN. A Pin must be 6 digits long. You cannot
use any letters or other symbols in your PIN.
3.
If you fail 5 times to login correctly, web access to your student records will be denied. In
order to reactivate your web access, you will need to contact the Service Center at (732) 743-3200.
4.
There is a 30-minute session inactivity timeout. This means that if you do not use the system for 30
minutes while logged onto your student record, you will receive an inactivity time-out message and
you will be prompted to re-enter your student ID and PIN number to regain access to the system.
This timeout is to help ensure the security and privacy of your student records.
Important Information Regarding the Use of Cookies
The Web for Student Information System requires the use of cookies to verify authorization information.
Cookies are short pieces of data used by web servers to help identify web users. These cookies are only
used while you are logged onto the Web. These cookies are NOT retained by your computer after properly
exiting the system and closing your browser.
Logging Off the Web
Use the “Exit” button at the top right of the screen to end your session so that no one will be able to access
your records without re-entering your student ID and PIN.
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FERPA
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey ("Rutgers") complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA")
and makes public announcement of the law. This announcement shall be published as an "official notice" at least twice per year and
will also be archived on the Office of Student Affairs Compliance Website. Students with questions about this notice or about FERPA
generally should contact Jackie Moran (rucomply@rutgers.edu, (848) 932-8576). FERPA affords students certain rights with respect
to their "education records" as that term is defined in the law. These rights include the following:
1. The student has the right to inspect and review his/her education records within 45 days of the date Rutgers receives a proper
request for access to such records. 2. The student has the right to request amendment of education records that the student believes are
inaccurate or misleading. 3. Rutgers shall obtain the prior consent of the student before disclosing personally identifiable information
contained in the student's education records, EXCEPT to the extent FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. 4. The student may
direct complaints concerning the alleged failure of Rutgers to comply with the requirements of FERPA to the Office of Student Affairs
Compliance, 83 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, (848) 932-8576, or to the U.S. Department of Education, c/o
Family Policy Compliance Office, U. S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC, 20202-4605.
Inspection and Review: Students wishing to exercise their rights to inspect and review their education records should submit a written
request to the appropriate official at the Rutgers office which is custodian of the records they wish to review. The Rutgers official will
make arrangement for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. Students who do not
know which Rutgers office is the custodian of the records they wish to inspect should contact their Dean of Students or the Office of
Student Affairs Compliance.
Amendment of Records: Students requesting amendment of education records should first review the policies and procedures of their
college or school and/or consult with their Dean of Students, or equivalent official. With regard to education records maintained at a
Rutgers office other than one within the student's college or school, the student should write the Rutgers official responsible for the
record, identify the part of the record the student wants changed and specify why the student believes the record is inaccurate or
misleading. If the record custodian denies the request to amend the record, the student will be notified of the decision and advised of
his/her right to a formal hearing. A student may obtain additional information on the hearing procedure from the Office of Student
Affairs Compliance after an amendment request has been denied.
Disclosure of Student Information without Prior Consent: There are a number of exceptions to the general rule prohibiting disclosure
of personally identifiable information from education records without prior consent of the student. More information concerning these
exceptions is available from the Office of Student Affairs Compliance. Some common exceptions used by Rutgers are set forth below;
however there are other exceptions where education records are released without prior consent not listed here. 1. FERPA permits
disclosure to Rutgers officials with legitimate educational interest in the records being sought. A Rutgers official is a person employed
by Rutgers in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a
person serving on the Board of Governors or Board of Trustees, a student serving on an official committee such as a disciplinary
hearing board, or a student who is assisting another school official in performing his or her job responsibilities. A school official has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her job responsibilities. 2.
FERPA allows the University to release student "directory information" without a student's consent, unless the student has requested
such information be kept confidential. Rutgers defines directory information as:
 name
 permanent (home) telephone
 degrees received
number
 campus address
 dates of degrees
 school of attendance
 campus post office address
 weight and height of
 major field of study
intercollegiate athletes
 campus telephone number

class
year

most recent previous school
 date of birth
attended

dates
of
attendance
 Rutgers e-mail address

honors and award

current
credit
load
 RUCS user name / NetID

credit
hours
earned
 permanent (home) address
It is the practice of the University to not release a student's date of birth except as required by law or as a validation of positive identification of a student when
furnished by a person making an inquiry.For more information on how to keep your directory information confidential, visit the Rutgers Online Directory or
contact:
The Office of Student Affairs Compliance
83 Somerset Street, Suite 101
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
(848) 932-8576
rucomply@rutgers.edu
Or you can contact the Office of the University Registrar on your campus. 3. Rutgers will, upon request, disclose education records to officials of another
institution of higher education at which a student seeks to enroll without obtaining the student's prior consent. Rutgers will also send to other higher education
institutions corrected or additional records if education records have previously been sent to that institution under this exception. Review policy:
http://compliance.rutgers.edu/ferpa/official-notice
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Academic Calendar
Fall 2015
Tuesday, September 1
Monday, September 7
Tuesday, September 8
Wednesday, November 25
Thursday November 26 – Sunday, November 29
Thursday, December 10
Friday, December 11 – Monday, December 14
Tuesday, December 15 – Tuesday, December 22
Fall Semester Begins
Labor Day – No Classes
Monday Classes
Friday Classes
Thanksgiving Recess
Classes End
Reading Days
Final Exams
Fall 2015 Registration Calendar
April 6
August 24 - 28
September 1 - 15
Fall Registration Begins
Visitor and Non-Matriculating Student Registration
Late registration and add/drops for all students. All business must be conducted through
the Office of the Registrar
Withdrawal/Refund Schedule
Students who stop attending their courses without processing a withdrawal and a drop form will receive a failing grade.
Furthermore, students dropping to zero credits for the semester are considered withdrawn and must request a
“Notification of Absence Form” from the SPH Campus Administrative Office. The School of Public Health refunds
tuition fees only. Administrative and technology fees are non-refundable.
April 6 – September 15
100% refund for all dropped courses and no class
recorded.
September 15
Last day to add a course to existing schedule. Last day to drop
course w/o "W" grade if not withdrawing in full.
September 16– September 22
80% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade
recorded.
60% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade
recorded.
40% refund for all dropped courses and a W grade
recorded.
0% refunds and a grade of W recorded
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF W
September 23 – September 29
September 30 – October 6
October 6 – October 13
October 13
Tuition Rates and Fees
*subject to change*
In-state tuition: $735 per credit
Out-of-state tuition $1,101 per credit
On-line course tuition $885 per credit (in-state), $1,101 per credit (out-of-state)
Additional information about tuition and fees can be found at http://sph.rutgers.edu/admissions/tuition_fees.html
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Legends
Campus Codes:
N = BHS - SPH, Newark
P = BHS - SPH, New Brunswick
S = BHS - SPH, Stratford/Stratford
XN = Rutgers University, Newark
XP = Rutgers University, New Brunswick
XS = Rutgers University, Stratford/Stratford
Days:
M = Monday
T = Tuesday
W = Wednesday
R = Thursday
F = Friday
S = Saturday
U = Sunday
SU = Saturday and Sunday
Time: (in military hours)
0830 = 8:30 am
0900 = 9:00 am
0940 = 9:40 am
0950 = 9:50 am
1130 = 11:30 am
1200 = noon
1310 = 1:10 pm
1430 = 2:30 pm
1520 = 3:20 pm
1600 = 4:00 pm
1620 = 4:20 pm
1630 = 4:30pm
1700 = 5:00 pm
1730 = 5:30 pm
1800 = 6:00 pm
1810 = 6:10 pm
1830 = 6:30 pm
1900 = 7:00 pm
1930 = 7:30 pm
2000 = 8:00 pm
2030 = 8:30 pm
2100 = 9:00 pm
2130 = 9:30 pm
2200 = 10:00 pm
Inclement Weather
Please pay close attention to closings, based on which SPH campus you are
attending.
Cancellation of evening classes due to weather in the late afternoon will be broadcast on the following radio
stations:
Rutgers INFO Radio, Campus Information Services - 530 AM (within 5 mile range)
WCTC
1450 AM
New Brunswick
WRSU
88.7 FM
New Brunswick
WRNJ
1510 AM
Hackettstown
WKXW/New Jersey 101.5 FM
Trenton
WCBS
880 AM
New York City
WINS
1010 AM
New York City
KYW
1060 AM
Philadelphia
News 12 New Jersey Channel 12 Cablevision systems or, you may call the Rutgers University Closing
“Hot-Line” at (732) 932-4636.
Or on the web at http://campusstatus.rutgers.edu.
Your local campus will also have information posted on the website. An announcement will be sent to
students’ Rutgers email addresses advising of closing.
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Campus Specific Information – Newark
Where Do I Buy Textbooks?
There is no brick and mortar bookstore on the Newark Campus. The UMDNJ Legacy Libraries web
page is designed to assist students in locating and buying required text books and other course
materials online. The resources list, including links for online booksellers for health sciences
textbooks which can be purchased, either new or used, or rented and returned can be found at:
http://libraries.umdnj.edu/newarklib/BuyingTextBookshtml.html. The Rutgers University Newark
Campus Bookstore will also take textbook orders from SPH students for Core, URHA, QNME and
DNPH courses. Rutgers University Book Store is located in Bradley Hall, 110 Warren Street,
Newark, NJ.
How Do I Purchase Parking Decals?
All vehicles owned, operated or parked on the University campus must be registered with the Public
Safety Office. Parking tags may be purchased at the Office of Public Safety, Administrative
Complex, Building 5, Room 531, 30 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey, (973) 982-5489. Office
hours are 7:30 am – 3:00 pm. RU and NJIT students taking classes on the Newark Campus MUST
complete a Parking Exchange Form in the campus office for parking privileges. Information
regarding the parking program can also be accessed online.
How Do I Get An E-mail Account?
Official Rutgers email is our means of communicating with you. Faculty and staff will use email to
inform you of cancelled courses, class room changes, etc.) The Academic Computing Center provides
students with free university e-mail accounts and off-the-shelf applications for word processing,
worksheets, presentation tools, research and publication graphics, statistics, and information access. It
is located in Medical Science Building Level C, Room C630. It is the student’s responsibility to
activate and frequently monitor their Rutgers e-mail accounts for time sensitive announcements, such
as weather updates and canceled courses. Email related problems should be reported to the IST
Service Center (732) 743-3200.
Where Can I Drop Off Completed Forms?
Completed forms can be dropped off at the Newark Campus Office, 65 Bergen Street, SSB 701,
Newark, NJ 07107. For your convenience, there is also drop box located on the wall outside of the
campus office. Students with completed forms with appropriate signatures may place the forms in the
box to be processed. Please be sure to contact the campus office to confirm receipt of your form. The
campus office number is (973) 972-7212.
Where is the Student Lounge?
The student lounge is located on the 7th floor in the Stanley S. Bergen Building (SSB). The lounge is
open to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students must access the lounge by swipe or reader
access of their student identification cards.
Is there a Computer Lab?
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The computer lab has limited hours and is located on the 7th floor in Room 751 in the Stanley S.
Bergen Building (SSB) in Newark. YOU MUST USE YOUR STUDENT I.D. CARD TO GAIN
ENTRANCE. This computing lab is not open on weekends. Computer programs in this lab include
SAS, SPSS and Epi Info.
There is also an Academic Computing Services Lab (ACS) located on C-Level in the Medical
Science Building (MSB) in room C632. This computing lab is open in the evenings and on
weekends.
Student Identification
Students are required to have their student identification card on them at all times on campus.
Building and parking deck access after 6:00pm requires scanning of the student identification card.
Is There Somewhere To Have Dinner On Campus?
The University Hospital (UH) Cafeteria, The Garden Café, is located on B-level of the hospital.
Hours of operation are 6:30am - 7pm. A Burger King restaurant is also located in the cafeteria and
vending machines are available 24-hours a day in the (UH) cafeteria and on the ground floor of the
SSB. Cafeteria service is also available during the day at the "Balcony Café" locate on the 2nd floor
of the Doctor's Office Center (DOC).
Is There Child Care Available?
KinderCare Learning Centers offer childcare to children of Rutgers employees and students on the
Newark and New Brunswickcampuses. The facilities provide quality childcare for children six weeks
to six years between 6:30am and 6:30pm. A 20% discount off the public tuition rate is given to
Rutgers employees and students. For more information, call (973) 623-0182 (Newark campus). The
Newark Center is located at 132-142 Cabinet Street, Newark, NJ.
Academic Advisors
Dental Public Health and DMD/MPH
Rufus Caine, DMD, MPH - NJDS
Dept. Oral Pathology and Diagnostic Services, NJDS C863
110 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103
Phone - (973) 972-5473
E-mail: cainerl@sdm.rutgers.edu
Quantitative Methods:Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Dept. Preventive Medicine, MSB F506
185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103
Amy Davidow, PhD
(973) 972-4587; davidoal@njms.rutgers.edu
Patricia Fleming, PhD
(973) 972-7472; fleminpl@njms.rutgers.edu
William Halperin, MD, DrPH
(973) 972-4422; halperwe@njms.rutgers.edu
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Bart Holland, PhD
(973) 972-6368; holland@njms.rutgers.edu
Marian Passannante, PhD
(973) 972-4775; passanna@njms.rutgers.edu
Anushua Sinha, MD, MPH
(973) 972-1426; sinhaan1@njms.rutgers.edu
Pauline Thomas, MD
(973) 972- 9384; thomasp1@njms.rutgers.edu
Stanley Weiss, MD
(973) 972-4623; weiss@njms.rutgers.edu
Urban Health Administration
Jeffrey Backstrand, PhD – RU-N
School of Public Affairs & Administration
Rutgers University
111 Washington Street, Rm 128
Newark, New Jersey
(973) 353-3800; backstjr@andromeda.rutgers.edu
MD/MPH
William Halperin, MD, DrPH,
NJMS Dept. Preventive Medicine, MSB F506
185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103
(973) 972-4422; halperwe@njms.rutgers.edu
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Campus Specific Information – New Brunswick
Student Wellness Program
The student wellness program is a confidential counseling service which helps students deal
effectively with stressors and pressures related to school, as well as personal problems that may affect
their well-being, their home lives and/or their academic performance. Services are provided by the
University Behavioral Health Care staff at Rutgers in New Brunswick). There is NO FEE associated
with these services. The School pays for the session with a counselor. If you are referred for
assistance to another professional service or program in the community, fees for that service are your
responsibility. To reach the University Behavioral Health Care staff, please call (732) 235-5933,
Monday - Friday 9 - 5pm. If there is a crisis after normal business hours, call 1-800-327-3678.
Where Do I Purchase Textbooks?
Textbook information (ISBN#, title, author, edition, etc.) may be available prior to the start of
classes and will be listed with the respective courses in the online schedule of classes. Textbooks are
purchased online, through resources such as amazon.com, half.com, bn.com.
How Do I Purchase Parking Decals?
Parking at New Brunswick legacy All students MUST purchase a parking decal through Public
Safety, which is located at 55 Commercial Ave. 1St floor downtown New Brunswick. They are open
to sell parking decals Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The cost is $160.50
for a one-year decal.
Rutgers Parking contact info: 732-932-7744.
I am Having Problems with My Identification Card, or I Have Lost It
If you are having problems with your I.D. card or have lost it, please contact your campus Public
Safety office at 55 Commercial Ave, 3rd floor, downtown New Brunswick. Your Rutgers ID card
allows you access to Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Liberty Plaza facilities as well as the
SPH Building.
Is There Security on Campus and Do I Need an Identification Card?
The doors leading into the SPH building lock at 6:00pm. What this means to you is that upon your
arrival for a 6:10pm class, you will find all entrances locked. However, access to any entrance after
6:00pm is possible by using your identification card. The back of your I.D. card has a magnetic strip
(similar to an ATM card) and once activated/encoded works like a door to an ATM machine. To
obtain an I.D., card you will need to bring photo identification to the Public Safety Office.
Where is the School of Public Health computer lab and what is hours of operation?
As a School of Public Health student, you have been given an account entitling you to full access.
The Academic Computer Services (ACS) provides these services. The Academic Computing Lab is
located on the 2nd floor in room L201 in the RWJMS building in New Brunswick). Please go to the
ACS lab and activate your account. They are open in the evenings and on weekends. Once you
activate an account, contact the campus office to ensure that you are added to the distribution list for
future communications from the campus office. This is very important step.
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School of Public Health maintains a computer lab with limited hours in Room 2A. Hours are posted
along side door. YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR STUDENT I.D. CARD TO GAIN ENTRANCE.
Email Accounts
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A SPH Rutgers email account! This account is our means of
communicating with you regarding important course information (e.g., course cancellation) as well as
weather-related issues and other school-related messages. The School will not communicate with
students via private email accounts, as they are not authenticated by the University.
New students will be given a SPH Rutgers email account upon registration. You will be notified of
your user name and login instructions. This notification will be sent to the email account you listed,
when you applied. Once you activate your email account, your personal account will no longer be
used for School communication.
Is There Somewhere to Have Dinner On Campus?
A cafeteria called Woody's that is open Monday - Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00pm. It has a limited
menu in the evening, but does offer an alternative to bringing your own dinner. There is a microwave
available at all times. In addition, the Busch Student Center located on Davidson Road offers pizza,
Chinese, sandwiches and a Wendy’s.
Academic Advisors
Biostatistics
MPH Program:
Pamela Ohman-Strickland, PhD, MS
(732) 235-9721; ohmanpa@ sph.rutgers.edu
MS Program in Biostatistics
Shou-En Lu, PhD
(732) 235-9764; lus2@ sph.rutgers.edu
Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephan Schwander, MD/PhD
(732) 235-5405; schwansk@ sph.rutgers.edu
Epidemiology
Kitaw Demissie, MD, PhD, MPH
(732) 235-5267; demisski@ sph.rutgers.edu
Health Education and Behavioral Sciences
Rick Boyd, EdD, MSPH
(732) 235-4635; boydnr@ sph.rutgers.edu
Health Systems and Policy
Bernadette West, PhD, MA
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(732) 235-4535; westbm@ sph.rutgers.edu
Specific Advisement: MD/MPH Dual Degree Program
George G. Rhoads, MD,MPH
(732) 235-9700; rhoads@ sph.rutgers.edu
Specific Advisement: MS Health Outcomes, Policy and Economics Joint Degree Program
Kimberly A. McGuigan PhD, MBA
(848) 445-6335 ; kimberly.mcguigan@rutgers.edu
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Campus Specific Information – Stratford
Parking at SPH – Stratford Campus
Classes are held in the evenings for SPH students; therefore, parking hangtags are not required.
SPH Student IDs
Students are instructed to go the Rutgers Camden Impact Booth for their ID card. Individuals must
present an original, unexpired form of government issued photo ID at the time they go for their ID
card.
Mailboxes/Email Accounts
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A Rutgers email account! This account is our means of
communicating with you regarding important course information (e.g., course cancellation) as well as
weather-related issues and other school-related messages. The School will not communicate with
students via private email accounts, as they are not authenticated by the University.
New students will be given a Rutgers email account upon registration. You will be notified of your
user name and login instructions. This notification will be sent to the email account you listed, when
you applied. Once you activate your email account, your personal account will no longer be used for
School communication.
In addition to email, the campus staff and faculty communicate with students through mailboxes.
Each student has a mailbox which is located outside of Room 1081 in the UEC building. In addition,
on the lower right corner of the mailboxes, there is a mailbox for campus staff, in case you need to
communicate with the office after hours.
University Library
The University Library on the Stratford campus is accessible to all students. Students can take out
books on reserve, use the wireless network, and search databases. Staff is on hand to assist students
with any questions.
Student Wellness
Confidential student mental health services are provided by the University Behavioral Health CareManaged Care Resources/Student Assistance Program located in Voorhees. During normal business
hours, the office number is 856-770-5750. The 24-hour Hotline number is 800-328-3678.
Food Service
Top Doc’s Café is located in the Academic Center and offers hot entrees, salads, sandwiches, salad
bar and other light fare. Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 2:30pm. 856-566-6703. A
microwave oven is available at all times.
Academic Advisor: Health Systems and Policy (HSAP)
Bernadette West, PhD, MA (856) 566-6957 or ( 732) 235-4535; westbm@sph.rutgers.edu
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