Office of Lifelong Learning
Learn More. Go Further. Stay Connected.
Who We Are
The Office of Lifelong Learning connects learners of all ages to opportunities that foster growth and empower them to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
Rutgers University–Newark provides opportunities for graduate and professional learners to continue their education, develop new skills, and stay connected to the university. These offerings support lifelong learning through flexible educational pathways, professional development, and opportunities to engage with the Rutgers community.
K-12 Programs
Rutgers University–Newark offers a variety of K–12 programs that connect students with educational, athletic, and enrichment opportunities. These initiatives, including youth sports camps and community partnerships, support academic growth, personal development, and engagement with the Newark community.
Graduate & Professional Learners Opportunities
Rutgers University–Newark hosts a variety of events that bring students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Newark community together. These experiences provide opportunities for connection, learning, cultural engagement, and collaboration across the university and community.
Events
We welcome and celebrate all learners of all ages and stages of life from high school student to our retirees who have never lost their passion for growth.
Graduate & Professional Learners Opportunities
We welcome and celebrate all learners of all ages and stages of life from high school student to our retirees who have never lost their passion for growth.
Lifelong Learners
K-12 Programs
Rutgers University–Newark offers a variety of K–12 programs that connect students with educational, athletic, and enrichment opportunities. These initiatives, including youth sports camps and community partnerships, support academic growth, personal development, and engagement with the Newark community.
Children's Defense Fund Freedom School
We are founded in 1996 to develop, foster, and promote online education at Rutgers.
Rutgers Business School NextUp
Rutgers Business School B-Star
Rutgers Business School Supply Chain
PreCollege Programs
K-12 Programs
Rutgers University–Newark offers a variety of K–12 programs that connect students with educational, athletic, and enrichment opportunities. These initiatives, including youth sports camps and community partnerships, support academic growth, personal development, and engagement with the Newark community.
The CDF Freedom Schools program is an educational and cultural program that provides summer options for children in 3rd-5th grade.
PreCollege Programs
Pre-college programs provide students with opportunities to explore higher education, develop academic and professional skills, and prepare for college success. Through mentorship, enrichment activities, career exploration, and hands-on learning, students build confidence and gain valuable tools for their future.
Will be enrolled in a college-level business course and will earn three (3) credits upon completion of the program that can be used towards their undergraduate business degree.
Lifelong Learners
Rutgers University–Newark offers a wide range of academic programs and student resources designed to support students throughout their college experience. From academic and career development to leadership, honors, and student success initiatives, these opportunities help students explore their interests, build professional skills, and achieve their educational goals.
Lifelong Learners
Rutgers University–Newark offers a wide range of academic programs and student resources designed to support students throughout their college experience. From academic and career development to leadership, honors, and student success initiatives, these opportunities help students explore their interests, build professional skills, and achieve their educational goals.
Graduate & Professional Learners
Rutgers University–Newark provides opportunities for graduate and professional learners to continue their education, develop new skills, and stay connected to the university. These offerings support lifelong learning through flexible educational pathways, professional development, and opportunities to engage with the Rutgers community.
Events
Rutgers University–Newark hosts a variety of events that bring students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Newark community together. These experiences provide opportunities for connection, learning, cultural engagement, and collaboration across the university and community.
What Students Say
"A great way to get ahead in your undergraduate studies if you’re planning to graduate early. The option of online classes makes the summer courses really convenient for working students or those who have a busy schedule during the summer."
Summer Session Student
Rutgers-Newark Undergraduate
"I registered for Winter Session now to stay on track with my schedule and earn credits during the break so I can lighten my workload in future semesters."
Winter Session Student
Rutgers-Newark Undergraduate
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Rutgers reserves the right to change, without notice, any statement on this website concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, fees, programs, and courses. The University also reserves the right to restrict registration on any course offered or to cancel courses announced on this website.
Office Closure: The Office of Lifelong Learning is closed today, October 12, and will reopen October 13. For assistance, email lifelonglearning@newark.rutgers.edu. For Winter Session inquiries, email nwkwin@newark.rutgers.edu.