Office of Lifelong Learning
Learn More. Go Further. Stay Connected.
Who We Are
We ensure that everyone has the chance to be a lifelong learner. Rutgers reaches more than 60,000 lifelong learners every year.
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.
Serving Lifelong Learners
Career Building &
Skill Growth
We expand access and opportunity through programs that build in-demand skills sought by employers and open new career possibilities.
Center for Continuing Professional Development
We are founded in 1996 to develop, foster, and promote online education at Rutgers.
Online Certificates and Certifications
Teaching Artist Certificate Program
Certification Programs
A test-preparation program that helps students strengthen the skills and strategies needed to improve their SAT/ACT scores for college admissions.
SAT/ACT Prep
A short, intensive academic term that lets students complete courses over winter break.
(Current & Visiting Students)
RU-N Schools
Rutgers University–Newark offers a pre-college program for students in grades 6–12, providing them with a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, explore new interests, and prepare for their future. Through engaging programs and activities, students can gain valuable skills, connect with peers and mentors, and experience what it’s like to be part of a university community.
A short, intensive academic term that lets students complete courses over winter break.
(Current & Visiting Students)
Graduate & Professional Learners
Rutgers University–Newark offers a pre-college program for students in grades 6–12, providing them with a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, explore new interests, and prepare for their future. Through engaging programs and activities, students can gain valuable skills, connect with peers and mentors, and experience what it’s like to be part of a university community.
What Students Say
"I have taken summer session courses every year since starting at Rutgers, beginning the summer after my freshman year. After struggling my first semester and dropping to a 2.8 GPA, I committed to my studies and used summer classes as a way to recover academically, raise my GPA to a 3.6, and stay on track to graduate in May 2026 with two degrees and two concentrations.
Summer Session Student
Rutgers-Newark Undergraduate
"Through CPP's Pre-College Academy, college went from a dream to a real plan. I enrolled at Rutgers–Newark the very next fall semester.
PreCollege Acadamy Participant
Now an RU-N Student
"The SPAA nonprofit certificate gave me the language and frameworks to lead my team — all while keeping my full-time job in Newark."
SPAA Certificate Graduate
Nonprofit sector, Newark NJ
2000+
PreCollege Students Served
Grade 6 & Up
350+
Online & In-Person Summer Courses Offered
90%
Of Visiting Students Would Take A Summer Course Again.
