Rutgers University - Cook College Academic Experience

Past Performance

• 88% of our freshmen returned for sophomore year.
• 37% of our most recent graduates graduated in four years.
• How long does it usually take to graduate from freshman year?
  • On average, 37% of our freshman graduate in four years.
  • On average, 27% of our freshman graduate in five years.

What Do We Like To Study?

Most Popular Majors

• environmental sciences
• biological sciences
• environmental/business economics

Policies

Probation Policy

The minimum GPA required for all students to remain off probation during their entire college tenure is:

• Freshmen: 1.75
• Sophomore: 1.70
• Junior: 1.80
• Senior: 2.00

Graduation Policy:

• The minimun GPA that a student needs to maintain in order to graduate is 2.00.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar System:

• Semester System (two terms comprise academic year)

Summer Sessions:

• Three summer sessions of four to six weeks each.

New student orientation:

• Orientation for new students is held in May.

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