Rutgers Graduate School-Newark. Learn in one of the nation's leading research and development cente The Graduate School–Newark was established in December 1975.
The Graduate School–Newark is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in an environment that encourages scholarly inquiry and intellectual growth. The school expects its graduate students to obtain a thorough understanding of their chosen academic disciplines and to acquire the analytical and creative skills required for original scholarship, research, and problem solving. The Graduate School–Ne
wark now offers master's programs in American studies, biology, business and science, chemistry, computational biology, creative writing, economics, English, environmental geology, environmental science, global affairs, history, jazz history and research, liberal studies, nursing, peace and conflict studies, applied physics, and political science. The school has Ph.D. programs in American studies, behavioral and neural sciences, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, environmental science, global affairs, management, mathematical sciences, nursing, applied physics, psychology, public administration, and urban systems
04/24/2026
Today is Rutgers Giving Day, and every gift—large or small—helps support the Graduate School–Newark and the students who make our community so special.
📌 Alumni & Friends: https://gsn.newark.rutgers.edu/giving-back-to-gsn
📌 GSN Students: https://go.rutgers.edu/198asqe5
Join us in making an impact and shaping the future. Thank you for your support!
04/23/2026
Rutgers Giving Day is tomorrow! ❤️
This is our chance to come together as a community and support the students, programs, and opportunities that make Rutgers–Newark so special. Every gift—no matter the size—helps strengthen our campus and invest in the future.
Join us tomorrow and show your Rutgers pride by giving back!
🔗 Learn more and give: https://gsn.newark.rutgers.edu/giving-back-to-gsn
04/16/2026
The Graduate School Alumni–Student Salsa Night, held on April 2, 2026, brought together members of the Rutgers community for an evening of connection and culture. Alumni and current students gathered on the dance floor, fostering meaningful relationships in a vibrant setting. Here are some photo highlights from the event.
05/28/2025
There's a new transit service around Newark! Have you seen it?
For those of you thinking of a career in academia and research, then consider registering for Ohio State University’s virtual BIG10 Academia Career Fair coming up this fall. Academies and Institutions will be recruiting for tenure-track, non-tenure-track, research, teaching, clinical, & adjunct faculty, as well as lecturer, researcher, or postdoctoral trainee staff positions within their colleges and departments. If you have a Handshake account or can request one within your university or career service office, then you will be able to register now! Here are the details:
The BIG10 Academia Career Fair (virtual):
Date: Tuesday, October 16th
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
Platform: Handshake virtual career fair
Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Trainees/Associates participating or those who cannot participate due to conflicts or lack of access to Handshake may still submit their contact information and CV (to be shared with all recruiting institutions attending this year’s BIG10 Academia Career Fair).
09/05/2024
We are pleased to welcome Chelsea Wong (incoming MA student, American Studies-Public Humanities) to the Rutgers University—Newark family!
Chelsea is a recent awardee of the Fulbright New Zealand Graduate Awards, and her research will focus on Asian diaspora experiences in the arts.
It's the start of a new school year, and today is hosting New Student Orientation! We are so excited to welcome our new colleagues to campus on such a lovely day. Howdy, friends!
08/28/2024
🎉🎉Join us for 2024 Convocation!🎉🎉
08/26/2024
Happy National Dog Day to all our furry friends out there! They're the ones who keep us going when things get tough. Our favorite pup Girly Girl says “RU Rah, Rah!” 🐾❤️