Navigating Part-Time Jobs and Internships at Rutgers University

Rutgers University offers a multitude of opportunities for students seeking part-time jobs and internships to enhance their academic experience, gain professional skills, and earn money. These opportunities range from on-campus employment to internships for academic credit, providing students with valuable real-world experience and career development.

On-Campus Employment

On-campus employment is a great way to financially support your academic pursuits while also adding an experience that you can put on your resume. Just like any job, internship, or other experiential opportunity, your on-campus job provides the opportunity to build career-readiness skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking.

Opportunities within Learning Centers

The Learning Centers (LCs) at Rutgers offer various part-time positions, including Learning Assistants (LAs) and interns. These roles provide opportunities to help fellow students become academically successful. Writing tutors meet with students in small groups during their scheduled walk-in hours. Academic coaches work with students who want to improve their academic and self-management skills, such as time management, organization, and study skills. Peer coaches present workshops to undergraduate and graduate students throughout the Rutgers community. These academic success workshops take place throughout the calendar year in the day and evening hours. Applications are accepted between December and March for the summer and following academic year. Academic coaches must have a bachelor's degree at minimum.

Campus Programs Internships

The Campus Programs office, a unit within Student Centers & Activities, offers internships that provide hands-on experience in event planning, organization, and office management. Student Centers & Activities at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is looking for talented and innovative individuals to apply for the position of Campus Programs Summer Intern.

Campus Programs Summer Intern (June - August)

Responsibilities: Assist with the planning and execution of events and/or special projects as assigned, including fall events, New Student Orientation Social, Campus Programs marketing, warehouse inventory, space management, and Carnivale. Work with a team of students and professional staff to make decisions that move the office forward. Participate in training sessions throughout the summer. Staff New Student Orientation Social on a rotating schedule with other interns. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: This student leadership position is for a full-time, undergraduate student for 2025-2026 in good academic and conduct standing. All applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. The intern will receive approximately 20 - 25 hours per week. No summer classes or other summer jobs (unless approved by a professional staff supervisor). If you are considering taking courses, please meet with a professional staff member to discuss this further. International students must currently have a VISA and Workers Permit that allows them to work in the US. Able to work 40 hours per week. Interns should be organized, self-starters, have a positive attitude, and work well in a group setting. Interns should be comfortable with public speaking as they may give a presentation on involvement at New Student Orientation.
Remuneration: Interns will be paid $15.92 per hour (pre-tax), to be paid out bi-weekly. New Jersey Earned Sick Leave as per NJ Law. Housing in the Sojourner Truth Apartments on College Avenue. Summer Parking Pass. Exclusive staff apparel.

Welcome Week Intern (June - February)

Responsibilities: Aid in the brainstorm of our Welcome Week calendar by sharing student perspective. Collaboratively create Welcome Week/Transition opportunities. Promote Welcome Week/Transition to new and continuing students. Supervise and train the Welcome Week Ambassador Team. Office duties include but are not limited to answering questions, connecting students to resources, developing opportunities, etc. Setup and breakdown of Welcome Week/Transition programs - lifting and moving boxes/supplies.
Requirements: This student leadership position is for a full-time, undergraduate student for 2025-2026 in good academic and conduct standing. All applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. The intern will receive approximately 20 - 25 hours per week. No summer classes or other summer jobs (unless approved by a professional staff supervisor). If you are considering taking courses, please meet with a professional staff member to discuss this further. International students must currently have a VISA and Workers Permit that allows them to work in the US.

Application Process for Campus Programs Internships:

Applications close March 1, 2026, at 11:59pm. Interviews will take place in person between March 23 - April 1, 2026.

Internships for Academic Credit

Rutgers University offers several avenues for students to earn academic credit for internships, enhancing the value of their experiential learning.

Rutgers Internship and Co-op Course (RICC)

The Rutgers Internship and Co-op Course (RICC) is a pass/no credit general elective course (offered through SAS by Career Exploration and Success) that any eligible undergraduate student at Rutgers New Brunswick can take. This course does provide elective credits toward graduation but does not offer a letter grade towards the GPA. It does NOT fulfill core requirements for schools, technical credit, or major credit.

Eligibility Requirements for RICC:

New Brunswick undergraduate full time student (Only exception is for students who needs less than 15 credits to graduate- they do not have to be full time)
2.5 GPA minimum
For Transfer Students completed at least 1 semester at Rutgers
Students must have at least 30 credits by the start of the semester that they are taking RICC during.

RICC Course Structure:

RICC is an asynchronous Canvas course that must be completed just like any other. The course does not have any lectures or additional content. Rather - it is comprised of tailored, internship and learning specific assignments throughout the semester. Students must earn 70 out of 100 points on assignments to be eligible to pass the course. In addition to assignments, there are several required documents that students must have filled out and submit. These include midterm and end of semester evaluations from their supervisor, among others. This course also has two synchronous meetings that are anywhere from 15-60 minutes long. Students must submit all required documentation and earn at least 70 points through assignments in order to pass the course and earn the credit. The course is pass/no credit and does not impact GPA.

RICC Application Process:

Student secures internship and discusses with supervisor to ensure that the supervisor can support the student’s course needs.
Students determine if they are eligible to take RICC.
Student applies on careers.rutgers.edu/ricc
The application includes a student portion and a portion that goes directly to the supervisor to fill out.
Once all portions of the application are complete, the RICC team reviews the student and the experience for eligibility.
If the application is approved, the student is sent a special permission number to register for the course. They must register for the course in order to be enrolled in it/earn the credit.

Important Notes Regarding RICC:

Be sure that you are applying to take the course DURING the semester that you are interning. You must be registered for the course during regular semester add/drop time periods.
Courses must be taken concurrently with the internship, meaning during the same semester.
Employers cannot issue academic credit- only an academic program can. So- if your employer says that you can earn credit for the internship, that means that they are willing to do the required documentation to help you pass the course. You must take/enroll in a course to earn academic credit- just like any other class at Rutgers.
Any experience would need to be either completely new or would need to change departments or roles.
Students are responsible for finding their own opportunities prior to applying for the course. However, our office is happy to assist with this!

RICC Course Options and Timeline:

The application for Spring 2026 is now CLOSED. If you are trying to earn fall credit, you must go through your academic department for options. The application for Summer 2026 will open here in March, and the application for Fall 2026 will open here in April.
Internships or Co-Ops in Jan-May and/or Sept-Dec must last for a minimum of 120 hours over a minimum of 10 weeks
Internships in Jun-Aug must last for a minimum of 120 hours over a minimum of 6 weeks
The six credit co-op course is for paid, 30+ hour a week roles for a minimum of 17 weeks during one academic semester (Jan-June or July-Dec)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick undergraduate students only. Newark and Camden students should reach out to their career centers for their general elective credit options.
2.5 +GPA
30+ credits by course start
Transfers must have completed 12 credits at RUNB before course start.
Students can take RICC no more than two times in any combination of 3 or 6 credits.

6-Credit Co-Op Course:

The 6 credit Co-Op Course runs 2x a year:
- Spring class runs from approx. late January through mid-May
  - Applications open in November. Students apply between November and January
  - Students must register by the end of January
  - Students must work (paid) 30+ hours a week for a minimum of 17 weeks between January through May to qualify for the 6-credit version of the course.
- Fall class runs from approx. mid-September through late December
  - Applications open in April. Students apply between April and September
  - Students must register by the middle of September.
  - Students must work (paid) 30+ hours a week for a minimum of 17 weeks between September and December to qualify for the 6-credit version.

3-Credit RICC Course:

Summer class runs from approx. late June through mid-August.
- Applications open in March.
- Students apply between March and June
- Students must register by the end of June.
Fall class runs from approx. mid-September through mid-December.
- Applications open in April.
- Students apply between April and September
- Students must register by mid-September.

Application Review:

Applications can take anywhere from 2 to 7 business days to review, depending on what information is needed.

Other Credit Options

Depending on the School and major, Rutgers University-New Brunswick students will have choices as to which credit-for-internship classes they can take. First- determine what type of credit you need. If you are required to complete a core, major or school requirement, you should reach out to your academic department to determine the correct course that will satisfy that requirement. We suggest fulfilling this requirement FIRST before pursuing general elective credit options. Remember that these courses are just like any other at Rutgers, and you’ll need to register for them before the add/drop week of the semester that you take the course. Each course and program have different requirements, so it’s best to reach out the semester prior to learn more.

Read also: ACT Requirements for Rutgers

Other options for students to consider may include:

RBS students who want to earn Supply Chain Management credit or Marketing credit should apply through CareerKnight. RICC does NOT count for Supply Chain Management or Marketing major credit - it DOES count for general elective credit. RBS students can click this sentence to access CareerKnight.
Learn more about course opportunities via SAS, Bloustein, SC&I here.
SMLR students who want to earn major credit through HRM or LER can learn more information through the respective links.
Students in MGSA can click on the appropriate designation to see what internship course options are available to them through MGSA directly: Art & Design, Music, Theater, Dance, and Filmmaking.
Students earning minors through the GSE can click here to see what course options are available through them.
School of Engineering Internship/Co-op Program
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SPIN) Student to Professional Internship Network
School of Arts and Sciences, Academic Services 1 E-Credit Option (This option is for registration purposes ONLY and does not offer credits towards graduation.)
RBS also has a one e-credit option.

CPT for International Students

For international students, the process looks very similar to domestic students, so please review the other FAQs. The additional step comes after you follow all the others, and are registered for an internship course- meaning that you used your SPN to register and see the course on your schedule. Once you are enrolled in an internship course, contact RU Global. You must be enrolled in an internship course in order to be able to apply for CPT. This means that you must secure your internship and meet the course registration deadlines before applying for CPT.

Financial Assistance

Bright Futures Internship Stipend

Students who have an unpaid internships at a for-profit organization may be eligible for a stipend through the Bright Futures Internship Stipend! If you meet qualifications, please fill out the short application using the link within the RICC application.

Resources for Employers

Rutgers University welcomes employers to recruit its students for internships and part-time positions.

Recruiting Timeline

We are so excited that you are interested in Rutgers students! You can review this page to see what is required from the employer end. We also recommend the following: Post your positions on Handshake to reach the most number of students!

If you're hiring for a Spring internship, post your position no later than October 1st to recruit for a month. You can then review, interview and hire by New Years, so that students can apply to the internship course prior to the deadline of the Tuesday following the first day of classes.
If you're hiring for a Summer internship, post your position no later than March 1st to recruit for a month. You can then review, interview and hire by May 15th, so that students can apply to internship courses with course deadlines around Memorial Day.
If you're hiring for a Fall internship, post your position no later than May 1st to recruit for a month.

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