Overview

The College Student Affairs course at Rutgers University is designed to prepare students for employment at various colleges and universities to fulfill professional positions in areas such as student advising, service learning, residence life, student activities, disability services, cultural centers, and more.

Students in the programme can expect a combination of classroom instruction, project-based learning, field experiences, internships, and individualized instruction.

The College Student Affairs programme at the GSE has also distinguished itself with specific focus on social justice and inclusion, and helps prepare students to meet the needs of our nation’s increasingly diverse student body.

This programme can be completed with full-time or part-time enrollment, varying in the number of total credits required from 30-39 based on experience and employment history. Students in the full-time programme are required to hold graduate internships as part of completion of the programme. Students in the part-time executive management track are required to maintain full-time employment in a student affairs (or related) position.

Careers

Students enrolled in the Ed.M. in College Students Affairs programme at the GSE have gone on to find success in positions such as student advisor, residence life coordinator, residence life educator, senior financial aid officer, athletic academic advisor, director of fraternity and sorority affairs, office of admissions representative, and other administrative roles in higher education settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Student Affairs

Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Counseling and Interview Skills

Organization and Administration in Higher Education

Higher Education Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-42

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Personal Statement

3 Letters of Recommendation (At least one from a faculty member and at least one from a student affairs professional. The third letter may be from another faculty member, another student affairs professional, an academic or student organization advisor, or a work supervisor.)

Official Undergraduate Transcripts

Students must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; competitive applicants have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Official Graduate Transcripts (if applicable)

Resume

Verbal and Quantitative Tests Scores from the GRE (optional)

Internship Placement or Full-Time Position in Student Affairs

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time

NJ Residents - 902.00 per credit

Out of State Residents - 1,549.00 per credit

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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