Congratulations on your admission to Rutgers Business School Part-time MBA Program!
Spring 2026
To help you prepare, we have created an online orientation course that reviews your MBA program's essential information.
The online orientation course will be available
November 17, 2025
THIS IS AN INTERACTIVE ORIENTATION THAT WILL TAKE 4-5 HOURS TO COMPLETE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME TO COMPLETE IT BY THE DEADLINE:
January 12, 2026
NOTE: In addition to the course modules and assignments within Canvas, please be sure to check the “Announcements” section for important updates.
Registration access will only be granted to students who complete the entire online orientation. Registration access is granted by MBA staff once orientation is complete. This is done during morning business hours.
NET ID ACTIVATION
All students must activate a Rutgers unique identifier known as a NetID, comprised of initials and a unique number (e.g., jqs23), to access any electronic services,
including access to the Part-time MBA Online Orientation course available via CANVAS.
Please activate your NetID:
Note: If you have questions or need assistance with activating your NetID, please contact the Office of Information Technology Help Desk at 833-OIT-HELP or help@newark.rutgers.edu.
ONLINE ORIENTATION REQUEST FORM
Once you complete the NetID activation, please complete the "Online Orientation Request for Information Form" below - required for access to the Online Orientation:
Online Orientation Request Form - Available November 16, 2025
After you have submitted the request form, you will be added to the orientation by, at the latest, the following Monday by 3 pm. (ex. If you complete the form on Monday at 4pm, you may not be added until the following Monday.) Once added to the Online Orientation, you will receive an email invitation to your Rutgers email address from Canvas. Please check your Rutgers email and log in to Canvas with your NetID.
REMINDER: The online orientation course will be available on November 17, 2025.
It is mandatory to complete the online orientation course before attending one of the virtual Information Sessions.
**Completion of the Online Orientation Course is mandatory to register for Spring 2026 courses**
PART-TIME MBA MANDATORY INFORMATION SESSION
For those registered before the following dates, the MBA Program Office will have mandatory Zoom Information Sessions on:
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| December 10, 2025 | 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm |
| January 7, 2026 | 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm |
Once you have completed orientation, you must register for an information session. Please use the link in the “Announcements” section of Canvas to register.
The MBA Program Office will provide a Zoom link the day before the scheduled Information Session.
!SAVE THE DATE!
January 14, 2026 5:30 – 8pm
We are delighted to invite you to CONNECT AND COLLABORATE: MBA Student Networking Event!
We will hold this welcome/networking event for our newly enrolled Spring 2026 students at our MBA off-campus location. Parking is free at this location.
This event is a fantastic opportunity to:
Meet your fellow MBA classmates: Connect with your peers from diverse backgrounds and industries.
Learn more about the program and resources: Get insights from faculty, staff, and current students.
- Join us for our Real Deal panel discussion with current MBA students and alumni, where you can:
- Get real-world insights into the program from the students themselves.
- Ask your burning questions about coursework, faculty, career prospects, and more.
- Discover the unique experiences of the MBA program and how it can help you achieve your goals.
- Enjoy dinner and good company: Relax and socialize in a welcoming atmosphere.
DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED AT A LATER DATE.
More Information:
- Please note that the online orientation course contains videos with corresponding slideshows that have links to the provided resources and information. When you click on these links, they will open in a new browser window. Once you have accessed these resources, you may save/print them if needed and then close that window. Your online orientation will still be open and accessible.
- Depending on your computer, you can view all videos at your acceptable resolution. Please use the cog at the bottom right of your screen to change your resolution.
Communication of Important Information to Students
The Part-time MBA Program Office makes great effort to make sure all students receive our messages. Our official communication is through RU-N4Success and via your Rutgers email address. Please ensure you monitor your Rutgers email regularly.
On our main MBA page, we recommend you check our events calendar MBA Event Calendar. You can also view our Twitter page where we will also share announcements regularly. We encourage you to add us on Twitter or bookmark that page and view it weekly. We also have an Instagram account @Rutgers_MBA . Please add us for photos, videos, and information about what’s happening with the MBA program.
If any of the content links do not work in the online orientation, please email The MBA Program Office.