Registration Information
Center for Government Services (CGS) has temporarily suspended mail-in, fax, and in-person registrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person courses are scheduled during the fall, spring and summer semesters throughout the state. Announcements containing specific course information are available each semester and may be found under "Programs" on the Center’s website.
Enrollment
Online registrations (with credit card or e-check only) are currently accepted. Click on the “Register Now” button in the left column. Purchase orders/vouchers and registration forms must be sent together and e-mailed to cgs@docs.rutgers.edu or the appropriate Program Assistant listed under each program.
Before a student is officially enrolled in a course, payment must be authorized or secured, and the student must meet all prerequisites associated with the course. A student who has a delinquent account with CGS will not be permitted to enroll in any additional courses offered by the Center until the delinquency is resolved.
Online Courses
All registrations for online/distant learning courses must be received NO LATER than two business days before the class begins. Late registrations will not be accepted.
All course manuals and materials for online courses will be delivered electronically only.
In-person Courses
To ensure that course materials are available the first session of your in-person course, it is strongly recommended you register at least one week prior to the course start date.
Walk-ins are in-person registrations at the course location on the night of the first class. They are accepted only for in-person classes but not encouraged and will be assessed a $15 late registration fee. In addition, walk-in students must complete an “Agreement-to-Pay Form” and will be contacted by CGS immediately after the first class. Walk-ins must make full payment of all fees or provide a valid purchase order within five business days of the first class. Walk-ins already on financial hold will not be permitted to complete their registration unless the delinquency is resolved.
Online Course Expectations for Students
Rutgers CGS has made a decision to continue offering remote learning for CGS courses due to the COVID crisis for the Spring 2021 semester when this policy will go into effect.
Because of the ongoing requirements for social distancing, we determined that most courses this spring will have to rely on remote methods of instruction—delivered both synchronously (students must be present on-line at specified times) and asynchronously (students complete course work at any time during the length of the course).
Expectations for students participating in these remote learning courses are different than the expectations for students participating in face-to-face courses.
The universal elements of both face-to-face learning and on-line include:
- Proof of attendance at each session
- Acquisition of appropriate course materials
- Access and familiarity with course content delivered by the instructor
- Proof of competence related to the course materials and course content
REMOTE (ON-LINE LEARNING): SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS
SYNCHRONOUS CLASSES meet on specific Days of the Week and at Specific Times. A synchronous class meets live and remotely, with a specific Learning Management System, usually Canvas, Webex or Zoom. Students are required to be logged-in and in virtual attendance during the entire specified class time. This on-line synchronous format emulates the face-to-face classroom experience and all students will be meeting together with the instructor at the designated times.
Additionally, it is expected that instructors will be taking periodic attendance during a synchronous class session to address situations where a student’s camera may be off or inoperable. Students are strongly encouraged to test their equipment before a class begins to ensure that all equipment is in working order.
When ASYNCHRONOUS REMOTE classes are offered, students will log-in at a time of their choosing and their attendance will be recorded automatically. This format, provides flexibility for students who have difficulty being logged in at a particular time for remote learning. These courses ARE NOT self-paced; there is a weekly schedule of assignments and work submissions beginning the first week of classes and opportunities for live, remote interaction.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SYNCHRONOUS REMOTE LEARNING
While the universal elements of learning are the same, there are critical differences between face-to-face learning and on-line learning. As a result, there are some special expectations for remote learning courses. The differences are primarily related to mandatory access to a computer for a student which contains a speaker, a microphone and a camera.. Cameras are also required and students must be able to turn the camera on upon the instructor’s request.
Your instructor may provide more information regarding your specific course. Students experiencing technical challenges with their equipment are expected to discuss these issues with their instructor.
The speaker, camera and microphone enable the student to see the course content/materials as displayed by the instructor; moreover, they allow the student to participate in class discussions. All of these elements are critical to a student’s participation in a course.
Students cannot attend a course using a dial-in number only. Students can, however, dial into the course and use their phone as speaker and microphone in addition to using their computer. It is strongly recommended that students check that their equipment is working before class.
Students who cannot satisfy these expectations should not enroll in this type of course if the requirements above cannot be satisfied.
Payment for a student’s participation in a course can be obtained by using any of the following three methods:
- Credit card payment (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or e-check) available only through online registration
- Check or money order payment by mail
- Authorized voucher or purchase order
Course fees vary by program area due to hours of instructional time and the cost of study materials. Upon receipt of a completed registration form accompanied by payment or a purchase order, a class space is reserved for the student. Confirmation letters regarding registration will be sent electronically.
Financing
Veterans Administration Approved Classroom Programs
The following programs have been approved by the State Approving Agency and Veterans Administration:
- Certified Public Works Manager
- NJ Education Facility Management
- School Transportation Supervisors
- Municipal Clerk Program
- Tax Collection Program
Contact Marge Ramsey at 848-932-4708 for additional information.
Late Fees
Students are required to register for in-person classes at least one week before the date of the first class. Any student who attempts to register on (or after) the day of the first class will be considered a late registrant and will be assessed a $15 late fee for the processing of the registration.
Returned Check Fee Policy
Withdrawals/Transfers
Course Cancellation Policy
Education Credit
CPE Continuing Education Credit
Certificates
Special Needs Students
Students with special needs are encouraged to contact CGS so that appropriate accommodations may be made.
Transcript Requests
Requests for unofficial transcripts may be sent to cgs@docs.rutgers.edu.
Grading Key
To view the grading key for CGS courses, please click here.