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COM Admissions
How to Apply to the COM Major
Admission to the COM major is selective. Before you can apply, you must first meet these requirements:
- Complete 01:355:101 Expository Writing with a grade of C or better.
- Complete at least 15 credits at Rutgers (or have at least 15 transfer credits to Rutgers), with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Complete the introductory COM major course: 04:189:101 Introduction to Communication and Information Processes with a grade of C or better.
The 36 credits of coursework for a Communication major include six courses (18 credits) in core areas and six courses (18 credits) in your chosen specialization.
Declare a SC&I Minor
SC&I offers two minors:
To declare a SC&I undergraduate interdisciplinary minor, visit SAS myMajor or SEBS myMajor. If you are a Business, Engineering, Mason Gross or Nursing student, complete the DCIM minor declaration form. If you are admitted to SC&I, you gain a new affiliation with SC&I and will also retain an affiliation with your admitting four-year school.