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Nominations Open

Students who have graduated from SCJ! – please consider applying today for one of our 2025 Undergraduate Alumni Awards!  We have three awards this year in recognition of Early Career Excellence; Outstanding Service; and Lifetime Achievement. Nominations are limited to people who graduated with a SCJ BSC or BA degree.

Early Career Excellence Award

Presented in recognition for a record of significant accomplishment in the field of criminal justice within 5 years of graduating from the School.

Outstanding Service Award

Presented in recognition for civic engagement and the furtherance of social justice in one’s community (local, state, national, international) and/or demonstrated service to the University and/or School.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Presented in recognition of life-long contributions to the field of criminal justice through career accomplishments and the furtherance of social justice.

Nominations for each award need a resume, CV, or biography and a one-page statement about the nominee. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged!

Please send your nominations via email to michael.ostermann@rutgers.edu. Nomination materials should be sent by April 15, 2025.

If you have any questions, please reach out to charry@scj.rutgers.edu.

Additional details about the awards and the nomination process can be found here: https://rscj.newark.rutgers.edu/people/alumni/alumni-awards/

events

Fall 2025 Registration Starts

  • Monday, March 31st 2025

Check out important dates and announcements regarding course registration for Fall '25, as well as info for the end of Spring '24 on myRUN

Admitted Student Day

  • Saturday, April 12th 2025
  • 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Meet many of our esteemed faculty, dedicated staff, inspiring students...and tour our beautiful campus. This interactive experience, both informative and fun, will spark your passions and purpose to become a RU-N scholar