Good advising is essential for getting a good education and our advisors are dedicated to helping you navigate Rutgers and prepare for life after Rutgers. We can help you with the major or minor in Political Science, the minors in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Critical Intelligence Studies or Government & Business, or assist you in preparing for law school.
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Advising-Majors & Minors
Dr. Michael Kenwick is the undergraduate Advisor for the Political Science Department at Rutgers University, New Brunswick for Spring 2025. Prof. Kenwick can answer questions about the political science major, minors, and certificate programs.Schedule an advising appointment with Prof. Kenwick or email
Transfer credit advisement: The School of Arts and Sciences will make course equivalency decisions for transfer students. Transferring credits into Rutgers-New Brunswick has many nuances. Prior to reaching out, go to Transfer Credit Policies on the School of Arts and Sciences website.
Study Abroad Course Equivalency: The Dept. will make course equivalency decisions for students studying aborad transfer students. To request approval for courses not listed in the Course Equivalency Database, fill out this request form.
Dr. Christine Cahill is the undergraduate program director. Direct any concerns about our instructors and any grade appeals to Dr. Cahill at
Dr. William Field is the advisor for the Critical Intelligence Studies minor (CIS). Please direct any questions about the minor and CIS specific internships to Dr. Field to .
Pre-Law Advising
Is law school right for you?
Pre-Law Advising within the Office of Undergraduate Education provides counsel to students interested in pursuing a law degree upon graduation from Rutgers. Our advisors will guide students throughout their undergraduate career to ensure they are meeting important steps and deadlines and gaining the depth and breadth of experience required for successful admission to law school.
Through the pre-law office, students have access to advising sessions during the fall and spring semesters. They also have access to a variety of resources including a library of law school catalogs and resource materials, statistics about applications and acceptances to law school, an application checklist, and more. VISIT THE PRE-LAW WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS
Dr. Milton Heumann is a Rutgers distinguished professor of Political Science and your primary Pre-Law advisor. Students interested in law school should begin pre-law advisement during their sophomore or junior years.
