Main Phone: 856.256.4747
global@rowan.edu
https://global.rowan.edu
Jeff Hand, PhD.D.
Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management
Enterprise Center, Third Floor
856.256.5186
handj@rowan.edu
Darren Wagner
Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management & Rowan Global
Enterprise Center, Third Floor
856.256.4728
wagnerda@rowan.edu
Michael Ciocco
Assistant Vice President of Rowan Online
Enterprise Center, Second Floor
856.256.5368
ciocco@rowan.edu
Jennifer Moore
Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management and Marketing
Enterprise Center, Second Floor
856.256.5135
moorejen@rowan.edu
Rihab Saadeddine, Ed.D.
Assistant Vice President for Academic Innovation
Enterprise Center, Third Floor
856.256.5412
saadeddine@rowan.edu
The Division of Global Learning & Partnerships in Brief
The Division of Global Learning & Partnerships is Rowan University’s vehicle to identify and meet the specific needs of the adult student population. Our students include recent college graduates pursuing graduate or doctoral studies, returning college students pursuing the completion of a baccalaureate degree, employees/employers seeking professional development, and life-long learners seeking personal enrichment. The Division places foremost emphasis on making quality education accessible, convenient, and affordable through delivery modes that address the vast range of adult student learning needs and preferences. In partnership with Rowan University’s academic colleges and schools, Rowan Global currently offers several doctoral/specialist level programs (including both PhD.D. and Ed.D. programs), over 50 master’s level programs (including concentrations), more than 50 graduate-level and post-baccalaureate certificate programs and endorsements, and more than a dozen of undergraduate degree-completion programs.
Rowan Global course/program offerings and corresponding services are classified into four major categories:
- Traditional-format graduate-level (including post-baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral) courses/programs for both part-time and full-time students. Courses are commonly face-to-face, 16 weeks, and held on one of Rowan’s campuses.
- Non-traditional format courses/programs at every level (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral). Courses are offered online, hybrid, off-site, at our partner college campuses, in an accelerated timeline, or some combination of these.
- All Rowan University summer and intersession courses.
- Professional development and personal enrichment non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars.
Locations and Campus Information
The Division of Global Learning & Partnerships is located on Rowan University’s Main Campus in Glassboro, New Jersey, and in the University District in Camden, New Jersey. Additional offices are also located on our community college partners’ campuses.
Rowan Global’s Glassboro campus is housed inside the Enterprise Center, a mixed-use facility on the recently developed Rowan Boulevard next to the Barnes and Noble University Bookstore, and among several eateries, health services, and luxury apartments and condominiums.
The Camden campus is located in the historic First National Bank and Trust Company building and annex, on the corner of Cooper and Broadway. The Camden campus provides an array of services for students, faculty, and staff, including access to the Barnes and Noble University District Bookstore and Café and the Rutgers University Paul Robeson Library.
Rowan Global’s Camden campus offers undergraduate degree-completion programs in Law and Justice, Sociology, Human Services, and Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management; graduate programs in Education; and several academic enrichment programs designed to advance access to higher education among diverse populations, including the acclaimed Intensive English Language Program for English Language Learners (IELP) and the Achieving Success through Collaboration, Engagement, and Determination (ASCEND) program.
While parking privileges are available on both campuses, Rowan University also provides a daily courtesy shuttle that runs between the Glassboro and Camden campuses.
Rowan Global Policies
Every student pursuing studies at Rowan University is expected to adhere to the university’s policies and procedures outlined on the Rowan University Policies website located at University Policies.
The Rowan University Policies website provides information regarding policies and practices applied university-wide to undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students. The University expects students to access and review the website in order to remain informed of university-wide rules, regulations, and practices in the Rowan catalog or issued by the faculty, administration, and the Rowan University Board of Trustees.
In addition to university-wide policies on the Rowan University Policies website, students enrolled in programs or courses offered by Rowan Global should be aware that they may be required to follow additional and/or different policies, practices, and/or deadlines, such as application deadlines, registration deadlines, and dropping, adding, or withdrawing from courses/programs. These policies are located here at University Policies. Any questions regarding Rowan Global policies may be directed to the Rowan Global Office of Academics & Outreach.
Office of Academics & Outreach
Sheri K. Rodriguez, Ed.D.
Director, Office of Academics & Outreach
Enterprise Center, Fifth Floor
856.256.5157
rodriguezs@rowan.edu
Terrence Hardee, D.Litt
Director of Executive Education & External Affairs, Office of Academics & Outreach
Enterprise Center, Fifth Floor
856.256.5230
hardee@rowan.edu
The Office of Academics & Outreach works closely with Rowan University’s academic and partner colleges, schools, and off-site partners to present innovative programs that meet the needs of contemporary learners and their desired academic and career paths.
The unit oversees the coordination of nationally and internationally acclaimed programs of undergraduate study, graduate study, including master and doctoral level programs, along with certificates of undergraduate study (CUGS), graduate study (COGS) and advanced graduate study (CAGS). The unit also houses non-credit programs for learners seeking to gain general knowledge, learn new or upgrade existing skills through an online learning platform offering self-paced guided projects and on-demand courses. Academics & Outreach develops, promotes, and celebrates programs that are delivered at several convenient times/locations in various modes of delivery, and provides oversight and administrative support for all Rowan University program development, updates, and launches.
Academics & Outreach works collaboratively with admissions, marketing, enrollment, and the academic colleges to ensure the successful inception, development, and sustaining of successful programming. The office maintains a strong relationship with and provides support to the Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda (AEL), an honor society dedicated to graduate and professional students that participates in charitable-related activities.
Rowan Online
Michael Ciocco
Assistant Vice President of Rowan Online
Enterprise Center, Second Floor
856.256.5368
ciocco@rowan.edu
Rowan Online is responsible for online learning, instructional design, online technologies, and web services for Rowan University. The Rowan Online instructional design team works carefully with faculty to design courses in the online and hybrid format. Rowan Online provides customer service and support for students using online technologies and related services. Students who are enrolled in online or hybrid courses are granted the same access to Rowan’s state-of-the-art facilities and on-campus resources.
Office of Advising & Student Information Services
Main Phone: 856.256.5434
Email: globalstudent@rowan.edu
Steven C. Farney, Sr.
Senior Director, Administration & Operations
Enterprise Center, Third Floor
856.256.5189
farney@rowan.edu
Laurie Baker
Director
Enterprise Center, Third Floor
856.256.5794
bakerl@rowan.edu
Maria Lanza-Gladney
Assistant Director
Enterprise Center, Third Floor
856.256.4796
lanza-gladney@rowan.edu
The Office of Advising & Student Information Services (OASIS) provides onboarding, registration support, academic advising, and related services to students enrolled in undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and certificate programs administered by Rowan Global.
In collaboration with Rowan University faculty and staff, OASIS provides outstanding service and expedient access to higher education for a growing population of national and international students across a range of course delivery modes, including face-to-face, hybrid, and fully-online programs.
Academic Advising
OASIS assists students at all levels with registration and financial/tuition concerns; provides clarity on university processes and policies; supports students as they transition into the higher education environment; and identifies and resolves student matters regarding all aspects of academic engagement.
Undergraduate students enrolled in degree completion programs offered online, at the Camden campus, and through our community college partners (RCBC, RCSJ, and Camden CC) are advised by OASIS primary-role academic advisors.
Graduate, post-baccalaureate, and certificate students are assigned a faculty advisor through their program’s academic department; in addition, OASIS advising generalists also assist graduate-level students with a variety of personal, academic, and administrative concerns throughout their enrollment at Rowan.
Credit for Prior Learning
Rowan Global Learning & Partnerships encourages undergraduate students to seek college credit for prior learning. Prior Learning Assessment, the evaluation of knowledge and competencies for the purpose of awarding college credit, validates the level of knowledge gained from other sources of experiential learning. Institutional credit for prior learning pathways offer adult, returning, and other non-traditional learners the opportunity to accelerate degree completion through the demonstration of college-level competencies and knowledge gained outside the university setting. College-level learning may result from various life experiences, including business ownership, civic leadership, workplace training, volunteer work, military training, nationally recognized licensure, and union-sponsored apprenticeships. Individualized assessments may include professional credentials, standardized tests, military transcripts, institutional credit by examination, and in certain cases, portfolio assessment. College credit is awarded based on the demonstration of college-level learning and not for experience alone.
Adult learners, returning to college or just beginning, who wish to explore available Credit for Prior Learning opportunities may contact Rowan Global Learning & Partnerships’ Office of Advising & Student Information Services (OASIS) at globalstudent@rowan.edu for additional information.
Transfer Credit Processing
Graduate students seeking to transfer credits to Rowan must submit a Graduate and Post-Bac Transfer Credit Evaluation Form (available for download on the Student Success website) and all required supporting materials (official transcripts, syllabi, course descriptions) at the time of application.
Most graduate degree programs at Rowan University allow incoming matriculated students to transfer up to twelve (12) graduate-level credits (six (6) credits for certificate programs) provided that a grade of B or better was earned, the courses and credits are deemed equivalent to required courses and credits in the program, and the coursework was taken within the past 10 years. For the transfer credit policy for a particular graduate program, please contact the program’s Academic Advisor.
Rowan Global undergraduates with questions or concerns about transfer of credit should contact registrar-transfercredits@rowan.edu for assistance.
Registration
For matriculated Rowan Global students, registration plans vary according to program. Information regarding how and when to register will be included in student orientation and registration information provided post-matriculation. Any registration-related questions should be directed to OASIS staff at globalstudent@rowan.edu .
Senior Privilege
The Office of Advising & Student Information Services coordinates the Senior Privilege process at Rowan that allows qualified students to enroll in up to six (6) credits of graduate-level courses prior to completion of a Bachelor’s degree and while paying the undergraduate tuition rate. Seniors (students with 90+ earned hours) at Rowan University who have at least a 3.00 cumulative undergraduate GPA may request permission to register for one graduate level course per semester through the Senior Privilege process by submitting the appropriate form (available on the Student Success website) to the Office of Advising & Student Information Services before the close of registration for the term in question. For more details about this policy and process, please consult: Senior Privilege Policy
Applying to Rowan Global
Admission to Rowan University as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate-level student is competitive. All applicants are admitted according to the standards and requirements established by Rowan’s academic departments. Each component of the application is carefully reviewed and taken into consideration for each candidate. Additional policies and information about Rowan Global Admissions and applying can be found at https://global.rowan.edu/admissions/index.html.
Eligibility for Admissions
Admission requirements for each academic program offered through the Division of Global Learning & Partnerships at Rowan University can be found at https://global.rowan.edu/programs/index.html.
- Undergraduate admission: Rowan Global offers non-traditional degree-completion (transfer) programs for undergraduate students. Any applicant who has completed 24 or more college credits at another institution is considered a transfer student. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree are also considered transfer students, whether they graduated from Rowan or from another institution. Most undergraduate-level programs at Rowan require a minimum GPA for admission. However, meeting that minimum does not guarantee admission due to competition for available openings. Admission decisions for applicants who’ve attended college more than five years ago are based on motivation, life experiences, career advancement, and college transcripts.
- Post-baccalaureate and graduate admission: To be admitted to a post-baccalaureate or graduate-level program at Rowan University, an applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution of higher education. Faculty-admission committees for post-baccalaureate and graduate-level programs use different evaluation criteria, according to the requirements of the profession and the number of applicants applying to the program.
- To apply to a Rowan Global program (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate-level) please visit https://global.rowan.edu/programs/index.html and click on your program of interest for information and links to application deadlines and instructions.
Honors Admission for Rowan Graduates
Rowan undergraduate students who have graduated within the last three years, or Rowan seniors in their final semester, are exempt from paying an application fee and from taking standardized tests (except where it is necessary to meet standards recommended by accrediting bodies, certification agencies, statutory regulations, and/or professional societies) if they have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or greater in their undergraduate coursework and meet all other admission requirements.
Non-U.S. Transcript/Academic Credentials Requirements
Any Rowan Global applicants (regardless of U.S. citizenship) who attended a non-U.S. institution for more than one term and/or who earned a Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) and/or Master’s degree (or its equivalent) from a non-U.S. institution or where English was not the official language of instruction is required to submit to Rowan Global Admissions official English translations (if transcript is not in English) and a course-by-course transcript evaluation to determine equivalency. Acceptable evaluation agencies* are:
*Note: Rowan University has no affiliation with these companies and may accept an evaluation from other companies under special circumstances; however, the above agencies are proven to provide fast and accurate services to students and their evaluations are trusted by colleges throughout the U.S.
English-Language Proficiency Requirements for Non-Native Speakers
International applicants are required to submit official copies of successful scores from one of the two tests listed below. (This requirement is waived for any applicant whose first language is English, any applicant who has been studying or working in the U.S. for two or more years, or whose undergraduate institution uses English as the language of instruction.
Other ESL programs do not qualify.)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ( www.toefl.org ). Minimum required scores are: 525 or higher - paper test; 70 or higher - internet test; 213 or higher - computerized test
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) ( www.ielts.org ). Minimum required score is 6.0.
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) ( https://pearsonpte.com/ ). Minimum required score is 50.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
At Rowan University, non-U.S. citizens requiring the F-1 or J-1 visa must complete two separate processes to be admitted to the University and to be considered for the Rowan-sponsored I-20 necessary to obtain the proper visa.
- The first process is the academic admissions process. All applicants must submit complete application packets including all required materials for their particular program of interest by the appropriate deadline to Rowan Global Admissions and be evaluated for admission and matriculation into a full-time academic program.
- The second process is the financial review, which is coordinated independently by the International Center (IC) at Rowan University. Applicants must complete all of the steps outlined by the IC in order to demonstrate that they have the financial resources necessary to support themselves for the duration of their studies at Rowan. Without complete information and appropriate certification, Rowan’s International Center cannot issue the I-20 necessary to obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa. For a full list of financial review requirements and instructions please visit https://global.rowan.edu/admissions/international.html.
General Information about Standardized Tests
Tests scores must be no older than five years and must be official reports submitted to Rowan Global Admissions directly from the testing agency*. Applicants must designate Rowan University as a recipient of their test scores or scores will not be released. (Only the most recent exam results are used for admission purposes.) Rowan’s code for most standardized tests is 2515 except for the ACT (not required of graduate students) which is 2560, and the IELTS and GMAT, which both include instructions for proper score submission at the time of testing.
*Some testing agencies may only provide an address for “The Graduate School.” If that is the only option available, select it, but please include a note on the application indicating that test scores were sent to that address.
Changing Academic Program after Matriculation
Matriculated students who have already begun a program, may decide that a different Rowan program better suits their needs. If that is the case, students must complete a new online application for their program of interest and also indicate in the “Change of Program” section of the application that they are a currently enrolled student. Depending upon the admission requirements of the new program, additional materials may need to be submitted. Any questions about the COP process should be directed to the enrollment counselor assigned to the new program of interest.
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