Information for Prospective E3 Student Leaders
Interested in becoming a member of an E3 student cohort? Learn more about the resources available to E3 Student Leaders, the application process, and next steps to becoming a student in STEM.
PREPARE TO BECOME A LEADER IN STEM
Incoming undergraduate students are invited to become a member of our yearly cohort of E3 Student Leaders, an initiative that is designed to equip students with the skills and resources they need to pursue a career in a STEM field. This program is a four-year support program intended to support incoming freshman students from underrepresented backgrounds planning to pursue a STEM degree. In addition to curated programming, Student Leaders will be eligible to receive financial incentives to help offset the costs of pursing an undergraduate degree. There is no application fee or additional costs for students participating in the E3SL program.
Through this initiative, students will have access to all advising and academic resources available on the Rutgers-Camden campus, plus additional resources and opportunities provided by E3 for support on their academic journey. Students who are preparing to apply to become an E3 Student Leader are invited to read this page and learn more about the steps necessary to become a member of a yearly E3 student cohort.
Apply to Become an E3 Student Leader
Already applied to Rutgers University-Camden and eager to become a part of an E3 student cohort? Applications for the Fall 2025 Student Cohort will open in February 2025. Fill out the attached interest form to be notified when the application opens and learn more about the benefits and requirements of becoming an E3 student leader here.
Benefits of the E3 Student Leader Program
By being a part of an E3 student cohort, students will have numerous opportunities for academic, professional, and career development. As part of a E3 student cohort, students will have the chance to participate in the following activities*:
* These programs are actively being developed; details and structure are subject to change.
Summer Bridge Program
E3 student cohorts will take part in a summer program designed to acclimate students to the college classroom environment.
Mentored Research
Throughout their four academic years, students will have the opportunity to conduct research in faculty research labs.
Summer Internships
E3 will support students who seek a summer research internship during their academic career and will facilitate matching students with experiences.
Peer Mentors & Study Groups
Senior STEM students will be paired with incoming freshmen cohort members to promote peer-to-peer mentoring.
Academic Mentorship
E3 student leaders will be assigned faculty mentors to improve their academic and professional performance.
Funded Student Work Opportunities
Student leaders will have opportunities for funded work experiences, starting their freshmen year.
Interested in Applying? Follow these Steps!
Please note that program is a four-year support program intended to support incoming freshman students from underrepresented backgrounds planning to pursue a STEM degree. Students who are already enrolled at Rutgers University-Camden are not eligible to apply.
Apply to Rutgers University-Camden
Students interested in becoming an E3 Student Leader must be considering Rutgers-Camden for undergraduate admission or must have already applied. Students must be seeking enrollment in an undergraduate STEM program.
Students can apply to Rutgers-Camden using the Rutgers Application or the Common App. The Common App is specifically for first-year students seeking enrollment in the fall. Students can learn more about the application process on the Rutgers Undergraduate Admissions website. Students can find more information about application dates and deadlines here.
Please note that the application materials required by first-year applicants to apply to Rutgers University-Camden are different from the application materials required by E3 for our Student Leader program.
Apply for Financial Aid
In order to receive financial aid, students must complete the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which will determine eligibility for federal aid. Students should visit the FAFSA website to apply.
When completing the FAFSA application, students will have to select a school within the form. Rutgers’ federal school code is 002629 and students should input this code to have their FAFSA eligibility information sent to Rutgers-Camden.
All students who submit the FAFSA are automatically considered by Rutgers-Camden for need-based grants and merit-based scholarships. Students will also be automatically considered for the Bridging the Gap and Garden State Guarantee programs, which can reduce the cost of tuition by up to 100% for eligible students. To learn more about financial aid opportunities, students should visit this page.
Submit Final Transcripts
In order to complete the application process, students must submit their final high school transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Official electronic transcripts can be sent to: e-transcripts@camden.rutgers.edu. All official documentation (paper/physical transcripts and AP scores if applicable) can be mailed to the following address:
Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions
Rutgers University-Camden
406 Penn Street
Camden, NJ 08102
Students can learn more about submitting credentials and transcripts on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Apply to the E3 Student Leader Program
The E3 Student Leader Program is an initiative designed to empower students to pursue a degree and career in a STEM field. Students in this program will participate in all of the necessary courses and programming required by their chosen major and will have access to all general resources available on the Rutgers-Camden campus. The E3 cohort program provides additional resources, opportunities, and financial incentives designed to enhance student experience and further support students on their academic journey.
Students from all backgrounds are invited to apply for the program. Applicants must be an incoming first-time, first-year student; current Rutgers-Camden undergraduate students are not eligible to apply. Applicants are not evaluated based on grades or test scores, but rather their desire to pursue a STEM education and career. Information on the application process and required materials is forthcoming; please fill out this interest form to be notified when the application and required materials information becomes available.
While students admitted into an E3 Student Leader cohort will apply for and begin classes in the fall semester, E3 Student Programming will begin in the summer before the start of classes with the Summer Bridge Program. Students should be available for this program if interested in applying.
