• The Secretary of the University serves as the University Custodian of Records and is responsible for accepting and responding to the public’s requests for records pursuant to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”). In carrying out the university’s obligations pursuant to OPRA, the University Custodian upholds the university’s obligation to provide access to government records in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

  • Public Access for Government Records

    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, provides access to government records in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The New Jersey Public Access to Government Records Law, effective July 7, 2002, extends to Rutgers University. This law is more commonly known as the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Rutgers has appointed a University Custodian of Records who is responsible for implementing the duties and responsibilities provided by this law.

    Requests for access to government records must be in writing. The law specifically provides that university employees who receive a request for access to records shall forward the request to the University Custodian of Records, or direct the requestor to the Custodian at 848-932-7434. Only the Custodian of Records is authorized to release or deny the release of a university record under this law.