Protesting Won't Affect Admission To Rutgers, School Says

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Disciplinary actions taken against students who participate in peaceful protests will not affect high schoolers' chances of attending Rutgers University, the college announced in a Tweet.

Any "disciplinary actions associated with participation in peaceful protests will not jeopardize your admission," the college said. Their decision applies to high school seniors who have already been admitted, as well as those still in the application process.

High school students across the country have been planning walk-outs to protest gun violence in the wake of a shooting in Parkland, Florida that left 17 dead. While some administrators have been supportive of the protests, others have said participating students will be suspended.

Rutgers was among a handful of New Jersey college to take this stance.

Monmouth University and Drew University both tweeted out their stance on the protests. The College Of New Jersey told nj.com that they would be overlooking protest-related punishments.

Drew University admissions offers will not be affected by high school disciplinary actions that result from a student's peaceful participation in protest activities.
— Drew University (@DrewUniversity) February 26, 2018

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