Rutgers Website Policy
Rutgers Website Policy outlines the requirements for all websites representing the university. The policy aims to ensure a consistent, on-brand image for Rutgers online and ensure that visitors to Rutgers websites have a consistent and compliant user experience.
Read the full text of the Rutgers University Website Policy.
The policy applies to all websites under the rutgers.edu domain, as well as rutgers.com, rutgers.org, rutgers.info, and any others representing Rutgers and providing official information. Exceptions are made for faculty websites related to research and scholarly work and student organization websites.
Key points of the policy:
- Content Requirements: Websites must be accurate, up-to-date, and reviewed regularly. Broken links and outdated
- information should be removed. Rutgers logos and branding must be consistent across all sites.
- Accessibility: In accordance with federal law, and in order for university websites to be viewed and used by the widest audience, all webpages must comply with University Policy 70.1.5: Rutgers University World Wide Web Accessibility Policy.
- Navigation: All websites must be user-friendly and easy to navigate. They should include a search function for the specific site and a way to search the entire Rutgers web domain. There should also be a clear link to the rutgers.edu homepage from all official webpages.
- Management: The policy outlines procedures for domain name assignment and website administration.
- Advertising: Advertising and sponsorships are generally not allowed on websites used for student registration, admissions, or other critical functions.
Overall, the Rutgers Website Policy ensures that all official university websites present a professional and accessible online
presence that effectively serves Rutgers’ constituents.
Copyright
Per the Rutgers Website Policy, all Rutgers websites must include a copyright statement formatted as:
Copyright ©20XX Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
The copyright year should be updated only if the website has been updated during the given year. This copyright section can link to the university copyright information page.