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Please log in to your Ò°»¨ÉçÇø Application Portal to accept your admission.  

Recommended Deadlines:

• Spring: December 1
• Fall: May 1

Once you accept your offer of admission, we will send you an ID and Password (5-7 business days) via email and hardcopy to access your Student Portal and your Ò°»¨ÉçÇø Email account information.

The Student Portal will provide you access to view your financial aid, student billing, class schedule and other important University information. 

Ò°»¨ÉçÇø Email – The Ò°»¨ÉçÇø Email account is the official means of communication with all students. 

If you experience any issues, please email the admissions office for assistance at admissions@njcu.edu

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for federal and state aid. 

Ò°»¨ÉçÇø School Code: 002613

All scholarship recipients are required to file the or .

If you have questions or require assistance with Financial Aid, please contact the Ò°»¨ÉçÇø Financial Aid Office at 201-200-3173 or email: financialaid@njcu.edu

Please include your first/last name and date of birth in all email communications.

Scholarships are offered at the time of admissions and are based on your overall academic credentials. 

All scholarship recipients are required to file the or for each academic year.

Visit Scholarship Policies for the requirements to accept and maintain your scholarship.

Log in to your Ò°»¨ÉçÇø Application Portal to accept your admission and scholarship offer.

Recommended Deadlines:

• Spring: December 1
• Fall: May 1

If you have questions regarding your scholarship offer, please contact the Admissions Office 201-200-3234 or email: admissions@njcu.edu

Registration for new Freshman, Transfers and ReAdmits for the Spring (January) semester generally begins in October, and early April the Fall (September).

Check your email and text messages for additional details to schedule an appointment to register for classes.

If you have questions regarding registering for classes, please contact the Admissions Office 201-200-3234 or email: admissions@njcu.edu

Credits are granted for AP exams with scores of 3 or higher. For detailed insights into eligible courses and their respective minimum score requirements, please refer to the AP Exam Equivalency Guide.  To be eligible for credit evaluation, students must arrange for their official test scores to be sent from CollegeBoard.

New students that have completed college courses while in high school must request to have official transcript sent electronically to admissions@njcu.edu. Upon receipt, we will review for transfer credit.

Please contact the Transfer Resource Center for questions regarding AP and Dual Enrollment Credits at 201-200-2056 or email: transfer@njcu.edu

The Transfer Resource Center will contact you via email with the list of courses approved for transfer credit.

Official transcripts for all coursework completed at another college/university must be sent directly to the Admissions Office. We do not accept unofficial transcripts from applicants.

Electronically – admissions@njcu.edu

Hard Copy – Ò°»¨ÉçÇø, Office of University Admissions – H207, 2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Please contact the Transfer Resource Center for questions regarding transfer credit evaluations at 201-200-2056 or email: transfer@njcu.edu

Official final transcripts that show proof of graduation or for courses in progress, must be sent directly to the Admissions Office.  We do not accept unofficial transcripts from applicants.

Electronically – admissions@njcu.edu

Hard Copy – Ò°»¨ÉçÇø, Office of University Admissions – H207, 2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305

The New Student Orientation (NSO) is a series of events designed to introduce you to the academic, cultural and social aspects of student life at Ò°»¨ÉçÇø. 

Check your email and text messages for additional details for the next NSO.

If you are interested in on-campus housing, please contact our Office of Residence Life for more information at 201-200-2338, or email reslife@njcu.edu. 

All students applying for housing must be registered full-time(12 credits) and file the FAFSA.

Request your immunization records from your school or doctor as soon as possible to allow time for processing. New Jersey State Law requires all students born after 1956 to submit proof of immunity to Measles (2 doses), Mumps, and Rubella or file a valid exception.

For more information on requirements and how to submit your records, visit The Health and Wellness Center web page or call the Health and Wellness Center at 201-200-3456.

Upon registering for classes, a term bill will be generated. Students will receive an email at their Ò°»¨ÉçÇø email account once the bill is ready to view on .

You are strongly encouraged to visit the Office of Student Accounts for up-to- date information on payment deadlines, deadlines for adding/dropping courses, and other pertinent information.

If you have additional questions about your term bill, including payment plan options, please contact the Office of Student Accounts (Bursar’s Office) at 201-200-3045 or by email at bursar@njcu.edu. Please include your first/last name and date of birth in all email communications.

The Office of International Programs works very closely with newly admitted students on the student visa documentation process and provides various support services for enrolled students. For more information, please visit the International Students page or contact Craig Katz, Director of International Programs, at ckatz@njcu.edu. 

Specialized Services
The Office of Specialized Services (OSS) serves as a resource for students with mobility, vision, hearing, learning, and other disabilities that may require campus/classroom accommodations and/or academic support. For more information, please visit the Office of Specialized Services web page.

Military and Veterans Services
The Office of Military and Veterans Services assists Ò°»¨ÉçÇø students who are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and might be eligible for various benefits and resources. For more information, please visit their web page.