Admitted First-Year Student Checklist
Checklist for Admitted First-Year Students
1. Secure Your Spot
- To accept your offer of admission, pay your $50 tuition deposit online through GothicNet
Deadlines:
- May 1, 2023 for the FALL '23 term (September start)
You will need your Gothic ID/Password to access your account. This information was emailed and mailed to you at the time you submitted your application. Your Gothic ID is located on the right hand corner of your acceptance letter.
Click on 'Forgot Password' if you need help with your password.
Join us for a Virtual Admitted Students Day. Admissions counselors will be available to answer any questions.
1a. Your Key to Staying Connected at NJCU
Once you have accepted your offer of Admission, we will send you an updated password for GothicNet along with your NJCU email address. This updated password will provide full student access to the GothicNet portal. You will be able to view your Financial Aid, Student Billing, Class schedule and other important University Information.
Contact the Student Technology Help Desk at 201-200-3350, helpdesk@njcu.edu or visit njcu.edu/IT for assistance.
1b. NJCU email is the official means of communication with all students.
Please visit njcu.edu/email and follow the steps outlined to access your new NJCU email (email and password sent to you once you have accepted your offer of admissions.
2. Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov to maximize the grant options available to you. All Scholarship recipients are required to file the FAFSA.
NJCU School code: 002613
Priority Deadline
- November 1, 2022 for the SPRING '23 term
- March 1, 2023 for the FALL '23 term
View your NJCU Financial Aid Package
Contact the NJCU Financial Office at 201-471-6079 or email financialaid@njcu.edu with questions regarding financing your education.
3. Scholarship Recipients
Accept your offer of Admission and Scholarship (if applicable) online at GothicNet by:
- November 1, 2022 for the SPRING '23 term
- May 1, 2023 for the FALL '23 term
Scholarship recipients must enroll Full-Time into an undergraduate program of study (minimum of 12 credit hours) and maintain a 3.0 GPA for the life of the scholarship.
All scholarship recipients must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.gov), and receive a valid Student Aid Report in order to receive the scholarship. Scholarship amounts will be adjusted to direct billed costs of tuition and fees. NJCU Scholarships may not be used to cover cost of Residence Halls. Adjustments will be based upon the result of the FAFSA as well as other scholarships and grants awarded.
Students who have already earned a Bachelor’s Degree are ineligible for Scholarship Awards.
4. Register for Classes
5. Sign Up for New Student Orientation
Get ready to start your journey with NJCU!
In this orientation you’ll hear from several different departments, get to meet new friends and develop key connections that will set you up for success for your next four years!
Sign up for New Student Orientation
Contact the Office of New Student Programs at 201-200-2233 or email orientation@njcu.edu if you have any questions regarding New Student Orientation.
6. Request Your Final Transcripts
Submit final high school transcript (with graduation date) to the Office of University Admissions. If you have completed college coursework at another university, you must also request to have that official transcript submitted to NJCU for transfer credit consideration.
Submit official final transcripts electronically to: admissions@njcu.edu
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Office of University Admissions
2039 Kennedy Blvd Hepburn Hall, Room 207
Jersey City, NJ 07305
7. Living & Learning
Jersey City is one of the world’s most culturally rich and vibrant cities, and NJCU is located right in the heart of it. Be one of the first to move into NJCU’s new student residence hall located at our 21-acre West Campus Village at University Place. With New York City as your backyard, the possibilities are endless for you to create your own extraordinary learning experience.
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.
8. Immunization Records/Vaccinations
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 page or call the Health and Wellness Center at 201-200-3456.
9. Paying for College
Review your tuition and payment plan options via your GothicNet account. For student billing questions, please visit the Office of Student Accounts or call 201-471-6099.
Additional Questions
Undergraduate Admissions remains open to service students virtually. For assistance please contact us by email at admissions@njcu.edu
Please rest assured that we will assist you with any questions you might have
WELCOME TO NJCU! Go Knights!