Contact an Admissions Counselor
Contact an Admissions Counselor
A message from the Director of Admissions:
Welcome, and thank you for considering New Jersey City University in your college search.
Earning a college degree requires personal sacrifice with the realization that the results will transform your future for yourself and for your family. Our office is here to support your exploration of the countless opportunities available to you at NJCU.
I would personally like to invite you to engage with us. To make sure you can get all of your questions answered, we have appointed an Admissions Counselor for your area. I encourage you to reach out and introduce yourself, so we can support you through this exciting and important time in your life. You can also schedule a campus visit to explore our campus and learn more about NJCU in person.
As an NJCU alum, I know exactly how transformative an NJCU education can be. I look forward to meeting you and showing you how NJCU can help you become your best.
Go Knights!
Schedule a Virtual Appointment with an Admissions Counselor
Choose a counselor from the list below based on your county in NJ or the type of student you will be applying as.
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Meet the Admissions Counselors
Our First-Year Admissions Team is dedicated to your success. If you have questions on the application process or next steps, please feel free to reach out for assistance.
Arturo Arana
Admissions Counselor
Contact Info: 201-200-2449; aarana@njcu.edu
Hobbies: Traveling, playing soccer, and spending time with family
Territories: Hudson County
Why NJCU? NJCU has provided me with the opportunity to continue to grow personally and professionally. As an Admissions Counselor at NJCU, I take pride in serving as a resource for prospective students as they embark and go through the college search and application process. As an Admissions Counselor at NJCU, I take pride in serving as a resource for prospective students as they embark and go through the college search and application process.
Sonya Brown
Operations
Contact Info: 201-200-3234; sbrown@njcu.edu
Hobbies: Reading
Specialties: Processing
Languages Spoken: English
Why NJCU? NJCU's faculty and staff make you feel like your part of a family that is dedicated to your success.
Kelly Francisco
Admissions Counselor/Coordinator of Campus Tours & Admissions Ambassador
Contact Info: 201-200-2137; kfrancisco@njcu.edu
Hobbies: Spending time with my family.
Territories: Union, Bergen, Morris, Northern Passaic, Sussex, Warren, & Hunterdon Counties
Specialties: Coordinator of Campus Tours & Admissions Ambassador Program
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Why NJCU? NJCU is the place that taught me everything I know today. It has been a home away from home for me.
Rafael F. Gajilan
Operations
Contact Info: 201-200-3234; rgajilan@njcu.edu
Hobbies: Camping, snowboarding, and golf
Specialties: Processing
Languages Spoken: English
Why NJCU? As an alumni and staff member, NJCU has always have that welcoming feeling. In addition, as a Veteran, we have one of the greatest Military and Veteran Services in the nation.
Cassandra Gomez
Admissions Counselor & EOF Liaison
Contact Info: 201-200-3226; cgomez6@njcu.edu
Hobbies: I love to dance, workout, and practice self-care
Territories/Specialties: Essex & Passaic County/ EOF Liaison
Languages Spoken: English
Why NJCU? I enjoy presenting to prospective students as well as sharing my personal experiences as a former student. I stress the importance of furthering their education, and provide them with resources and information, while encouraging them to believe in themselves. I am committed to serving the campus community by upholding the University motto, “Enter to learn, Exit to serve”.
Stacey Kanga
Associate Director of University Admissions
Contact Info: 201-200-3234; skanga@njcu.edu
Specialties: Processing
Languages Spoken: English
Why NJCU? NJCU offers a high quality education at an affordable price.
Huyen Le (she/her)
Admissions Counselor, Scholarship Coordinator
Contact Info: 201-200-3379; hle2@njcu.edu
Hobbies: Riding my bicycle, cooking and playing video games
Specialties: Re-admit, International Freshmen & Transfer Admissions Counselor
Languages Spoken: English and Vietnamese
Why NJCU? I want to give back to the school that helped me achieve my goals.
Michelle Rhodes
Operations
Contact Info: 201-200-3234; admissions@njcu.edu
Hobbies: Reading; Listening to music and singing
Specialties: Processing
Languages Spoken: English
Why NJCU? The commitment that the faculty and staff have towards helping the students succeed.
Carlos Tejeda
Admissions Counselor & Athletics Liaison
Contact Info: 201-200-3580; ctejedaurena@njcu.edu
Hobbies: Baseball and music
Specialties/Territories: Somerset, Camden, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester, Middlesex Counties; Athletic Liaison
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Why NJCU? The diversity of our student body.