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Immersed in culture, NJCU students realize the benefits of learning from expert faculty in a thriving urban environment on a diverse campus community. At NJCU, students develop a wealth of knowledge through theory as well as practice, enjoying firsthand experiences in one of the nation’s most dynamic learning environments and in what will soon become New Jersey’s largest city.
NJCU prepares students to be leaders who are knowledgeable in their disciplines, able to think intelligently and analytically, and practiced in conceiving creative and effective solutions and acquiring the technological skills necessary for successful careers.
Above all else, NJCU is committed to an education that is transformative and empowering. NJCU students choose from one of 43 majors and study at a multicultural and stimulating campus.
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FRESHMEN APPLICATION (CommonAPP)
PRIORITY UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION DEADLINES
Undergraduate Priority Deadline for Freshman and Transfer Students
Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: December 1
GRADUATE PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINES
Domestic Applicants
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
(International students, please see the International Requirements page for more information about what you’ll need to apply.)
Fall: May 1
Spring: November 1