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U.S. Military & Veteran Students

Submit your Application online:

Admission Requirements for Military-Affiliated Students:

• Official College Transcript(s)
  Applicants who previously attended a college or university must submit official transcripts for each institution. Please send transcripts directly to NJCU's Admissions Office. 
  
  In addition:
  • Service members and veterans using federal educational benefits must submit their Joint Services Transcript (JST) electronically via .

  • Air Force personnel should submit transcripts from the Community College of Air Force (CCAF) instead of the JST.  

    Submit official transcripts: 
    Email: admissions@njcu.edu 
    Mail:
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    Hepburn Hall, Room 207
    2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
    Jersey City, NJ 07305

• Personal Essay
  The Admissions Office requests that you write and submit an essay, 250 words minimum, explaining your aspiration and motivation for attending NJCU.
• Official Test Scores (Optional)
  Applicants may submit official test scores for potential transfer credit:
  • Department of Defense Standardized Test (DSST) – use institution code 8427
  • College Board Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB) – use school code 2516

After You Apply:

Once an application is complete, the Admissions Office will begin the review process.  Applicants will be notified of the admission decision accordingly. We appreciate your patience as we ensure a comprehensive and fair evaluation.

Financial Aid Information

Admissions Events & Information Sessions

For more information or assistance, military-affiliated students can contact NJCU's Office of Military & Veterans Services at (201) 200-3199 or visit their office in Gilligan Student Union, Room 127.