The University Advisement CenterThe University Advisement Center

Welcomes you to

New Jersey City University

Welcomes you to

New Jersey City University

Our MissionOur Mission

Central resource for academic and career exploration

Provide students with the essential tools for identifying academic and career goals

Assist students in successfully completing their undergraduate degree

Central resource for academic and career exploration

Provide students with the essential tools for identifying academic and career goals

Assist students in successfully completing their undergraduate degree

Our ServicesOur Services

Academic Advisement, Enrollment, Add/Drop Major Exploration and Declaration Transfer, Testing, and Veterans Affairs

Information International Students and Study Abroad

Information

Academic Advisement, Enrollment, Add/Drop Major Exploration and Declaration Transfer, Testing, and Veterans Affairs

Information International Students and Study Abroad

Information

Our Services (continued.)Our Services (continued.)

The LEAP Program Evening hours Referrals to tutoring & appropriate resources Choosing a Major Workshops

The LEAP Program Evening hours Referrals to tutoring & appropriate resources Choosing a Major Workshops

UAC StaffUAC Staff

John Duff Director

Frank Forgett Transfer Counselor

Timothy Torre International Student Advisor

Eleanor Anderson Testing Services

UAC Staff: Academic Advisors

UAC Staff: Academic Advisors

Pamela Andrews A-C

George Marano E-H

Elaine Pluchino (Veterans Coordinator)

I-MI

Daysi Romero MJ-P

Naomi Wright Q-S

Kathleen Banks D, T-Z

UAC Staff (continued.)UAC Staff (continued.)

Crystal Arreola Administrative Support

Linda Russo Administrative Support

Catrice Murimi Administrative Support International Students

Barbara Drew Administrative Support

Eula Washington Administrative Support

Degree Requirements Degree Requirements

Minimum of 128 credits Minimum cumulative grade point average

(GPA) of 2.0 Minimum of 32 credits in residence at NJCU Completion of a course of study including

general studies and a major with a minimum of a 2.0 in that major

Minimum of 128 credits Minimum cumulative grade point average

(GPA) of 2.0 Minimum of 32 credits in residence at NJCU Completion of a course of study including

general studies and a major with a minimum of a 2.0 in that major

Academic Planning Sheet Academic Planning Sheet

The Academic Foundations ProgramThe Academic Foundations Program

Designed to provide assistance to students who need work in math, reading, and/or writing

The courses in this program are considered semester hours but do not carry college credit

Only courses numbered 100 level or above count toward the 128 credit hours needed for graduation

Designed to provide assistance to students who need work in math, reading, and/or writing

The courses in this program are considered semester hours but do not carry college credit

Only courses numbered 100 level or above count toward the 128 credit hours needed for graduation

Academic Foundations Courses:Non Degree Semester Hours

Academic Foundations Courses:Non Degree Semester Hours

ENGL 090, College Writing: 3 semester hours MATH 095, Basic College Math: 3 semester

hours MATH 098, Algebra for College: 4 semester

hours LTED 090, Reading for College: 4 semester

hours

ENGL 090, College Writing: 3 semester hours MATH 095, Basic College Math: 3 semester

hours MATH 098, Algebra for College: 4 semester

hours LTED 090, Reading for College: 4 semester

hours

Academic Foundations Courses Degree Credits

Academic Foundations Courses Degree Credits

ENGL 105, College Writing: 2 credits ENGL 106, Writing Lab: 1 credit INTD 120, Computer As A Tool: 1 credit LTED 101, Reading and Study Skills: 3

credits LTED 109, Learning Strategies: 3 credits

ENGL 105, College Writing: 2 credits ENGL 106, Writing Lab: 1 credit INTD 120, Computer As A Tool: 1 credit LTED 101, Reading and Study Skills: 3

credits LTED 109, Learning Strategies: 3 credits

All Undergraduate Requirements (AUR) All Undergraduate Requirements (AUR)

18 required credits Tier # 1 classes must be completed within

the first 30 degree credits earned; and Tier # 2 classes must be completed prior

to earning 60 degree credits

18 required credits Tier # 1 classes must be completed within

the first 30 degree credits earned; and Tier # 2 classes must be completed prior

to earning 60 degree credits

All Undergraduate Requirements (cont.)All Undergraduate Requirements (cont.)

ENGL 101, English Composition I, Tier #1: 3 credits

ENGL 102, English Composition II, Tier #1: 3 credits

FYE 1**, First Year Experience, Tier #1:

3 credits

ENGL 101, English Composition I, Tier #1: 3 credits

ENGL 102, English Composition II, Tier #1: 3 credits

FYE 1**, First Year Experience, Tier #1:

3 credits

All Undergraduate Requirements (cont.)All Undergraduate Requirements (cont.)

MATH 102, Fundamentals of Math

OR MATH 112, Intermediate Algebra

OR Higher level Math course, Tier #1: 3 credits

MATH 102, Fundamentals of Math

OR MATH 112, Intermediate Algebra

OR Higher level Math course, Tier #1: 3 credits

All Undergraduate Requirements (cont.)

All Undergraduate Requirements (cont.)

GSC 101 Civilizations I, Tier #2:

3 credits GSC 102 Civilizations II, Tier #2:

3 credits

GSC 101 Civilizations I, Tier #2:

3 credits GSC 102 Civilizations II, Tier #2:

3 credits

General Studies Requirements General Studies Requirements

Areas (A-F) A total of 48 credits must be earned in Area

courses Select 6-9 credits in each of the Areas A-E

plus 6 credits in Area F

Areas (A-F) A total of 48 credits must be earned in Area

courses Select 6-9 credits in each of the Areas A-E

plus 6 credits in Area F

General Studies Requirements (cont.) General Studies Requirements (cont.)

Area A:

Natural

Sciences:

6-9 credits

Area A:

Natural

Sciences:

6-9 credits

Biology Chemistry Geoscience/Geography Physics

Biology Chemistry Geoscience/Geography Physics

General Studies Requirements (cont.) General Studies Requirements (cont.)

Area B:

Social

Sciences:

6-9 credits

Area B:

Social

Sciences:

6-9 credits

Economics Political Science Geography Psychology Sociology

Economics Political Science Geography Psychology Sociology

General Studies Requirements (cont.) General Studies Requirements (cont.)

Area C:

Arts & Media:

6-9 credits

Area C:

Arts & Media:

6-9 credits

Art Media Music

Art Media Music

General Studies Requirements (cont.) General Studies Requirements (cont.)

Area D:

Humanities:

6-9 credits

Area D:

Humanities:

6-9 credits

English History Philosophy/Religion

English History Philosophy/Religion

General Studies Requirements (cont.) General Studies Requirements (cont.)

Area E:

Multicultural

Disciplines &

Languages:

6-9 credits

Area E:

Multicultural

Disciplines &

Languages:

6-9 credits

African/African-American Interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies Latin American/Caribbean

Studies Modern Languages Women’s Studies

African/African-American Interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies Latin American/Caribbean

Studies Modern Languages Women’s Studies

General Studies Requirements (cont.)General Studies Requirements (cont.)

Area F:

Quantitative and

Computer Literacy:

6 Credits

Area F:

Quantitative and

Computer Literacy:

6 Credits

Computer Science Math Economics Geography Interdisciplinary

Computer Science Math Economics Geography Interdisciplinary

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR?WHAT IS A

MAJOR/MINOR?

A major is a program of study that gives a student basic knowledge of a particular field and contains at least 36 credit hours

May also prepare students for graduate work Offered by a department within a college

A major is a program of study that gives a student basic knowledge of a particular field and contains at least 36 credit hours

May also prepare students for graduate work Offered by a department within a college

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)

The College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Professional Studies

The College of Education

The College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Professional Studies

The College of Education

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)

College of Arts and Sciences

Art, Media Arts, Modern Languages Music, Philosophy

Biology, Chemistry Computer Science

Physics, English

PsychologySociology

Anthropology Economics

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)

College of Professional

Studies

Business Administration

Criminal JusticeFire Science

Security

Health SciencesNursing

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)

College of Education College of Education

Elementary and Secondary Education

Elementary and Secondary Education

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Special Education Special Education

WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)WHAT IS A MAJOR/MINOR? (cont.)

A Minor is a program of study that contains 18-24 credits hours of a particular field without having to take all courses that you would need for a major

A Minor is a program of study that contains 18-24 credits hours of a particular field without having to take all courses that you would need for a major

HOW DO I CHOOSE A MAJOR/MINOR? HOW DO I CHOOSE A MAJOR/MINOR?

Take introductory courses in subjects in which you are interested

Attend the Academic Program Festival sponsored by the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the University Advisement Center

Attend one of the UAC’s “How to Choose a Major/Minor” Workshops given throughout the fall and spring semesters

Take introductory courses in subjects in which you are interested

Attend the Academic Program Festival sponsored by the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the University Advisement Center

Attend one of the UAC’s “How to Choose a Major/Minor” Workshops given throughout the fall and spring semesters

HOW DO I CHOOSE A MAJOR/MINOR?

HOW DO I CHOOSE A MAJOR/MINOR?

Suggested Websites for finding more information on majors and minors:

http://gothicnet.njcu.edu www.mymajors.com http://www.njcu.edu/dept/acp/vocational

testing.html http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Suggested Websites for finding more information on majors and minors:

http://gothicnet.njcu.edu www.mymajors.com http://www.njcu.edu/dept/acp/vocational

testing.html http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

(cont.)

Transfer Resource CenterTransfer Resource Center

Academic advisement Earning non-traditional credit (CLEP, NYU

Foreign Language Test, Basic Training, & AP)

Referrals to various on and off campus services

Trained Transfer Student Mentors

Academic advisement Earning non-traditional credit (CLEP, NYU

Foreign Language Test, Basic Training, & AP)

Referrals to various on and off campus services

Trained Transfer Student Mentors

Transfer Resource Center:Evaluation Sheet

Transfer Resource Center:Evaluation Sheet

Study AbroadStudy Abroad

Explore a different way of life Meet new people Learn a new language or improve your

current language skills Show employers you’re flexible and able to

take on a challenge Have fun!

Explore a different way of life Meet new people Learn a new language or improve your

current language skills Show employers you’re flexible and able to

take on a challenge Have fun!

Study AbroadStudy Abroad

Open to any NJCU student with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and at least two semesters at NJCU

Students choose from 50 countries around the world

Students go for as little as one semester or as long as one year

Open to any NJCU student with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and at least two semesters at NJCU

Students choose from 50 countries around the world

Students go for as little as one semester or as long as one year

Study Abroad (cont.)Study Abroad (cont.)

Students eligible for financial aid may use their award to go study abroad

Students also use student loans Once approved, all courses taken abroad will

be evaluated and translated to NJCU degree curriculum.

Students eligible for financial aid may use their award to go study abroad

Students also use student loans Once approved, all courses taken abroad will

be evaluated and translated to NJCU degree curriculum.

Study Abroad: Next StepsStudy Abroad: Next Steps

Visit the Office of International Students & Study Abroad in Grossnickle 303, every Wednesday @ 2:00 PM for our weekly information sessions

Contact us at 201-200-2089/3022 Visit the NJ State Consortium for International

Studies’ web site for more information:

www.tcnj.edu/~njscis

Visit the Office of International Students & Study Abroad in Grossnickle 303, every Wednesday @ 2:00 PM for our weekly information sessions

Contact us at 201-200-2089/3022 Visit the NJ State Consortium for International

Studies’ web site for more information:

www.tcnj.edu/~njscis

The EndThe End

Your Questions??????

Your Questions??????