Application Process for Veteran Student
Application Process for Veteran Student
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 Ò°»¨ÉçÇø'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 Ò°»¨ÉçÇø.
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.
Start Term: | Priority Deadlines: | General Deadline: | International Deadline: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | December 1 | Rolling | October 1 |
| Fall | March 1 | Rolling | May 1 |
Admissions Events & Information Sessions
For more information or assistance, military-affiliated students can contact Ò°»¨ÉçÇø's Office of Military & Veterans Services at (201) 200-3199 or visit their office in Gilligan Student Union, Room 127.