University Advisement Center
University Advisement Center
Welcome to the University Advisement Center
The University Advisement Center seeks to enhance the experience and academic success of NJCU's undergraduate students. UAC's Academic Advisors are dedicated to helping students reach their highest potential, providing awareness of resources and supporting academic success.
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Why Would I Talk to an Academic Advisor?
Walk in Advisement
Walk-in hours are available for quick advising sessions and are intended for brief guidance on matters such as:
- Referrals to resources and offices for further assistance and exploration
- Concerns regarding academic policies and procedures
- General Education class add/drop
- Discussing a pass/fail option
- Discussing class withdrawals
- Change part time/full time status
- Declaring a major/minor
In Person & Virtual Walk-Ins
Vodra Hall, Room 101
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Advisement Appointment
- Ask for advice on course registration and academic planning
- To solve complex registration issues
- Discuss degree requirements, including NJCU Core, Majors, and Minors
- Clarification on baccalaureate and general education requirements
- Change in major/minor
- Major exploration
- Plan a reasonable and timely graduation
- Post-grad planning
Academic Advisors
Your academic advisor is your guide to success at NJCU. Academic Advisors are assigned to assist new, undeclared, transfer, and veteran students. You will be able to find your assigned advisor by your program of study below.
Walk-ins are always welcome. Appointments are strongly encouraged.
Tracy Kurtiak
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Global Business, Supply Chain
For Students with Last Name A – F
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-2261
tkurtiak@njcu.edu
Crystal Villavert
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Global Business, Supply Chain
Honor Students
For Students with Last Name G-O
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-3382
carreola@njcu.edu
Rob Romeo
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Global Business, Supply Chain
For Students with Last Name P-Z
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-2021
RRomeo@NJCU.edu
Courtney Chambers
Art
Visual Arts Building A-120
cchambers@njcu.edu
201-200-3214
Kathleen Banks
English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Spanish, African American Studies, Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies & Women and Gender Studies
Vodra Hall 101
kbanks@njcu.edu
201-200-3569
Daysi Romero
For Students with Last Name A – K
Psychology, Sociology & Social Work
Vodra Hall 101
dromero@njcu.edu
201-200-2184
Manica Jacques
For Students with Last Name L – Z
Psychology, Sociology & Social Work
Vodra Hall 101
mjacques@njcu.edu
201-200-2104
Vivianne Jimenez
For Students with Last Name A – F
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics (STEM) and Fitness, Exercise and Sports
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-2373
vjimenez@njcu.edu
Douglass Bailey
For Students with Last Name G – O
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics (STEM) and Fitness, Exercise and Sports
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-3206
dbailey2@njcu.edu
Ashley Merchant
For Students with Last Name P-Z
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics(STEM) and Fitness, Exercise and Sports
Vodra Hall 101
amerchant@njcu.edu
201-200-3178
Steve Haber, Ed.D.
Music and Media Arts
Vodra Hall 101
shaber@njcu.edu
201-200-3282
Cheyenne Medina
Criminal Justice: 0-74 credits
Health Science: 0-60 Credits
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-2435
cmedina5@njcu.edu
Mohamed Kaifa
Criminal Justice: 75+ credits
Education and Professional Studies Building: Suite 220
201-200-2416
mkaifa@njcu.edu
Anna Scanniello
Fire Science
Education and Professional Studies Building: P-441
201-200-3370
ascanniell@njcu.edu
Syed Haider
Program Coordinator
National and Professional Security Studies
Education and Professional Studies Building: P-453
201-200-2386
shaider1@njcu.edu
Dr. Scott Fisher
National and Professional Security Studies
Education and Professional Studies Building: P-449
201-200-2275
sfisher1@njcu.edu
Please print out the document below to prepare for your next advisement meeting.
Helpful Resources
Contact Us
Vodra Hall, Room 101
Monday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
201-200-3300
uac@njcu.edu