Application Process for First-Year Freshman

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Application Process for First-Year Freshman

First-Year Freshman 

Submit your Application online


Application Requirements: 

  • High School Transcript

Please have your School Counselor submit your Official High School Transcript via Naviance, SCOIR or by mail.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Hepburn Hall, Room 207
2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305


  • SAT or ACT Scores (optional)

The submission of test scores is not a mandatory component of your application.


After Submitting your Application

Following the successful submission of your application through the Common App,  you will receive an email confirmation.  You will also receive detailed instructions on how to check the status of your application.

As soon as your application is complete, our team will commence the review process, and you will be notified of the admission decision accordingly. We appreciate your patience during this period, as we strive to ensure a comprehensive and fair evaluation of all applicants.


Application Deadlines:

Start Term:

Priority Deadlines:

General  Deadline:

International  Deadline:

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