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GLOSSARY OF GOTHICNET REGISTRATIONADD: entering a class on your schedule. For a quick tutorial go towww.njcu.edu/registrar and click on the registration link.CANCELLED CLASS: the class will not be taught. It will notappear if you do a Class Search. If you are enrolled in a class that iscancelled, you will be notified and you will automatically receive arefund within 30 days.CLASS DETAIL SCREEN: Reach this screen from the ClassSearch Results screen by clicking the blue link with the 4-digitClass Number to the right of the word Section. It is important thatyou read the information presented on this screen for each class inwhich you are planning to enroll.CLASS NOTES: This section appears on the specific Class Detailscreen for each class, and contains information such as Departmentor Instructor consent required, pre- or co-requisites, special classmeeting dates. It is important that you read the notes for each classin which you are planning to enroll.CLASS NUMBER: The unique 4-digit number identifying aparticular section of a course offered for a particular term.CLASS SEARCH: Procedure to lookup availability and detailedinformation about courses being offered in a given term. ClassSearch Results will display all scheduling information for theseclasses. Begin the class search at your Student Center screen byclicking on the green SEARCH FOR CLASSES bar at the upperright.CLOSED CLASS: The class will be taught, but there are no morespaces available for enrollment at this time. The class will notappear if you do a Class Search, unless you click on the OpenClasses Only check box first to remove this criterion, which willthen present both open and closed classes. A BLUE SQUARE forthe status indicates a class is closed. (A GREEN CIRCLE indicatedit is open.)COURSE CAREER: This represents the level of courses you aredoing a Class Search for. Select Graduate.COURSE NUMBER: The 3-digit number designating a coursewith a specific title offered by an Academic Department.COURSE SUBJECT: The Academic Department that offers thecourse.DEPARTMENT (OR INSTRUCTOR) CONSENT REQUIRED:Before attempting to enroll, students must first contact theDepartment (or Instructor, appropriate) for consent to enroll,and must receive a Permission # (see below) to be entered in thecomputer during enrollment.DROP: removing a class from your schedule (with no indication onthe schedule that you had been enrolled). For a quick tutorial go towww.njcu.edu/registrar and click on the registration link.ENROLLMENT APPOINTMENT: The date and time after whichyou will be permitted to enroll in a class for a particular term.7Fall 2016 Graduate Course ScheduleHOLDS: a student may be blocked from enrollment for suchreasons as academic performance; 12-credit limit reached withoutmatriculating into a degree program; balance due to the Bursar;immunization records not up to date; or other reasons.PERMISSION NUMBER: A unique 4-6 digit number assignedto each student who receives Department or Instructor consentfor enrollment in a specific class in a specific term. Students mustobtain permission number from department chair to be able toenroll for class. Once a Class Number has been entered (or if aclass has been selected thru the Class Search), the next screen willcontain a box to the right of the words Permission Nbr. Enter thePermission # in the box and then click the green NEXT bar at thelower right of the screen, and then continue.SWAP: DROP one class and ADD another through a singleprocess. For a quick tutorial go to www.njcu.edu/registrar and clickon the Registration link.WAITLIST: Allow a student to place his/her name on a “Waitlist”to be enrolled once a seat becomes available. A yellow triangle forthe status indicates waitlist. For a quick tutorial go to www.njcu.edu/registrar and click on the registration link.WITHDRAW: changing your enrollment status to indicate thatyou will no longer attend the class, after the last date to DROPa class. Your schedule will continue to indicate that your statusis “Enrolled,” and a grade of “W” will appear on your currentschedule and will also be permanently entered on your transcript.Furthermore, depending on the date of your withdrawal, you willreceive either a 50% or zero refund. NOTE: Withdrawals cannot bedone online. You must submit a Withdrawal Form to the Registrar’sOffice. The Withdrawal Form is available in PDF format in theRegistrar’s webpage, www.njcu.edu/registrar or at the Registrar’sservice window, Hepburn Hall, Room 214. Withdrawal Forms maybe faxed to (201) 200-2062; e-mail to registrar@njcu.edu; or handcarried to the Registrar’s Office, Hepburn Hall, Room 214.

FALL 2016 GRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDARMarch 14Fall 2016 course list available online at http://gothicnet.njcu.edu or www.njcu.edu/registrarMarch 22Fall 2016 registration begins for Degree/Matriculated students only.March 25, 26Good Friday and Saturday: No Classes.April 5Fall 2016 Registration begins for New and non-matriculated students.July 192016 Fall bill available online in gothicnet.August 1Online Graduation Clearance application available for students completing degreerequirements during Fall 2016.August 17Fall 2016 bill due. Deadline to pay/clear tuition and fee charges.August 22 75.00 late payment fee begins.September 5Labor Day: University Closed.September 62016 Fall Semester classes begin.September 6Payment deadline for students who enrolled August 8 or later.September 12Deadline to add/drop a course(s) for 100% refund tuition and fees and correction of classschedule. Students may add/drop online through self-service on GothicNet or at the Registrar’sOffice service window, Hepburn Hall, Room 214, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.September 30Deadline to file Graduation Clearance for students completing degree requirements during2016 Fall term.October 3Final day to withdraw from a course(s) for a 50% refund of tuition with a “W” grade.Withdrawal form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office, Hepburn Hall, Room 214.October 102017 Winter/Spring Course List (MCL) available online at http://gothicnet.njcu.edu orwww.njcu.edu/registrarOctober 18Winter/Spring 2017 registration begins for Degree/Matriculated students.October 18Deadline: Incomplete grades for the 2016 Spring, Summer I and II semesters become “F” grades.November 1Winter/Spring 2017 registration begins for New and non-matricualted students.November 1Online Graduation Clearance application available for students completing degreerequirements during the 2017 Spring Semester.November 1Final Day to withdraw from a course(s) for “W” grade, no refund.Withdrawal forms must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office, Hepburn Hall 214.November 24, 25, 26Thanksgiving Recess: No Classes.December 13 to 19Final examinations for the 2016 Fall Semester.December 15Deadline to file for Spring 2017 Graduation ClearanceDecember 19End of 2016 Fall Semester.8

FALL 2015, SPRING AND SUMMER 2016GRADUATE TUITION AND ogyFeesFacilityFeeIn-State TotalChargesNon Resident/Out of 81.60FALL 2016 RATES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JULY 2016.Revised 7/15*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the Board of Trustees of New Jersey City University.**A student shall be classified as a “New Jersey Resident” for tuition purposes upon admission to a public institution of Higher Education in the Stateof New Jersey if the student or the parent(s) or guardian(s) upon whom the student is financially dependent, has been a bonafide domiciliary of NewJersey for at least one year before first enrolling at a public higher education institution in the State. Visa students must become permanent residentaliens before they can be considered New Jersey residents.*** Students who meet the “Dream Act” in-state tuition requirement, must submit documentation to:New Students: Office of University Admissions, Hepburn Hall, Room 207, (201) 200-3234.Continuing Students: Registrar’s Office, Hepburn Hall, Room 214, (201) 200-3143.PLEASE NOTE:A. Students paying by credit card or e-check must pay their tuition andfees online using gothicnet. If paying by check or cash, report to theBursar’s Office, Hepburn Hall, Room 106. Students are responsibleto view account balance online through gothicnet.B. A 25.00 one time mandatory transcript fee is charge to all newstudents.C. A 40.00 fee will be charged for return checks.D. 75.00 late payment fee, non refundable, begins August 22 forcontinuing students.E.Internship Fees:Student Teaching Internship: 150.00Museum Internship: 150.00School Nursing Internship: 150.00Practicum Fee: 65.00F.Lab Fees:Fees are determined by the academic departmentsG. Transcript Fee1. Regular Service, no fee, provided within 4 working days.2. Same day service, provided until 4:00 p.m., 10.00 per transcript.3. Call (201) 200-3333 for detailed instructions.4. Internet, http://www.njcu.edu/registrar orhttp://gothicnet.njcu.eduRefunds will be processed approximately 30 days after the end of the add/drop period regardless of the method of payment.Please Note: Non-attendance does not constitute a drop or withdrawal. Refunds are only made when a student officially withdraws. If a student doesnot officially withdraw, an automatic grade of “F” will be issued as a final grade. It is the responsibility of the student to officially drop the classes bythe published drop deadline, otherwise, the student will be responsible for tuition and fee charges.CREDIT CARD PAYMENTTUITION PAYMENT PLANAll credit card payment must be made throughNew Jersey City University offers paymentoption to help students easily afford educationGothicNet. At your “Student Center” screen,under “Finances,” click on the “Bill and Payment expenses. Enroll online through GothicNet.Account Center” link. For detailed instructions, Go to the Student Center and navigate to theplease refer to page 16. Credit card payment is“Bill and Payment Account Center” and click onnot accepted at the Bursar’s Service Window.9Fall 2016 Graduate Course Schedulethe “Payment Plans” tab. Click on “Enroll Now”and select the payment plan you wish to enroll.If you have questions, contact the Bursar’s Officeat (201) 200-3045 or by email at bursar@njcu.edu.

GENERAL INFORMATIONNOTICE TO ALL STUDENTSFor your own benefit, please read all thedirections before you attempt to completeyour Advising/Registration Form. This isnot the University Catalog. For informationregarding the graduate curricula, refer tothe appropriate catalog. The Universityreserves the right to cancel courses, changefaculty assignments, make adjustments incourse schedules and room assignmentsand change academic calendars. Studentswho expect to graduate or receivecertification must apply in accordance withthe procedures and deadlines outlinedunder Academic Regulations and Policies.OFFICE HOURSThe Office is open between 8:30 a.m. and7:00 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdaysduring the fall and spring semestersand between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. onTuesdays, Wednesday, and Fridays duringthe fall and spring semesters. During thefirst week of classes in the fall and springsemesters, the hours are between 8:30 a.m.and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday,and 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Fridays.ADMISSION AND REGISTRATIONPROCEDURES All graduate students must apply foradmission to Graduate Studies. Thisapplies to all students taking courses oncampus, off-campus or online. There is a 55 application fee. The fee iswaived for NJCU graduate degree alumni.All applicants are encouraged to pay theapplication fee online by credit card ore-check at www.njcu.edu/graduate app/login.asp. Students new to the University may contactthe Office of University Admissions toll freeat 1-877-NJCUGRAD or send an e-mailto grad dept@njcu.edu to request anapplication. For quicker service, downloadan application from our website at: http://www.njcu.edu/graduate/pdf/gradapp.pdf,or apply online at: http://www.njcu.edu/graduate app/login.asp. The Office of University Admissions mustreceive your completed application and officialtranscript of your baccalaureate or master’sdegree no later than August 1 in order toregister for the Fall 2015 semester. All students may register online using theGothicNet portal for on-campus, offcampus, and online classes. Once registration is complete, please print acopy of class schedule. .DON’T KNOW YOUR ID/PASSWORD?For your default password, please refer tothe GothicNet ID letter mailed to you bythe Office of Admissions. For all students,your ID is the number that appears belowyour name on the Gothic Card. If youencounter problems with your password,please go to the “Need Help Singing In” linklocated in the GothicNet portal sign in box.There you can complete the online contactform, retrieve your GothicNet ID, and resetyour password.EXCEPTIONSEach of the following registration situationsrequires that the student communicatewith the Registrars Office, Hepburn Hall214, (201) 200-3334, for final approval andmanual registration by a staff member:Independent Study, certain Field Studyclasses, credit load above 15 credits, andundergraduate classes specified as requiredfor a student by a Graduate ProgramCoordinator, but which are not also offeredas graduate-level classes.“STUDENT CENTER” SCREENThe central link to virtually all of the keyinformation and actions for students. Youwill find links for Enrollment, Payment(under “Billing and Payment AccountCenter”), Financial Aid, Grades and otheruseful information. Go online to: http://gothicnet.njcu.edu; Log In; click onthe Student Dashboard tab to view theinformation.100-HOUR REQUIREMENTNew Jersey City University is a registeredprovider of Professional DevelopmentPrograms for teachers that will counttowards the 100-hour requirement (providernumber 2433).GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPSA limited number of graduate assistantshipsare available each year to highly qualifiedgraduate students. The GraduateAssistantship covers tuition and feesfor full-time study (9-15 credits persemester). This tuition waiver is taxable.Graduate Assistants are required to workin a University department or office for18 hours/week, for which they receive astipend of 3,500 over the academic year( 1,750 per semester). Graduate Assistantsmay not hold a full-time job either insideor outside the University, and they may notbe Graduate Assistants during a semesterwhen they are doing student teaching.Graduate Assistants may also apply forDirect Federal Student Loans to assist withcosts related to full-time graduate study.For the full year, the initial deadline date forapplications for graduate assistantships isApril 1 and most appointments are made byJune 30. For spring semester assistantshipsonly, the deadline is December 1. (Theseare rare.) To be eligible, a student must bematriculated in a degree program.In addition to meeting matriculationrequirements, applicants should write aletter to the Provost and attach a resume.The letter should discuss the educationalgoals the applicant would like to achievethrough the Assistantship and through fulltime degree study, prior work experienceand skills, and academic background. Ifthe applicant has already begun graduatestudies at NJCU, he or she should discusshis or her initial progress. Applicants mayapply for a Graduate Assistantship at thesame time that they apply for graduateadmission and matriculation, but theywill not become eligible until theirmatriculation has been approved by theirdepartment.The applicant may specify an office ordepartment that would be of particularinterest for employment, but this is notrequired. Graduate Assistants are assignedby the Office of the Provost, not appointedby the departments themselves, and it ispossible that a student will be assigned to adifferent office or department than the onein which they are studying.NJCU STIMULUS SCHOLARSHIPThe Stimulus Scholarship provides upto 400 for new graduate students whoare admitted for a degree or certificationprogram and who are enrolling in theirfirst graduate class at NJCU. Students who10

GENERAL INFORMATIONare qualified can receive a 200 discountor credit for their first graduate class andanother 200 discount or credit for theirsecond class. The scholarship can only beused during the student’s first semester.Students whose tuition is paid throughtuition waivers or grants are not eligiblefor this scholarship. Once they registeronline through GothicNet for their firstclasses, eligible students may apply for thisscholarship at the link that will be providedat their NJCU Home Page. The deadline forrequesting the NJCU Stimulus Scholarshipfor the Fall 2015 semester will be posted onthe NJCU home page.ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPThe Alumni Scholarship was created forbachelor’s degree recipients of NJCU. Itprovides a 100 tuition discount for eachof their first two classes. Note that alumnimay not receive both the Legacy Scholarshipand the Stimulus Scholarship on theirfirst two classes, so normally studentswill prefer to receive the larger StimulusScholarship. However, alumni may use theAlumni Scholarship instead of the StimulusScholarship if they prefer to take only oneclass in their first semester (then they canuse the Alumni Scholarship for their secondclass). Students whose tuition is paid throughtuition waivers or grants are not eligible forthis scholarship. Once they register onlinethrough GothicNet for their first classes,elig

September 6 Fall 2016 classes begin. This includes on- and off-campus classes as well as online classes. CONTACT INFORMATION. Admissions. Hepburn Hall, Room 206. Phone: 1-877-NJCUGRAD. Fax: 201-200-3411. E-mail: grad_dept@njcu.edu. REGISTRATION. Registrar's Office. Hepburn Hall, Room 214. Phone: 201-200-3334. Fax: 201-200-2062. Email .