Welcome to UCNJ!
Whether you are considering UCNJ for the first time or continuing your educational journey, we are excited to welcome you to our vibrant campus community.
At UCNJ, we believe in providing an affordable, accessible, and high-quality education that prepares students for success in their careers and lives. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide the resources, guidance, and opportunities you need to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
Our Mission is to provide students with an affordable, accessible, and high-quality education that transforms lives.
Looking ahead, our Community College 3.0 approach focuses on three priorities that strengthen student success, expand opportunity, and prepare students for meaningful careers and lives:
- Grow Enrollment
Expanding access to higher education remains a top priority. Through affordable tuition, flexible scheduling, innovative academic programs, dual enrollment opportunities, workforce training, and financial aid, UCNJ is committed to helping more students achieve their educational and career goals.
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- Increase Graduation Rates
We are committed to helping students persist, complete their programs, and earn credentials that create pathways to their next opportunity. Through comprehensive advising, academic support, transfer pathways, and other student-centered services, UCNJ helps students stay on track and reach their goals.
- Strengthen Post-Completion Outcomes
Education is a means to a better future. UCNJ focuses on what happens after students complete their programs by strengthening transfer pathways, connecting students to career opportunities, and aligning programs with workforce needs. Our goal is not simply to help students earn a credential, but to ensure that credential adds value to their lives. Our commitment to student success extends beyond completion. UCNJ prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed. Through strong transfer pathways, employer partnerships, internships, and experiential learning, we support students as they move to the next stage of their educational and professional journeys.
For prospective students, choosing a college is an important decision. We encourage you to explore UCNJ’s academic programs and services, visit our campuses, and attend an informational event to experience the welcoming environment we cultivate. Whatever your next step, UCNJ is committed to helping you achieve your goals.
To our current students, thank you for choosing UCNJ as the place where you are building your future. Your hard work and dedication inspire us every day, and we are here to help you succeed. I invite you to connect with us, ask questions, and take full advantage of the opportunities UCNJ has to offer. From academic advising and free peer-to-peer tutoring to extracurricular activities, transfer support, career services, and post-completion support, we are here to help you grow, discover your passions, and achieve your goals.
UCNJ is New Jersey’s community college. We look forward to supporting you throughout your educational journey and beyond.
Welcome to Owl Nation!
Margaret M. McMenamin, Ed.D.
President