Finals week is May 13-19, 2025. We want to wish all our students the very best on your final exams! We know you've worked incredibly hard this semester, and this is your time to showcase all you've learned.

Our campus resources—including library, tutoring services, and study spaces—are here to support you during this crucial time.

NJCU Galleries are pleased to hold Metamorphosis: 2025 NJCU BFA Thesis Exhibition in both galleries, opening on April 5. With the largest graduating class of 33 students, this year’s BFA exhibition will be split into two cycles. Both cycles will start with a reception on Saturday, April 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. with an Artist Talk on the following Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. with the exception of one Artist Talk taking place during the second opening reception on May 3.

Both exhibitions will consist of the wide-ranging subjects and styles in ceramics, graphic design, illustration, painting, and photography. All artists will display their bests, expanding into the space to showcase their metamorphosis from students to emerging professionals. Please come support young talents!

ARTIST TALK
Thursday, May 15 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery (Hepburn Hall, Room 323)

Justin Anthony, Brittney Sanchez Bueno, Keiry Calero, Guillermo Carrion, Carla Herrera, Elson Reyes; Juliette Reyes, Navdeep Sanghera, and Destiny Vasquez

For more information visit: https://www.njcu.edu/community/center-arts/galleries

At this free event, the counseling department and nutritionist will be available. Additionally, our partners will provide the following free health assessments:

Advanced Medical Group:

RWJBarnabas Health:

The event will include gift giveaways and games. Advanced Medical Group appointments are preferred:

At NJCU, Commencement provides our students an opportunity to celebrate their academic achievements with family, friends, faculty, alumni, and the entire University community. The ceremony will recognize School of Business, College of Professional Studies, Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education, and the William J. Maxwell College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) and CAS/Education dual-degree recipients.

We will have ONE ceremony where undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students will come together to celebrate this incredible milestone.

The University Senate will hold its final regular meeting of the academic year on May 12. Register in advance for this meeting. You must have an NJCU email account to register. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Finals Week
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Monday, May 19, 2025

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Students from Professor Edvige Giunta’s senior capstone creative writing course “Ancestors and Ghosts” present their final projects, memoirs that variously explore the notion of “ghost” and straddle the line between the real and the imagined, between absence and presence. Discussion to follow.

Hosts: Edvige Giunta and Yorky Veras-Robles

Presenters: Elijah Brown, Chelsea Diggs, Khadija Diop, Nathan Fries, Nevin Perkins, Isaael Sanchez, Yorky Veras-Robles, Gianna Valdez

For information contact egiunta@njcu.edu 

Free Health Fair
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union First Floor (North Alcove and Bookstore)

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Finals Week
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Monday, May 19, 2025

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The New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC) proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades of empowering young people across the state through education, workforce training, and community service. This milestone also commemorates 38 years of the NJYC program’s impactful presence at New Jersey City University (NJCU), one of the longest-running sites in the state.

As part of this year’s celebration, NJYC invites current corps members, alumni, community members, and partners to a special Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony at A. Harry Moore School on May 14, 2025.

Established by state legislation in 1988, the New Jersey Youth Corps has served as a vital re-engagement program for young adults ages 16–25 who have left high school before earning a diploma.

Since its inception, NJYC has changed the trajectory of thousands of lives by providing academic instruction, employability skills training, and life skills development, all while instilling a strong sense of civic responsibility.

Following the tree planting, Youth Corps sites statewide will unite for a culminating Day of Service and Celebration on May 19, 2025, at Liberty State Park. This statewide gathering will bring together corps members, alumni, staff and elected officials to honor 40 years of service, showcase the impact of the program, and look ahead to its future. The event will include community service projects, recognitions, and a ceremonial program highlighting the shared mission of empowering New Jersey’s youth.

The Pop R&B Ensemble is the creation of the NJCU Music Business program. It is dedicated to performing classic “pop” with a focus on rhythm & blues music from the pens of 20th-century tunesmiths whose work ruled the airwaves from the 1960s to the present day.

Finals Week
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Monday, May 19, 2025

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ARTIST TALK: Metamorphosis: 2025 NJCU BFA Thesis Exhibition II
Thursday, May 15 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery (Hepburn Hall, Room 323)

See Spotlight Events for more information.

Finals Week
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Monday, May 19, 2025

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Finals Week
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Monday, May 19, 2025

See Spotlight Events for more information.

Join us for this 16-day hybrid math program offered by NJCU during the summer to help students complete developmental and prerequisite-level Math courses before the start of the Fall 2025 semester!

Tuition is FREE, but students must commit to the 16-day program as an investment in their education to test out of Math 100 or 112.

Deadline to Sign Up: Sunday, June 22, 2025, or sooner if the classes are filled.

Congratulations on your graduation! We'd love to hear more about your next steps. This information helps us to not only see where you're going but also assists future NJCU students navigate their career paths.

If you are still trying to figure out what you want to do next, please know the Center for Career and Professional Development is here for you. Please click: https://www.njcu.edu/student-life/campus-services-resources/center-career-and-professional-development/contact-us to locate your career counselor to make an appointment. You don't have to do this alone.

As graduation approaches, are you ready to stand out in the job market? Whether you're a current undergraduate, graduate student, or looking to boost your career, NJCU Adult and Continuing Education online, flexible, non-credit programs provide the skills and certifications you need to succeed. The job market is competitive; be ready. Sign up today!

Featured Programs:

For more details contact us: Adult and Continuing Education  | 201-200-3089 | conted@njcu.edu

Unlock your full potential with in-demand certifications that make you stand out in the job market. Whether you're aiming to enhance your skills in healthcare, technology, or project management, our certified programs are designed to give you a competitive edge.

Featured Programs:

For more details contact us: Adult and Continuing Education  | 201-200-3089 | conted@njcu.edu

Fall 2025 registration is open for NJCU's Jo Anne Juncker Children's Learning Center in our Hepburn Hall 101 location with NEW EXTENDED HOURS! Provide your child with quality care and exceptional learning experiences in a convenient campus setting. Reserve your spot today for the upcoming semester!

Our new extended hours:

For more information, contact center director Jennifer Arroyo at njcuclc@njcu.edu or 201-200-3342

Application deadline is Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5 p.m. EDT.

Great news – the 2026-2027 U.S. Scholars program is now open to all faculty members. Applications are currently being accepted for both the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program and the Fulbright International Education Administrators Awards.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world. College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections, and greater mutual understanding.

The Fulbright International Education Administrators Awards are two-week funded seminars for U.S. higher education administrators to learn about participating countries’ higher education systems, exchange information on best practices, explore the potential for partnerships with institutions of higher education in the host country, and raise the profile of your home institution within the host country and the U.S. participant cohort. By participating in a Fulbright IEA seminar, you can build your institution’s capacity for international education, gain a cross-cultural perspective, and open doors to collaboration with colleagues and students throughout the world.

For information on either of these programs, please contact Dr John Donnellan, NJCU's Fulbright Liaison and Fulbright Alumni Campus Coordinator at jdonnellan@njcu.edu.

Select a therapist that aligns with your personal preferences, including gender, language, ethnicity, and area of expertise. Additionally, choose a time that suits your schedule, whether it be during the day, night, or weekend. You can conveniently connect with them through video, phone, chat, or message.

Experiencing a mental health crisis?

Help is available 24/7/365 by contacting: 866-646-1526.

Ask. Listen. Refer. is an online suicide prevention training designed to give you the skills to recognize signs of suicide and have a conversation with someone you are concerned about. As we continue to dedicate ourselves to increasing mental health awareness, and suicide prevention efforts, this training is essential for all of our offices. It will take about 15-20 minutes and has very valuable information.

Ask. Listen. Refer. is designed to help faculty, staff, and students prevent suicide by teaching them to:

Ask. Listen. Refer. provides a certificate of completion, and also includes a pre and post-test. If you need proof of completion, please connect with me, as I will be able to track its participants. This interactive online suicide prevention program has been shown to increase the ability of students to recognize and respond to peers at risk for suicide.

This is an excellent, convenient program that is a great resource for our division and the campus.

You’re Invited! 

Join us for the 5th Annual Pa’lante Graduation & Scholarship Celebration, as we proudly honor NJCU’s Hispanic/LatinX graduates and recognize this year’s scholarship recipients. 

Come be part of this special occasion as we celebrate the achievements, hard work, and bright futures of our graduates. 

Help us make this an unforgettable celebration! 

Light refreshments will be served. 

In a partnership between NJCU and the Jersey City Public Schools, this event will feature workshops, vendors, raffles and networking. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Have you seen the incredible work coming from our Media Arts students lately? From films and photography to cutting-edge digital creations, join us on May 22 to celebrate the best of our students creativity.

The awards and screening of students work begins promptly at 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Hosted by the City of Jersey City, Keep Jersey City Beautiful (KJCB) inspires and educates people to take action toward improving and beautifying their community by mobilizing volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help clean our city on a single day! In honor of Earth Day, we celebrate the Annual Great Jersey City Cleanup to encourage residents, civic organizations, community leaders, and elected officials to take greater responsibility for improving the environment they live in. Please register by May 29, 2025.

The event will take place in the following sections of Jersey City:

For more information and volunteering opportunities, please call 201-547-5116 or visit jcny.org/servejc

Join us as we celebrate our amazing graduates—Aisha, Yesenia, and Aziah!

Our graduating students will be walking through the campus quad and to the A. Harry Moore main building in a special sendoff as they prepare to graduate the following week.

We encourage everyone to come out, bring your noisemakers, and cheer them on as they mark this exciting milestone! Let’s give them the celebration they deserve! 🎓🎉

In partnership with the UCEDC, a non-profit statewide economic development corporation, and the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC), register today for First Fridays: Basics of Financing Your Business. This program is part of our First Friday Series at NJSBDC at the NJCU School of Business.

For more information, contact us at sbdc@njcu.edu.

In partnership with the UCEDC, a non-profit statewide economic development corporation, and the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC), register today for First Fridays: QuickBooks Basics. This program is part of our First Friday Series at NJSBDC at the NJCU School of Business.

For more information, contact us at sbdc@njcu.edu.

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