New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University is on a 51-acre campus in the urban setting of Jersey City, New Jersey, not far from New York City.

New Jersey City University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for New Jersey City University students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? New Jersey City University has fraternities and sororities.

New Jersey City University Housing

This table offers information on housing at New Jersey City University.

New Jersey City University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most New Jersey City University students live off campus. In 2022, 5% of undergrads at New Jersey City University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 94% of students lived off-campus or commuted to New Jersey City University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

New Jersey City University offers coed housing.

New Jersey City University Athletics

At New Jersey City University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at New Jersey City University:

Is New Jersey City University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

New Jersey City University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The New Jersey City University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

New Jersey City University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to New Jersey City University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit New Jersey City University, take New Jersey Turnpike to Jersey City, NJ. If you need to fly, book your flight to Newark Liberty International airport.

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