University Advisement Center

University Advisement Center

Welcome to the University Advisement Center

The University Advisement Center seeks to enhance the experience and academic success of NJCU's undergraduate students. UAC's Academic Advisors are dedicated to helping students reach their highest potential, providing awareness of resources and supporting academic success.

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Why Would I Talk to an Academic Advisor?

Walk in Advisement

Walk-in hours are available for quick advising sessions and are intended for brief guidance on matters such as:

  • Referrals to resources and offices for further assistance and exploration
  • Concerns regarding academic policies and procedures
  • General Education class add/drop 
  • Discussing a pass/fail option
  • Discussing class withdrawals
  • Change part time/full time status
  • Declaring a major/minor 

In Person & Virtual Walk-Ins

Vodra Hall, Room 101
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Walk-In Sessions

Advisement Appointment

  • Ask for advice on course registration and academic planning
  • To solve complex registration issues
  • Discuss degree requirements, including NJCU Core, Majors, and Minors
  • Clarification on baccalaureate and general education requirements
  • Change in major/minor 
  • Major exploration
  • Plan a reasonable and timely graduation
  • Post-grad planning

Academic Advisors

Your academic advisor is your guide to success at NJCU. Academic Advisors are assigned to assist new, undeclared, transfer, and veteran students. You will be able to find your assigned advisor by your program of study below.

Walk-ins are always welcome. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

TRACY KURTIAK HEADSHOT

Tracy Kurtiak
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Global Business, Supply Chain
For Students with Last Name A – F
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-2261
tkurtiak@njcu.edu

CRYSTAL VILLAVERT HEADSHOT

Crystal Villavert
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Global Business, Supply Chain
Honor Students
For Students with Last Name G-O
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-3382
carreola@njcu.edu

ROB ROMEO HEADSHOT

Rob Romeo
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Global Business, Supply Chain
For Students with Last Name P-Z
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-2021
RRomeo@NJCU.edu 

Courtney Chambers headshot

Courtney Chambers
Art
Visual Arts Building A-120
cchambers@njcu.edu
201-200-3214

KATHLEEN BANKS HEADSHOT

Kathleen Banks
English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Spanish, African American Studies, Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies & Women and Gender Studies
Vodra Hall 101
kbanks@njcu.edu
201-200-3569

DAYSI ROMERO HEADSHOT

Daysi Romero
For Students with Last Name A – K
Psychology, Sociology & Social Work
Vodra Hall 101
dromero@njcu.edu
201-200-2184

MANICA JACQUES HEADSHOT

Manica Jacques
For Students with Last Name L – Z
Psychology, Sociology & Social Work
Vodra Hall 101
mjacques@njcu.edu
201-200-2104

VIVIANNE JIMINEZ HEADSHOT

Vivianne Jimenez
For Students with Last Name A – F
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics (STEM) and Fitness, Exercise and Sports
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-2373
vjimenez@njcu.edu

Douglass Bailey HEADSHOT

Douglass Bailey
For Students with Last Name G – O
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics (STEM) and Fitness, Exercise and Sports
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-3206
dbailey2@njcu.edu

ASHLEY MERCHANT HEADSHOT

Ashley Merchant
For Students with Last Name P-Z
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics(STEM) and Fitness, Exercise and Sports
Vodra Hall 101
amerchant@njcu.edu
201-200-3178

STEVE HABER HEADSHOT

Steve Haber, Ed.D.
Music and Media Arts
Vodra Hall 101
shaber@njcu.edu
201-200-3282

CHEYENNE MEDINA HEADSHOT

Cheyenne Medina
Criminal Justice: 0-74 credits
Health Science: 0-60 Credits
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-2435
cmedina5@njcu.edu

Mohamed Kaifa
Criminal Justice: 75+ credits
Education and Professional Studies Building: Suite 220
201-200-2416
mkaifa@njcu.edu

Anna Scanniello

Anna Scanniello
Fire Science
Education and Professional Studies Building: P-441
201-200-3370
ascanniell@njcu.edu

Syed Haider
Program Coordinator
National and Professional Security Studies
Education and Professional Studies Building: P-453
201-200-2386
shaider1@njcu.edu

SCOTT FISHER HEADSHOT

Dr. Scott Fisher
National and Professional Security Studies
Education and Professional Studies Building: P-449
201-200-2275
sfisher1@njcu.edu

Please print out the document below to prepare for your next advisement meeting.

Advisee Syllabus

Helpful Resources

Orientation to College

Undergraduate Programs

What can I do with my major?

Academic Policies and Procedures

Transfer Student Checklist

Contact Us

Vodra Hall, Room 101
Monday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
201-200-3300
uac@njcu.edu