FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is the current cost of housing per semester?

 Housing is currently $4,305.25per semester. Room is $2,756.25 and Board is $1,550 for meal.

 

2. How many NJCU students live on campus?

The Office of Residence Life can house up to 260 students at maximum capacity.

 

3. What is the $150 Housing Deposit?

The $150 Housing Deposit is required only when a student is offered a room, in writing. At that point, the student must send a written acceptance along with the $150 deposit, which will hold the room for that student. The $150 is deducted from the total cost of housing.

 

4. Who should I contact if I'm having trouble with my roommate?

The Resident Assistant on your floor should always be the first person you contact with concerns.

 

5. If I am a dorm student in the Fall, am I guaranteed a room that following Spring semester?

No. The Housing Contract is good for only one semester. Continuing students must apply for every semester they plan on staying on campus. Those who apply properly and on time are guaranteed a room. Those who do not apply properly or late, may not receive housing.

 

6. If I am a dorm student in the Fall, can I leave my items in my room over the Winter break?

Yes and No.

If you have registered full time (12 credits), cleared your tuition and housing for the Spring semester, you are allowed to leave your belongings in your room.

If you have not cleared for the Spring, you will be asked to remove all items from the room.

 

7. What is the wait-list?

As stated above, we can only house 260 per semester. Once we reach that amount, all other students are placed on our wait-list until a room becomes available.

 

8. How do rooms become available for wait-list students?

The only way a student is taken off the wait-list and placed in a residence hall is if a student who has already been placed withdrawls from housing.

 

9. If I am a parent or guardian, why can't I call the University to receive information about my child?

The Federal Education Rights of Privacy Act (FERPA) does not allow the University to provide private information to anyone other than the student. Your child must provide us with written consent allowing us to release their information.

 

10. Do I have to have a meal plan if I stay on campus?

Yes. The meal plan is a mandatory for all resident students.

 

11. How can I become a Resident Assistant or Resident Counselor?

Applications for RA positions are usually made available to students mid Spring semester. Notice are posted in the residence halls. Interested students should come to the Office of Residence Life (V-123) to apply.

Graduate students interested in RC positions should inquire directly with the Office of Residence Life.

 

12. Do I need a meningitis shot to stay on campus?

Yes. This is required by law. Students who fail to be vaccinated will not be allowed to check-in.

 

13. Is there housing for graduate students and/or married students?

You can complete an application on our website . New students, when you are admitted to the university, the Admissions Office will send you a Housing Application along with your acceptance materials. However, you must complete this application and return it to Residence Life in order to be considered

 

undefined undefined 15. May I decorate my room?

Yes and No. Since nails, screws, drilling and many adhesives (e.g., double-stick tape, carpet tape) are damaging to the walls and floors, we ask that you use only removable, non-damaging adhesives (e.g., 3M Command) for attaching items to the walls and doors.  Painting and wallpapering (including wallpaper borders) are also not allowed.

 

16. Do you provide storage?

Storage is not provided for our residents. There are several local storage facilities available. Reminder: All items brought into the hall must be taken out of the hall. Any personal items left in a room will be discarded or given to area charities with a fee charged to the resident for improper check out.

 

17. Are there places in the residence halls where I can study?

The Courtesy and Quiet Hours policy in each residence hall is intended to provide opportunities for intensive study for all resident students. You are welcome to study in your room, social lounge or study lounges.  Additionally, each resident hall have a computer lab available for use.

 

18. May I bring a pet?

Pets are not allowed in the residence halls. This includes fishes, turtles, and hermit crabs.