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 Â鶹´«Ã½'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.
Advisement Appointment
- Ask for advice on course registration and academic planning
- To solve complex registration issues
- Discuss degree requirements, including Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½. 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
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
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
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Global Business, Supply Chain
For Students with Last Name P-Z
UAC: Vodra 101
201-200-2021
RRomeo@Â鶹´«Ã½.edu
Courtney Chambers
Art
Visual Arts Building A-120
cchambers@njcu.edu
201-200-3214
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
For Students with Last Name A – K
Psychology, Sociology & Social Work
Vodra Hall 101
dromero@njcu.edu
201-200-2184
Manica Jacques
For Students with Last Name L – Z
Psychology, Sociology & Social Work
Vodra Hall 101
mjacques@njcu.edu
201-200-2104
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
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
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, Ed.D.
Music and Media Arts
Vodra Hall 101
shaber@njcu.edu
201-200-3282
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
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
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.