Kean Skylands

The newest campus at Kean University is located in the Oak Ridge section of Jefferson, an hour's drive and a world away from the main campus. Learn more about the exciting academic programs and initiatives planned for this rural location.

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Kean Skylands sits on 40 acres of protected land that serve as an outdoor laboratory for experiential learning in a pristine setting in western New Jersey.

The University is revitalizing the property to expand on current science programming and launch degree-completion programs on site.

Workers are renovating a 30,000-square-foot former abbey that will include nine classrooms, a gym, 24 residential rooms and flexible space for events. They are also building an elevated walkway, a "treehouse," and a three-level cabin with classrooms and event space to facilitate programming.

The first cohort of students is expected to enroll in Fall 2019. The degree-completion programs are designed for area residents who have completed an associate's degree and wish to further their studies for a bachelor's degree close to home.

Featured News

High School Students Learn at Kean Skylands' Living Laboratory

Kean University recently gave students from the Morris County Vocational School District Environmental Academy the chance for real-world scientific observation at the University's new Skylands campus in Oak Ridge.

Kean Skylands Campus Provides Natural Learning Environment

The Kean Skylands campus gives students from many disciplines the opportunity to study and conduct research in the beautiful ecological environment of the New Jersey Skylands.