Instant Decision Day for Transfer Students - Fall 2008

What's New at NJIT NJIT is looking forward to an exciting academic year.  The university continues to grow by offering new programs in Bioinformatics, Communication , Concrete Industry Management Technology and Industrial Design.  NJIT also offers K-12 Teacher Certification in math, sciences, and liberal arts disciplines in cooperation with Rutgers-Newark Campus.

NJIT is expanding offerings in the health professions with new programs in Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant.  These two programs allows students to complete a six-year BS/DPT program leading to a BS degree from NJIT and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (BS/DPT) or a Master of Science in Physician Assistant (BS/MSPA) from UMDNJ School of Health Related Professions.

Registrar  Interested in the course offerings at NJIT?  Click here to view the course schedule.

What's happening at NJIT   There are many activities and events occurring on campus.  View the calendar of events.

NJIT's new Campus Center is now open. Students will find new facilities for dining and student organizations, as well as an outdoor roof garden, two-story student lounge, convenience store, six-lane bowling alley and computer center. Various landscape projects are also under way as part of the master plan for the campus. Take virtual tour.

Tuition and Financial Aid  With the growth and innovation occurring on campus, tuition is still affordable and there are many financial aid opportunities. About eighty percent of students are offered and accept some form of financial aid at NJIT.  Through scholarships and grants, loans and work-study, NJIT students are getting an exceptional education at affordable rates.

Additional Information for Transfer Students (pdf)

Scholarships  There are a variety of scholarship opportunities for transfer students.

• Construction Roundtable Scholarship
• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
• Engineering Technology Presidential Scholarship
• Albert Dorman Honors College Scholarship

Transfer Orientation  NJIT encourages all admitted transfer students to attend a transfer orientation.  Students can meet with their advisors, get transfer credit and register for classes at orientation.  

Articulation Agreements  NJIT has numerous articulation and joint admissions agreements with community colleges in New Jersey.   The joint admissions program allows a student to enroll at a community college and complete the appropriately designated associate degree program. Students can then transfer to NJIT in order to complete their bachelor's degree. Admission to NJIT is guaranteed for students who complete their degree and maintain at least a 2.00 GPA.

Residence Life  Over 1400 students live on campus in four co-ed residence halls.  Students interested in living on campus should contact the Office of Residence Life.

Questions?  We're happy to answer them!  Contact us.

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