What is Cars?

The Office of Commuter Assistance & Resource Services (CARS) is committed to enriching the commuter experience by providing services, programs, advocacy and outreach that will help commuter students benefit from the institution's total education process.

Areas of Emphasis

CARS has set up goals related to the following areas of emphasis for our staff to aid commuter students:

• Orientation and Welcome
• Social and Recreational Programs
• Academic Resources
• Information and Communication
• Commuter Space Appropriation
• Commuter Representation on college planning and governance

Specialized Commuter Benefits

Lockers

Tired of carrying your books with you all day? Then you can rent a locker in the Campus Center Basement.  The fee is only $5.00 for the entire semester!  Don't forget to bring a lock with you.  Don't have one? The NJIT bookstore has an assortment on sale for your convenience.  Anyone interested in a locker please contact Mr. Redd in the Game room (Campus Center Basement) to sign up.

Commuter Meal Plans

Commuter students may elect to have a meal plan, the Commuter J Meal Plan ($446 for Breakfast and/or Lunch - 5 meals per week) or simply place money into their accounts.  Students wishing to do either options must pay at the NJIT Bursar's Office, located in the Student Mall below the parking deck, and then take their receipt to the Gourmet Dining Office in the Campus Center.

NJIT Vehicle Registration

Each vehicle, to be considered and allowed to park on campus, must be registered with NJIT's Department of Public Safety.  All vehicles must bear a valid hangtag or temporary dashboard permit which must be visibly displayed whenever the vehicle is parked on campus.  Click here to register your vehicle online.

NJIT/Rutgers Shuttle

The shuttle bus is operated jointly with Rutgers-Newark and provides transportation for the University community between the two campuses, major mass transit system (Penn Station & Broad Street Station) and Harrison and Kearny.  As a courtesy, shuttle service is free to Rutgers and NJIT students who present valid identification.

NJ TRANSIT Commuters

Students:  Ride NJ TRANSIT FREE: 

NJ TRANSIT is offering college and post-secondary students the opportunity to ride our system bus, rail, and light rail for free for an entire week! (week is still being scheduled by NJ TRANSIT.  All you need is your student ID and a Free Ride Coupon.  Check out the NJ TRANSIT website for the coupon!

NJ TRANSIT STUDENT DISCOUNT:

Benefits of this partnership include assistance with creating on-campus information centers, outreach to promote student awareness of NJ TRANSIT options, and an online student monthly pass (available for bus, rail, or light rail) that is discounted at 25% off. If you are a student, have your school's administration contact us to begin a partnership.

Pick up an application from NJ Transit, fill it out and stop by the Campus Center Information Desk to have it validated for you.  You must be a full time student of NJIT. 

QUIK-TIK Program

The Quik-Tik program as it operates currently, will be retired as of August 2009. The final pass current customers will receive via the Quik-Tik process will be their August pass. Please be aware that no new student accounts can be opened online at this time. Details on a new process are coming soon.

Council of Commuting Students

The Council of Commuting Students (CoCS) office is located in the Campus Center on the Fourth Floor.  If you're looking for a place to unwind before or after class this is the pace to go.  The office has a microwave, television, refrigerator, movies, and people to hang out with.  These unique students also partake and organize several events throughout the semester.

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The Council of Commuting Students (CoCS) provides free coffee - Monday - Friday, 8:30-10:30 am. Also doughnuts and bagels every Tuesday 8:30-10:30 am.

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