Contact Information

TUITION

A bill will be sent to you after you register.  Please refer to your bill for payment options.  If you have any questions, you may contact an account representative.  The numbers are listed on the bill.  Should you prefer, you may also pay direct on Highlander Pipeline.  We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. To find out more about your tuition please visit the Office of the Bursar's web site.

UCID

An NJIT University Computing ID (UCID)  and password can be used to access various systems depending on your role at NJIT. Your  UCID will enable you to access VPN for off-campus access, NJIT Mailhost and Webmail, NJIT Highlander AFS (including Solaris UNIX, distributed file system, and Oak e-mail), NJIT Campus directory listings, Highlander Pipeline, the NJIT Web for Students Portal, and NJIT's Microsoft "Academic" domain, including access to file shares and PC lab logon. All first year students MUST create a UCID before arriving at Connections Miniversity. To create a UCID click HERE.

FINANCIAL AID

U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents

If you've submitted your FAFSA, you're just about done. When you submit the free application for federal student aid using NJIT's code (002621), NJIT automatically considers you for grants and scholarships, and work-study—as well as several types of federal education loans. So what's left? You might want to apply for a private loan or start checking out campus jobs. And don't forget to keep an eye on the deadlines for supporting documentation. To check the status of your financial aid application or to review your awards, go on Highlander Pipeline.

If you have not fulfilled your requirements for financial aid, please do so immediately to ensure that your financial aid disburses at the start of the semester.  If you have not yet applied for financial aid, go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to file your application.  If this is the first time you are applying for financial aid, you will have to apply for an US Department of Higher Education PIN. To do so, go to www.pin.ed.gov. If you are a dependent student for financial aid eligibility purposes, your parent(s) will have to apply for a PIN as well.

International Students

Although you aren't eligible for federal aid, there are plenty of other opportunities for financial assistance. Check out the scholarships for international students—and don't forget about campus employment. You'll need to wait until you get to campus to apply for any jobs, but it's never too soon to start checking things out.

For more information about Financial Aid please visit, http://www.njit.edu/financialaid or contact them at 973-596-3479.

PLACEMENT TESTS

All first year students also take placement tests in English and mathematics (and sometimes chemistry).  Your placement test results are used along with your high school grades and SAT scores to determine individual course placements.To find out more please visit the Q &A web page or contact the Center for First Year Students at 973-596-2981.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

You will receive an academic advisor at Connections Miniversity.  Each department will have an academic advisor available on Wednesdays.  If you have any questions concerning academic advising, please call the Center for First Year Students at 973-596-2981. To obtain a list of Freshmen Academic Advisors please Click Here.

ACADEMIC ADVISING HOLD & REGISTRATION

An electronic hold has been placed on your access to registration.  For first year students a schedule will be created for you during Connections Miniversity. Starting Spring Semester students will have to meet with their academic advisors before registering for classes. The academic advisor is the only person that can take the electronic hold off your account for you to register in the spring. Meetings are usually scheduled 2 weeks before registration.

Note:  International students will not be able to register until after they have attended International Student Orientation. For more information, visit the Office of International Students and Faculty at oisf.njit.edu.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP)

EOP students will participate in Connections Miniversity during their EOP Summer Program. If you have received information about CMV or have already registered for a CMV session and are part of the EOP program please contact the Connections Miniversity office as soon as possible (ASAP), 973-596-5438. For more information about EOP please visit, http://www.njit.edu/eop.

RESIDENCE LIFE

How do I apply for housing?

Applying for housing is easy; you can do it all online!  You must be admitted to NJIT in order to apply for housing.  Complete the following steps below to apply for housing:

1. Log onto www.njit.edu/reslife and click “Online Housing Application.”

2. Log-in using your UCID and password.  If you don’t remember your UCID, just go to directory.njit.edu and search for you own name.  Your UCID is the beginning of your NJIT email address (i.e. John Smith would appear as js1234@njit.edu, js1234 is the UCID).  (If you haven’t created your UCID and password, CLICK HERE and follow the instructions on the web page.)

3. Complete the application and contract.  Be sure to review the “Terms and Conditions of Contract.”

4. Submit a one-time $50 non-refundable housing deposit (credit card, check or money order, payable to NJIT).

5. Don’t want to fill out the housing application and contract online? No problem, just contact us at 973 596-3039 and we’ll be happy to mail you one.

6. Sit back and relax! Upon receiving your Housing Application and Contract and your $50 housing deposit, we’ll send you a confirmation letter.

Housing will be assigned based on the distance you live from campus, student need and date of application.  Due to the anticipated demand for housing you may be placed on a waiting list and you may be placed in a tripled room.

STUDENT LIFE

NJIT is a diverse and exciting campus that has over 60 clubs and organizations which hold events all throughout the semester. Within the first few weeks of entering the university first year students will have an abundant amount of opportunities to get involved and participate in many campus activities, including Tech Games, Freshman Weekend, Highlander Games, and Tour de tech just to name a few. To find out more about student life at NJIT please visit, http://www.njit.edu/studentlife.

DINING & MEAL PLANS

NJIT offers a wide variety of dinning options in the Campus Center. The dining options include All You Can Eat Continuous Dining, the Trattoria, the Convience Store, Salad and Sandwich Shops, the Tech Cafe, Taco Bell, and the Highlander Club a.k.a "The Pub". To find out more about the NJIT dining experience please visit Gourmet Dining Services website. To find out more about the different meal plans that are offered to residents and commuters, please click here.

ATHLETICS

NEWARK IS HIGHLANDER COUNTRY! The NJIT Highlanders, in 2006 advanced to Division I competition. Men's and Women's Basketball this past season played games at the new Prudential Center Arena in Downtown Newark, the Baseball Team plays all home games at Riverfront Stadium in Downtown Newark, Men's and Women's Soccer play home games at Lubetkin Field on campus, and Swimming, Fencing, Track & Field, and Volleyball call the NJIT Fleisher Center home.   If you are interested in the athletics program please visit www.njithighlanders.com.

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT (CAPE)

The Center for Academic and Professional Enrichment (CAPE) provides academic support services and activities that will enhance your academic and professional development.  CAPE works with academic departments to help students develop the necessary analytical and problem-solving skills to become independent learners.  Many students utilize CAPE to help increase their academic achievement, while others seek to strengthen their academic skills and enhance their problem-solving ability.

The Center offers a full range of learning services.  Individual and group tutoring takes place in the CAPE    during the day and in the dorms during evening hours.   Peer tutoring and study groups in a variety of disciplines are available for undergraduate students at scheduled times and by appointment.  A computer lab, audio/visual resources, reference materials, and space for study sessions are provided at CAPE.  The staff also hosts workshops in time management, study skills, test preparation, and learning styles.  In addition, CAPE partners with the Counseling Center and provides testing accommodations for students with disabilities.

The Center for Academic and Professional Enrichment is located in 200 Kupfrian Hall.  During the Fall and Spring semesters, the Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.; Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. hours vary during the Summer and Winter sessions.  For additional information, please contact us at 973-596-2992.  For more information please visit their web site at www.njit.edu/cape.

HEALTH FORMS

Immunization and entrance physical exam forms are available on-line at www.njit.edu/v2/directory/admin/HealthServices.   Scroll down on the left-hand side of the page and click on immunization.  The immunization form and physical form are highlighted in red.  These forms are requirements of the State of NJ and NJIT.  Please submit the completed forms to the Student Health Services prior or during registration.  Health Services is located in the Estelle & Zoom Fleisher Athletic Building (GYM) or fax to 973-596-0047.

Information regarding insurance is also available on line at the above website address.  Click on Health Insurance for further information.  If you intend to waive NJIT’s student Health Insurance, you may do so on-line only at www.njit.edu/insurancewaiver.  You will be able to waive beginning the last week in August until the deadline date.

Additional information on the NJIT insurance may be also obtained at www.studentplanscenter.com.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The coordination of accommodating qualified persons with disabilities is performed by the Coordinator of Student Disability Services in the NJIT Counseling Center.  If you have a disability, the Coordinator of Student Disability Services is available to help you obtain the academic accommodations you may need to pursue your educational goals.  To initiate the process to receive   accommodations, please contact Dr. Phyllis Bolling at 973-596-3414.  In addition, please be aware that the procedures for obtaining accommodations include: (1) contacting the Counseling Center, (2) meeting with the Coordinator to discuss your needs, (3) providing appropriate documentation of your disability, and (4) completing appropriate forms and following appropriate procedures. For more information please visit, http://www.njit.edu/counseling.

PERSONAL COMPUTERS

All incoming first year students are required to have a computer meeting minimum specifications in their place of residence.  For more information please visit, http://ist.njit.edu/compreq. First Year Students entering the New Jersey School of Architecture are required to purchase a specific desktop computer model and keep it in the architecture studio. For more information about the Architecture computer requirement please visit, http://ist.njit.edu/compreq/faq_arch.php

The university licenses all NJIT students for a suite of software that includes Microsoft Windows operating system upgrades, Microsoft Office, virus protection, and tools for software development, mathematical programming, and statistical analysis.  Computer-aided design software is provided for those major programs requiring such.  Complete information on the computer requirement, including details on ordering a model from Dell Computer Corporation is available at ist.njit.edu/compreq.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM

The Student Support Services Program is a federally funded program that provides academic support services to eligible students.  Eligibility is based on financial need, first generation college student status and/or disabilities, combined with academic need.  The program works in close collaboration with the Educational Opportunity Program, the University Learning Center and the Ronald E. McNair Postaccalaureate Achievement Program, as well as other departments at NJIT.  Services offered include academic tutoring, counseling, graduate and professional school preparation, mentoring, workshops and cultural activities. For additional information, please contact us at 973-642-4270, visit our website at http://www.njit.edu/sssp, or visit our office in Campbell Hall, Room 226.

NJIT PHOTO ID

While at Connections Miniversity, students will take a picture for their NJIT Photo ID. They will receive their ID either when they check into their residence hall in the fall or when they attend Commuter Orientation during the first week of school.

Your NJIT ID card may be programmed for use at NJIT parking lot gates by registering your vehicles on-line at www.njit.edu/parking.  Your NJIT ID card can also be programmed by the Gourmet Dining department for use of the Cafeteria Meal Plan as needed by each individual.  For access to library privileges, students should visit the circulation desk in the Van Houten Library located on 200 Central Avenue.  Your NJIT ID card will access the Residence Halls once your information has been submitted to us from your residence hall supervisor.  Hours of operation for the Security Systems and Parking Services vary each semester and will be posted in the Campus Center, Registrar’s office, the Residence Halls and the Department of Public Safety.  If you have any questions, please visit our new web site at www.njit.edu/parking or call us at 973-642-7190.

CAMPUS PARKING

Every vehicle parking in NJIT lots must be registered with the Security, Identification and Parking Services Department, must display a valid parking permit for the semester.  Parking registration should be done via the web at www.njit.edu/parking and is available to all students who have registered for classes.  Registration materials are e-mailed to all NJIT students who are registered for classes prior to the start of each semester.  Upon registering for parking, a separate fee will be charged to your student account with the NJIT Bursar’s Office.  Registration information is also available at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety, located in the 2nd level of the parking facility on Summit Street. Hours of operation for the Security Systems and Parking Services vary each semester and will be posted in the Campus Center, Registrar’s office, the Residence Halls and the Department of Public Safety.  If you have any questions, please visit our new web site at www.njit.edu/parking or call us at 973-642-7190.

PUBLIC SAFETY

The NJIT Department of Public Safety strives to serve all people within its jurisdiction with respect, fairness and sensitivity.  The department is committed to the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, the preservation of peace, order and safety, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. to find out more about the Department of Public Safety please visit, www.njit.edu/publicsafety.

ALBERT DORMAN HONORS COLLEGE

The Albert Dorman Honors College considers students who have SAT scores of 1250 or higher (Reading + Math), are in the top 15 percent of their high school class, and have a wide range of interests, leadership activities, and community service. Those who do not meet all of the criteria can be considered for Honors if they present otherwise excellent credentials. Current NJIT students and incoming transfer students are welcome to apply if they have outstanding records. All students accepted into the Honors College receive a generous scholarship package; higher awards, up to full scholarships, are available depending on SAT scores and class rank. Some exceptional candidates are eligible for a partial room grant and additional scholarships. To learn more please visit, http://honors.njit.edu.

BS/MS/MBA/PhD

NJIT undergraduate students who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better prior to the beginning of their junior year and have completed at least five major courses may seek approval to enter the BS/MS/MBA/PhD.  The BS/MS/MBA/PhD. programs allows undergraduate students to enroll in two or four graduate level courses and use the graduate credits twice --- initially for credit towards the undergraduate and later for the graduate degree.  Graduate level courses are included with other current classes and charged at the undergraduate rate.  

Students may shift BS/MS/MBA/PhD. graduate credits to the graduate record at no additional charge within two years of graduation.  Participation in the BS/MS/MBA/PhD. program amounts to a potential savings of over $6,000.00 in graduate tuition.

For additional information, contact Ms. Clarisa Gonzalez-Lenahan in the Office of Graduate Studies, at 973-596-3462 or Gonzalez@adm.njit.edu.