NEWARK -- Tuesday, October 14, 1997 -- Explore the high-tech fields of laser optics, environmental science, computer engineering and more at New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Fall Open House on Sunday, October 26, on the university’s campus in Newark, N.J.
High school seniors and their families will have a chance to meet with NJIT faculty, staff and students, and explore the wide range of majors available. A full day of activities are planned from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including: campus tours, laboratory demonstrations, an academic/student services fair, a welcome from Dr. Saul K. Fenster, President of NJIT, workshops on the admissions process and financial aid, and special presentations by each academic department.
Registration will be 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on the main level of the Hazell Center. The gymnasium, bookstore, main library, and architecture library will be open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All activities are free and refreshments will be served throughout the day in the Ballroom and Gallery of the Hazell Center and in University Hall.
TIME |
TOURS | LOCATION |
| 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | "Early Bird" Campus Tours | Central Ave. Building Lobby |
| 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Redwood Residence Hall Tours | Redwood Hall Information Desk |
| 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Gymnasium/Fitness Center Tours | Physical Education Bldg. Desk |
| 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Campus Tours | Central Ave. Building Lobby |
| 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Academic/Student Services Fair | Hazell Center Ballroom & Gallery |
| 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Welcome Session: Dr. Saul K. Fenster, NJIT President | Theater and in Hazell Center via TV monitors |
| 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. | Workshop Sessions | |
| 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. | Academic Department Presentations |
| 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. |
The Admissions Process | University Hall Room 106 |
| 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. | Albert Dorman Honors College | Tiernan Hall Room 101 and Room 102 (Honors Center) |
| 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. |
Career Development Services | University Hall Room 209 |
| 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. | Constance A. Murray Women’s Center | Hazell Center Room 223-225 |
| 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | Educational Opportunity Program | University Hall Room 118 |
| 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental | University Hall Room 205 |
| 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. and 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. |
Financial Aid | University Hall Room 210 |
| 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. | Informacion De Admision En Espanol | University Hall Room 118 |
Select faculty members from departments in Newark College of Engineering and the College of Science and Liberal Arts will give 30-minute presentations from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and again at 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. The Dean of Newark College of Engineering will make a special presentation at 2:45 p.m. and 3 p.m. for students who are "undecided" about which engineering field to pursue. The School of Architecture and the School of Management each will give one presentation beginning at 1:30 p.m.
For more information about NJIT’s Fall Open House call Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., (973) 596-3300 or toll free in New Jersey, 1 (800) 925-NJIT. Parking is available in the NJIT Parking Deck.
NJIT is a public research university enrolling nearly 8,133 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in 73 degree programs through its five colleges: Newark College of Engineering, School of Architecture, College of Science and Liberal Arts, the School of Management and the Albert Dorman Honors College. Research initiatives include manufacturing, microelectronics, transportation, computer science, solar astrophysics, environmental engineering and science, and architecture and building science. U.S. News and World Report's 1998 Annual Guide to America's Best Colleges ranked NJIT among the top 175 national universities. Money Magazine's Best College Buys 1998 rated NJIT as the sixth best value among U.S. science and technology schools.
Directions to Campus and Campus Map.
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