Admitted Students

Next Steps

Confirm your enrollment. Confirm your intent to enroll at NJIT with a $250 tuition deposit by May 1.  You can submit the deposit online at tuitiondeposit.njit.edu.

Access Highlander Pipeline

• Create Your UCID  - njit.edu/ucidaccount
• Access your Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu. This is your campus portal for viewing financial aid, course registration, and other important services.
• Set-up your NJIT email account - Your NJIT email address will be the official method of communication for all correspondence from the university.
• Review the New Student Computing Guide - Learn about NJIT computer requirements as well as technology services and resources for students.

File the FAFSA. If you have not done so already, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 15. Be sure to list NJIT’s federal school code (002621). Financial Aid Awards are mailed to students who filed the FAFSA. Start your FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov.

Register for the NJIT Placement Exam.  Incoming freshmen are required to take a Math placement exam. Additional information will be sent to you with available testing dates. Go to njit.edu/studentsuccess/test for more information.

Apply for Housing. NJIT offers a vibrant, engaging on-campus living environment. A wide array of living options, including suites, semi-suites, and private bedrooms, as well as study lounges, game rooms, and kitchens are available. If you would like to live on campus, you need to complete the housing application by May 1. Submit online at njit.edu/reslife. Specific room assignments are made in mid-summer.

Accept your financial aid awards. Financial aid awards are sent to all students who filed a FAFSA. Students must review and accept their awards through their Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu.

Attend New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation (NSO) is a required interactive orientation program that takes place in July. During the program, you will meet current NJIT students, faculty, and staff and explore the academic and social skills necessary to be successful at NJIT. You will receive detailed information after you have taken your placement exam. Learn more at njit.edu/orientation/nso.

Submit your AP Scores/college credits. Make sure you have selected NJIT to receive all of your Advanced Placement Scores, including any tests taken prior to your senior year. College-level courses taken while in high school require submission of an official transcript.

Submit health information. Complete the required Student Health Packet - njit.edu/healthpacket. All documents must be submitted to the Office of Health Services no later than July 15. All students are required to have health insurance. If you are already insured with a policy that meets specific requirements, you can request to waive NJIT's health insurance. Information is available at njit.edu/healthinsurance. The deadline to submit a request for waiving the health insurance is September 15.

Select a meal plan. Meal plan options for both commuter and resident students can be found at njitdining.com.

Pay your tuition bill. All invoices are available to you via your Highlander Pipeline account, and statements are sent via email to your NJIT email address. Information about payment options can be found at njit.edu/bursar.

First day of classes. The semester begins on Tuesday, September 3. If you are living on campus, you will receive information about room assignments and move-in day from the Office of Residence Life during the summer.

Important Dates

• March 15: Apply for Financial Aid
• April 6 or 7: Attend NJIT Experience Day
• May 1: Submit Tuition Deposit
• May 1: Submit Housing Application
• July: Freshman Orientation
• July 15: Health Forms Due
• September 3: First Day of Classes
• September 15: Health Insurance Waiver Request

Key Contacts

• Accessibility Resources and Services – 973-596-5417; oars@njit.edu
• Admissions Office – 973-596-3300; admissions@njit.edu
• Advising Success Center – 973-596-5598; asc@njit.edu
• Athletics – 973-596-5730; athletics@njit.edu
• Bookstore – 973-596-3200; njit@bkstr.com
• Bursar (Billing) – 973-596-2877; bursar@njit.edu
• Career Development Services – 973-596-3100
• Counseling and Psychological Services – 973-596-3414
• Dean of Students – 973-596-3466; dos@njit.edu
• Education Opportunity Program – 973-596-3690; eop@njit.edu
• Student Financial Aid Services – 973-596-3479; finaid@njit.edu
• Global Initiatives – 973-596-2451; global@njit.edu
• Health Services – 973-596-3621; healthservices@njit.edu
• Residence Life – 973-596-3039; reslife@njit.edu
• Murray Center for Women in Technology – 973-642-4885; murray.center.njit@gmail.com
• New Student Orientation – 973-596-5364; orientation@njit.edu
• Placement Testing – 973-596-8389; placementtesting@njit.edu 
• Public Safety – 973-596-3120; njitpublicsafety@njit.edu
• The Learning Center – 973-596-2992; tlc@njit.edu