Admitted Students
Welcome to Highlander Nation!
We are excited to welcome you to the NJIT family and HIGHLANDER NATION! You are joining a university that offers excellent academic programs that will prepare you for a successful career in today’s high-tech marketplace. NJIT’s distinguished reputation and recognition as a leading public research university will provide you with an experience that is hard to match. We believe you will contribute to our community and look forward to your accomplishments at NJIT.
Next Steps
- Confirm your enrollment. Confirm your intent to enroll at NJIT with a $250 tuition deposit by May 1, 2020. You can submit the deposit online by visiting your application status page or going to tuitiondeposit.njit.edu.
- Create your University Computing ID (UCID). Go to njit.edu/ucidaccount and follow the steps under “New students, faculty and staff.” You may need to wait 24 hours after your admission to create your UCID. If you experience any issues with the creation of your UCID, please contact the NJIT Help Desk at 973-596-2900.
- Access your Highlander Pipeline and university email.
- Go to my.njit.edu. This is your online student portal for viewing financial aid, course registration, bills and other important services.
- Set up your NJIT email account at webmail.njit.edu. You will log in with your UCID.Your NJIT email address will be the official method of communication for all correspondence from the university.
- File the FAFSA. If you have not done so already, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 15, 2020. Be sure to list NJIT’s federal school code (002621). We strongly recommend using the IRS Data Retrieval tool to avoid delays in processing. Financial aid awards are mailed to students who have filed the FAFSA. If your financial aid award gets updated (due to change in residency, academic credentials, etc.), a new financial aid packet will be accessible on your Highlander Pipeline - my.njit.edu. Start your FAFSA now at fafsa.ed.gov. International students* do not qualify for federal student aid.
- Attend NJIT Experience Day. Don’t miss NJIT Experience Day on Saturday, April 4, 2020 - an exclusive, on-campus event for admitted undergraduate students. You will have the opportunity to meet with current NJIT students and faculty from all academic programs, tour campus, talk to a financial aid counselor, learn about living on campus, placement testing and Orientation and more. Register now at njit.edu/experience. You’re also welcome to visit campus any time – check out all our events at njit.edu/campustours.
- 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 plan to live on campus, you must submit a housing application at njit.edu/reslife by May 1, 2020. Specific room assignments are made in mid-summer.
- Set up a meal plan. Meal plan options for both commuter and resident students can be found at njitdining.com.
- Register for a placement test. Incoming first-year students are required to take a math placement test to determine their first semester math course. Information on the placement test, registration, exemption or placement testing for international students* can be found at njit.edu/studentsuccess/test. You must take your placement test before you attend New Student Orientation.
- Accept your financial aid awards. Financial aid awards are sent to all students who have filed the FAFSA. Students must review and accept their awards through their Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu. International students* do not qualify for federal student aid.
- Attend New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation (NSO) is a mandatory, two-part interactive orientation program for incoming first-year students. The first part (NSO 1.0) is a one-day event that takes place in June 2020 and the second part (NSO 2.0) is a three-day event at the end of August 2020. Orientation will introduce you to the campus, your peers and important resources that will help you through your transition to college life at NJIT. You will receive detailed information after you have taken your placement test. Learn more at njit.edu/orientation/nso. Go to your status page to register for this event. International students* attend NSO 1.0 on August 25, 2020, followed by NSO 2.0 August 26-28, 2020.
- Obtain a photo ID. You will be able to obtain your NJIT photo ID during NSO 1.0.
- Submit your AP scores/college credits. Make sure you have selected NJIT (school code 2513) to receive all of your electronic 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 to determine transfer credit. Once transfer credit has been processed, it will appear on your Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu.
- Submit health forms. 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, 2020.
- Confirm health insurance. 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, 2020.
- Receive a course schedule. You will be notified when your course schedule is viewable on your Highlander Pipeline – my.njit.edu – in August. International students* receive their course schedules after completing placement testing and meeting with the Office of Global Initiatives to have their international student hold removed from their account. Questions about your course schedule can be directed to your cohort leader.
- Obtain a parking permit. You will be able to obtain a permit to park on campus once you receive your fall semester course schedule (August 2020). You can apply for a parking permit by registering your vehicle at myhub.njit.edu/vrs.
- Pay your tuition bill. Tuition is due on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. All invoices are available to you via your Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu. Statements are sent via email to your NJIT email address. Information about payment options can be found at njit.edu/bursar. International students* should review international payment information at njit.edu/bursar/international-payments.
- Review the academic calendar. Stay on top of important dates during the upcoming semester at njit.edu/registrar/calendars.
- First day of classes. The semester begins on Tuesday, September 1, 2020!
2020 Important Dates
- March 15: Apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA
- April 4: Attend NJIT Experience Day
- May 1: Submit tuition deposit
- May 1: Submit housing application
- June: Attend NSO 1.0
- July 15: Submit health forms
- August 26-28: Attend NSO 2.0
- September 1: First day of classes
- September 15: Submit health insurance waiver request
Departments
Accessibility Resources and Services | 973-596-5417 | oars@njit.edu
Academic Advising | 973-596-5598 | asc@njit.edu
Admissions | 973-596-3300 | admissions@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
Educational Opportunity Program | 973-596-3690 | eop@njit.edu
Global Initiatives (Study Abroad and International Students) | 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
Student Financial Aid Services | 973-596-3479 | finaid@njit.edu
The Learning Center | 973-596-2992 | tlc@njit.edu
Colleges
College of Science and Liberal Arts | 973-596-3677 | csla.njit.edu
J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design | 973-596-3080 | design.njit.edu
Martin Tuchman School of Management | 973-596-8238 | management.njit.edu
Newark College of Engineering | 973-596-2314 | engineering.njit.edu
Ying Wu College of Computing | 973-596-5646 | computing.njit.edu
Albert Dorman Honors College | 973-642-4448 | honors.njit.edu
*For this purpose, international students are students seeking an F-1 student visa from NJIT. Exchange students (J-1) should go to njit.edu/global.
Next Steps
- Confirm your enrollment. Confirm your intent to enroll at NJIT with a $250 tuition deposit. You can submit the deposit online by visiting your application status page or going to tuitiondeposit.njit.edu.
- Create your University Computing ID (UCID). Go to njit.edu/ucidaccount and follow the steps under “New students, faculty, and staff.” You may need to wait 24 hours after your admission to create your UCID. If you experience any issues with the creation of your UCID, please contact the NJIT Help Desk at 973-596-2900.
- Access your Highlander Pipeline and university email.
- Go to my.njit.edu. This is your online student portal for viewing financial aid, course registration, bills and other important services.
- Set up your NJIT email account at webmail.njit.edu. You will log in with your UCID. Your NJIT email address will be the official method of communication for all correspondence from the university.
- Review your transfer credit evaluation. You can access your transfer credit evaluation on your Highlander Pipeline - my.njit.edu - about 2 weeks after your admission to NJIT, pending submission of official college transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Generally, college level-courses completed at regionally accredited institutions will transfer to NJIT if the final grade is a C or better and the course material is similar in content and scope to courses offered at NJIT. If you have any questions regarding your credit evaluation, please email Mr. Patrick Fields at fields@njit.edu. International students* who are transferring to NJIT from another U.S. college/university must submit official transcripts to receive transfer credit. International students* who are transferring to NJIT from a college/university outside of the U.S. must submit a WES (or another NACES-approved) evaluation to receive transfer credit.
- Meet with your advisor. You should make an appointment with an advisor as early as possible, so your advisor hold can be removed from your account and you can register for classes. Appointments with advisors should be made after you have been admitted and have received your transfer credit evaluation. Go to njit.edu/advising/advising-registration. International students* also need to meet with the Office of Global Initiatives to have their international hold removed from their account.
- Register for classes. Students can register for classes after meeting with their advisor and having their advisor hold removed. International students* register for classes after attending Transfer Orientation and meeting with the Office of Global Initiatives to have their international hold removed from their account.
- File the FAFSA. If you have not done so already, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to list NJIT’s federal school code (002621). We strongly recommend using the IRS Data Retrieval tool to avoid delays in processing. Financial aid awards are mailed to students who have filed the FAFSA. If your financial aid award gets updated (due to change in residency, academic credentials, etc.), a new financial aid packet will be accessible on your Highlander Pipeline - my.njit.edu. Start your FAFSA now at fafsa.ed.gov. International students* do not qualify for federal student aid.
- Attend NJIT Experience Day. Don’t miss NJIT Experience Day on Saturday, April 4, 2020 - an exclusive, on-campus event for admitted undergraduate students. You will have the opportunity to meet with current NJIT students and faculty from all academic programs, tour campus, talk to a financial aid counselor, placement testing and Orientation and more. Register now at njit.edu/experience. You’re also welcome to visit campus any time – check out all our events at njit.edu/campustours.
- 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 plan to live on campus, you must submit a housing application at njit.edu/reslife by May 1, 2020. Specific room assignments are made in mid-summer.
- Set up a meal plan. Meal plan options for both commuter and resident students can be found at njitdining.com.
- Register for a placement test. Transfer students who do not receive transfer credit for the first-year courses in Humanities/English (HUM 101) and/or mathematics (Pre-Calculus or Calculus) are required to take the placement test. Information on the placement test, registration, exemption or placement testing for international students* can be found at njit.edu/studentsuccess/test. You’re encouraged to take your placement test before you attend Transfer Orientation.
- Obtain a photo ID. You will be able to obtain your NJIT photo ID once you receive your fall semester course schedule. Go to njit.edu/parking for more information on obtaining an NJIT photo identification card.
- Obtain a parking permit. You will be able to obtain a permit to park on campus once you receive your fall semester course schedule. You can apply for a parking permit by registering your vehicle at myhub.njit.edu/vrs.
- Accept your financial aid awards. Financial aid awards are sent to all students who have filed the FAFSA. Students must review and accept their awards through their Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu. International students* do not qualify for federal student aid.
- Attend Transfer Orientation. Summer Transfer Orientation is a one-day program that will introduce you to the campus, your peers and important resources that will help you through your transition to college life at NJIT. It takes place on June 18, July 27 and August 18, 2020. You need to attend only one of these events. Learn more at njit.edu/orientation/transfer-orientation. Go to your status page to register for this event.
- Submit health forms. 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, 2020.
- Confirm health insurance. 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, 2020.
- Pay your tuition bill. Tuition is due on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. 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. International students* should review international payment information at njit.edu/bursar/international-payments.
- Review the academic calendar. Stay on top of important dates during the upcoming semester at njit.edu/registrar/calendars.
- First day of classes. The semester begins on Tuesday, September 1, 2020!
2020 Important Dates
- March 15: Apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA
- April 4: Attend NJIT Experience Day
- May 1: Submit housing application
- June 18: Transfer Orientation (option #1)
- July 15: Submit health forms
- July 27: Transfer Orientation (option #2)
- August 18: Transfer Orientation (option #3)
- September 1: First day of classes
- September 15: Submit health insurance waiver request
Departments
Accessibility Resources and Services | 973-596-5417 | oars@njit.edu
Academic Advising | 973-596-5598 | asc@njit.edu
Admissions | 973-596-3300 | admissions@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
Educational Opportunity Program | 973-596-3690 | eop@njit.edu
Global Initiatives (Study Abroad and International Students) | 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
Student Financial Aid Services | 973-596-3479 | finaid@njit.edu
The Learning Center | 973-596-2992 | tlc@njit.edu
Colleges
College of Science and Liberal Arts | 973-596-3677 | csla.njit.edu
J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design | 973-596-3080 | design.njit.edu
Martin Tuchman School of Management | 973-596-8238 | management.njit.edu
Newark College of Engineering | 973-596-2314 | engineering.njit.edu
Ying Wu College of Computing | 973-596-5646 | computing.njit.edu
Albert Dorman Honors College | 973-642-4448 | honors.njit.edu
*For this purpose, international students are students seeking an F-1 student visa from NJIT. Exchange students (J-1) should go to njit.edu/global.
Next Steps
- Confirm your enrollment. Confirm your intent to enroll at NJIT with a $250 tuition deposit. You can submit the deposit online by visiting your application status page or going to tuitiondeposit.njit.edu.
- Create your University Computing ID (UCID). Go to njit.edu/ucidaccount and follow the steps under “New students, faculty and staff.” You may need to wait 24 hours after your admission to create your UCID. If you experience any issues with the creation of your UCID, please contact the NJIT Help Desk at 973-596-2900.
- Access your Highlander Pipeline and university email.
- Go to my.njit.edu. This is your online student portal for viewing financial aid, course registration, bills and other important services.
- Set up your NJIT email account at webmail.njit.edu. You will log in with your UCID. Your NJIT email address will be the official method of communication for all correspondence from the university.
- Meet with your advisor. Meet with your academic advisor to review your degree requirements and receive help with course selection and registration for the upcoming semester. Go to njit.edu/graduateadvisors to obtain contact information for your advisor. International students* meet with their academic advisor during International Student Orientation.
- Register for classes. You may register for classes via your Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu. Information on registration policies is at njit.edu/registrar/registration. International students* register for classes during International Student Orientation.
- Submit your final official transcripts. Send your final official transcripts as proof of completion of a bachelor’s degree to the Office of University Admissions as soon as available.
- File the FAFSA. If you have not done so already, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to list NJIT’s federal school code (002621). We strongly recommend using the IRS Data Retrieval tool to avoid delays in processing. Financial aid awards are mailed to students who have filed the FAFSA. If your financial aid award gets updated (due to change in residency, academic credentials, etc.), a new financial aid packet will be accessible on your Highlander Pipeline - my.njit.edu. Start your FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov. International students* do not qualify for federal student aid.
- 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 plan to live on campus, you must submit a housing application at njit.edu/reslife by May 1, 2020. Specific room assignments are made in mid-summer.
- Set up a meal plan. Meal plan options for both commuter and resident students can be found at njitdining.com.
- Obtain a photo ID. You will be able to obtain your NJIT photo ID once you receive your fall semester course schedule. Go to njit.edu/parking for more information on obtaining an NJIT photo identification card.
- Obtain a parking permit. You will be able to obtain a permit to park on campus once you receive your fall semester course schedule. You can apply for a parking permit by registering your vehicle at myhub.njit.edu/vrs.
- Accept your financial aid awards. Financial aid awards are sent to all students who filed the FAFSA. Students must review and accept their awards through their Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu. International students* do not qualify for federal student aid.
- Attend Orientation. Information on Graduate Student Orientation can be found at njit.edu/graduatestudies/new-graduate-student-orientation/. International students* must attend International Student Orientation in August. Visit njit.edu/global/new-student-information.
- Submit health forms. 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, 2020.
- Confirm health insurance. 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, 2020.
- Pay your tuition bill. Tuition is due on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. 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. International students* should review international payment information at njit.edu/bursar/international-payments.
- Review the academic calendar. Stay on top of important dates during the upcoming semester at njit.edu/registrar/calendars.
- First day of classes. The semester begins on Tuesday, September 1, 2020!
2020 Important Dates
- March 15: Apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA
- May 1: Submit housing application
- July 15: Submit health forms
- September 1: First day of classes
- September 15: Submit health insurance waiver request
Departments
Accessibility Resources and Services | 973-596-5417 | oars@njit.edu
Admissions | 973-596-3300 | admissions@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
Global Initiatives (Study Abroad and International Students) | 973-596-2451 | global@njit.edu
Graduate Studies | 973-596-3462 | graduatestudies@njit.edu, gso@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
Public Safety | 973-596-3120 | njitpublicsafety@njit.edu
Student Financial Aid Services | 973-596-3479 | finaid@njit.edu
Colleges
College of Science and Liberal Arts | 973-596-3677 | csla.njit.edu
J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design | 973-596-3080 | design.njit.edu
Martin Tuchman School of Management | 973-596-8238 | management.njit.edu
Newark College of Engineering | 973-596-2314 | engineering.njit.edu
Ying Wu College of Computing | 973-596-5646 | computing.njit.edu
Albert Dorman Honors College | 973-642-4448 | honors.njit.edu
*For this purpose, international students are students seeking an F-1 student visa from NJIT. Exchange students (J-1) should go to njit.edu/global.
Congratulations on your acceptance to NJIT! Below is information pertaining to all admitted international students. International students are students seeking an F-1 student visa from NJIT. Exchange students (J-1) should go to njit.edu/global.
After reviewing the information below, select your appropriate student type (first-year, transfer or graduate) to review specific next steps.
As an international student, you must apply for a student visa to come to NJIT. Here are the steps for that:
- Pay your SEVIS fee. Go to fmjfee.com to pay the required SEVIS fee (Form I-901 fee). You can make the payment by credit card (online) or by check/money order (mail). You will need to show the receipt to the consular officer at the time of your visa interview. You will have to provide your SEVIS number when you pay the fee. Your SEVIS number can be found on your application status page (connect.njit.edu/status) or on your I-20 document (top left-hand corner, starting with the letter “N”).
- Schedule an appointment for your visa interview. Contact the nearest American embassy or consulate to apply for your F-1 visa. The list of documents you need to bring to your interview varies from country to country, so check the embassy or consulate website for detailed information.
- Prepare for your visa interview. You should be ready to explain why you chose NJIT, what your objectives and goals are and what you plan to do after you earn your degree. Your interview will be conducted in English.
- Contact EducationUSA for additional support. If you would like to get additional support to help you prepare for your visa interview, contact the nearest Education USA office (educationusa.info) and schedule an appointment with a counselor. EducationUSA offices provide free of charge services to students planning to study in the United States.
- Attend NJIT’s International Student Orientation. Admitted international students must attend this event. Check njit.edu/global for more information, so you can plan your arrival accordingly.
