Transfer Student Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Transfer students must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (a higher GPA required for some majors). Additionally, transfer students should have completed at least 15 semester hours/credits including the following:

• English composition
• Mathematics (pre-calculus is required for most majors)
• Science (chemistry and/or physics required for some majors)

Transfer students who do not receive transfer credit for required first year courses in English (ENGL 101) and mathematics (Pre-Calculus or Calculus) are required to take a placement test. The results will be used to determine your first semester course in English and/or math. To prepare for the math placement test, you can review sample and practice questions. Placement test details can be viewed online. For more information and to register for a placement test, please call the Center for Student Success Placement Testing Office at (973) 596-8389.

Please contact Damaris Arocho (973-596-8563 or arocho@njit.edu) or Alberto Guichardo (973- 596-5786 or alberto.d.guichardo@njit.edu) in the Office of University Admissions. 

You can use the NJIT Campus Directory to find the information on the department and/or personnel for whom you are searching - http://directory.njit.edu/search.aspx.

Your admissions letter includes a website link to the Advising & Registration page. Please visit the webpage to sign-up for academic advisement. The advisor you meet with will review your transfer credit evaluation, remove your advisor hold and help you identify classes to register for that will count towards your major and graduation requirements.

There is no maximum number of credits a student can transfer into NJIT. However, students must earn at least 33 credits in the upper-division courses approved by the department of their major study to be eligible for graduation.​

You can view your initial transfer credit evaluation via Highlander Pipeline. Go to My.NJIT.edu to sign into Highlander Pipeline. Highlander Pipeline --> Student Services tab --> Self Service Banner (SSB) --> Student --> Student Records --> Academic Transcript.

Complete Transfer Credit Evaluation details can be viewed on the following Office of the Registrar webpage:https://www.njit.edu/registrar/transfer.

After you have met with your academic department advisor to discuss your course schedule for the upcoming semester and they remove your academic advisor hold, then you can register for classes online via Highlander Pipeline. Complete registration instructions can be viewed here: https://www.njit.edu/registrar/registration.

Transfer applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and part-time employment. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of need, but is dependent upon availability of funds.

To apply for financial assistance applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA).
 

Deadlines:

Important dates for Student Financial Aid Services (SFAS)

• August 25, 2021: Fall bills due
• September 15, 2021: Fall 2021 Financial Aid Disbursement
• October 1, 2021: 2022-2023 FAFSA available
• December 10, 2021: Last day to apply for financial aid for Winter Session
• December 15, 2021: Last day to originate a Fall only loan
• January 12, 2022: Spring bills due
• February 1, 2022: Spring 2022 Financial Aid Disbursement
• February 15, 2022: 2022-2023 FAFSA filing priority deadline
• March 15, 2022: Last day to submit requested documents to Student Financial Aid Services for priority processing
• May 9, 2022: Last day to originate a Spring only loan
• June 17, 2022: Last day to apply for financial aid for Summer Session

For payment due dates, health insurance waivers and deadlines, hardship committee appeals process visit Office of the Bursar.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information - https://www.njit.edu/financialaid/dates-and-deadlines.

You can check the status of your financial aid application or review your awards via your Highlander Pipeline Profile (Student Services tab), or visit the Financial aid office in person, located in the Student Mall - https://www.njit.edu/financialaid/contact-us.

Scholarship information can be found on NJIT’s Financial Aid website. The typical criteria for scholarships are: minimum GPA of 2.5 and registered as a full time student (taking at least 12 Credits). Scholarship info can also be found in the “Student Services” tab under “Student Scholarship, Financial Aid, and Employment Opportunities” in Highlander Pipeline.

Once your schedule becomes available, you can go to the NJIT Bookstore website and look up the books you will need for a specific course. For details see: http://www.bkstr.com/njitstore/shop/textbooks-and-course-materials.

Tip: Before you purchase and/or unwrap new books, please double-check with your professor that the texts will be needed/used for the class. 

The official address for NJIT is University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102.  You can use 154 Summit Street, Newark, NJ 07102 for GPS devices. View directions to NJIT's campus here: https://www.njit.edu/about/maps-directions.

Yes! The Commuter Student Resource Services webpage has a lot of helpful information: https://www.njit.edu/commuters/. 

Yes! There are meal plan options that you can take advantage of as a commuter. For more information, please visit the following webpage: https://www.njit.edu/commuters/commuter-meal-plans. You may purchase your meal plan by contacting Residence Life at 973-596-3039 or email reslife@njit.edu.

There are many ways to get involved! NJIT has a variety of clubs and activities. To get started, check out this list of clubs and organizations at NJIT. Follow NJIT on Twitter and Facebook for updates and events! The Campus Center is also a great place to find out what's happening on campus. 

Yes! Complete housing details for transfer students are on the Residence Life website: https://www5.njit.edu/reslife/transferstudents.php.