Federal Government Actions and Information

Many university resources and policies already in place to support those experiencing distress may also support those impacted by recent federal developments. Available support includes counseling and wellness resources, Human Resources support, student services, academic resources, and employee assistance resources. See the resource links below for information on specific topics.

Students who are unable to attend class or complete coursework due to personal, family, legal, immigration, financial, health, or other related circumstances are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students Office as soon as possible. The office can help students identify available support resources, communicate with faculty when appropriate, and connect students with academic or personal support services. Students should also communicate directly with their instructors whenever possible regarding missed coursework or attendance concerns. Learn more here.

NJIT offers Counseling and Psychological Services (C-CAPS) to support students experiencing stress, anxiety, uncertainty, or other mental health concerns. Students are encouraged to seek support early and may access confidential counseling services, wellness resources, crisis support, and referrals through university support offices.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to be attentive to signs that a student may be struggling academically, emotionally, financially, or personally. Concerning behaviors may include significant changes in attendance, academic performance, communication, emotional well-being, or engagement (learn more here). Individuals who are concerned about a student are encouraged to submit a CARE Team concern report so the university can assess the situation and connect the student to appropriate support resources.

Students experiencing unexpected financial hardship are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students Office to discuss available support resources and emergency assistance options. Depending on the situation, students may be referred to university resources, community support programs, or emergency funding opportunities designed to help students remain enrolled and supported during difficult circumstances. Learn more here.

Yes, NJIT has convened a forum in spring of 2025 to share information, answer questions, and support the university community as federal developments continue to evolve. There is also a University Town Hall every fall and spring, where students and employees can ask questions. These discussions are intended to provide transparency, guidance, and opportunities for community engagement.

NJIT remains committed to supporting its international community. Individuals with concerns related to immigration, travel, visa status, or federal policy changes are encouraged to contact NJIT’s Office of Global Initiatives .

Visas from 21 current and former students were previously revoked during the spring of 2025, but they have all been fully restored. Our Office of Global Initiatives continues to monitor this situation closely and will provide guidance to any community member impacted by visa-related matters. To contact OGI, please call 973-596-2451 or email global@njit.edu.  

We recognize the potential difficulties these actions and proposed cuts pose to our research community. In response, NJIT has established a Stop-Gap funding policy designed to support researchers affected by these federal developments, ensuring continuity and mitigating disruptions to ongoing research activities. Any faculty or lecturers impacted by grant terminations should discuss the application process with their department chair.

Please immediately bring to our attention any new certifications or conditions you find in a grant application, Notice of Award, or other communication with the funding agency, which may include language specifically related to Presidential Executive Orders, indirect cost caps that fall outside our standard negotiated rates, DEI/DEIA or equity initiatives, "Gender ideology" or definitions of sex, or any other atypical language or requirements. Please forward any such language to Eric Hetherington at erich@njit.edu. If you find this language in a grant application, a grant renewal, or during discussions with an agency (before a Notice of Award), please pause and wait for guidance from Eric before taking any further action.

The National Science Foundation now requires research security training certifications for all proposers and senior/key personnel. This training must cover cybersecurity, international collaboration, foreign interference, proper use of funds, disclosure, and conflicts of interest/commitment. Going forward, in the post-award phase, all personnel, including students, postdocs, etc., working on the project are required to take the research security training as a part of the federal or institutional policy. Through the CITI Program, NJIT has the required courses available.  Learn more here.

NJIT continues to support federally funded research activities while monitoring evolving federal guidance and requirements. Because agency actions and expectations may change, researchers are encouraged to stay informed through university communications and updates.

To acknowledge the extraordinary circumstances impacting research and academic activities, faculty seeking promotion are now encouraged to include an impact statement in their promotion dossiers detailing how these federal developments have influenced their professional work. See the guidance about preparing this impact statement for details.