NJIT prepares students to be leaders in the most in-demand fields
Our technology-rich academics, hands-on learning, and ideal location make NJIT one of the best returns on investment in the nation. Students will have the opportunity to work on cutting research with expert faculty, land internships at top companies in the New York City region, and live on University Heights, a fun and diverse community of more than 30,000 college students.
First-Year Application Checklist
- Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission
- Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)
- High school transcript
- SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2025
- Letter of recommendation
- Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements
First-Year Important Dates
- Fall Semester
- Early Action I: November 15
- Early Action II: December 15
- Honors College: February 1
- Rolling Admission: March 1
- Spring Semester
- Rolling Admission: November 1
Contact Us For More Questions
Director of Student Recruitment | Anthony Jackson anthony.jackson@njit.edu |
Associate Director of Recruitment for Diversity Initiatives - Essex, NJ; Community Based Organizations | Magda Francois magda.francois@njit.edu |
Admissions Recruiter - Bergen and Union Counties; Rockland and Staten Island, NY | Danielle Drago danielle.drago@njit.edu |
Admissions Recruiter - Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Hudson, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem Counties; DE; MD; VA | Ariana Rivera-Maldonado ariana.riveramaldonado@njit.edu |
Admissions Recruiter - Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties; Long Island, NY | Alexis Telyczka alexis.telyczka@njit.edu |
Admissions Recruiter - Burlington, Gloucester and Mercer Counties; PA; Upstate NY | Yenitza (Jenny) Ruiz yenitza.ruiz@njit.edu |
Meet Some of Our Students
At NJIT you’ll thrive in a community that’s constantly pushing science and innovation to the next level.
Apply Now“One of my high school teachers recommended NJIT and I never looked back. ”
“NJIT's high-quality education is preparing me for the challenges that I will face in the future.”
“With my major I was allowed to explore two different fields which I feel has been beneficial to my growth as a student.”
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