Welcome Visiting Students

How to Enroll in Summer Courses

1. Complete the online application. Indicate which of the undergraduate or graduate courses you are interested in being reviewed for this summer. Full list of summer courses can be found here. Make sure you click on "Summer 2018" in the top left corner to review a list of summer courses organized in alphabetical order by subject name.

2. After submitting your online application, you will be able to upload scanned copies of all your current and/or past college transcripts through the document uploader located in your online application. Unofficial copies of your transcript(s) are acceptable. The application and the transcript(s) complete your application file. You will then be reviewed and notified of your application status by email.

3. Once admitted, you will be asked to create your University Computing ID (UCID). Please allow at least 24 hours after your admittance to create a UCID. The UCID will grant you access to NJIT’s student portal – the Highlander Pipeline.

4. Register for classes online through the Highlander Pipeline. Instructions on registering for classes online can be found here. You can also register for classes in person at the NJIT Registrar Office.

5. For important Summer 2019 dates, please visit the Academic Calendar.

6. For information about tuition payment policy, please go here. For critical payment due dates, please go here.

7. Questions? Feel free to contact Christopher Carter, Coordinator of Summer/Winter Enrollment and Recruitment Events, at 973-596-2978 or ccarter@njit.edu.

Welcome to NJIT!

The resources below will give you a sense of what it is like to be part of NJIT community.  
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  • Rozana  Atieh
    As a commuter, it was really easy to make friends. NJIT has a very tight-knit community that welcomes you. I love NJIT! "
    Rozana Atieh
  • Sarah  Garcon
    In the summer of 2018, I had an internship at General Motors in the Supplier Quality Department."
    Sarah Garcon
  • Carmel  Rafalowsky
    I knew I wanted a university that wasn’t too far from home so I could commute."
    Carmel Rafalowsky

Welcome Parents & Family

We are committed to educating you on how to support your student’s college experience. Whether it is inspiring them to take on a leadership position in a campus organization or sending a reminder of financial aid deadlines, studies show that parental involvement increases the chances that a college student will graduate and be successful.

 

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  • Silvia P.
    Proud alum and parent of a NJIT freshman. The level of education that the students acquire at NJIT prepares them to compete successfully in the marketplace. Go Highlanders!"
    Silvia P.
  • Heather R.
    At NJIT, my daughter is receiving a world-class education in a close-knit setting where she can thrive both academically and socially."
    Heather R.
  • Stacey H.
    The support of the Martin Tuchman School of Management has been excellent and the athletic staff and facilities at the WEC are among the nicest we've seen."
    Stacey H.

Visiting/Non-Matriculated Students

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World-Class Education at an Affordable Cost

Visiting students looking to catch up, jump ahead in their curriculum or brush up on their skills are all invited to apply to take courses as a visiting/non-matriculated student. To apply, submit an online application and upload an unofficial copy of your transcript.

Contact Us For More Questions

Coordinator of Summer/Winter Enrollment Shannon O’Brien
shannon.k.o'brien@njit.edu
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  • Carmel  Rafalowsky
    I knew I wanted a university that wasn’t too far from home so I could commute."
    Carmel Rafalowsky
  • Sarah  Garcon
    In the summer of 2018, I had an internship at General Motors in the Supplier Quality Department."
    Sarah Garcon
  • Rozana  Atieh
    As a commuter, it was really easy to make friends. NJIT has a very tight-knit community that welcomes you. I love NJIT! "
    Rozana Atieh

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NJIT Makes Success Stories. Begin Yours Now.

As one of the nation's leading polytechnic universities, NJIT offers 120 programs in six specialized schools and is home to more than 11,400 students from over 100 countries. Learn more about what NJIT has to offer.

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  • Carmel  Rafalowsky
    I knew I wanted a university that wasn’t too far from home so I could commute."
    Carmel Rafalowsky
  • Sarah  Garcon
    In the summer of 2018, I had an internship at General Motors in the Supplier Quality Department."
    Sarah Garcon
  • Rozana  Atieh
    As a commuter, it was really easy to make friends. NJIT has a very tight-knit community that welcomes you. I love NJIT! "
    Rozana Atieh

Transfer Students

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Make Your Credits Count

At NJIT, there is no maximum number of credits you can transfer as an incoming undergraduate student. However, you must earn at least 33 upper-division credits approved by the department of your major to be eligible for graduation. Students can transfer any credits completed at a regionally accredited institution provided that they earned a “C” or better and the course material is similar to a course offered at NJIT.

Transfer Applicant Criteria

Complete at least 15 semester hours, including:

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

Application Checklist

  • Quick and easy online application
  • $75 application fee
  • Submit official college transcripts from all schools attended

 


Dates & Deadlines

NJIT employs rolling admissions, so your application will be evaluated as soon as your file is completed. You should expect a decision within two to three weeks of receipt of all required documents. Apply by the following dates:

  • Fall Semester: June 1
  • Spring Semester: November 15

 

Contact Us For More Questions

Director of Student Recruitment Anthony Jackson
anthony.jackson@njit.edu
Associate Director of Transfer Recruitment and Articulation Alberto Guichardo
alberto.d.guichardo@njit.edu
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  • Theresa  Wagner
    NJIT filled me with confidence and helped me to discover and assess my leadership style."
    Theresa Wagner
  • Efstathia  Baronos
    NJIT has allowed me to transform my nearly lifelong dream of becoming a physician into a reality. "
    Efstathia Baronos
  • Stephon  De Silva
    As a freshman I was offered three internship opportunities in the summer."
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Bienvenido a NJIT!

En este episodio de "El Tour Universitario en Español", viajamos a Newark, Nueva Jersey, para pasar tiempo y encontrarnos con la familia Highlander en NJIT. Miembros de la comunidad de NJIT hablarán sobre su éxito académico, el segundo hogar que proporciona para estudiantes, profesores y personal. Tendrás la oportunidad de ver cuánto orgullo sienten los profesores de NJIT por su labor en la preparación de la futura fuerza laboral.

NJIT es una Universidad Nacional Top 100 según U.S. News & World Report y ocupa el primer lugar en general en la nación para universidades de tamaño mediano, según The New York Times.

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NJIT@JerseyCity provides a convenient path to career growth near a major financial hub, with a focus on AI integration and data analysis skills. Students choose NJIT@JerseyCity for its prime location, offering easy access to resources in one of the world's leading business centers. 

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NJIT makes designers of the future.

The Hillier College of Architecture and Design is a comprehensive design school in a top-tier research university dedicated to creative design and making in physical and virtual worlds. Even as we make and explore virtual realms, our feet are firmly planted on terra firma. We use digital technologies to design and build everything from furniture to green walls and interactive environments, from everyday products to games and animations. Our students will always strive to shape the world around us for the better.