About NJIT

NJIT offers more than 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in six specialized schools instructed by expert faculty, 98 percent of whom hold the highest degree in their field. Our academic programs are fully accredited by the appropriate accrediting boards, commissions and associations such as Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

The Learning and Development Initiative (LDI) connects people to the skills and knowledge they need to succeed today by offering a vibrant portfolio of non-degree courses, webinars, events, custom training, and workforce development programs.

$2.8B
NJIT's annual economic impact on the State of New Jersey
Annual Economic Impact
Highest
NJIT Earns Highest Research Rating (R1)
Carnegie Classification

We have amazing students from all over the world, and we rank #1 in New Jersey in awarding engineering degrees to African-American and Hispanic students. The friends and contacts you'll make at NJIT, whether in one of over 130 student clubs and organizations (not including fraternities and sororities) or in dozens of community service projects, will enhance your life and impact your future.

 

Meet some of our students
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  • Efstathia Baronos
    NJIT has allowed me to transform my nearly lifelong dream of becoming a physician into a reality. "
    Efstathia Baronos
  • Duyen Nguyen
    I strongly believe that the excellent education I obtained here will be very valuable."
    Duyen Nguyen
  • Xinglei Liu
    With the excellent training I got at NJIT, I am ready to start a new journey and explore the world."
    Xinglei Liu

NJIT is located in the vibrant University Heights district of downtown Newark, just 20 minutes from Manhattan by train. 

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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
  • 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

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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

Winter/Summer Session registration

Visiting during the Fall or Spring

Contact Us For More Questions

Associate Director of Admissions Events Shannon O’Brien
shannon.k.o'brien@njit.edu
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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
  • Souleymane Diakite
    Taking summer classes was great. It was a great way to learn time management before the semester started."
    Souleymane Diakite
  • Sarah Garcon
    In the summer of 2018, I had an internship at General Motors in the Supplier Quality Department."
    Sarah Garcon

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

 

How Credits Transfer

Regional Transfer Agreements

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

 

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Tuition and Aid

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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  • Paula McCarter
    NJIT felt like such a community and I loved that. I’ve learned to lead, to communicate and, of course engineering."
    Paula McCarter
  • Sneha Nambiar
    The tight-knit academic community gave me a chance to stand out as a leader."
    Sneha Nambiar
  • Stephon De Silva
    As a freshman I was offered three internship opportunities in the summer."
    Stephon De Silva
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The College Tour en Español

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.

Tech MBA @ Jersey City

Empowering the Business Industry Through STEM Innovation

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. 

MBA Average Salary
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of NJIT MBA graduates are employed full-time within 6 months of graduation
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School of Art + Design

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.

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