Welcome to NJIT!

What will you make at NJIT?

Getting a degree from NJIT gives you endless potential. With our focus on hands-on, experiential learning, students put their knowledge into practice and gain real-world experience. With 120 degree programs from engineering to environmental science to FinTech, NJIT makes individuals who are prepared to lead, to drive industry transformations, and to make significant contributions to the world at large. 

Register for NJIT Experience Day on Sunday, March 29th to learn more about our programs, tour campus and meet with faculty, staff and current students. Come learn what life is like as a Highlander!

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NJIT makes

Why NJIT?

Highlander Nation Runs Strong

Making Success Stories Happen

A Short Train Ride From the World's Financial Hub

Best Value in New Jersey among Public Universities
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  • Samantha Montalbine
    Samantha Montalbine
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Madilyn Dogs
    Madilyn Dogs
    Accounting
  • Kaitlyn Arias
    Kaitlyn Arias
    Management Information Systems & Marketing

Spring Open House

8 A.M. - 10 A.M.

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
• Early Bird Campus Tours - Upper Campus Green

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 
• Academic Showcase - Bloom Wellness and Events Center (WEC), 2nd Floor, Practice Courts 
• Campus Life Fair - Bloom Wellness and Events Center (WEC), 2nd Floor, Concourse

 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Welcome Address - Bloom Wellness and Events Center (WEC), 2nd Floor, Arena

 

ACADEMIC INFORMATION SESSIONS


NEWARK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Remain seated in WEC Arena after Welcome Address

  • 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
    • Dean’s Welcome - Bloom Wellness and Events Center (WEC),
    2nd Floor, Arena
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. OR 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (repeat sessions)
    Students will escort you to sessions after Dean’s Welcome
    • Biomedical Engineering - Fenster Hall, 6th Floor
    • Chemical & Materials Engineering - Central King Building, Room 116
    • Civil Engineering - Colton Hall, Room 200
    • Electrical & Computer Engineering - Central King Building, Lower Level, Agile Strategy Lab
    • Engineering Technology - Kupfrian Hall, Room 210
    • General Engineering - Bloom Wellness and Events Center, 1st Floor,
    Marjorie A. Perry Theatre (10:30 a.m. only) 
    • Industrial Engineering - GITC, Room 2305
    • Mechanical Engineering - Bloom Wellness and Events Center (WEC), 2nd Floor, Arena
  • Robotics Engineering   - Bloom Wellness and Events Center, 1st Floor,
    Marjorie A. Perry Theatre (12 p.m. only) 


HILLIER COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE and DESIGN

Follow students holding green balloons after Welcome Address
10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
• Dean’s Welcome and Immersive Learning Sessions - Weston Hall

10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Architecture - Industrial Design 
- Digital Design - Interior Design 
- Summer Abroad Opportunities - Fabrication Labs Tour
- Cookies and Tea - Barbara and Leonard Littman Architecture and Design Library
 - Portfolio and Admissions Support  - 2026 Summer Pre-College Program


MARTIN TUCHMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Follow students holding red balloons after Welcome Address
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (repeat session)
• Dean’s Welcome and Business with the Power of Technology - Tiernan Hall, Lecture Hall 1
 

YING WU COLLEGE OF COMPUTING

Follow students holding blue balloons after Welcome Address
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Dean’s Welcome - Campus Center, 2nd Floor, Ballrooms
• The YWCC Experience: What will you learn in your first year
and how will it prepare you for developing real world applications?
• Minute Madness: Student club presentations
• Interactive Q&A with YWCC Faculty and Student Panel:
Life as a Computing Student at NJIT

 

JORDAN HU COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND LIBERAL ARTS

Follow students holding yellow balloons after Welcome Address
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Dean’s Welcome - Kupfrian Hall, Jim Wise Theatre
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Applied Physics - Central King Building, Room 317
• Biochemistry - Kupfrian Hall, Jim Wise Theatre
• Biology - Central King Building, Room 303
• Chemistry - Kupfrian Hall, Jim Wise Theatre
• Communication & Media - Central King Building, Room 313
• Data Science - Statistics Track - Central King Building, Room 341
• Environmental Science - Kupfrian Hall, Jim Wise Theatre
• Forensic Science - Kupfrian Hall, Jim Wise Theatre
• History - Central King Building, Room 314
• Law, Technology & Culture - Central King Building, Room 314
• Mathematical Sciences - Central King Building, Room 320
• Psychology - Central King Building, Room 313
• Theatre Arts & Technology - Central King Building, Room 315
 


ALBERT DORMAN HONORS COLLEGE

Follow students holding purple balloons after Welcome Address
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 
• Dean's Welcome and General Information Session - Martinson Honors Hall, 2nd Floor,
Warren Street
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
• Accelerated Pre-Health and Pre-Law Programs - Martinson Honors Hall, 2nd Floor,
Warren Street 
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
• Dean's Welcome and General Information Session - Martinson Honors Hall, 2nd Floor,
Warren Street

NOON - 2 P.M.

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
 Noon - 1 p.m.
• Admissions and Financial Aid Presentation - Campus Center, 1st Floor, Atrium 
• Next Steps for Admitted Students - Eberhardt Hall, Room 112
• Transfer Student Process - Cullimore Hall, Lecture Hall 1
• Murray Center for Women in Technology - Campus Center, 2nd Floor, Room 265 
Noon - 2 p.m. 
• Student Organization Fair - Campus Center, 1st Floor, Lobby
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. 
• Admissions and Financial Aid Presentation - Campus Center, 1st Floor, Atrium 
• Admisión y Ayuda Financiera en Español - Cullimore Hall, Lecture Hall 1 
• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) - Central King Building, Room 116

 

ONGOING

TOURS

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Campus Tours - Upper Campus Green - every 15 minutes
• Makerspace Tours - GITC, 1st Floor, NJIT Makerspace - every 30 minutes
• Honors College Residence Hall Tours
Honors Hall, 1st Floor, Lobby - every 15 minutes
• Residence Hall Tours
- Cypress & Redwood Residence Halls
- Maple Hall - 11 a.m., Noon and 1 p.m. tours only
 

SHOP & DINE

8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Official Adidas Team Store - WEC, 2nd Floor, Concourse
Receive a discount at the register!
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Bookstore - Specht Building
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Dining Hall - Campus Center, 1st Floor
Receive a discounted rate of $10 per person

Key Contacts at NJIT

Mailing Address

New Jersey Institute of Technology
University Heights 
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Main phone
(973) 596-3000

NJIT Organizational Chart

Key Contacts

Media Relations
Deric Raymond
973-642-7042
draymond@njit.edu

Public Safety
Emergencies: 911
Information: 973-596-3111

Key Departments

Admissions
Stephen M. Eck, Executive Director, University Admissions
973-596-3300 / 973-596-3461 (fax)
stephen.eck@njit.edu
 

Advancement
Michael Wall, Interim Vice President, Development & Alumni Relations
973-596-5629
michael.a.wall@njit.edu

Advisement
Laurent Simon, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
973-596-3572
laurent.simon@njit.edu
 

Alumni Relations
Rebecca Trump, Associate Vice President, Alumni Engagement and Giving
973-596-3444
rebecca.trump@njit.edu

Athletics
Stephanie Pillari, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations and Digital Strategy
973-596-8324
pillari@njit.edu

Bursar
973-596-2877
bursar@njit.edu

Career Development Services
Patrick Young, Interim Executive Director of Career Development Services
973.596.3100 / 973-596-6364 (fax)
pyoung@njit.edu

Communications and Marketing
973-596-3172
stratcomm@njit.edu

Computing and Information Technology Services
Questions on obtaining access to or other matters in regard to IT services at the university should be directed to the IST Service Desk at (973) 596-2900, via email to servicedesk@njit.edu, or on the web at http://help.njit.edu.  The IST Service Desk is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Custodian of Records
Clara Williams
973-596-5461 / 973-642-4056 (fax)
clara.b.williams@njit.edu or Request a record

Enrollment Management
John Pelesko, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
john.pelesko@njit.edu
(973) 596-3221

Ethics
Christine S. Li , Associate General Counsel/Ethics Liaison Officer
973-642-7485
ethics@njit.edu

Financial Aid
Ivon Nunez, Executive Director of Financial Aid
973-596-3476 / 973-596-6471 (fax)
ivon.nunez@njit.edu

Graduate Studies
Sotirios Ziavras, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies
973-596-3462
sotirios.g.ziavras@njit.edu

Human Resources
Joseph Wilson​, Interim Vice President of Human Resources
973-596-3140

Institutional Effectiveness
Perry Deess, Ph.D., Executive Director, Office of Institutional Effectiveness
973-596-3110 / 973-596-6085 (fax)
deess@njit.edu

The Learning and Development Initiative
Michael Edmondson, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Continued Learning
michael.edmondson@njit.edu

Registrar
Jerry Trombella, University Registrar 
973-596-3236
973 642 7898 (fax)
jerry.trombella@njit.edu

Research
Atam P Dhawan, Senior Vice Provost for Research
973-596-8566
dhawan@njit.ed

Student Affairs
Marybeth Boger, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
973-596-3466 / fax 973-596-2951
marybeth.boger@njit.edu
 

Colleges and Schools

Albert Dorman Honors College
Louis Hamilton, Dean
973-642-3489
louis.i.hamilton@njit.edu
 

Hillier College of Architecture and Design
Gabrielle Esperdy, Dean
973-596-3026
esperdy@njit.edu

Ying Wu College of Computing
Jamie Payton, Dean
973-642-4205
jamie.payton@njit.edu

Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts
Kevin Belfield, Dean
973-596-3676
kevin.d.belfield@njit.edu
 

Newark College of Engineering
Moshe Kam, Dean
973-596-5534 / 973-596-2316 (fax)
moshe.kam@njit.edu
 

Martin Tuchman School of Management
Oya Tuke​l, Dean
973-596-6263
oya.i.tukel@njit.edu

AI + Entrepreneurship Experiential Learning Bootcamp

Program Highlights

  • Hands-on Learning: Team-based workshops and business exercises guided by mentors.
  • Entrepreneurship Education: Lectures on ideation, business model development, marketing, finance, and pitching from experienced entrepreneurs and faculty.
  • AI Education: Lectures on the fundamentals and applications of AI in variety of high-tech industries.
  • Simulations & AI: Engage in startup simulations using AI to accelerate venture creation.
  • Industry Visits: Tours to major companies, Fortune 500 firms, and innovation hubs.
  • Networking: Connect with alumni, local entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.
  • Cultural Outings: Explore iconic NYC sites, Jersey Shore, and more.  

Program End Goals

  • Pitch and Presentation Showcase: Present an AI-driven business idea to entrepreneurs and investors in a final pitch and presentation showcase.

What’s Included

  • All educational materials, company visits, cultural excursions, on-campus meals, and accommodation in shared double rooms.

Cost

  • $5,000 per student (excludes airfare and personal transport, and off-campus meals). 

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies.
  • Open to all majors and fields of study for students with an interest in AI + entrepreneurship or those looking to develop an entrepreneurial mindset in this new AI era.

Location & Dates

  • Newark, New Jersey (minutes from NYC); Summer 2026
  • Dates: June 14 - June 27 or July 12 - July 25

Additional Info

  • Travel documents are the responsibility of participants; NJIT will provide letters of invitation.

Application

  • Open to students seeking a transformative educational and cultural experience in the U.S. AI and startup ecosystem. The sending university will handle the application process and send the list of accepted students to NJIT’s Office of Global Initiatives.
  • Due date: April 20th to receive all student applications and payment.
  • Apply As an Individual
  • Apply As a Group
  • If you have any questions or experience difficulties with the application forms, please contact us at studyabroad@njit.edu.

Program at a Glance

Day 1 (June 14 / July 12)

  • Arrival

Day 2: Class (9am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm)

  • AI Themes: AI Overview and Applications
  • Entrepreneurship Themes: Problem Discovery and Customer Reality
  • Integration: The AI workshop introduces students to the breadth of contemporary AI capabilities and application areas. The entrepreneurship workshop focuses student attention on identifying problems that are meaningful, persistent, and worth solving.

Day 3: Class (9am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm)

  • AI Themes: How Machines Learn 
  • Entrepreneurship Themes: Customer Discovery and Market Validation
  • Integration: The AI workshop demonstrates how machines learn from data through concrete examples. The entrepreneurship workshop challenges students to test whether the identified problem is real, acute, and shared by a meaningful group of people.

Day 4: Class (9am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm)

  • AI Themes: Beyond AI — Design Thinking and Prototype Creation
  • Entrepreneurship Themes: Value Proposition and Solution Fit
  • Integration: The AI workshop enables students to explore how ideas can be translated into early prototypes. The entrepreneurship workshop focuses on connecting technical possibilities to concrete customer value.

Day 5:

  • AI Themes: How Machines See the World 
  • Entrepreneurship Themes: Business Models and Revenue Logic
  • Integration: The AI workshop highlights powerful AI application domains. The entrepreneurship workshop shifts focus to sustainability: how value is captured and why the business works economically.

Day 6: Friday, June 19 / July 17

  • Company and Alumni Connections

Day 7: Saturday, June 20 / July 18

  • Newark Cultural Excursion and Company Visits

Day 8: Sunday, June 21 / July 19

  • NYC Cultural Visit

Day 9: Class (9am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm)

  • AI Themes: How AI Creates (Image and Video Generation)
  • Entrepreneurship Themes: Competition and Strategic Positioning
  • Integration: The AI workshop lowers perceived barriers to creation. The entrepreneurship workshop introduces competitive realism and the need for differentiation.

Day 10: Class (9am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm)

  • AI Themes: AI and Robotics
  • Entrepreneurship Themes: Go-to-Market Strategy and Early Traction
  • Integration: The AI workshop emphasizes real-world deployment and implementation constraints. The entrepreneurship workshop focuses on execution readiness and assembling a complete, coherent investor narrative.

Day 11, Wednesday, June 24 / July 22

  • Company and Alumni Connections / Cultural visits

Day 12, Thursday, June 25 / July 23

  • Pitch and Presentation Showcase & Awards Ceremony

Day 13, Friday, June 26 / July 24

  • Wrapping Up
  • Morning: Group and individual reflections and discussions 
  • Afternoon/Evening: Free time including packing or personal excursions

Day 14, Saturday, June 27 / July 25

  • Departure Day 
     
#1
Best Value in New Jersey (public universities)
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Public University Nationally
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Public University for Alumni Salaries in New Jersey
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Location, Location, Location!

Situated just 20 minutes from New York City, our easily accessible campus offers the best exposure to unforgettable learning experiences.

Cohort-based Learning For Lasting Connections

Forge valuable connections, collaborate on Al and entrepreneurship projects, and build a professional network that lasts a lifetime.

Of Course We Have Some Fun In Store For You

2 weeks of activities that include visits to New York City, tours of startups and corporations, and lively interactions with faculty and working professionals.

NJIT Students

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a diverse STEM-focused university with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit operating at the highest level of research (Carnegie R1 Classification).

Welcome to NJIT!

 
The resources below will give you a sense of what it is like to be part of NJIT community.  
Meet Some NJIT Students
NJIT MAKES success stories. Begin yours now.
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  • 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
  • Souleymane Diakite
    Taking summer classes was great. It was a great way to learn time management before the semester started."
    Souleymane Diakite

NJIT's New Partnership for PSEG Employees

PSEG-Cert
Exclusive Benefits for PSEG Employees:
  • 20% corporate tuition discount for groups 
  • Application Fee Waived
  • Fast-track Admissions
  • Full Student Support: Access to all NJIT academic and career resources
  • Dedicated corporate cohorts for groups of 13–15 participants
Flexible Program Options:
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Select Corporate Cohort in the application portal, and remember to use the provided corporate code by HR

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  • Ufuomaefe Ogbe
    Attending the MTSM was excellent for my career! Great education, supportive faculty, and many opportunities to enhance my skills."
    Ufuomaefe Ogbe
  • Travis Forbes
    Pursuing a BS in Business Management and my MBA at MTSM has prepared me for a thriving career in a tech-savvy world."
    Travis Forbes
  • Hilsson Angeles
    NJIT was my dream school."
    Hilsson Angeles

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
We prepare our students to become leaders in the economy of the 21st century.
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  • Mohammad Nawaz
    My learning experience at NJIT has allowed me to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a physician."
    Mohammad Nawaz
  • Olivia Hadlaw
    While my main focus is on my classes, I'm always looking for opportunities outside of them such as traveling to conferences."
    Olivia Hadlaw
  • Krupali Patel
    The atmosphere at NJIT fostered my growth as a female in computing."
    Krupali Patel

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

Visit our campus and take a tour.

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.  
Meet Some NJIT Students
NJIT MAKES success stories. Begin yours now.
Apply Now
  • Sarah Garcon
    In the summer of 2018, I had an internship at General Motors in the Supplier Quality Department."
    Sarah Garcon
  • Souleymane Diakite
    Taking summer classes was great. It was a great way to learn time management before the semester started."
    Souleymane Diakite
  • 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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