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.
  • 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.

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.

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Visiting during the Fall or Spring

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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

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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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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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  • Sneha Nambiar
    The tight-knit academic community gave me a chance to stand out as a leader."
    Sneha Nambiar
  • 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."
    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. 

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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.

Research

The Office of Research provides institutional support and services, as well as fosters new opportunities to enhance NJIT research and scholarship enterprise engaging faculty, staff, students, external collaborators and partners for developing strong leadership and synergy. We are committed to providing interdisciplinary research and scholarship with the utmost professional integrity. 

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Foundation Board of Directors Excellence in Research Prize and Medal

The Excellence in Research Prize and Medal is awarded in recognition of a sustained record of contributions that have enhanced the reputation of NJIT.

The NJIT Foundation Board of Directors is proud to award Bharat Biswal, distinguished professor of biomedical engineering.

 

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An overview of our growing materials science and engineering cluster, where engineers, physicists, mathematicians and chemists collaborate on projects that blur the borders of all of these disciplines.

Read the magazine   |   View our research publications   |   Research News

Research is an integral part of a strong academic experience and a critical priority in NJIT’s 2025 Strategic Plan. The university aims for national and international prominence in research through new discoveries in areas ranging from medical sensors and devices to robotics, to nanotechnology, to cybersecurity, to next-generation materials, among other topics of vital importance in basic, applied and translational research. 

Our research enterprise is comprised of core and transdisciplinary basic, applied and translational research interests through five research clusters:

National Academy of Inventors Chapter at NJIT

National Academy of Inventors Chapter at NJIT celebrates the outstanding innovation and invention contributions of faculty, staff, and students. To quote NAI President Dr. Paul Sanberg, “NAI is proud to have NJIT, a true innovation powerhouse, as part of our membership. [NJIT has] created an environment where research and innovation flourish in such diverse fields as bioengineering, chemistry, medicine, computer science, and much more.” As a Member Institution of the NAI, NJIT has the exclusive opportunity to recognize active researchers and faculty with success in patents, licensing and commercialization at the national level through the Fellows and Senior Members Program.

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Research with NJIT

Research with NJIT is a collaborative effort by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) to forge stronger connections between New Jersey’s research universities and industry.

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  • Ahmed Khaled Abdella
    I work on nanobubbles. My target is to help develop simple, cheap, eco-friendly and safe technologies for all parts of the world."
    Ahmed Khaled Abdella
  • Wenxin Ye
    I’m from Beijing, and I’ve been aware of environmental issues since I was a kid. I’m here to learn how to improve and fix these problems."
    Wenxin Ye
  • Tinghan Zhao
    I am gaining an excellent research experience at NJIT that is preparing me for my goal, which is to be a general surgeon."
    Tinghan Zhao

Previously Enrolled/Readmit

Make Your Credits Count

If you have already finished at least one semester at NJIT, and then took a full semester or longer off, you required to apply for readmission.

NJIT employs rolling admissions so your application will be evaluated as soon as your file is complete. If want to re-enroll at NJIT in a certain semester, you need to make sure your application is complete and submitted on time.

Application Checklist

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts of any courses taken while you were on leave from NJIT
  • Personal statement

Dates & Deadlines

  • Fall Semester: August 1
  • Spring Semester: November 15
  • Winter Semester: December 1

Returning from an academic suspension:

  • Fall Semester: July 1
  • Spring Semester: November 1
  • Winter Semester: November 1

Contact Us For More Questions

Associate Director of Transfer Recruitment

and Articulation

Alberto Guichardo

alberto.d.guichardo@njit.edu

PhD Students: Dominate Your Field

Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

NJIT offers 19 PhD programs to Full-time and part-time students. At NJIT, you’ll be part of a world-renowned polytechnic university that prepares students for innovative careers at top companies like BAE Systems Inc., Facebook, Tesla, Google, and Morgan Stanley, as well as at national laboratories and universities as faculty members.

Applicants seeking financial support for Full-time Ph.D. study should apply by December 15.  The majority of chosen applicants receive support in the form of Teaching Assistantships or Research Assistantships. Exceptional students are considered for:

Gary Thomas Assistantships

  • Eligibility: full-time entering Ph.D. students
  • Years 1 & 2: University funded stipend, tuition and fees
  • Years 3 & 4: Expected grant funded stipend, tuition and fees, plus additional $2,000 university award

Provost Assistantships

  • Eligibility: full-time entering Ph.D. students
  • Years 1 & 2: University funded stipend, tuition and fees
  • Years 3 & 4: Expected grant funded stipend, tuition and fees

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