Articulation agreements facilitate the transfer credit process for students who have completed an Associate of Science (A.S.) or an Associate of Arts (A.A) from a New Jersey community/county college. Credits will still be evaluated on a course-by-course basis depending on your degree program and curriculum. Course equivalency information may also be viewed at NJ Transfer.

You should have completed at least 15 semester hours of coursework, including an English composition class, a Mathematics class (pre-calculus is required for most majors) and other college-level courses. Remedial or developmental courses may not be sufficient to gain admission. If you have earned fewer than 30 semester hours, you may be required to submit a high school transcript. Students who have below a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average will not be admitted to a degree program.



What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is June 1 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester.  Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.



How do I register for classes?

After consulting with your advisor, you may register online via Highlander Pipeline. Here, you can register, view your transfer credits, degree audit, and view/pay your tuition bill.



What grade do I need to receive in order to receive transfer credit?

Generally, college-level courses completed at a regionally accredited institution will transfer to NJIT provided that grades of at least “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) are earned and the course material is similar in content and scope to courses offered at NJIT.



How will I know how many of my credits will transfer and how many more credits are needed for graduation?

A preliminary transfer credit evaluation will be completed for you. This evaluation will indicate how many lower-level credits have been accepted. Transfer credits can be viewed online via Highlander Pipeline.

If you are seeking transfer credit for upper-level courses, you are encouraged to submit course syllabi and catalogs to the Office of University Admissions in advance to ensure that your evaluation is completed before you register for classes.



Please note you need an official college transcript to receive transfer college credit and see that transfer credit posted on your student account.



How many credits can I transfer?

There is not a maximum number of credits that you can transfer to NJIT however, you must earn at least 33 credits in upper-level courses approved by the department of your major to be eligible for graduation.



Can I receive an evaluation of my transfer credits before I am admitted?

Due to the large volume of transfer student applications we receive each semester, we cannot evaluate transcripts until you have been admitted to NJIT.  Prior to admission, you may contact the Office of University Admissions to discuss the basic requirements involved in transferring credits. If you attend one of New Jersey’s community colleges, you can also use NJ Transfer. NJ transfer can help you with course selection, what courses are  NJIT equivalent and how these courses satisfy NJIT's degree requirements.



How do I receive transfer credit if I completed coursework outside of the United States?

An official World Education Services, Inc. evaluation or another approved evaluation is needed so academic departments at NJIT can evaluate the courses. Additional information regarding courses completed outside of the United States (course syllabi, course catalog, etc.) is required by academic departments in determining transfer credit. Submit course syllabi and catalogs to the Office of University Admissions in advance to ensure that your evaluation is completed before you register for classes.

What type of financial aid and scholarships are available to transfer students?

NJIT participates in both Federal and State financial aid programs. A limited number of scholarships are available to graduates of New Jersey community colleges. There are also scholarships available to students who are accepted to NJIT’s Albert Dorman Honors College. Please contact the Office of University Admissions for further details.



Does NJIT have joint admissions agreements with any community colleges?

Yes, NJIT has joint admissions agreements with many community colleges in the State of New Jersey. Joint admissions students are guaranteed admission to NJIT and transfer credit is automatically granted. A listing of NJIT’s joint admissions agreements can be viewed at:



Agreements with New Jersey Community Colleges

Transfer credit is not factored into the calculation of the NJIT semester or your cumulative GPA.

To initiate the Transfer Credit Evaluation (TCE), you must request an official transcript be sent directly to the NJIT Office of University Admissions from the institution you attended. Once completed, the TCE letter will be sent to your NJIT email account. If you have attended a New Jersey county/community college, you can verify course transferability on NJ Transfer.
 

Credits from Institutions Outside the United States

If you have attended foreign institutions of higher education, you are also required to submit an evaluation of your work from World Education Services Inc. or another approved evaluation service along with syllabi for each course. NJIT's academic departments review all foreign credits. For more information, review the International Transfer Credit Process.
 

Credits That Are Required to be Taken at NJIT

To graduate from NJIT, you are required to earn at least 33 credits in upper-division courses approved by your academic department.

Transfer Applicant Criteria

• Completed at least 15 semester hours, including:

  • English composition

  • Mathematics (pre-calculus is required for most majors)

  • Science (chemistry and/or physics required for some majors)

• Completed Application

• $75 Application Fee

• Official Transcripts from all Colleges or Universities Attended

• Certified translations of all academic records in a language other than English (must come from a university-recognized agency)

• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/PTE Results

• Photocopy of Passport

• Application for an I-20/DS-2019

• Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design)

Please note that you must report all your college coursework, even if you don't want it considered for transfer credit.

There are also final cutoff dates for each semester, by which all the application requirements must be completed:

Undergraduate International Applicants

• Fall semester: March 1
• Spring semester: October 15

Graduate International Applicants

• Fall: May 1
• Spring: November 15

Your application will be evaluated as soon as your file is complete. You will be notified of our decision within two to three weeks.

Application Fee

The non-refundable application fee is $75. Students who pay an application fee but do not submit an application will not have their fee refunded.

Currently, more than 1,500 students from 23 countries are a part of the NJIT community.

During our admission process, we closely review your specific academic background and particular educational system in order to make the best possible admission decisions. Our evaluation includes consideration of the factors below.

Academic Preparation

All first-year students who apply to NJIT must submit an official high school transcript in English. When evaluating your application for undergraduate admission, we are interested in understanding how you challenged yourself relative to the curriculum that was available at your school and the trends in your performance—especially your grades in math, science and English.

Your completed coursework should include English Composition, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry and Physics. We also consider the GPA (Grade Point Average) that is indicated on your high school transcript. We generally look for students in the top 25% of their class. For schools that don't use a ranking system, we consider a 3.0 GPA or higher to be the equivalent.

Standardized Test Scores

SAT/ACT

Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2026

First-year students applying to Fall 2026 can opt to not submit SAT and/or ACT scores. This does not apply to Albert Dorman Honors College or accelerated program applicants.

Students who have taken the SAT or ACT are encouraged to submit test scores to be considered for scholarships. However, students who do not submit scores will be considered for scholarships.

Standardized Test Scores and Information

Average composite SAT score for our enrolling first-year class is 1285 (Math and Critical Reading).

Average ACT score for our enrolling first-year class is 26.

Submitting Scores

We will consider either the SAT or ACT and use the highest scores provided, even if they are not from your most recent testing.

We recommend you send us all of your official scores as soon as possible, or no later than the time you test, to avoid missing a deadline.

• SAT school code: 2513
• ACT school code: 2580

TOEFL/IELTS/DUOLINGO/PTE

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo or Pearson Test of English (PTE) is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. The minimum score required is 4.0 overall (new scale) or 79 (old scale) for the internet-based TOEFL exam, 6.0 for the IELTS exam, 100 for the Duolingo exam or 53 for the PTE exam.

Applicants with degrees from institutions in the following countries qualify for an exemption of the English proficiency requirement, so they do not have to submit a TOEFL/IELTS/DUOLINGO/PTE exam score as part of their application for admission:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Australia (including island territories - Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, and the Cocos Islands)
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Canada
• Cook Islands
• Dominica
• Federated State of Micronesia
• Ghana
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Ireland, Republic of
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Liberia
• New Zealand (including the island territory of Tokelau)
• Niue
• Nigeria
• Republic of Fiji
• Republic of the Marshall Islands
• Republic of Palau
• Philippines
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Helena
• South Africa
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, including island territories - Pitcairn, the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Gibraltar, the Turks and Caicos, and Montserrat)
• United States (including island territories – American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands)
• Zimbabwe

Application Checklist

• First-year application. More information on first-year admission is here.
• All other applications. More information on admission by student type is here.
• $75 application fee
• Official High School/Secondary School Transcript in English or a Notarized Copy
• Official SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - optional, unless applying to the Albert Dorman Honors College or an accelerated program
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/PTE score (international students only)
• Portfolio - for applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design. Graduate students upload their portfolio directly on their application. First-year and transfer students can learn more about how to submit their portfolio here.

NJIT employs rolling admissions, so your application will be evaluated once your application is complete.  The following application deadlines have been established for the upcoming terms:

Applications submitted after the stated deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Ph.D. Applicants

Students who apply and submit all supplemental materials prior to the cutoff dates will be given priority consideration for funding.

International Applicants

It is recommended that international students begin the application process six months prior to the start of the semester to allow sufficient time for processing international credentials and applying for a student visa.

If you are only interested in taking a few courses, then you will be considered a non-degree/visiting/non-matriculated student. You can take up to 15 undergraduate and 9 graduate credits as a visiting student without officially applying for entrance to a program of study.

Criteria

• Undergraduate: Must possess an appropriate academic background or have successfully completed prerequisite coursework.​

• Graduate: Must possess a four-year bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited university.

Application Checklist

• Apply online as a non-degree/visiting student

• Submit unofficial college transcripts to the Office of University Admissions (in person or by fax at 973-596-3461)

For more information on Summer Session, go here.

For more information on Winter Session, go here.

Application Checklist

• Application for admission
• $75 nonrefundable application fee
• GRE/GMAT scores (optional for select programs - see below)
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Resume

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Duolingo or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be asked of international applicants not holding a degree from a United States post-secondary institution. The minimum score required is 4.0 overall (new scale) or 79 (old scale) for the Internet-based TOEFL exam. A minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0 is required for the IELTS exam. A minimum score of 120 is required for the Duolingo exam. A minimum score of 57 is required for the PTE exam.

Full List of Graduate Certificates

GRE/GMAT requirements per academic college:

• Newark College of Engineering - GRE optional but strongly recommended
• Ying Wu College of Computing - GRE optional but strongly recommended for all applicants
• Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts - GRE optional
• Hillier College of Architecture and Design - GRE optional
• Martin Tuchman School of Management - GMAT/GRE may be waived for applicants with cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (international students need a WES or another NACES-approved evaluation)
• Online Programs - GRE/GMAT is optional for all online applicants

The admission and academic requirements are the same as for NJIT’s regular Ph.D. programs but the collaborative nature of the program allows participants to draw on the combined expertise and resources of the university and their employer. The dissertation research of students in the collaborative Ph.D. is expected to produce original contributions to science, engineering, technology or management and satisfy all quality criteria set by the dissertation committee. The student’s main dissertation advisor is an NJIT faculty member while the research may meet the needs of the student and employer in advancing knowledge in the chosen discipline.

The Collaborative Ph.D. has two tracks: the Traditional track and the Employer-Sponsored track. The Employer-Sponsored track requires a major commitment by the student’s employer that can lead to the signing of a joint IP (Intellectual Property) agreement with NJIT.

To apply to the collaborative Ph.D. program, candidates must have been employed in their specified field for at least a year. NJIT’s standard criteria for admission will be applied but prior work-related research activity, publications, and honors will also be considered in evaluating prospective participants. 

TRADITIONAL TRACK



Requirements

Any applicant interested in this track should first contact the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies to have an initial discussion of program requirements and expectations. Before applying to the collaborative Ph.D. program, the candidate will seek the employer’s commitment in any of the following ways:

1. The candidate will be allowed to use the employer’s facilities (e.g., laboratory equipment or computing/IT infrastructure) to carry out dissertation research (NJIT’s Ph.D. program director or potential dissertation advisor must be contacted in advance to discuss the suitability of available resources). Should the student leave the employer, a revised study/research plan may be developed.
   
    
2. The employer may suggest an in-house researcher serve on the student's Ph.D. dissertation committee. This researcher, who must have a terminal degree in a relevant discipline, must be an active researcher and may serve as the candidate’s dissertation co-advisor; the main advisor will be an NJIT faculty member. 
   
   
   
   Note: Employers who have a proprietary interest in the student’s dissertation research, including patent, copyright and technology transfer rights, are expected to execute formal IP (Intellectual Property) agreements with NJIT, and in these cases the student is expected to pursue the Employer-Sponsored Collaborative Ph.D. track.

The student's Ph.D. dissertation committee and the Office of Graduate Studies determine residency requirements. It is expected that the employer will allow the student to concentrate on dissertation research for at least one year.

EMPLOYER-SPONSORED TRACK

Pre-Qualification Assessment (Conducted by the Graduate Studies Office-GSO)

Any applicant interested in the Employer-Sponsored Collaborative Ph.D. track should first contact the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies to have an initial discussion of program requirements and expectations.  If still interested, the applicant must then provide the Graduate Studies Office (GSO) with the following:

1. Verification of full-time employment status.
2. Work portfolio, if available, relevant to the Ph.D. program of an NJIT Academic Unit.
3. A statement of purpose (three pages maximum).
4. Prior degree with transcripts in a related discipline, or in rare cases a degree with transcripts in another discipline plus a portfolio demonstrating adequate professional experience in the field of study.
5. Written commitment from employer allowing the applicant to spend substantial time at work towards Ph.D. studies while also providing on-site research/development resources needed for dissertation research.
6. Written commitment from employer in assigning a mentor who holds a Ph.D. degree in a related-to-the-dissertation-research discipline. This mentor will serve as a co-advisor or as a member of the Ph.D. Dissertation Committee.
7. Letter from employer listing expected IP claims generated by the applicant’s dissertation research to initiate the process of negotiating an IP agreement with NJIT.

All material from the employer must be signed by the applicant’s supervisor or a higher authorized signatory in the organization. 

If the applicant has demonstrably strong work experience, the pertinent Ph.D. program committee will evaluate the submitted portfolio for possible translation into course credits through NJIT’s CBP (Credit-By-Portfolio) evaluation process.  Ph.D. committee members within the Academic Unit are expected to interview the applicant before making their admission decision.   

The Ph.D. committee will conditionally admit the applicant to the Employer-Sponsored Collaborative Ph.D., pending the filing of a plan of study (POS), and an IP agreement normally signed by the start of the first semester. The agreement should mention the IP generated by the student, the NJIT dissertation advisor(s), and the mentor at the employer site advising the applicant.  The agreement should also account for the ownership of resources used in the research.  It is anticipated that students will conduct most of their research at their site of employment. 

Before the start of their first semester and in collaboration with the Ph.D. program director, the conditionally admitted Ph.D. student must file a POS that lists the courses to be taken and the related timeline.  Any modification to the POS during the studies must be approved by the Ph.D. program director and dissertation advisor (if known)

For more information about the program or to discuss potential paths that can lead to the degree, contact the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies.