Athletics

Whether you're a serious competitor or a weekend warrior, NJIT has you covered with NCAA Division I varsity sports, along with club and intramural sports. Because of NJIT's size, it's easy to join a varsity team; you may even be able to play two sports.

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Close to three-quarters of NJIT's student-athletes have a GPA of 3.0 or better. No matter what your level of competition, you can make use of facilities that include an indoor running track, a six-lane pool, a fitness center, an arena that seats 4,500, racquetball and squash courts, tennis courts, and a  volleyball court.

We field 19 varsity teams at the NCAA Division I level, and we are proud of our success in competition and in out of the classroom. Depending on the sport, our teams compete both as members of Division I conferences and ad Division I independents.

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Starting A New Application

To apply to any graduate program at NJIT, you will complete an online application. You will be asked to create a user ID and password. Don't worry about completing the application at once. You may start it, save it, and return to it at a later time using your user ID and password. Also, remember to visit your program's information page and complete all additional requirements.

 

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If you have already started an application and have not submitted it, you can use your self-created username and password and log in to finish your application. Click here to continue, finish, or submit your previously started application.

AP/IB and College Transfer Credit

If you’re an incoming first-year student, you may have the opportunity to receive college credits toward your NJIT degree before you even start classes. Below you will find information on transfer credit for Advanced Placement (AP), Seal of Biliteracy, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Level (A-levels), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and college-level courses you may have completed during your time in high school. 

Incoming transfer students can review the transfer student requirements and details section of our website. 

 

Advanced Placement

The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to earn college credit while in high school. To receive college credit, request that your official AP exam scores be sent electronically to NJIT, using school code 2513. Please contact the Office of University Admissions (admissions@njit.edu) for more information.   

College credit may be received toward your degree for the following examinations and corresponding scores. Note: if the AP examination you took is not listed below, we currently do not accept it as transfer credit.

 

NJIT POLICIES FOR AWARDED ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT

AP Examination Test Score Course Granted # of Credits
African American Studies 4 or 5  R512:233 3
Art History 4 or 5 [AD 161 and AD 162]^^^ 6^^^
Biology 4  R120:101 4
Biology 5 R120:101  4
Calculus AB* 4 or 5 [MATH 111]* 4* 
Calculus AB** 4 or 5 [Math 113 or 135 or 138]** 3**
Calculus AB Subscore* 4 or 5 [MATH 111]*  4*
Calculus AB Subscore** 4 or 5 [MATH 113 or 135 or 138]** 3**
Calculus BC* 4 [MATH 111]* 4*
Calculus BC** 4 [MATH 113 or 135 or 138]** 3**
Calculus BC* 5 [MATH 111 and MATH 112]* 8*
Calculus BC** 5 [MATH 138 and MATH 238]** 6**
Calculus BC*** 5 [MATH 113 or MATH 135]*** 3***
Chemistry 4 CHEM 125 and 125A 4
Chemistry 5 CHEM 125, CHEM125A , CHEM 126 and CHEM 126A 8
Computer Science A 4 or 5 CS 113 3
Economics - Macro 4 or 5 ECON 266 3
Economics - Micro 4 or 5 ECON 265 3
English Language and Composition 4 or 5 ENGL 101 3
English Literature and Composition**** 4 or 5 Free Elective**** 3
AP Seminar AND AP Research 4 or 5 ENGL 102 3
Environmental Science 4 or 5 EVSC 125 3
European History 4 or 5 R510:202 3
Geography 4 or 5 STS 2** 3
Government and Politics: Comparative 4 or 5 R790:203 3
Government and Politics: United States 4 or 5 R790:201 3
Music Theory 4 or 5 R21:087:121 ^^^^ 3
Physics 1 4 or 5 PHYS 102 and PHYS 102A 4
Physics 2 4 or 5 PHYS 103 and PHYS 103A 4
Physics C: Mechanics 4 or 5 PHYS 111 and PHYS 111A 4
Physics C: E&M 4 or 5 PHYS 121 and PHYS 121A 4
Psychology 4 or 5 PSY 210 3
Statistics^ 4 or 5 [MATH 105]^ 3^
Statistics^^ 4 or 5 [MATH 120]^^ 1^^
Studio Art: Drawing 5 AD 111 3
United States History 4 or 5 R512:201 3
World History 4 or 5 R510:201 3
World Languages and Cultures (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish)
Only 1 Language exam is eligible to count 
as a Language Elective (Free Elective)		 4 or 5 Free Elective 3

 

* ‐ For majors requiring the Math 111 sequence

** ‐ For majors not requiring the Math 111 course sequence

*** ‐ For majors requiring the business or architecture course sequence

****- Not accepted for incoming students as of Fall 2023

^ ‐ For majors requiring Elementary Probability and Statistics

^^ ‐ For majors not requiring Elementary Probability and Statistics

^^^ ‐ For Architecture and Design students

^^^^ ‐ Design elective for Art + Design students

 

Seal of Biliteracy

Students who are awarded the Seal of Biliteracy by the Department of Education are eligible to receive transfer credit (one 3-credit Free Elective) for the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish.

 

International Baccalaureate

Students who are taking IB classes may request the IB to send your official IB exam scores to NJIT electronically.

College credit may be received toward your degree for the following examinations and corresponding scores. Note: if the IB examination you took is not listed below, we currently do not accept it as transfer credit.

 

NJIT POLICIES FOR AWARDED INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) CREDIT

HL (Higher Level) IB Examination Test Score Credits Given # of Credits
Biology 5 or 6 or 7 R120:101 4
Business 5 or 6 or 7 MGMT 190 3
Chemistry 5 Chem 125 and 125A 4
Chemistry 6 or 7 Chem 125/125A and Chem 126/126A 8
Dance 5 or 6 or 7 PE 141 1
Economics 5 or 6 or 7

ECON 265 or ECON 201,

ECON 266 or ECON 201

 3
English A Language and Literature 6 or 7 ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 3
European History 5 or 6 or 7 R510:201 and R510:202 6
History 5 or 6 or 7 HIST 213 3
History of the Americas/US History 5 or 6 or 7 R512:201 and R512:202 6
Islamic History 5 or 6 or 7 R510:287 3
Math Analysis 5 or 6 or 7 MATH 105 and MATH 111 7
Physics IB Core  5 or 6 or 7 PHYS 102 and PHYS 102A 4
Physics IB Core + HL 5 or 6 or 7 PHYS 102 and 102A and PHYS 103 and 103A 8
Psychology 6 or 7 STS 210 3
World History 5 or 6 or 7 R510:202 3

 

Advanced Level (A-Level) Credits

NJIT awards transfer credit for Advanced Level (A-Level) examinations administered by Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel. Credit is awarded for grades of C or higher.

Submit your results by uploading them with your application or emailing them to the NJIT Office of University Admissions (admissions@njit.edu). If you are waiting on results from the most recent series, you may submit a provisional statement of results (showing your full name, date of birth, centre number, candidate number, and examination series and year) issued by your school. NJIT verifies all A-Level results with the awarding body, so a provisional statement is sufficient to begin the process.

Credit for the subjects listed below is awarded once your results are verified, and no syllabi are required. For subjects that are not listed, email transfer@njit.edu with the syllabi for the courses you are seeking credit for. Those are reviewed on a case-by-case by the academic department responsible for the subject. Submitting a syllabus does not guarantee that credit will be awarded or that a specific course equivalency will be assigned.

Cambridge International A-Level subjects Course Equivalents
Accounting - 9706 ACCT 115
Business - 9609 MGMT 190
Classical Studies - 9274 HIST 2** 
Economics - 9708 ECON 201
European History - 9981 HIST 2**
History - 9489 HIST 2**
International History - 9982 HIST 2**
US History to 1877 - 8101 R512:201
US History since 1877 - 8102 R512:202

 

NJIT POLICIES FOR COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)

CLEP Exam Course Equivalents
History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 R512:201
History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present R512:202
Humanities Free Elective
Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 266
Principles of Microeconomics ECON 265
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 R510:201
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present R510:202
World Languages (French, German and Spanish) Free Elective

 

Credit for College-Level Courses

In order to receive credit for any college-level courses taken during high school, students must request that an official transcript be sent electronically to NJIT Office of University Admissions (admissions@njit.edu) for review. If your courses meet the following criteria, the appropriate academic department will determine whether or not credit will be awarded.

  • Students must earn a grade of C or better to be considered for credit.  
  • Course content is also used to determine a course's equivalency to an NJIT course.
  • Students must request that an official transcript be sent from each college where a course was completed.  Courses are evaluated upon submission and approved by the NJIT academic department.

 


If you have any questions regarding submitting official documents for credit, please email admissions@njit.edu. If you have any questions regarding awarded transfer credit, please email transfer@njit.edu.

Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Training Program

Are you seeking or already working in the manufacturing or mechatronics field?  Consider a certificate of completion from NJIT’s Makerspace. 


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Who Should Apply

  • Individuals seeking or already working as technical or engineering staff in manufacturing-related fields
  • Individuals working in technical areas who are interested in branching into manufacturing careers
  • Current or prospective engineering students in community colleges or universities

Program Specifics

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Highlander Gateway Scholarship FAQ's

What are the eligibility requirements for the Highlander Gateway Scholarship?

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Be a first-time, first-year, full-time undergraduate student entering Fall 2026
  • Be a resident of New York State or Pennsylvania
  • Qualify for an NJIT first year merit scholarship

Is there a separate application for the Highlander Gateway Scholarship?

No. There is no separate application. New York and Pennsylvania residents who qualify for a merit scholarship are automatically considered when they submit an undergraduate application for Fall 2026 through Early Action, Early Action II, or Rolling Admissions.

Is the Highlander Gateway Scholarship renewable each year?

Yes. The scholarship is renewable for students entering in Fall 2026, with program-specific limits:

  • Four years (8 semesters) for standard undergraduate programs
  • Three years (6 semesters) for accelerated programs
  • Five years (10 semesters) for Architecture students

*During your time at New Jersey Institute of Technology, you may be notified that your scholarship, or a portion of your institutional aid, has been replaced with a named scholarship established by one of our donors to honor and support our students.

To maintain eligibility, students must:

  • Remain a permanent resident of New York State or Pennsylvania
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
  • Stay enrolled full-time in their undergraduate program

Will I lose the Highlander Gateway Scholarship if my residency changes?

Yes. The scholarship is tied to the residency classification at the time of admission. If a student’s residency status changes, the scholarship will be removed.

Is the scholarship limited to certain majors? What if a student changes their major?

No. The scholarship is available to students in all majors. Changing majors during enrollment does not affect eligibility.

Do students have to live on campus to be eligible?

No. On-campus residency is not required for eligibility.

Are students who defer enrollment still eligible?

Yes. Students admitted for Fall 2026 who defer for up to one year can retain their scholarship, provided they remain residents of New York State or Pennsylvania. • The scholarship remains valid for one year from the original award date.

Are wait-listed students eligible?

Yes. Students admitted off the waitlist as first-time, first-year, full-time students who meet residency requirements and qualify for a merit scholarship will be awarded the Highlander Gateway Scholarship.

Who is not eligible for the Highlander Gateway Scholarship?

The following students are not eligible:

  • Transfer students
  • Graduate students
  • International students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents

These students may still be considered for other merit scholarships and institutional need-based aid.

If a student does not meet the qualifications, will they still be considered for other scholarships and financial aid?

Yes. Students who do not qualify for the Highlander Gateway Scholarship will still be considered for all types of financial assistance, including:

  • Merit/Donor scholarships
  • Federal, state, and institutional need-based aid

Can current NJIT students apply for the Highlander Gateway Scholarship?

No. The scholarship is only available to first-time, first-year students. Current students with questions about financial aid are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid for assistance.

How does an external scholarship impact the Highlander Gateway Scholarship?

The scholarship is not reduced by external scholarships unless the total of all scholarships and financial aid exceeds the Cost of Attendance (COA). If an external scholarship applies only to tuition, other institutional aid applied toward tuition may be adjusted to prevent exceeding tuition costs.

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