Fall First-year Student NSO
New Student Orientation (NSO) is made up of a variety of orientation components for incoming first-year students, which are designed to give you the best transition possible to college life at NJIT!
Welcome to NJIT!
You can begin the online orientation by using the flip cards below, and sign up for the new student orientation.
Please note:
- To begin your online orientation platform, login with your NJIT credentials (UCID & Password)
- To register for your in-person orientation sessions - You will need to attend one NSO 1.0 date and the NSO 2.0 day (August 30)
- You will use the email you applied to NJIT with (gmail, hotmail, HS email, etc,), NOT your NJIT credentials
- Check your personal email for communication from admissions@njit.edu with a pin to log into your status portal
Online Orientation Platform
Access the online orientation platform to discover all the resources available to you, which will assist you with your transition to NJIT.
Learn MoreNSO Session
This new student orientation will include a welcome to NJIT, a curriculum overview with your academic advisor, and a student panel, along with other events and sessions.
Learn MoreConnect with Us & Your Peers
Join the NSO Discord server to ask any questions and to connect with your new NJIT community! You've received an invitation to your NJIT email from your Orientation Leaders.
Learn MoreSee below for all of the NSO 1.0 date options and the date for NSO 2.0.
Please note all students will attend one NSO 1.0 date and the NSO 2.0 event, both of which are mandatory components of your transition to NJIT!
If you are unsure of which academic college you are a part of, please follow each link below to see a full list of majors within each college.
June 24, 2024 9:15am – 4:00pm |
NSO 1.0 - Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC) |
June 26, 2024 9:15am – 4:00pm |
NSO 1.0 - Newark College of Engineering (NCE) |
June 27, 2024 9:15am – 4:00pm |
NSO 1.0 Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD) College of Science and Liberal Arts (CSLA) Martin Tuchman School of Management (MTSM) |
July 8, 2024 9:15am – 4:00pm |
NSO 1.0 - Newark College of Engineering (NCE) |
July 9, 2024 9:15am – 4:00pm |
NSO 1.0 - Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC) |
July 10, 2024 9:15am – 4:00pm |
NSO 1.0 - All Majors (NCE, YWCC, HCAD, CSLA, MTSM) |
August 27, 2024 9:15am – 4:00pm |
NSO 1.0 - International and Out-of-State Students of All Majors |
August 30, 2024 Time TBD (with optional Carnival after dinner to get to know your fellow Highlanders) |
NSO 2.0 - All students will attend this mandatory component before the semester starts |
Albert Dorman Honors College Scholars |
You will attend the following:
For any questions, please contact honors@njit.edu |
Through participation in orientation you will:
- Get acquainted with the important resources to be successful at NJIT
- Connect with orientation leaders who will help guide you and share their experiences as students
- Learn about your major and the courses you will need to take at NJIT from your academic advisor
- Hear about how to get involved in student organizations, clubs, service opportunities, and much more
- Learn more about student life as a campus resident or commuter
- Meet and connect with other incoming students
New Student Orientation • 201 Kupfrian Hall • 973.596.5364 • orientation@njit.edu