Academy College Credit Courses for High School Students
Academy College Credit Courses at NJIT are designed for high-achieving 11th and 12th graders who are interested in earning college credits while still in high school.
If you have questions regarding our Academy Programs please email academy@njit.edu or call 973-596-5795.
Participants earn NJIT college credits in small, customized classes taught by faculty who have been recognized for their commitment to teaching excellence. Classes meet on Saturdays during the fall and spring sessions and Monday through Thursday during the summer session. At the end of the program, grades are recorded on an NJIT transcript which, upon your request to the Registrar, will be sent to the university or universities of your choice. Course credits can be applied toward an undergraduate degree at NJIT and most other colleges and universities (varies by institution).
Academy College Features
- College-credit courses – COURSES OFFERED
- Classes taught by first-rate NJIT faculty
- Peer learning with other talented high school students
- A scholarly, multicultural, urban university experience
Summer 2024 Session: NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
This is a 5-week program running through July 8th, 2024 - August 8th, 2024 (Monday-Thursday) - No Class on July 4th.
Starts: Monday, July 4th, 2024
Ends: Thursday, August 8th,2024
* Schedule TBD
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 13th, 2024
- Notification of Acceptance: Rolling - Friday, May 17th, 2024.
Requirements
- A copy of your high school transcript.
- A non-refundable $60.00 application fee.
- Optional: A copy of your PSAT or SAT scores.
Program Costs
- Application fee: $60.00 (non-refundable)
- Tuition fee: $563.00 per credit
- Textbooks: Costs depend on the course(s) taken. Books can be purchased at the NJIT Bookstore and online.
Refund Policy
- Application fees are non-refundable.
- For all student programs except Academy College Courses and Options for Advanced Academic Achievement, tuition is refundable up until 1 month prior to the start of the program. After this date, tuition is nonrefundable. A written request for the refund must be received prior to the 1-month deadline.
- For Academy College Courses and Options for Advanced Academic Achievement, please note the NJIT add/drop deadlines.
Transcripts
- NJIT transcripts can be requested at this link: http://www.njit.edu/registrar/transcript/.
Summer Courses
- COMPUTER SCIENCE for Computer Science Majors: CS 100 - Roadmap to Computing (3 credits).
- COMPUTER SCIENCE for all other Majors: CS 104 - Computer Programming and Graphics Problems (3 credits).
- ENGINEERING: FED 101 - Fundamentals of Engineering Design (2 credits).
- FORENSIC SCIENCE: FRSC 201 - Intro to Forensic Science (3 credits).
- BUSINESS: MGMT 190 - Introduction to Business (3 credits).
- MATHEMATICS Pre-Calculus: MATH 110 - University Mathematics B II - Trigonometry (4 credits).
- MATHEMATICS Calculus: MATH 111. Calculus I
For more information please contact: academy@njit.edu
Fall 2024 Session: Applications will open in March 2024!
Saturdays - 09:00 am to 12:00 pm (MATH ends at 01:00 pm)
Starts: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Ends: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- No Class on Saturday, November 30, 2024 (Thanksgiving Holiday).
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Deadline: August 1, 2024.
- Decisions / Notification of Course: August 8, 2024.
Requirements
- A copy of your high school transcript.
- A non-refundable $60.00 application fee.
- Optional: A copy of your PSAT or SAT scores.
Program Costs
- Application fee: $60.00 (non-refundable)
- Tuition fee: $563.00 per credit
- Textbooks: Costs depend on the course(s) taken. Books can be purchased at the NJIT Bookstore and online.
Refund Policy:
- Application fees are non-refundable.
- For all student programs except Academy College Courses and Options for Advanced Academic Achievement, tuition is refundable up until 1 month prior to the start of the program. After this date, tuition is nonrefundable. A written request for the refund must be received prior to the 1-month deadline.
- For Academy College Courses and Options for Advanced Academic Achievement, please note the NJIT add/drop deadlines.
Transcripts
- NJIT transcripts can be requested via this link.
For more information please contact: academy@njit.edu
Spring 2024 Session: CLOSED APPLICATIONS
SPRING 2024 Courses Offered
COMPUTER SCIENCE: Roadmap to Computing - CS 100 (3 credits)
An introduction to programming and problem-solving skills using Python or other very high-level language. Topics include basic strategies for problem-solving, constructs that control the flow of execution of a program and the use of high-level data types such as lists, strings and dictionaries in problem representation. The course also presents an overview of selected topics in computing, such as networking and databases. No prerequisites.
ENGINEERING: Fundamentals of Engineering Design - FED 101 (2 credits)
Teams of students work on open-ended engineering projects. Topics covered include an introduction to basic engineering design elements, processes, measurements, product, and project design and development, with hands-on experiments in a specific major area. Students also learn to use engineering tools for computer-aided design and simulation. Technical writing and oral presentation along with project management skills are emphasized. Prerequisites: High School Algebra II. Corequisites: ENGL 101 and (ENGR 101 and MATH 110) or MATH 111.
Schedule
Saturdays - 09:00 am to 12:00 pm (MATH 110 ends at 01:00 pm)
Starts: Saturday, January 20, 2024
Ends: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Deadline Extended: January 5, 2024.
- Decisions / Notification of Course: January 9, 2024.
Requirements
- A copy of your updated high school transcript.
- A non-refundable $60.00 application fee.
- Optional: A copy of your PSAT or SAT scores.
Program Costs
- Application fee: $60.00 (non-refundable)
- Tuition fee: $563.00 per credit
- Textbooks: Costs depend on the course(s) taken. Books can be purchased at the NJIT Bookstore and online.
Refund Policy:
- Application fees are non-refundable.
- For all student programs except Academy College Courses and Options for Advanced Academic Achievement, tuition is refundable up until 1 month prior to the start of the program. After this date, tuition is nonrefundable. A written request for the refund must be received prior to the 1-month deadline.
- For Academy College Courses and Options for Advanced Academic Achievement, please note the NJIT add/drop deadlines.
Transcripts
- NJIT transcripts can be requested at this link: http://www.njit.edu/registrar/transcript/.
For more information please contact: academy@njit.edu