Spring 2022 Move-In
We look forward to welcoming you to your new home away from home!
Questions? Please contact the Office of Residence Life via the email address and number below.
- E-mail: reslife@njit.edu
- Phone: (973) 596-3039
IMMUNIZATIONS/VACCINATIONS
The meningitis and COVID-19 vaccine/booster is required for all undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students who attend NJIT and/or are new to University Housing. If you plan to live on campus, you WILL NOT be allowed to move into, or have access to, on-campus housing if you have not submitted proof of all pre-entrance health requirements including the meningitis and COVID-19 vaccine/booster. This includes any medical exemptions. All documents must be submitted to NJIT Health Services portal by January 10, 2022 to allow for document processing. Students may submit their vaccination information via the Health Services Portal. Visit Student Health Service for more information.
VIEW YOUR ASSIGNMENT
Click here to view your current housing assignment.
CHECKING IN - NEW RESIDENTS ONLY
Upon arrival to campus, please go to the building that you have been assigned in order to check-in.
Spring 2022 Move-In Dates & Check-in Times:
Sunday, January 16, 2022 – Monday, January 17, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - Sunday, January 30, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*If you are arriving on the weekend you will need to ask the front desk to page the RA on duty to check into your room.
Residents must have a valid ID card to check into any building and must present it to the residence life staff. At check-in, you will receive a room combination and/or a mailbox key. You will also sign a room inventory form. This inventory form is a checklist regarding the condition of the room upon check-in and an accounting of the room furnishings. If you find any discrepancies with the room inventory, you must document and return it to your RA within 48 hours of your check-in.
ID CARDS
For first-year students, transfer students and graduate students, your first NJIT Photo ID Card is free and can now be obtained remotely. Simply submit your photo via highlander hub and your card will be mailed to your on-file permanent mailing address. Please perform the following simple steps:
Have a photo file ready before starting this process. Photo files should be:
- A color photo formatted similar to a driver's license or passport photo
- The background must be a solid white or a light color
- Your face and shoulders must be in the frame and be facing forward
- NO sunglasses, hats, funny faces, props/emojis, or anyone else in the photo
- NO photo-shopped or altered photos
- File type of: JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIF, TIFF or GIF
- File must be less than 4mb in size
- Go to: https://njit.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/511433
- Log in using your UCID username & password (same as you use for highlander pipeline)
- Follow the steps to submit your information and photo
GUIDELINES FOR MOVE-IN SUPPORT PERSONS
To help maintain the safety of all students, guests, faculty, and staff, the following guidelines have been implemented:
- New residents (only) are allowed two support persons to assist with your move.
- No children under 16 years of age allowed.
- All individuals are required to wear a face covering. All students, staff, and visitors must follow the University's safety guidelines while on campus.
- No one who feels ill or has a fever (self-diagnosed) should come to campus.
CHECKING IN - CONTINUING RESIDENTS ONLY
Spring 2022 Check-in Times:
Sunday, January 16, 2022 - Monday, January 17, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - Friday, January 21, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Monday, January 24, 2022 - Friday, January 28, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
*If you arrive on the weekend you may check-in on the following Monday of that week.
Please note that housing/meal plan credits during the virtual period are not being offered as the halls and Gourmet Dining will be open
GUIDELINES FOR MOVE-IN SUPPORT PERSONS
To help maintain the safety of all students, guests, faculty, and staff, the following guidelines have been implemented:
- New residents (only) are allowed two support persons to assist with your move.
- No children under 16 years of age allowed.
- All individuals are required to wear a face covering. All students, staff, and visitors must follow the University's safety guidelines while on campus.
- No one who feels ill or has a fever (self-diagnosed) should come to campus.
ALL RESIDENTS
LATE ARRIVALS
If you have not checked into your room within 48 hours your scheduled check-in date, you will forfeit your room assignment and be charged the cancellation fee as indicated in the terms and conditions of the housing application and contract for fall 2021 through spring 2022. If you plan to arrive late, please contact our office so we can make a note.
MOVING BINS
Moving bins will be available. Please note that we do not have enough bins to accomodate every student moving in. We suggest that you bring carts and dollies from home to assist you. You are able to have two family members, friends, etc. may assist you with the move-in process.
PARKING
Students moving into Cypress Hall may park on Bleeker Street, just adjacent to the hall. Please use 180 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07103 for driving directions. Students moving into Laurel and Oak Halls may park in the Parking Deck just adjacent to Laurel Hall (141 Summit Street, Newark, NJ 07103). Students moving into the Greek Village or Honors Hall and park along Greek Way (Greek Way, Newark, NJ 07103).
MEAL PLANS
Student meal plans will be activated for use on Monday, January 17, 2022. Students are allowed to change their meal plan one time until January 28, 2022. View meal plan hours here: https://dineoncampus.com/NJIT/hours-of-operation
HALL & FLOOR MEETINGS
Building and floor meetings will be held virtually. Residents will receive a specific invitation for their floor and building meeting during move-in.
CLASSES
Classes begin on Tuesday, January 18th
PARENT/FAMILY EMAIL LIST
If you would like to be added to our parent and family mailing list for important information and updates, please click here for to enter your information.
IMPORTANT MOVE-IN PREPARATION DOCUMENTS