Please review and follow the steps outlined below.  Residence Life does not require students to pay a housing deposit. The only deposit needed is the one-time $250 university admissions deposit.

  1. Create your UCID and password 
  2. Once your UCID and password are approved you can apply online for housing
  3. Complete the necessary personal information on the application.  
  4. Single rooms are not likely to be available for new students to the residence halls.
  5. Review the terms and conditions of the housing applications and contract. Terms and Conditions 2023-2024. 
  6. You will know you were successful in submitting your online application if you receive an immediate confirmation letter. The confirmation letter will be sent to your NJIT email.
  7. Transfer and Graduate students may be placed on a wait list for housing.  Students on the wait list are assigned to housing based on the distance to campus, date of application and student need. 
  8. First time, First Year students are guaranteed housing if they apply by May 1st.  If you apply after this date you may be placed on a wait list for housing.  Students on the wait list are assigned to housing based on the distance to campus, date of application and student need.  
  9. Transfer and Graduate student room assignment information will be sent to students in mid-July or in January after the holidays.
  10. First time, First Year students will particpate in the Online Room Selection process which is held in the summer.  More information about this process will be posted to the website.