Academy College Credit Courses for High School Students
Academy College Credit Courses for High School Students 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 973-596-3550.
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 semesters, and Monday through Thursday during the Summer semester 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
SPRING 2025 Semester: Applications NOW OPEN.
Schedule: Saturdays, from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Starts: Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Ends: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
**Closed days - Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 (NJIT Spring Recess), and Saturday, April 19th, 2025 (Easter Holiday)
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Deadline: December 20th, 2024
- Decisions / Notification of Course: January 3rd, 2025
Spring 2025 Courses:
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COMPUTER SCIENCE: CS 100 - Roadmap to Computing (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. Prerequisites: Algebra II. Pre-calculus and coding knowledge are a plus.
Requirements
- A copy of your high school transcript (Unofficial transcript is accepted).
- Current report card.
- Maintain a "B" or better grade average.
- If the student's grade average is below a "B", an additional teacher recommendation letter will be required.
- A recommendation from a school guidance counselor.
- A non-refundable $60.00 application fee.
- Optional: A copy of your PSAT or SAT scores (If not available, it will be waived).
Program Costs
- Application fee: $60.00 (non-refundable).
- Tuition fee: $563.00 per credit (Calculate the total tuition by multiplying $563.00 by the number of credits of the class you will take).
- No student/university fees.
- 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
SUMMER 2025 Semester: Applications will open in January 2025
This is a 5-week semester running through July 2025, Mondays to Thursdays - No Class on Fridays.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (MATH ends at 01:00 pm)
Starts: Monday, June 30th, 2025
Ends: Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: Friday, May 18th, 2025
Spring 2025 Courses:
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TO BE ANNOUNCED
Requirements
- A copy of your high school transcript (Unofficial transcript is accepted).
- Current report card.
- Maintain a "B" or better grade average.
- If the student's grade average is below a "B", an additional teacher recommendation letter will be required.
- A recommendation from a school guidance counselor.
- A non-refundable $60.00 application fee.
- Optional: A copy of your PSAT or SAT scores (If not available, it will be waived).
Program Costs
- Application fee: $60.00 (non-refundable).
- Tuition fee: $563.00 per credit (Calculate the total tuition by multiplying $563.00 by the number of credits of the class you will take).
- No student/university fees.
- 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
FALL 2024 Semester: Currently in Session - Applications closed
Schedule: Saturdays, from 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 19, 2024
- Decisions / Notification of Course: August 22, 2024
Fall 2024 Courses:
- ENGINEERING INTRO: FED 101 - Fundamental of Engineering (2 credits). Prerequisite: Algebra II ("B" grade average or higher).
Requirements:
- A copy of your high school transcript. (Unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- Current report card.
- Maintain a "B" or better grade average.
- If the student's grade average is below a "B", an additional teacher recommendation letter will be required to be considered for the program.
- A recommendation from a school guidance counselor.
- A non-refundable $60.00 application fee.
- Optional: A copy of your PSAT or SAT scores. (If not available, it will be waived)
Program Costs:
- Application fee: $60.00 (non-refundable). *The Application Fee is due once you submit the application, the link will be provided on the application portal.
- Tuition fee: $563.00 per credit (Please multiply this cost by the number of credits you will take). *The Tuition Fee is due in full before class begins, you will receive a link and instructions once you are accepted into the program.
- 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.
- Tuition fees might be refundable depending on the Withdrawal deadlines, once you are accepted into the program refer to the instructions and academic calendar that you will be provided with.
- Withdrawals are to be requested in writing by email sent to academy@njit.edu. Withdrawals are considered following the NJIT academic calendar.
- 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