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Your New Transfer Checklist!

As an incoming student, you’ve got a lot to do to prepare for the start of the semester. Your New Transfer Checklist will help you stay organized and ensure you complete all necessary tasks before, during, and after your Transfer Student Orientation programming.
Spring Incoming Transfer Students
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Your first step as an incoming NJIT student is obtaining your University Computing ID (UCID). In order to claim your UCID, please visit myucid.njit.edu. You may need to wait 24 hours after you receive your admissions decision to create your UCID. If you experience any issues with the creation of your UCID, please contact the NJIT Help Desk at 973-596-2900.
  1. Go to my.njit.edu. This is your online student portal for viewing financial aid, course registration, bills and other important services.
  2. Set up your NJIT email account at webmail.njit.edu, you will log in with your UCID. Your NJIT email address will be the official method of communication for all correspondence from the university.
If you have not done so already, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to list NJIT’s federal school code (002621). Financial aid awards are emailed to students, who have filed FAFSA, to their NJIT email account. If your financial aid award gets updated (due to change in residency, academic credentials, etc.), a new financial aid packet will be accessible on your Highlander Pipeline - my.njit.edu. Start your FAFSA now at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
For Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • For previous exams, go to CollegeBoard to send your AP score report to NJIT
For International Baccalaureate (IB) grades For college-level course credits
  • College-level courses taken while in high school require submission of an official transcript(s) from the Registrar’s Office of the university/college(s) that the course was through. 
Once your official transcript(s) and AP/IB scores have been received, NJIT will begin the credit evaluation process. Transcripts uploaded by you as part of the admissions process are deemed unofficial. Transcripts must come directly from the previous institution(s) to NJIT. Upon completion of your initial evaluation, you will receive an email to your NJIT email account with your Transfer Credit Evaluation (TCE). This document will outline what credits were accepted by the university and how the credits will apply to your new degree. If some courses are not registered in our system as transferable, you may follow the steps within that email to request the courses to be evaluated for transfer credit consideration by the academic departments responsible for the subject.  *Please note, you will only be able to meet with an academic advisor after the TCE is complete.
It is mandatory that you speak with an advisor in order to get registered for your spring semester courses.
  • You only need to attend one of the following:
    • A one-on-one advising session
    • Transitional Advisement Day (TAD) with OAA
    • Transfer Registration Event (TRE) with NSO
Sign up for your academic advising appointment here!
Transfer students who do not receive transfer credits for the first- level of English and/or mathematics (Pre-Calculus or Calculus) are required to take the placement assessment. It is in your best interest to take your placement assessment(s) as soon as possible in order to register early and for the appropriate courses. For more information and to sign up for placement assessments, please contact placementtesting@njit.edu or call 973-596-8389.
Once you connect with your academic or transitional advisor, you will have a better idea of the classes you want to take in the upcoming semester. At this meeting, your advisor will lift your "Advisor Hold" and you may now register for classes via Highlander Pipeline -> Registration & Degree Plan -> Course Registration -> Banner Registration.
Download the free Corq app to your mobile device for access to NJIT student events, clubs and organizations, service opportunities, and much more! The Corq app also provides you with your unique Event Pass that you need as an NJIT student to check-in to campus events, NSO, and departmental programs. Stay up-to-date with reminders and announcements by following our Instagram: @njitnso
Register and attend for your on-campus Transfer Student Orientation on January 13th beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please register for the event here.
Complete the required Student Health Packet as outlined here. Due date: January 5th, 2025
If you are hoping to live-on NJIT’s campus, please check the Residence Life webpage for the application process.
Meal plan options for both commuter and resident students can be found at https://dineoncampus.com/NJIT/meal-plan-information. You may purchase your meal plan by contacting Residence Life at reslife@njit.edu
You will receive an email from mobilecredential@njit.edu regarding your NJIT ID Card. Make sure you follow the instructions to ensure you receive your ID card in time for the first day of classes!
You will be able to obtain a permit to park on campus once you register for your spring-semester courses. You can apply for a parking permit by registering your vehicle through the below here (click the "Get Permits" button, and select the "NJIT Login" button).
The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) provides academic and campus accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Should you have any questions, please contact OARS, via oars@njit.edu or (973) 596-5417.
Financial aid awards are sent to all students who have filed the FAFSA or New Jersey Alternative Application. Students must review and accept their awards through their Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu.
All students are required to have health insurance. If you are already insured with a policy that meets specific requirements, you can request to waive NJIT's health insurance. To complete the health insurance waiver, please use this link: https://www.njit.edu/bursar/waive-insurance  Due Date: February 3rd, 2025
The Campus-Wide Notification System (CWNS) allows NJIT to communicate important information on an expedited basis with students, faculty, and staff via text message, phone, and email. Students can sign up for these alerts on their Highlander Pipeline account.
All invoices are available to you on your Student Payment Portal via your Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu. Statement notifications are sent to your NJIT email address and are always due the Wednesday before the first day of classes.  For a list of the accepted payment methods, use this link. Questions about how to pay your tuition bill should be referred to the Office of the Bursar at bursar@njit.edu.
Once you have your schedule, find and purchase your course textbooks via the online NJIT Bookstore. Please note that your schedule is subject to change until the start of the semester, so we recommend waiting to make any purchases until after you meet with your professors during the first week of classes.
Check the residence life website and your NJIT email for move-in information! For any questions or concerns, please contact Residence Life (reslife@njit.edu or 973-596-3039)
Review the Academic Calendar to ensure you know all of NJIT's important dates and deadlines.
The first day of the Spring semester is Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Be sure to mark your calendar!
The Involvement Fair occurs at the beginning of the semester to help connect you to the student organizations available on NJIT's campus. The Spring Involvement Fair date is January 22nd, 2025!
During the Spring semester, you will receive an email to your NJIT email account letting you know how to complete the NJIT New Student Requirements - be on the lookout!