Returning to NJIT to Finish Your Degree
Maintain registration or apply for readmission?
Even though we don’t want to, sometimes we have to take a semester or more off because of life events. Depending on how long you plan to be away and if you plan to take courses elsewhere while you are gone, we will direct you as to what your best option may be: maintain registration or apply for readmission? It’s important to make sure you talk to your advisor and make a plan. If you still have questions, contact us at persist@NJIT.edu.
Things To Know
MAINTAIN REGISTRATION
Maintain registration is the best option if you plan to step away for only a semester or two. This keeps you active so you can register for classes without having to do anything else, and costs less than readmission. It also allows you to keep your Degree Works requirements as they currently are. If you are able to add maintain registration to your account through your Pipeline, use the CRN that reflects your academic standing. If you are unable to access your Pipeline, email persist@NJIT.edu and request maintain registration added to your account.
READMISSION
If you have to step away from your studies for more than a semester or two without maintain registration, or you’ve taken credits elsewhere, complete an Application for Readmission.
Did you take classes somewhere else while you took time away from NJIT? Remember to submit the transcript when you apply for readmission so the courses are evaluated and posted to your Degree Works before you speak to your advisor. This will ensure a smooth transition back to NJIT and most importantly, not waste time by taking courses you already have credit for or not knowing which requirements the credits will fulfill. Another great resource to help is to review NJTransfer for community college courses and the potential equivalencies to NJIT courses.
ADVISEMENT
Whether you have an advisor hold that needs to be removed or you don't, it’s always a good idea to review your Degree Works and discuss your plan toward graduation with your advisor, especially after taking a break in your studies.
- Undergraduate advisor list (about half way down the page):
- Graduate advisor list
- Degree Works
Choose: Campus Wide Services
Then, click “DegreeWorks” from the list of options
REGISTRATION
When you are ready to register after being away, it’s important to make sure any Holds are reviewed and removed. Remember all holds must be removed to register.
- Log into NJIT Pipeline
- Go to “Student Services tab”
- Under the “My profile” section click “View profile”
- Near the top right of the page under your name there will be the number of holds you have on your account.
- Here is an example:
Register as soon as you can for best selection of courses, at the times and with the professor of your choice. View the course schedule to see your options and create your schedule.
Use Schedule Builder to help pick the best sections for courses that match your schedule.