Fall Registration Instructions
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Registration Information
Visiting and current NJIT students should consult with their academic advisor to be certain that courses taken during the summer conform to the requirements of their course of study. Credit earned during the summer will be applied toward all degrees granted by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and may be transferred to colleges and universities throughout the country.
The Registration period for all students is scheduled according to class year. Class year represents the total credits earned at NJIT including currently enrolled credits for the Spring 2024 semester in addition to any transfer credit using the formula listed below. It does not include anticipated credits associated with Summer 2024 enrollment.
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
| First Years | 0-28 Credits | 1st Year Graduate | 0-7 Credits |
| Sophomores | 29-56 Credits | 2nd Year Graduate | 8-15 Credits |
| Juniors | 57-90 Credits | 3rd Year Graduate | 16-22 Credits |
| Seniors | 91+ Credits | 4th Year Graduate | 23+ Credits |
All registration will take place via Highlander Pipeline following the schedule listed below.
Undergraduate students may begin registering at 9:30 PM on their scheduled day.
| Seniors | April 7, 2024 |
| Juniors | April 8, 2024 |
| Sophomores | April 9, 2024 |
| First Years | April 10, 2024 |
| All Undergraduate NJIT & Non-Matric Students | April 11, 2024 |
Graduate and Doctoral students may begin registering at 5:00 AM on their scheduled day.
| M4 and All PHD | April 8, 2024 |
| M3 | April 9, 2024 |
| M2 | April 10, 2024 |
| M1 | April 11, 2024 |
| All Graduate and Doctoral NJIT & Non-Matric Students | April 12, 2024 |
Late registration fee starts September 3, 2024. For more information please visit the Academic Calendar.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
University policies and procedures are outlined in the NJIT graduate and undergraduate catalogs. Students are responsible for awareness of and adherence to these policies and procedures.
In order to register for the current semester, all students must meet with an advisor and have their registration approved. Contact your department for specific instructions. Students registering without the necessary approval may have their registration canceled.
Incoming transfer students are required to schedule an appointment for academic advisement, where they will have their advisor hold lifted and gain access to class registration. Students should visit the designated web pages tailored to their admission term Fall Semester or Spring Semester for further guidance.
Students presently maintaining registration should access the course schedule and registration information online. Students who intend to maintain registration must choose for the subject MR--Maintaining Registration and register for the appropriate section via Highlander Pipeline. Students that have an outstanding balance who wish to maintain registration must email registrar@njit.edu. Please include your name and NJIT ID number. Students enrolled in a degree program who find it necessary to temporarily discontinue their studies are permitted to maintain registration for a fee each semester they do not register. International students on F-1 and J-1 visa status may not maintain registration unless they have obtained prior written permission from the Office of Global Initiatives and Office of Graduate Studies.
GRADUATE STUDENTS REGISTERING FOR PROJECT, THESIS, OR DISSERTATION
Students must have their advisor's approval and section number each time they register for a project, thesis, or dissertation. Students who choose the option of spreading their project, thesis, or dissertation over several semesters will have the final grade posted in the semester in which the work is completed. Students are not permitted to maintain registration while working on a project, thesis, or dissertation. If the topic is not final, you must obtain tentative approval and register before the late registration date to avoid a late fee (See Graduate Catalog for policy).
NOTE: International Students: Extended project or thesis registration may not be allowable for students (such as those on F-1 or J-1 visas) who must maintain full-time status each semester. Please consult the Graduate Studies office if you require information on full-time certification.
GRADUATE COURSES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Undergraduates taking a graduate course as part of a dual degree program (BS/MS), must formally apply through the Office of Admissions https://connect.njit.edu/register/dualadmissionapp. See the catalog for additional information. Tuition will be calculated at the undergraduate tuition rate and the credit applied to the undergraduate academic record. Undergraduates are not permitted to take 700-level courses.
CROSS REGISTRATION AT ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE AND RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (RBHS)
Please email NJIT-Cross-Reg@njit.edu for further assistance.
CROSS REGISTRATION FOR COURSES AT RUTGERS-NEWARK
NJIT students registering for Rutgers-Newark courses must complete the registration form designated for Rutgers registration and submit it in person to the Registrar's Office in the Student Services Mall. All courses and all grades received at Rutgers-Newark are posted on the NJIT transcript. Please review the Rutgers schedule of courses before attempting to register. Rutgers University Schedule of Classes
FIRST TIME NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS
Students planning to attend NJIT as non-matriculated students must complete the application for non-matriculated students. Select the course(s) from the schedule of classes, complete the non-matric registration form and report with a copy of your college transcript to the University Admissions Office.
CONTINUING NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS
If you are a continuing non-matriculating student, you do NOT need to go to the Office of University Admissions prior to registration, PROVIDED you meet the following conditions:
- Including the courses you plan to take, you will not exceed 9 semester hours of graduate course work or 15 hours of undergraduate course work.
- You are in good academic standing (3.0 for graduate students, 2.0 for undergraduates).
- You receive permission from the departmental advisor (graduate courses only).
- Non-Matriculated students should refer to the registration calendar for registration dates
In order to be eligible for educational benefits for the term, all Veterans and members of the New Jersey National Guard must contact the Veteran and Military Student Services located in the Registrar's Office.
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES and SERVICES
After you have selected your classes, you may contact the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services to discuss NJIT accommodations services.
Fenster Hall Room 260. Phone: (973) 596-5417. Email: dss@njit.edu
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
Please refer to the Graduation website for information regarding applying for graduation.
A detailed statement of charges can be viewed via Highlander Pipeline. Payment must be received by the due date. Unpaid registration will be subject to cancellation and a late fee. Students are responsible for payment of tuition and fees and must monitor their billing status via Highlander Pipeline.
NEW JERSEY TUITION RATE ELIGIBILITY
In order to pay the New Jersey resident tuition rate students must have been legal residents of New Jersey at the time of application or have established New Jersey as their legal domicile since the time of admission. Students falling into this category must complete and submit a residency analysis form to the Registrar. It is assumed that full-time non-resident students who subsequently move to New Jersey after admission to NJIT are moving to the state in order to attend school. These students will not be considered residents of the state for tuition purposes.
New Jersey Institute of Technology may waive, at its discretion, for U.S. citizens and permanent residents the additional tuition normally charged students who are not legal residents of New Jersey if they are employed full-time by an industrial firm or business located within New Jersey. The student's employer must certify, in writing, that the course of study pursued at NJIT will enhance their value to the firm or business. Certification must be submitted each semester with payment of tuition.
NJ TUITION BENEFIT FOR UNEMPLOYED PERSONS
Eligible students must register in person on the first day of the semester on a space-available basis. See the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.
Students who withdraw from NJIT voluntarily will receive a tuition refund based upon the refund schedule. They cannot be made via telephone. There will be no refund of tuition and fees after the second week of the semester for partial withdrawals. Refunds will only be granted for complete withdrawal from the university after the second week of classes.
All course withdrawals are completed online.
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