Incoming First-Year Students: Your Future Starts Here

NJIT prepares students to be leaders in the most in-demand fields

Our technology-rich academics, hands-on learning, and ideal location make NJIT one of the best returns on investment in the nation. Students will have the opportunity to work on cutting research with expert faculty, land internships at top companies in the New York City region, and live on University Heights, a fun and diverse community of more than 30,000 college students.

First-Year Application Checklist

Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission
Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)
High school transcript
SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Fall 2026
Letter of recommendation
Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements

First-Year Important Dates

Fall Semester
- Early Action I: November 15
- Early Action II: December 15
- Honors College: February 1
- Rolling Admission: March 1
Spring Semester
- Rolling Admission: November 1

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Contact Us For More Questions

Director of Student Recruitment	Anthony Jackson anthony.jackson@njit.edu
Associate Director of Recruitment - Essex, NJ; Community Based Organizations	Magda Francois magda.francois@njit.edu
Admissions Recruiter - Bergen and Union Counties; Rockland and Staten Island, NY	Danielle Drago danielle.drago@njit.edu
Admissions Recruiter - Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Hudson, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem Counties; DE; MD; VA	Ariana Rivera-Maldonado ariana.riveramaldonado@njit.edu
Admissions Recruiter - Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties; Long Island, NY	Alexis Telyczka alexis.telyczka@njit.edu
Admissions Recruiter - Burlington, Gloucester and Mercer Counties; PA; Upstate NY	Yenitza (Jenny) Ruiz yenitza.ruiz@njit.edu

Meet Some of Our Students

At NJIT you’ll thrive in a community that’s constantly pushing science and innovation to the next level.

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As a freshman I was offered three internship opportunities in the summer."

Stephon De Silva
One of my high school teachers recommended NJIT and I never looked back. "

Sebastian Mercado
With my major I was allowed to explore two different fields which I feel has been beneficial to my growth as a student."

Zenit Winfield

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