Navigating NJIT Spring Semester Courses: A Comprehensive Guide

This article provides a detailed overview of important information for students planning their spring semester at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). It covers registration procedures, important dates, tuition and fees, and course-related policies.

Registration Essentials

The registration period for all students is scheduled according to class year. 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 presently maintaining registration should access the course schedule and registration information online.

Maintaining Registration

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. Students who intend to maintain their registration must choose the subject MR--Maintaining Registration and register for the appropriate section via Highlander Pipeline. Please include your name and NJIT ID number.

Important Considerations for Project, Thesis, or Dissertation:

Students must have their advisor's signature and section number each time they register for 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 (MR GRAD) while working on project, thesis, or dissertation.

Note for 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.

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Cross-Registration Opportunities

NJIT offers opportunities for students to take courses at other institutions:

Essex County College: NJIT students registering for Essex County College courses must complete the exchange registration form with approval from academic advisor.
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences: Approval for cross registration at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is required.
Rutgers - Newark Campus: All NJIT students registering for a course offered at Rutgers - Newark Campus must submit a request using Google Form on the appropriate registration dates. Students must complete the registration form designated for Rutgers registration. All courses and all grades received at Rutgers-Newark are posted on the NJIT transcript.

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.

Key Dates for Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 academic calendar includes the following important dates:

January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20: First Day of Classes
January 21: Late registration fee starts
January 24: Saturday Classes Begin
January 26: Last Day to Add/Drop a Class; Last Day for 100% Refund, Full or Partial Withdrawal
January 27: W Grades Posted for Course Withdrawals
February 2: Last Day for 90% Refund, Full or Partial Withdrawal - No Refund for Partial Withdrawal after this date
February 16: Last Day for 50% Refund, Full Withdrawal
February 23: No Classes. University Closed due to severe weather event
March 9: Last Day for 25% Refund, Full Withdrawal
March 15: Spring Recess Begins - No Classes Scheduled - University Open
March 21: Spring Recess Ends
March 26: AI Exploration Day
April 3: Good Friday - No Classes Scheduled - University Closed
April 6: Last Day to Withdraw
May 5: Friday Classes Meet; Last Day of Classes
May 6: Monday Classes Meet

Tuition and Fees

A detailed statement of charges can be viewed via Highlander Pipeline. Payment must be received by the due date printed on the bill. Students are responsible for payment of tuition and fees and must monitor their billing status via Highlander Pipeline.

Residency Requirements for Tuition

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.

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Employer-Sponsored Tuition

NJIT may waive the additional tuition normally charged students who are not legal residents of New Jersey for citizens and permanent residents 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. Eligible students may register in-person on the first day of the semester on a space available basis.

Tuition Refunds for Withdrawals

Students who withdraw from NJIT voluntarily will receive a tuition refund based on 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.

Academic Policies and Procedures

University policies and procedures are outlined in the NJIT graduate and undergraduate catalogs.

Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes

The process for undergraduate students taking graduate classes has changed. Undergraduates taking a graduate course as part of a dual degree program (BS/MS), must formally apply through the office of admissions. See the catalog for additional information.

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. Kupfrian Hall Room 201. Phone: (973) 596-5417.

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Sample Curriculum: Environmental Engineering (Illustrative)

The following outlines a sample curriculum for Environmental Engineering, showcasing the breadth of courses involved. This program is designed to lead to certification as a professional engineer (PE), integrating evaluative and remedial capabilities into one degree.

First Year

Fall Semester

21:160:113 General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
21:160:115 General Chemistry I (4)
21:198:101 Computers and Programming I (3)
21:350:101 English Composition I (3)
21:640:135 Calculus I (4)
21:750:205 Introductory Physics Laboratory I (1)
21:750:213 University Physics I (4)
FED 101 Fundamentals of Engineering (2) (NJIT course)

Spring Semester

21:160:114 General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
21:160:116 General Chemistry II (4)
21:350:102 English Composition II (3)
21:640:136 Calculus II (4)
21:750:206 Introductory Physics Laboratory II (1)
21:750:214 University Physics II (4)
NCAS arts and media core curriculum (3)

Sophomore Year