Navigating the NJIT Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide

Welcome to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)! This guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the essential steps and resources available through the NJIT student portal, empowering you to navigate your academic journey successfully.

Claiming Your UCID and Setting Up Duo Authentication

Your University Computing ID (UCID) is your key to accessing NJIT's online services.

Click the red "Claim Your UCID" button and follow the instructions to complete your account setup.
Once you claim your UCID you will be prompted to set up Duo Two-Factor Authentication upon next login. Here is a PDF Guide which will walk you through setting up Duo on your mobile phone.
Go to my.njit.edu.

Financial Aid and FAFSA

Understanding and securing financial aid is a crucial step in financing your education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a primary tool for accessing financial assistance.

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). We strongly recommend using the IRS Data Retrieval tool to avoid delays in processing.
Financial aid awards are sent to all students who have filed the FAFSA or New Jersey Alternative Application.

Transfer Credits and Placement Assessments

For transfer students, the evaluation of prior coursework is an important step in determining your academic standing at NJIT.

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. This document will outline what credits were accepted by the university and how the credits will apply to your new degree.
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.
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.
You must claim your UCID at least 48 hours prior to taking the placement assessment if you have not already done so. Complete your Placement Assessments.

Academic Advising and Course Registration

Connecting with your academic advisor is essential for planning your course schedule and ensuring you are on the right track to graduation.

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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.
Once you have your schedule, find and purchase your course textbooks via the online NJIT Bookstore.

Orientation and Campus Life

Getting involved in campus life is a great way to make friends and enhance your college experience.

Register and attend for your on-campus Transfer Student Orientation!
Register and attend for your mandatory on-campus New Student Orientation. Registration for this event is not yet open.
Download the free Corq app to your mobile device for access to NJIT student events, clubs and organizations, service opportunities, and much more!
The Involvement Fair occurs at the beginning of the semester to help connect you to the student organizations available on NJIT's campus.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Staying informed about important dates and deadlines is crucial for academic success.

The first day of the Spring semester is January 19th, 2027.

Campus Resources and Services

NJIT offers a range of resources and services to support students' academic, personal, and professional development.

You will be able to pick up your ID card beginning in January.
If you are living on campus, we recommend you reach out to your roommate(s) before moving in.
The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) provides academic and campus accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
You will be able to obtain a permit to park on campus once you are registered for the Fall semester.
You will be able to obtain a permit to park on campus once you receive your spring-semester course schedule.
All students are required to have health insurance. In August, the insurance waiver will become available.
All students are required to have health insurance.

Student Payment Portal and Invoices

Managing your finances and accessing billing information is an essential part of being a student.

Starting August, all invoices are available to you on your Student Payment Portal via your Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu.
All invoices are available to you on your Student Payment Portal via your Highlander Pipeline account - my.njit.edu.

Canvas and Digital Learning Tools

NJIT utilizes a variety of digital learning tools to enhance the learning experience. Canvas is the primary Learning Management System (LMS).

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This guide will walk you through some basic steps for getting familiar with Canvas. You can log into Canvas by going to canvas.njit.edu and logging in with your UCID and password.
Your Dashboard will show colored cards for your courses. In Global Navigation, click on Courses and then All Courses. To open a course, click on its name. Courses available to you are published.
Click on Account and then Settings. You can customize how frequently you are notified.
Click Calendar. You can choose to view the calendar by Week, Month, or Agenda. Here, you will be able to see all of your assignment due dates.
Canvas has a student app for iOS and Android devices. To download the app, access the App Store on your iOS device or the Play Store on your Android device. Once you have downloaded the app, open it, tap Find my school, and then type in New Jersey Institute of Technology. When the full name appears in the search list, tap the name. The name of the university should appear in the search list.
The Office of Digital Learning has a series of video guides for NJIT's instructional technology tools. Canvas is NJIT's Learning Management System (LMS). It is a web-based learning management system that allows the University to access and manage online course materials to support learning and skill development.
Panopto is a media repository platform that allows a user to capture video and audio along with providing the ability to upload outside media. Panopto provides a user with the ability to screen record, organize, and share media content with others both in and outside of Canvas.
Zoom is a unified communication and collaboration platform where users are able to create and connect with each other both in and outside of Canvas.
As part of NJIT’s ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusiveness, Ally is now available. Ally provides instructors with an accessibility score (a small speedometer icon) for course content uploaded to Canvas. In addition to the score, which is only visible to the course instructor, Ally provides feedback on what could be done to improve the accessibility of the course material. Ally provides students with the option to download course materials in alternative formats. These include, but are not limited to tagged PDF, HTML, ePub, Electronic braille, and audio formats. These alternative formats are generated automatically by Ally and do not require any additional work/intervention from the instructor. NJIT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment for all students. By creating processes that improve accessibility, we acknowledge and demonstrate that commitment to our community. Course content must be accessible to everyone in order to provide equal access and equal opportunity to students with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as administered and monitored for compliance through the Office of Civil Rights mandates web accessibility. This legal foundation outlines the broad requirements that higher education institutions must meet to be in compliance with the ADA. While Ally use is optional, instructors are encouraged to look at their Ally Course Accessibility Report and/or the accessibility score for individual files.
Harmonize is a discussion and collaboration tool that integrates with Canvas to improve student engagement in your online discussions, all while saving you, the instructor, time with grading and managing your classroom. NJIT had an instructor-based training session with Harmonize on Monday, October 23, 2023 from 12PM - 1PM.
Gradescope is a tool designed to standardize paper-based, digital, and coding assignments to streamline them for the student and the instructor.
Turnitin is a tool that can be used by instructors to check student papers online, promoting academic integrity through streamlining grading and feedback while deterring plagiarism. The Plagiarism Framework integrates into the Canvas assignment workflow. NJIT instructors has primarily used the Plagiarism Framework integration and instructors are most familiar with this tool. Feedback Studio is designed as an external and generates a Canvas assignment through the tool. For information regarding the differences between the two tools and to figure out which one may best suit your course's needs, please see the knowledge article Turnitin: Feedback Studio vs.
iThenticate is a plagiarism tool that compares your documents against a vast database of web pages, ProQuest dissertations, and private repositories, providing a similarity score and report. This tool is geared toward researchers, PhD students, and other users who are involved in research. Tenure/tenure-track faculty and PhD students automatically are granted access to iThenticate.
Atomic Exams, also known as Atomic Assessments, is an advanced quizzing engine used to create and delivery assessments. The tool provides a number of features not available in a standard Canvas quiz.
VoiceThread is a collaborative media tool where a user can put together a presentation using video, images, documents, and other media.

Important Reminder for Prospective Students

As a Senior Admissions Specialist at HBKU, I want to offer a friendly but important reminder to all prospective students. Recently, we’ve noticed some confusion stemming from false advertisements about scholarships.

*Applying for admission to our university is about joining a rigorous academic environment and it is not a guarantee of a scholarship. We are an educational institution, not a charity.

*Please ensure that your application is filled out with all required details. This includes accurate personal information, academic history, and any supporting documents.

*There is an application fee that all applicants must pay. The only exceptions are for those who have a very valid reason for financial hardship and constraint. THIS IS not the same as applying for a scholarship.

In short, we want you to approach your application with the seriousness it deserves. We’re here to support your educational journey, but it starts with a clear understanding of the process.

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