Information for Students

Information for Students

Change of Major Policy for General Engineering Students

For information on the requirements to declare a major in the Newark College of Engineering from the General Engineering program, click here.

 

If you are interested in switching to a non-NCE major, please speak with an academic advisor for more information.

Major Exploration Resources

We offer many ways for students to explore engineering majors in order to help guide them towards the right program and degree. While General Engineering students have built in exploratory components to their FED and First Year Seminar, here are some additional resources and strategies that may prove helpful:

  1. Career Development Services (CDS): Speak with a CDS counselor about what jobs you might be interested in to find out what types of education requirements are needed
  2. Review NCE programs and advisor outline
  3. Read about and explore engineering fields at TryEngineering
  4. Speak to juniors and seniors about their coursework
  5. Join an academic club to get hands on experience

 

Interested in taking summer classes?

Students may take coursework at NJIT over the summer with the approval of their academic advisor. If in good academic standing, students can get approval to take courses at their local community college. Approved course equivalents are eligible for transfer to NJIT once the student earns a C letter grade or higher.

 

General process to take course equivalent at a community college over the summer:

  1. Meet with current academic advisor
  2. Submit approval form to NJIT department
  3. Once approval form is signed by NJIT department, submit form to NJIT registrar
  4. Bring copy of completed form from NJIT registrar to community college
  5. Register at community college as per their instructions

 

For a complete list of instructions and stipulations please access the Academic Policies and Procedures page and review the Credit For Courses Not Taken At NJIT, section.

Tutoring and Academic Resources

There are many tutoring centers at NJIT to help you with your class content. Many students find that the tutoring centers are also a great place to study for exams and get homework done. Please find the links to each tutoring centers website listed below:

  1. Math Tutoring Center
  2. Chemistry Learning Center
  3. The Writing Center
  4. CS Tutoring (via ACM)
  5. Physics Learning Center
  6. The Learning Center

 

You may also want to meet with your instructor during office hours for additional help and guidance on course content. They may also be able to connect you with students who have excelled in the class and can help you.