Freshman Applicants
Apply to NJIT and be considered for admission to the Albert Dorman Honors College.
Admission DeadlineFor Fall admission: February 1st All supporting documents must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for admission to the Honors College. Students who apply early will receive their Honors admissions decision in December. Students who apply by the deadline will receive their Honors admissions decision by early March. *Application deadline for accelerated programs is November 1. |
The Honors College considers students who have:
- Excellent grades, B+ average
- Rank in the top 90+ percentile of test takers on the SAT or ACT exam
- Demonstrate a wide range of interests
- Participate in leadership and service activities
To apply for admission to the Albert Dorman Honors College, go to the Common Application, apply to NJIT and answer all questions pertaining to the Honors College.
Admission with Advanced Standing
There are several pathways to beginning your studies at NJIT with "advanced standing", meaning that you will matriculate with earned college credits:
- Advanced Placement: NJIT accepts a full range of AP credits, based on results of the AP test. In general, an AP score of 4 earns one semester’s credit and a score of 5 earns two semesters. For more information, see NJIT Admissions.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program: Additional information is available on the First Year Students' website.
- Credit by Examination: Students may earn credit for certain NJIT courses if they have acquired sufficient knowledge through nontraditional means like independent study or job related experiences. This program has two components: the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and NJIT Department Testing. For full details, please see the Credit by Examination Policy.
For general questions about the Honors College and application process, please see our FAQs. Learn more about the Dorman Experience and visit us at an upcoming open house.