Note:  you may be arriving in the U.S. for the first time to begin studies.  If so, you will have only the NJIT I-20.  That is alright.

Welcome international student and congratulations on your acceptance to New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)!  We will soon be meeting you in Newark, New Jersey, a city of long history, culture, a world-renowned museum, fabulous performing arts center and new spacious indoor arena and great food!

Our orientations are MANDATORY for ALL students.  At orientation you will be given information about NJIT, your immigration status, receive detailed academic advisement, register for classes, meet our medical, public safety teams, open bank accounts, learn how to paying your tuition and have a good time!  We have found that students, who really engage in our orientation settle more quickly into their new surroundings, are happier and more successful.

***You must attend orientation before you will be allowed to register for classes.***

August 2012 Orientation Program

PLACEMENT TESTS - UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Placement tests are administered based on the student's academic record.

Note: If in doubt about the Placement Test, please contact the Center for First Year Students at (973) 596-2981 or via email, firstyearstudents@njit.edu.

STUDENT ORIENTATION

Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday August 21, 22 and 23, 2012

Students should arrive by 7:30 a.m. on August 21, 2012 and report to the Campus Center Ballroom. You MUST have the original I-20 and passport, and copies of I-20, I-94 (front and back), passport biographical page, and visa.

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The Office of International Students is available to assist you with pre-departure issues. Please contact us with concerns.  Call (973) 596-2451, fax (973) 596-5450, or e-mail international.students@njit.edu. Please ask questions. Every question is a good question. One of our ambassadors will respond to you.  Our goal is that you arrive at NJIT knowledgeable and eager to begin your student career in the United States.

Orientation will address important issues relating to your non-immigrant status and your study at NJIT.

If, for reasons beyond your control, you are unable to attend the international student orientation program, please tell us when you will be arriving on campus. Please report to the Office of International Students, 140 Fenster Hall upon arrival.

If seeking temporary accommodation on campus before the start of the semester, please e-mail reslife@njit.edu.  This accommodation will be available until Friday, August 17, 2012.  See the “Pre-Arrival” information at ois.njit.edu.

We strongly urge you to review this website (http://ois.njit.edu) for all orientation updates.

J-1 EXCHANGE STUDENTS

J-1 Exchange Students will join the Tuesday, August 21, 2012 and Wednesday, August 22, 2012 and Thursday, August 23, 2012 STUDENT ORIENTATION.

You MUST bring the original DS-2019, passport, and health insurance "statement of coverage” along with copies of the DS-2019, I-94 (front and back), passport biographical page, and visa.

VERY IMPORTANT: You MUST bring your NJIT I-20 (for F-1 students) or DS-2019 (for J-1 students) and passport with you when you FIRST ARRIVE at NJIT on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 for orientation.  Make photocopies of the following: biographical page (with expiration date and photo) and visa page in your passport, BOTH sides of the I-94, and all I-20/DS- 2019’s (NJIT’s and other schools').

We must have all requested documents before you will be allowed to register. No exceptions will be made.