Get Started with IST Services - Students
IST provides a full range of information technology services to support the university’s initiatives. Get started with those most relevant to the needs of students.
Claim Your UCID
MyUCID.njit.edu
Every student at NJIT is issued a UCID. Your UCID provides access to most NJIT computing services (e.g. Highlander Pipeline, WebMail by Google, Canvas, Webex). (more info)
Webmail by Google
webmail.njit.edu
All NJIT faculty, students, and members of the alumni community are given an official NJIT email address. Students should familiarize themselves with NJIT's policy on email for official communications to students. (more info)
Google Drive
Webmail by Google includes Google Drive, an online document creation and collaboration tool. Google Drive is the primary cloud storage solution for the NJIT community. Students are provided with unlimited storage. (more info)
Highlander Pipeline
my.njit.edu
Highlander Pipeline gives you the ability to instantly view your class schedule, add/drop courses, view important announcements, and much more. (more info)
Canvas
canvas.njit.edu
Canvas is NJIT’s official learning management system. Many faculty post course materials here to supplement their face-to-face courses.
Webex
njit.webex.com
WebEx is an audio and video conferencing system that allows for live interaction between participants. (more info)
Computing Resources
ist.njit.edu
The Information Services & Technology (IST) division provides a full range of information technology services to support the university’s academic, research, student service, administrative, and public services initiatives
Computer Requirement
ist.njit.edu/student-computers
NJIT is a computing-intensive university. Access to a personal computer is essential for the successful completion of an NJIT degree program. Each College and some programs have further requirements. NJIT partners with vendors to provide students with comptetitive discounts on pre-configured models meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements.
Licensed Software
https://ist.njit.edu/software-availability
NJIT provides and maintains access to an extensive list of software available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS. Titles are made available to students in accordance with each license agreement - some can be downloaded directly to personal computers, while others are accessible only in the computing labs.
Public Computing Labs
ist.njit.edu/public-computing-labs-njit
NJIT maintains thousands of computers across numerous on-campus computing labs.
NJIT Wireless Network
ist.njit.edu/wireless-network
NJIT has robust wireless networking available throughout the campus. The network provides fast and simple access to various electronic resources.
NJIT VPN
ist.njit.edu/vpn
VPN allows you to securely access NJIT network resources from anywhere at any time. NJIT supports Cisco Secure Client VPN, which is compatible with a wide variety of devices.
Library Resources
Robert W. Van Houten Library
library.njit.edu
The Robert W. Van Houten Library, NJIT’s university library, houses a core collection of print books, group study rooms and has an Information Commons computer lab and wireless access throughout the building.
Barbara and Leonard Littman Architecture and Design Library
archlib.njit.edu
Located in Weston Hall, the Barbara and Leonard Littman Architecture, Art and Design Library, a branch of the university library, maintains a core collection of architecture, art and design resources.
IST Service Desk
servicedesk.njit.edu
The IST Service Desk is the central hub for computing information and first point of contact for getting help and reporting issues related to computing technology at NJIT. The IST Service Desk is open 24 hours per day 7 days per week, and can be reached at (973) 596-2900.