Undergraduate Computer Requirement
NJIT is a computing-intensive university. Access to a personal computer is essential for the successful completion of an NJIT degree program.
Important Notice
Many computer vendors are experiencing component shortages which can delay ship time by 4 months or more.
HCAD students are encouraged to order the required Lenovo workstation desktop model and a monitor as soon as possible.
All other students are encouraged to note the shipping date before placing an order or purchase an in-stock model.
Each student is responsible for arriving on campus in the fall with a computer that meets or exceeds the requirements specific to their program.
Hillier College of Architecture and Design
All freshman and transfer students are required to purchase a specific desktop model and a monitor and keep it in the Design Studio. Studio access is available 24 hours per day and students are assigned a personal desk with lockable storage. Questions about the HCAD computer requirement can be e-mailed to HCAD-ComputerRequirement@njit.edu.
Newark College of Engineering
Chemical and Materials Engineering (CME)
Freshman are required to purchase a laptop meeting or exceeding these required specifications.
All other Programs
All freshmen and transfer students are required to purchase a laptop meeting or exceeding minimum specifications.
Ying Wu College of Computing
All freshmen and transfer students are required to purchase a laptop meeting or exceeding minimum specifications.
College of Science and Liberal Arts
All freshmen and transfer students are required to purchase a laptop meeting or exceeding minimum specifications.
Martin Tuchman School of Management
All freshmen and transfer students are required to purchase a laptop meeting or exceeding minimum specifications.
Additional Information
Vendor Partnerships
Students purchasing a computer through our vendor partnerships are entitled to robust hardware support provided through the Office of Digital Learning and Technology Support. Certified technicians can diagnose and repair OEM hardware issues at no additional cost so long as the warranty is current and active.
Software Bundle
All NJIT students are provided access to a software bundle including frequently-used Microsoft products, programming, design, and other tools. This bundle is provided at no additional cost.
Questions
Questions about the computer requirement can be e-mailed to compreq@njit.edu. You may also contact the IST Service Desk (servicedesk.njit.edu).