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 - Spring 2021
Both Lenovo and Dell have reported significant delays on certain laptop components, which could delay ship time by as much as 4 months. Please plan accordingly.
Hillier College of Architecture and Design
All freshman and transfer students are required to purchase a specific desktop model 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. The fall 2020 model will be available for purchase in June 2020. Questions about the HCAD computer requirement can be e-mailed to HCAD-ComputerRequirement@njit.edu.
Newark College of Engineering
Chemical Engineering (CME)
Freshman are required to purchase a specific laptop model for use in and outside of the classroom. The fall 2020 model is the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s laptop.
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
Starting in fall 2021, all freshmen and transfer students will be 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).