NJIT Computer Requirement & Specifications

Things to Know

1. Students can use NJIT Vendor Partnerships for suitable academic devices.
2. Review shipping dates or choose in-stock models for quicker delivery.
3. Students are responsible for bringing a computer that meets or surpasses the technical requirements for their particular program.
4. Should you not have your personal computer ready at the start of the semester, please know that NJIT offers on-campus computing resources to support your studies. You'll find workstations available in the Library and our computing labs, along with a convenient self-service laptop kiosk located in the Central Avenue building.
5. For those opting to purchase a computer outside of NJIT Vendor Partnerships, it is strongly recommended to invest in a four-year warranty that includes accidental damage protection. This can be arranged directly through the laptop manufacturer or vendor, providing added protection against unexpected issues and extending the lifespan of your device.
6. Please note some software will require the use of the NJIT computer labs to complete coursework or a student must utilize Windows Virtualization through a 3rd party provider at an additional cost.
7. NJIT has pre-installed software (Matlab, MS Project etc.) on our Virtual Windows environment that can be found in our Canvas Software Downloads page(login required).

Computer Specifications by Academic College

YWCC, MTSM, HCSLA

The Ying Wu College of Computing, the Martin Tuchman School of Management, and the Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts requires freshman and transfer students to have a personal laptop computer meeting or exceeding minimum specifications for use in and outside of the classroom. 

The Newark Collge of Engineering

NCE, CME

The Newark College of Engineering and The Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering requires freshman and transfer students to have a personal laptop computer meeting or exceeding the required specifications for use in and outside of the classroom. 

Hillier College of Architecture and Design Computing Requirement

HCAD

All incoming students in the Hillier College of Architecture and Design are required to have a computer that meets specific performance standards essential for success in design studios and related coursework. 

This requirement applies to the following student cohorts:

• School of Architecture: All first-year undergraduates and all undergraduate transfer students
• School of Art + Design: All second-year undergraduates, graduate students, and transfer students

To support this requirement, HCAD has partnered with hardware vendors to offer discounted workstation packages through the NJIT Vendor Partnership Portal. Students are strongly encouraged to purchase one of the specified HCAD Workstation models along with at least one monitor that has the following features:

• No smaller than 24 inches
• 4k resolution minimum
• DisplayPort connectivity to connect to the workstation.

In this full-service scenario, students will store their workstations at their assigned studio desks, which provide 24-hour access and lockable storage, and the workstation will be supported by technical support staff within the computing infrastructure of the campus. This setup ensures compatibility and consistency with college-distributed software, and includes comprehensive hardware support throughout your academic tenure.

Standard Model – Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Gen 2 Tower

This configuration includes:

• Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K vPro® Processor with E-cores up to 4.60 GHz and P-cores up to 5.50 GHz, 
• 64GB DDR5-5600MT/s (UDIMM) memory
• 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 Performance TLC Opal storage drive
• NVIDIA RTX™ 4000 Ada Generation 20GB GDDR6 graphics card. 
• 4-year premier warranty featuring next-business-day onsite repair. 
• The student price is $2,799.00, with the monitor sold separately.

Advanced Model – Lenovo ThinkStation P620 Tower

This advanced option features: 

• AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 5945WX Processor operating at 4.10 GHz up to 4.50 GHz
• 64GB DDR4-3200MHz (RDIMM)
• 1TB M.2 Boot storage drive 
• RTX A4500 20GB GPU (desktop version)
• 4-year premier warranty with next-business-day onsite repair
• The student price is $3,575.00, with the monitor sold separately

Companion Computing Devices

In addition to the primary design-capable workstation, all HCAD students are advised to have a portable companion device, such as a lightweight tablet or laptop, for use in classes outside the studio. This device should be suitable for tasks like note-taking and presentations. Students are cautioned that while some companion laptops are design-capable, most are not able to handle substantial digital modeling tasks. Companion device suggestions are available in the Lenovo portal. 

Important Note: Your companion device is not intended as a workstation replacement.

Additional Questions

Questions about the computer requirement can be e-mailed to compreq@njit.edu. You may also contact the IST Service Desk