Program Admission and Credential Award Requirements

Professional Certificate (non-academic credit) admission application

Employees participating in a COLLABORATIVE CERTIFICATE (academic credit) are required to submit to NJIT Continuing Professional Education a straightforward application form seeking admission in the non‑degree (non-matriculated) NJIT admission classification.  This form must be accompanied by a current curriculum vita and by an official copy of the transcript or diploma indicating possession, at minimum, of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a satisfactory Grade Point Average for a Graduate Certificate Program; or an high school diploma or GED for an Undergraduate Certificate Program.  While standardized test scores (e.g.; SAT or GRE) are not necessary for Certificate admission, at the determination of academic personnel, completion of ancillary (bridge) course(s) may be suggested to facilitate the student's academic performance.

To earn a COLLABORATIVE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE, a student must comply with all rules and regulations of academic study, and complete 12 NJIT graduate credits in the four pre-determined courses that define the Certificate while maintaining a 3.0 Grade Point Average.

 To earn a COLLABORATIVE UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE, a student must comply with all rules and regulations of undergraduate study, and complete 18 NJIT undergraduate credits in the six pre-determined courses that define the Certificate while maintaining a 2.5 Grade Point Average.

             It is anticipated that some Certificate recipients may desire to continue their studies to the corresponding bachelors or masters degree, as appropriate.  Regular procedures and policies pertain to those seeking to progress from non-matriculated to matriculated status. 

Upon completion and submission of a successful Admissions application, all academic credits, earned as part of COLLABORATIVE CERTIFICATE study, transfer in total to the corresponding degree at NJIT.