This person is helpful when it comes to adjusting to the institution, getting connected to campus resources, answering general questions, removing holds, learning time management and study skills, registration, course advisement and more.
Your Academic Advisor!
Scenario:
A student is registering for Math 112 and when they click the “submit” button a “Missing pre-requisite or co-requisite” error message pops-up.
The only pre-requisite for Math 112 is Math 111 and this student is currently enrolled and on track to pass.
WHAT SHOULD THEY DO?
Obtain a permit!
If you are confused or still unsure of the process, reach out to your academic advisor w/ a screenshot of the error message!
Where can students access their classes, register, see and pay their tuition, view holds, transcripts, link to their email, update emergency contact information, and more?
HIGHLANDER PIPELINE
What form do you need to complete to not receive the on campus health insurance?
Health Insurance Waiver
What is and how do you get to NJIT’s weekly schedule planner?
NJIT has a weekly schedule planner tool online at where students can easily see what they're currently enrolled in, what classes are available, when they meet and if they conflict with another course of interest.
You can see the Weekly Schedule Planner in your Registration & Degree plan card in your pipeline.
On your first semester this is placed on your account preventing you from registering for the next term.
An Advisor Hold!
What does it typically mean when you see a class with 1-2 seats open but you cannot register for the course?
Sometimes classes will show a seat or two available open however, it is reserved for students on a wait-list.
Students on a waitlist are given about 48 hours to register for an open seat before they are locked out again.
In the Highlander Pipeline what card can I use to access things like: academic transcript, course schedule, etc?
HINT: it has 3 words in the title
Registration & Degree Plan
Locked out of your accounts? Having technical issues?
What office/department will help you with technical problems at NJIT?
NJIT IST – Information Service & Technology office
Phone – 973-596-2900
Van Houten Library First Floor
At what time does registration open up?
9:30 pm on your set date
Dates vary by semester and vary by cohort/credits earned. They are made available through the Office of the Registrars website.
How many credits are needed to be considered a full time student at NJIT?
12 Credits
What does a Bursar hold error mean?
You have an outstanding balance with the bursar office that must be settle prior to registration.
Another service offered through the Highlander Pipeline where you can use a GPA calculator, view curriculum progress, process a What If scenario to consider other majors, and view remaining degree expectations.
DegreeWorks!
I want to register for a Rutgers Newark course, what form should I fill out?
Rutgers Cross-Registration Form!
In the example course listing, identify the “CRN” and then tell me what another name for a “CRN” is?
“FED101-ESC 038-15200 T 1pm-225pm & W 830am-955am GITC 1100”
The CRN is “15200” also known as the Course ID# or Call Number.
Where can you check to see if you have any account holds?
Your Highlander Pipeline account, then going to the bell icon (shows notifications)
or
Registration System => Prepare for Registration
Explain what a “ghost seat” is.
Sometimes classes will show a seat or two available open however, it is reserved for students on a wait-list (“Ghost Seat”).
Students on a waitlist are given about 48 hours to register for an open seat before they lose their chance.
I want to take a summer course at the community college close to home- Do I need to do anything before I register?
If “yes”- what steps?
Review course equivalencies with your advisor and the appropriate NJIT Department.
Fill out and submit a “Approval for Undergraduate Courses at Other Colleges” form
Obtain Dept. approval
Obtain Registrars approval
Pass course w/ a C grade or higher and send NJIT an official transcript
About how long into the semester do you have the option to change your class to a different section ?
You have 1 week [add/drop period]
No consequences during this period :D
You can enroll to new classes
After this week, you have more than a month for the withdrawal period
Withdrawing from a class will add a “W” to your record class
You can’t enroll into other classes
What is the most amount of credits you can take in a semester and who do you have to contact to take more than the max allowed?
19 credits is the max # of credits that can be taken per semester AND requires advisor/department approval
What should you do if the one section of a class you want to register for is full? But it has the best Ratemyprofessor ratings, is at the perfect time, etc.
Consider other professors, sections and classes. Often times students are able to get most of their ideal classes however, taking a core class is more important than getting the best professor.
Be flexible and open to securing the courses you need to take rather than only taking the classes at the time and with the professor that you want.
What website service found in your pipeline is used to set up an appointment with you academic advisor?
Navigate
Where can you find registration forms (i.e. Cross Registration Form, Summer Course Approval Form, etc)…
A) Through Highlander Pipeline
B) The Registrar's website
C) Both A & B
D) They don’t exist
Answer – “B”
Office of the Registrar webpage, “Forms” section.
How often should you meet with your advisor?
MINIMUM 1 time per semester to review course registration.
That being said- you should regularly communicate with your advisors so they can understand best what your experience is and know how to best help you when you need it.