Admission

The Albert Dorman Honors College welcomes applications from students who have a strong academic record and a history of leadership and service to the community.

High School Students

The Albert Dorman Honors College welcomes applications from high school students who have excellent grades (B+ average), rank in the top 90+ percentile of test takers on the SAT or ACT exam, and participate in service activities. Please note, first-year students applying to New Jersey Institute of Technology for entry in the Fall of 2023 can choose not to submit SAT or ACT scores. This does not apply to Albert Dorman Honors College or accelerated program applicants.

Deadlines:

• Accelerated programs: November 1st
• For Fall admission: February 1st

How to Apply:

1. Visit the Common Application.
2. Apply to NJIT.
3. Indicate your interest in the Honors College.
4. Answer all the questions pertaining to the Honors College.
5. Write an essay (max. 400 words) on the exact topic specified on the application; a general essay is not acceptable. See Tips For Writing an Honors College Essay.
6. Upload a resume (optional)
7. Submit one letter of recommendation
   

Decision Dates, for both Dorman Honors College and the Dean's Scholars Program (decisions are posted on the applicant status portal):

Transfer Students

Current NJIT students and incoming transfer students are welcome to apply if they have outstanding records. A GPA of 3.6+ in a rigorous college-level curriculum is required. Learn more about how to apply here.

Additional Information:

• High School Students
• Current College Students at NJIT or Elsewhere
• Questions and Answers about the Honors College
• Pre-Health and Pre-Law Programs, Regular and Accelerated [BS/MD, BS/DMD, BS/DDS, BS/DPT (Physical Therapy), and BS/OD (Optometry); BS/JD]
• Tips for Writing an Honors College Essay