The Office of Global Initiatives is responsible for all student and scholar-related immigration documents and advisement on DS-2019's, employment authorization, maintenance of status and international travel.



Under U.S. law, you are fully responsible for abiding by the rules governing your J-1 student status. International Student and Scholar Services will do its best to help you understand these rules, but you are required to follow the rules and responsibilities of student status explained on the Maintenance of Status and Student Employment pages.

Exchange Students

If you are interested in joining NJIT as a J-1 Exchange Student, will need to complete and provide the following documents:

  • DS-2019 Eligibility Request Form

  • Exchange Program Application

  • Supporting Financial Statements

  • Current Transcript (minimum GPA 3.0 required)

  • Copy of Passport

  • Proof of English Proficiency

    • TOEFL IBT (minimum 79) or IELTS (minimum 6.5)

All documents should be emailed to global@njit.edu. We accept electronic copies of all documents, but students are required to submit original transcripts upon arrival at NJIT.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: May 15

  • Spring: November 1

Prescribed Study

To be considered for enrollment as a prescribed study student, you must already be pursuing a degree in another institution but wish to come to NJIT for a short-term to participate in joint research. The research conducted at NJIT must be supervised by a specific professor/department and related to your degree in your home institution. You will need to obtain a J-1 visa even though you are not pursuing a degree or are enrolled in any courses at NJIT.



Eligibility Requirements:

  • Degree candidate at another institution

  • Plan to leave the U.S. upon completion of the term at NJIT

  • Good academic standing

  • Carry health insurance that meets the standards set by the U.S. Department of State while at NJIT

You must provide a letter from your home institution (in official letterhead) describing your academic program, confirming that an NJIT professor will supervise your work and how this work relates to your academic field.

You must have enough funding to cover your expenses for the term you will be at NJIT.

All applicants who are accepted as prescribed study students will be issued the documents allowing them to apply for a J-1 exchange visitor visa as a non-degree student. Acceptance by and issuance of documents from NJIT does not guarantee that the application will be approved for a visa.



Students wishing to be affiliated with NJIT for the purposes of conducting research with a professor may NOT come to NJIT with a tourist visa or through the visa waiver program.

How To Apply

The academic department at NJIT is responsible for collecting all documents from you and submitting them to the Office of Global Initiatives at least 3 months prior to your intended arrival date.

  • Prescribed Study Application - Instructions and form to be filled out by the department
  • Prescribed Study Application - Form to be filled out by the student