New Jersey Institute of Technology

The classes get filled up EXTREMELY QUICK. The administration and staff even though when I try to get in touch with them I'm very polite and respectful, they're always VERY RUDE. It's as if you're talking to someone who just has a bad day everyday or just simply hate their jobs. Even though it's a technical school, their systems are pretty out of date. Especially that Degree Works that fills up courses wherever it wants and is extremely hard to follow.

I was really looking forward to attending this Institution for my second Masters degree. Unfortunately, that won't be the case due to the unprofessional nature of the school. Not only is the administration rude, the professors are also nasty. I contacted the head of my department and he never got back to me. When I finally got him on the phone he was really rude. Furthermore, I was also told that the program was impacted. Really?!!!! I sent in my application before the deadline for this coming fall. I asked numerous times would there be a problem and was told no. That was not the case. Luckily I applied to other schools that accepted me. My advice, don't waste your time.

Great bang for your buck. Very little "green" space on campus. The new administration seems to think that unnecessary buildings are a better use of space than grass/trees/nature. Classrooms are in poor condition (some blackboards are completely useless and the white boards are very small, furniture is useless in many classrooms). Professors on average are a little below OK.

A good institute.

Pros:
1.It's in the Great New York area, thus there are many job opportunities after graduating, especially some majors such as computer science and chemical engineering.

2.Most professors and lectures are kindly and helpful (Ignore some crap ones).

3.Getting a master degree is easy peasy.

4.Many good communities such as CSSA, GSA and TauBetaPi.

Cons:
1.The campus locates near Newark downtown, so it's not always safe.

2.Tuition fee is very expensive, though I have a scholarship.

3.I don't like its cafeteria, maybe native students like.

4.Parking is not easy, and the deck is always full after 10:00A.M.

5.The number of students have been increasing for several years. There aren't enough classes for them. As I know, it is the case in many departments.

6.Van Houton library is not big enough for current NJIT.

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a great school with excellent programs and helpful professors. I had my masters degree at NJIT and it was an enjoyable experience. There are several facilities upgrade and construction on progress, so we are expecting a even better campus in the near future.