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Congratulations on your recent acceptance to 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ in the Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD)! The HCAD team will help facilitate your smooth transition to the university. 

WELCOME SPRING 2026 ADMITTED TRANSFER STUDENTS! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: If you have not done so already, please request an official transcript be sent directly from all previously attended colleges/universities to 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ's Office of University Admissions (admissions@njit.edu). After official transcripts are received, a Transfer Credit Evaluation (TCE) can be be completed. A copy of the TCE will then be sent to students via email to confirm the number of transfer credits you will receive at 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ. Note: A transcript is no longer official when opened by and/or emailed from a student.

Architecture Majors, Digital Design, Industrial Design, and Interior Design Majors:   

• Advanced Placement Submission
  • For art, architecture and design courses completed at your prior school, please use the following links to submit your course materials for credit and advanced placement evaluation. These courses must be evaluated separately by the HCAD department to ensure appropriate credit and placement in your major.
    • details how to organize and submit your prior course materials in a digital file
      • If you plan on submitting work for architecture or design credit, please begin to collect your syllabi, course descriptions and course work NOW. Advanced placement and transfer credit for major-specific courses cannot be approved without a thorough evaluation of these materials. 
    • is where you will share your digital file for placement evaluation

You will hear from your HCAD advisor regarding next steps for the coming semester. Once you receive your preliminary credit and schedule options from your HCAD advisor, please sign-up to attend an upcoming Transfer Registration Event as listed below for additional registration assistance.

• Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Transfer Registration Event (includes 1-on-1 with department advisor)

• Monday, January 12, 2026 at Transfer Orientation (includes registration component & 1-on-1 with department advisor) -

Note: Your HCAD academic advisor will discuss in detail your updated  transfer credit, placement, registration, and remove your advisor hold when meeting with you at one of the above registration sessions.

• Amada Belton, Pam Piro, and Christy Wrightington at HCADAdvising@njit.edu. 

Please feel free to contact the Hillier College of Architecture and Design at 973-596-3080 or email your questions to HCADadvising@njit.edu. We look forward to meeting you!