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PHYSICS DEPARTMENT CLOSED COURSE POLICY

Closed course requests may not be granted by the Physics Department if other sections of the course have not reached their maximum of number of students. The student should re-arrange their schedule to register in the section that has not reached its maximum size.  If the upper limit has been reached in all sections of a course, an Undergraduate Student, who needs the course to graduate, will be given priority for a closed course permit.

→ APPLY HERE FOR A SUMMER 2021 GENERAL PHYSICS PERMIT TO TAKE A COURSE AT NJIT ←

The Summer 2021 General Physics Permit is now closed.

Summer Registration Information: http://www5.njit.edu/registrar/registration/summer_reg.php

THIS PERMIT IS FOR TAKING A PHYSICS COURSE AT NJIT OVER THE SUMMER. 

General Physics Permits are used for registration errors due to missing prerequisites, field of study errors, honors cohort errors, major, year or other errors.

For students who have to take Math and Physics at the same time, try to register for the Math course first and then the Physics course/lab. For a Physics Course and a Physics Lab, try to register for the course first and then the lab. By registering in this order, it may alleviate the need for a permit. If the course or lab is full, add yourself to the waitlist (if available). If you are waitlisted, please remain on the waitlist until a spot opens and follow the instructions provided in the Registrar's email.

DO NOT use a general permit for a closed course as it will not be accepted.  Closed Course Permit Link is below.

All general permits are issued Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (not including weekends and Holidays). Please allow 2-3 business days  for processing of permits. Please do not contact the Physics Department to inquire about the status of your permit request until 3 business days have passed. Students will be notified via e-mail when a  permit has been issued and instructions on how to go about registering.  The Physics Department staff/faculty cannot register a student for a course. The student is responsible for registering for courses. For further information about general Physics permits, please see information provided below.

→ CLICK HERE FOR THE PHYSICS "APPROVAL TO TAKE A SUMMER COURSE AT OTHER COLLEGES" FORM ←

The Approval to Take a Summer Course at Other Colleges" form is now closed.

THIS FORM IS TO BE USED FOR TAKING A PHYSICS COURSE AT ANOTHER COLLEGE OVER THE SUMMER. 

Please submit the completed approval form to: cindy.montalvo-harden@njit.edu

​After it is reviewed and approved, the form will get emailed back to the student with further instructions.

NJIT students who wish to take a Physics class at another college (including Rutgers-Newark & Essex County College) over the summer must obtain prior written approval from the Physics Department.​ Students will need to complete and submit an “Approval to take a Summer Course at Other Colleges” form which can be obtained at the link above.  It is the student’s responsibility to find out if the other college is offering the Physics course. The Physics office staff can help you determine the correct equivalent course.

NOTE: Students are not permitted to take a Physics course at another college during the Fall and Spring semesters except under unusual circumstances which will be reviewed by the Chair of the Physics Department on a case by case basis.

Exception for taking courses at Rutgers-Newark, Essex CC and RBHS in Fall / Spring: Matriculated NJIT students may cross-register for courses at Rutgers-Newark College of Arts and Sciences, Essex County College and at the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) during Fall and Spring semesters. Eligible students, who wish to do so, should follow current procedures as described on the Registrar's website (look for Cross Registration Exchange Form).

INFORMATION ABOUT GENERAL PHYSICS PERMITS

General Permit FAQ

• Students must meet the prerequisites for the Physics course/lab and must be registered for the proper co-requisite courses required for each Physics course/lab, NO EXCEPTIONS.
  Example: PHYS111/111A has a co-requisite of MATH111. If a student is taking PHYS111/111A and has never taken MATH111, the student must first register for MATH111, then register for PHYS111/111A. By registering for the Math course first, it may alleviate the need for a permit for the Physics course.
• TRANSFER STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN A PLACEMENT TEST AT NJIT:  If you are a student who has recently transferred to NJIT and you have taken a placement test, you may be required to submit via email to:  oertel@njit.edu and djames@njit.edu a copy of your placement scores attached in order for us to process a permit. Be sure to include your NJIT ID number in your email.
• TRANSFER STUDENTS WHO TOOK PREREQUISITE COURSES AT ANOTHER COLLEGE:  If you are a student who has taken a prerequisite class at another college, you may be required to submit via email to:  oertel@njit.edu and djames@njit.edu ​  a copy of your unofficial transcript attached in order for us to process a permit. You MAY be directed to see our transfer credit advisor for transcript review. Be sure to include your NJIT ID number in your email.  It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the official transcript gets sent to NJIT Registrar's Office at the completion of the course and before the start of the current semester.
• SUMMER COURSES AT ANOTHER COLLEGE: If you are an NJIT student who is taking a prerequisite class at another college over the summer (such as MATH111, MATH121, PHYS102, PHYS111, etc.) and require a Physics permit for the current semester, you must first complete a General Physics Permit and then submit one of the following documents: 1) A copy of the "Approval to take a Summer Course at Other Colleges" form showing the course the student is taking over the summer. The form must be signed by all departments OR 2) An unofficial copy of student transcript showing the course and grade. All documents must be sent via e-mail to:  oertel@njit.edu and djames@njit.edu.  Be sure to include your NJIT ID number in your email. A permit will be issued once the student provides the required documentation, and an email will be sent once the permit is completed. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the official transcript gets sent to NJIT Registrar's Office at the completion of the course and before the start of the semester.

​PHYSICS DEPARTMENT PREREQUISITES and CO-REQUISITES for PHYS103, PHYS111, PHYS121, PHYS122 and PHYS234 COURSES:

FOR PHYSICS HONORS COURSES