Permits • Prerequisites & Corequisites
There are several types of permits. To avoid delays, be sure that you choose the correct one for the problem you are experiencing.
→ APPLY HERE FOR A SPRING 2026 GENERAL PHYSICS PERMIT ←
The General Physics permit has closed.
General Physics Permits are used to address registration errors caused by missing prerequisites, incorrect fields of study, honors cohort discrepancies, major or year issues, or other related errors. Do not use a General Physics Permit for a closed course, as it will not be accepted. The link for Closed Course Permits is provided below.
TIP: For students who need to take Math and Physics simultaneously (co-requisite), try to register for the Math course first, followed by the Physics course or lab. For a Physics course and its corresponding lab, register for the course first, then the lab. Registering in this order may reduce 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 becomes available and follow the instructions provided in the Registrar's email.
All permits are issued Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays. Please allow 2–3 business days for permit processing. Do not contact the Physics Department to inquire about the status of your permit request until at least three business days have passed. Students will be notified via email when a permit has been issued, along with instructions on how to register. The Physics Department staff and faculty cannot register students for courses; students are responsible for registering for their courses and labs. For more information about general Physics permits, please see the details provided below.
Matriculated students at Rutgers University–Newark who wish to take a Physics class at NJIT through the exchange program may use the form above to request a permit. Proof of prerequisites and/or co-requisites may be required before the permit can be issued.
→ APPLY HERE FOR A CLOSED COURSE PERMIT (SPRING 2026) ←
The Closed Course permit has closed.
Closed Course Permits are used to request entry into a class that has reached its maximum enrollment capacity. Submission of a closed course permit does NOT GUARANTEE that the student will be admitted to a specific section. It is highly recommended that students adjust their schedules to register for sections that have not yet reached maximum capacity. DO NOT use a closed course permit as a general permit, as it will not be accepted.
Students will be notified via email when a closed course permit has been issued, along with instructions on how to register. Once a closed course permit has been granted, the student must register for the course by entering the specific CRN number in the new Registration System. If the student is unable to register for the course due to another type of restriction such as major, year, etc., the student must submit a General Permit request. Please note that the Department cannot register students for a course or lab; students are responsible for registering for their classes.
READ THIS PART CAREFULLY: A closed course permit will NOT resolve other registration issues (such as prerequisites, major, year, etc.). Students must verify that they have met all prerequisites for the course they are requesting. The prerequisite must appear on your NJIT transcript. Check your Highlander Pipeline account to ensure you have the required prerequisite with a grade of C or better. To resolve other registration issues, submit a General Permit request.
PHYSICS DEPARTMENT CLOSED COURSE POLICY
Closed course requests may not be granted by the Physics Department if other sections of the course have not yet reached their maximum enrollment. Students should adjust their schedules to register in sections that have available space. If all sections of a course have reached their maximum capacity, undergraduate students who require the course to graduate will be given priority for a closed course permit.
INFORMATION ABOUT GENERAL PHYSICS PERMITS
General Permit FAQ
- Students must meet the prerequisites for each Physics course and lab and must be registered for the required co-requisite courses without exception. For example, PHYS111/111A requires MATH111 as a co-requisite. If a student is enrolled in PHYS111/111A but has not previously taken MATH111, they must first register for MATH111 before registering for PHYS111/111A. Registering for the Math course first may eliminate the need for a permit to enroll in the Physics course.
- TRANSFER STUDENTS WHO TOOK PREREQUISITE COURSES AT ANOTHER COLLEGE: If you have completed a prerequisite course at another institution, you may be required to submit via email an unofficial transcript to Donald James at djames@njit.edu and Christine Oertel at oertel@njit.edu. You may be directed to see our transfer credit advisor for a transcript review. Be sure to include your NJIT ID number in your email. Transfer students may need a permit for the next level Physics course. If this is the case, please apply for a General Physics Permit at the link above.
- SUMMER COURSES AT ANOTHER COLLEGE: If you are an NJIT student taking a prerequisite or co-requisite course at another college over the summer such as MATH 111, MATH 121, PHYS 102, PHYS 111, and require a Physics permit for the current semester, you must complete a General Physics Permit. A "conditional prerequisite" permit will be issued until the summer course grade appears on your NJIT transcript. If the student does not pass the summer course or fails to take it, the student will be dropped from the Physics course and/or lab.
PHYSICS DEPARTMENT PREREQUISITES and CO-REQUISITES for PHYS103, PHYS111, PHYS121, PHYS122 and PHYS234 COURSES:
PRE-REQUISITE: PHYS102/102A or PHYS111/111A all with a grade of C or better.
PHYS111 / PHYS111A – PHYSICS I AND LAB
CO-REQUISITE: MATH111 with grade of C or better.
PHYS121 / PHYS121A – PHYSICS II AND LAB
PRE-REQUISITE: PHYS111/111A and MATH111 all with a grade of C or better.
CO-REQUISITE: MATH112 with grade of C or better.
PRE-REQUISITE: PHYS111/111A and MATH111 all with a grade of C or better.
CO-REQUISITE: MATH112 with grade of C or better.
PHYS234 – PHYSICS III
PRE-REQUISITE: PHYS121/121A or PHYS122/121A and MATH112 all with a grade of C or better.
NOTE: The lab component must be taken concurrently with the following physics courses, PHYS102, PHYS103, PHYS111, PHYS121 and PHYS122 unless the student has previously completed the lab in an earlier semester and earned of C or higher.
All physics labs will be conducted in person.
Prerequisites and co-requisites are strictly enforced by the Physics Department. If students do not meet the prerequisites and/or co-requisites for the course at the start of the semester, they will be dropped from the Physics course.
Course assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the Physics Chairperson.
FOR PHYSICS HONORS COURSES
Priority will be given to students affiliated with the Albert Dorman Honors College (ADHC). If seats are available in the honors course at the start of the semester and the student has demonstrated satisfactory grades, permits may be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Updated: 1-26-2026