Permits • Prerequisites & Corequisites • Physics UG Lab Syllabi
There are several types of permits. To avoid delays, be sure that you choose the correct one for the problem you are experiencing.
The Physics Department will begin to accept general permits approximately one to two weeks prior to the semester registration period for Fall / Summer / Spring. Please refer to the NJIT Registrar's website (https://www5.njit.edu/registrar/registration/) for specific dates.
Fall Registration Information: https://www5.njit.edu/registrar/registration/fall_reg.php
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 wait listed, 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. Students requiring a closed course must contact their academic advisor.
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.
Students who would like to take a course at another college over the summer, please go to the following website: https://physics.njit.edu/summer-courses-another-college
For Transfer Information or Credit By Examination, please go to the following website: https://physics.njit.edu/students
INFORMATION ABOUT GENERAL PHYSICS PERMITS
General Permit FAQ
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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.
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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.
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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 to the Office of University Admissions at admissions@njit.edu 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:
PHYS103 / PHYS103A – GENERAL PHYSICS II AND LAB
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: 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.
PHYS122 / PHYS121A – Electricity & Magnetism ECE 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.
PHYS234 – PHYSICS III
PRE-REQUISITE: PHYS121/121A or PHYS122/121A and MATH112 all with a 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: LAB COMPONENT MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH PHYSICS COURSES: PHYS102, PHYS103, PHYS111, PHYS121 and PHYS122 unless the student took the lab in a prior semester and passed with a grade of C or above.
ALL PHYSICS LABS WILL BE 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, the student will get dropped from the Physics course.
Course assignments may change at the discretion of the Physics Chairperson.
FOR PHYSICS HONORS COURSES
Priority will be given to students who are affiliated with the Albert Dorman Honors College (ADHC). If there are available seats in the honors course at the start of the semester, and the student has demonstrated sufficient grades, permits can be granted on a first come, first served basis.
Updated: 7-14-2022