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.

Students
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.
 

→ APPLY HERE FOR A FALL 2025 GENERAL PHYSICS PERMIT ←

General Physics Permits are used for registration errors due to missing prerequisites, field of study errors, honors cohort errors, major, year or other errors. DO NOT use a general permit for a closed course as it will not be accepted.  Closed Course Permit Link is below.

TIP: For students who have to take Math and Physics at the same time (co-requisite), 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 wait list (if available). If you are wait listed, please remain on the wait list until a spot opens and follow the instructions provided in the Registrar's email.

All 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 & labs. For further information about general Physics permits, please see information provided below.

Matriculated students at Rutgers University-Newark who would like to take a Physics class at NJIT through the exchange program may use the form above for a permit. Proof of prerequisites and/or co-requisites may be required before a permit can be issued.

→ APPLY HERE FOR A CLOSED COURSE PERMIT (FALL 2025) ←

The Closed Course Permit Link will open once the waitlists are closed by the Registrar's Office. Students are asked to be patient with the closed course permit process. 

Closed Course Permits are used to request entry into a class which has reached its maximum enrollment size.  Submission of a closed course permit is NOT A GUARANTEE that the student will get into a specific section.  It is highly suggested that the student rearrange their schedule to register in a section that has not reached its maximum size.  DO NOT use a closed course permit for a general permit as it will not be accepted.  

Students will be notified via e-mail when a closed course permit has been issued and instructions on how to go about registering.  Once a Closed Course Permit has been issued, the student must then 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 error (major, year, etc.) the student must submit a General Permit request.   The Physics Department cannot register a student for a course. The student is responsible for registering for ALL courses. 
 
READ THIS PART CAREFULLY: A closed course permit will NOT solve other registration issues  (prerequisite, major, year, etc).  Students must verify that all prerequisites have been met for the course they are requesting. The prerequisite must appear on your NJIT transcript. Check your Highlander Pipeline account to be sure you have the required prerequisite (must be 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 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.

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 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: Donald James djames@njit.edu and Christine Oertel oertel@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. Transfer students may need a permit for the next level Physics course. Please apply for a General Physics Permit at the link above.
  • SUMMER COURSES AT ANOTHER COLLEGE: If you are an NJIT student who is taking a prerequisite or co-requisite 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 complete a General Physics Permit. A "conditional prerequisite" permit will be given until the summer course grade appears on your NJIT transcript. If the student does not pass the summer course or ends up not taking the summer course, 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:

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.
 
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.
 
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:  3-18-2025