Make sure to take all the core courses required as soon as possible
Consider whether to pursue independent study and/or thesis option; explore research opportunities at the department: http://cme.njit.edu/research/ure.php
Meet PhD students pursuing different topics
Meet MS students involved in research projects
Meet faculty members whose research interests you
Get your academic advisor hold removed by providing required information to your academic advisor
Register for all courses as soon as your hold is removed
Request permit to open a closed course section (i.e., an independent study, thesis, etc.) from the course instructor and Ms. Cynthia Wos, cynthia.m.wos@njit.edu
Bring all forms needing signatures and required for travel, full time certification, thesis committee appointment, etc., to Ms. Kathy Tomlinson at the department office or e-mail her at kathy.tomlinson@njit.edu
See your academic advisor with any questions you might have
As semester progresses, find the time to do the following:
Attend AIChE student section meetings: learn about different industries and careers
Schedule a meeting with Ms. Joanne Dera, Science and Engineering Librarian; 973-642-4950 dera@njit.edu to become acquainted with the library databases and resources
Visit Career Development Services https://www.njit.edu/cds/ to learn about resources: preparing resume, mock interviews, postings of internships/coops, and jobs.