We want to ensure that you have the resources you need to easily visit campus, especially if you are visiting from out-of-state. See some important links below:

• Register for an event
• Getting to Campus
• Local Accommodations
• Newark & the NY Region
• Campus Maps

Getting to Campus

You will receive a confirmation email after registering for a campus visit with parking instructions if driving. But our campus is easily accessible being located near Newark International Airport, Newark Penn Station and Light Rail Stations.

There is also a bus service available through NJ Transit Bus Lines: 28, 37, 62, 67, 107. For schedules and information, visit the NJ TRANSIT website.

Driving to campus? Check out different driving routes here for the most convenient way to get to campus.

Local Accommodations

Visiting from out of town? Newark offers great local accommodations that make it convenient to visit campus, explore the area and hop into New York City. We recommend Courtyard Newark Downtown and Hampton Inn & Suites Newark-Harrison-Riverwalk. You can see a full list of accommodations here.

Newark & the NY Region

New Jersey Institute of Technology is located in the heart of University Heights district of Newark, New Jersey with over 30,000 college students. The university shares the vibrant and multicultural city with the campuses of Rutgers University - Newark, the Rutgers Center for Law and Justice, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Essex County College and the developing University Heights Science Park.

There is lots to do around campus if you want to explore the area, try new cuisine or hop into New York City during your visit. You can see recommendations below.

Things to do in the area:

• Newark Museum - newarkmuseumart.org
• Branch Brook Park - essexcountyparks.org/parks/branch-brook-park
• Newark Symphony Hall - newarksymphonyhall.org
• Prudential Center - prucenter.com
• Red Bull Arena - newyorkredbulls.com/redbullarena
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center - njpac.org
• Newark Public Library - npl.org

Dining Recommendations:

• Playa Bowls - playabowls.com
• Whole Foods Market - wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/newark
• Intrinsic Café - instagram.com/intrinsiccafe
• The Green Chicpea - greenchicpea.com
• Smashburger -smashburger.com/locations
• Qdoba - locations.qdoba.com/us/nj/newark/64-halsey-st.html?utm_source=Listings
• Giovanni Pizza, Pasta & Grill - giovannipizzamenu.com
• Yaya Tea - yayatea.com/#orderonline
• Starbucks - starbucks.com/store-locator?map=39.635307,-101.337891,5z
• Tops Diner - thetopsdiner.com
• Chipotle Mexican Grill - locations.chipotle.com/nj/newark/222-market-st?utm_source=google&utm_medium=yext&utm_campaign=yext_listings

Ironbound Restaurants:

• Teixeira’s Bakery 
• Seabra’s Marisqueira 
• Nasto’s Old World Desserts
• Fornos of Spain
• Adega Grill’
• Mompou Tapas Bar & Lounge

We hope some of these recommendations are helpful for your visit to NJIT! Don’t forget to register for a campus visit and reach out if you have any questions.