Our Mission and Values

Vision

To be a preeminent public polytechnic research university with local and global impact.

Mission

NJIT, the state’s public polytechnic research university, is committed to excellence and global impact through:

• Education—preparing diverse students for positions of leadership as professionals and as citizens through innovative curricula, committed faculty, and expansive learning opportunities
• Research—advancing knowledge to address issues of local, national, and global importance with an emphasis on high impact basic, applied, and transdisciplinary scholarship
• Economic development—anticipating the needs of business, government, and civic organizations to foster growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Engagement—applying our expertise to build partnerships, serve our community, and benefit society as a whole

These four elements guide NJIT in contributing solutions for the grand challenges of the future and improving the quality of life today.

Core Values

Our core values reflect our beliefs, guide our behavior, shape our culture, and in so doing establish a sense of community, common purpose, and student focus.

Excellence

We innovate in the pursuit of excellence in all that we do and continue to improve in order to meet and sustain the highest standards of performance.

Integrity

We are honest and ethical in all we do, keep our promises, and acknowledge our mistakes.

Civility

We treat each other with respect and with dignity.

Sustainability

We develop responsibly and respect the needs of future generations.

Social Responsibility

We pride ourselves on engagement and partnerships to enhance the communities in which we live.

Diversity

We celebrate the inclusiveness of our university community and are sensitive to cultural and personal differences. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form.

Communication

We strive to share information and understand each other’s perspectives.