The Dean’s Scholars Program is an academic honors program housed within the Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC). Dean’s Scholars receive a distinctive honors education and opportunities from YWCC including:
Honors courses within the Ying Wu College of Computing
Professional networking with distinguished speakers and industry leaders
Honors advising through the Ying Wu College of Computing
Funding opportunities for research and travel
Priority consideration for admission to the Albert Dorman Honors College through sophomore year. Dean’s Scholars can choose to apply to become a Dorman Scholar after the completion of their first or second year. Seats are limited and the application process is competitive, but applications from Dean’s Scholars will be given priority consideration during their evaluations.
How to apply?
To be considered, prospective students should apply through the Albert Dorman Honors College application on the Common Application by checking the box, “Are you interested in the Albert Dorman Honors College?”
Program requirements:
Requirements of the YWCC Dean Scholars Program include:
Taking at least three honors-only courses offered by YWCC
Attending at least one ADHC colloquium/guest speaker per semester (YWCC Dean’s Scholars are encouraged to attend co-sponsored ADHC-YWCC speaker events)
For questions about the program, please contact Associate Dean Ali Mili at mili@njit.edu.