Workshops
From LeetCode sessions to resume clinics. Practical skill-building that translates directly into internship and job outcomes. Every workshop is designed by people who know what tech interviews actually look like.
Welcome to
ColorStackNJIT
A community built for Black and Latinx students in tech where excellence and belonging are not a tradeoff.
Our Mission.
As one of New Jersey's top research universities, NJIT is home to some of the most ambitious students in the country. ColorStack NJIT exists to make sure that ambition is matched by access; connecting Black and Latinx CS students with the networks, resources, and community that turn potential into careers.
See our impactWhat we offer
Professional Development
Direct access to companies actively recruiting diverse talent. Industry panels, mock interviews, and recruiting events that put you in the room.
Community
A network of peers who understand exactly what you're navigating. We celebrate each other's wins, share opportunities, and make sure no one figures out this industry alone.
By the numbers
Our Impact,
16,000+
Members Nationwide
96+
Partner Schools
80%
Confident in a Full-Time Offer
72%
Class of '26 With Internships
65%
Alumni With Full-Time Roles
20+
Corporate Partners
Through Numbers.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ColorStack NJIT is open to any NJIT student who wants to support our mission — our programming and resources are focused on increasing representation for Black and Latinx students in tech, but membership itself isn’t restricted by race or ethnicity.
Joining ColorStack NJIT connects you with our on-campus community, events, and resources. To also join the national ColorStack community — their Slack, job board, and national programming — sign up separately at colorstack.org. We recommend doing both.
No — membership is completely free.
Not at all. Members join at every experience level, from students who have never written a line of code to those already interning at top tech companies.
Any year, any major. Most members study computer science or a related field, but any NJIT student interested in tech is welcome.
Fill out the membership application on our Join page, it takes about two minutes!