Obtain your NetID

Each student is given a NetID which functions as both your e-mail and log-on to many MSU systems. In order to complete numerous other steps of this checklist, you MUST complete this step. Follow instructions at netid.montclair.edu.

Let Us Know You’re Coming:

Complete the Candidate's Reply Form found in your Acceptance Packet and submit it with the appropriate deposit by the MAY 1 DEADLINE.

Complete the Accepted Student Questionaire

If you submitted a printed copy of the questionaire that you received in the mail, you do not need to do this again. Otherwise,

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Complete Your Placement Test Reply Forms:

Placement tests are administered to many incoming freshmen to ascertain the proper course level for each student. Some students are exempt from the placement tests. Please review the exemption criteria and indicate your status by completing and checking the appropriate line on the Placement Test Reply Form within one week of submitting a deposit.

• Basic Skills Requirements and Exemption Criteria
• Placement Test Reply Form

Review the Foreign Language Placement Announcement and complete the registration form.

Select Your Learning Community:

An online Learning Community selection tool will be available in mid-April. You must make your selection by June 4th. Learning Community assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the learning community website for more information.

Apply for Financial Aid:

To be considered for federal and state financial aid, as well as any merit or non-merit based scholarships, you must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the MARCH 1 DEADLINE.

Review the Financial Aid Office's checklist to ensure you have done all that is required: Financial Aid Checklist

Complete Mandatory Medical Paperwork:

To ensure the health of our students, all incoming students are required to submit the MSU Immunization Form. Please bring this form to your physician for completion.

Pay Your Student Account:

Montclair State University offers a variety of payment options to suit your needs. Please visit the payment options page for full details on when bills are generated and how payment can be made.

Complete Your Housing Application Form:

Students who have paid their tuition deposit ($215) and housing deposit ($300) must fill out housing forms. Housing is guaranteed to students who submit deposits by the May 1 deadline.

Submit Your Final Transcripts:

Your final transcripts, AP scores, and/or college transcripts must be sent to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. If your courses were still in progress at the time of your acceptance, or if you would like to receive credit for courses that you have taken, we MUST have the official transcript.

Attend Orientation/Register for Classes:

As a first year student, you  need to attend a MANDATORY Orientation session where you will plan your first schedule and become acclimated to the campus. The Center for Advising & Student Transitions coordinates Orientation.