Hi-Jump Program

High achieving high school juniors and seniors who wish to enrich their education by enrolling in undergraduate courses are invited to apply to the Hi-Jump Program at Montclair State University. Through this early college program, students can earn college credit, experience the rigors of college course work and get a taste of college life.

Courses
Hi-Jump students may enroll in courses that do not require prerequisites and if they wish to enroll in courses with prerequisites, they are required to take the Montclair State University Placement Test (MSUPT) prior to registering for course work. MSUPT arrangements can only be made after the student is accepted into the program. Students may enroll up to two courses each semester. Please refer to the website address below to view all courses offered.
https://wfs.montclair.edu/ahomepg.html

Academic Information
The link below provides complete information on academic regulations, billing information, and general information beneficial to students throughout the semester.
http://www.montclair.edu/registrar/schedulebook

Tuition and Fees
Hi-Jump students are responsible for all undergraduate tuition and fees. The links below provides complete information on costs and policies and procedures
http://www.montclair.edu/bursar/tuitionandfees/index.html

http://www.montclair.edu/bursar/policies/refunds.html

Hi-Jump Application and Requirements

In order to be considered for admission to the program, you will need to submit:

• A completed application. (Application Form)
• A $25 application fee made payable to Montclair State University
• An official high school transcript (to be sent by your guidance counselor)
• A strong letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor.

We review each application individually; however, when considering an applicant for Hi-Jump Admission, certain minimum standards are followed. Strong candidates for admission generally meet the following criteria:

• A 3.5 GPA in subject area relevant to courses you are applying for.
• An overall GPA of 3.5 or greater.

Hi Jump students are considered “special visiting students” and must follow these procedures for each semester they wish to enroll. Once accepted into the program, a letter of acceptance will be mailed out with instruction and information on registration. Courses offered are based on space available basis. Please note priority registration is given to current matriculated full time college students.  

Application Deadlines:

• Fall (September enrollment): August 1st
• Summer (May enrollment): May 1st
• Spring (January enrollment): November 1st

Please send all materials required to:

Nicole DeCapua, Associate Director

Academically Gifted/Talented Youth Programs

Montclair State University

1286 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07043-9987
(973) 655-4104
email: giftedmsu@mail.montclair.edu