Academic Resources

Did you know that Montclair State University offers an array of services to all students currently enrolled at the University? These services can be especially beneficial for those graduate students experiencing some academic difficulty. These services are free and they are not just for undergraduates!

Center for Academic Development and Assessment

Moorehead Hall, Room 139-145
Phone: 973-655-4476 or 973-655-4364
http://www.montclair.edu/pages/cada/

Often graduate students are faced with increased work loads, strict deadlines and extensive research papers and exams. The Center for Academic Development and Assessment (CADA) offers workshops, tutoring and other resources that will help you to manage your graduate studies more effectively. Many of their services offered are listed below:

• Tutoring and testing services
• Test taking strategies and ways to cope with test anxiety
• Study skills and time management
• Assistance with writing skills and reading comprehension for research papers
• Note taking and active reading

Sprague library

http://library.montclair.edu/

Sprague Library is a valuable resource to all students. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to study, need assistance with research, or internet access, the library is a great place to start. There is even a quiet reading room for graduate students.

• Online journals, databases, periodicals
• Print material (periodicals, books)
• Wireless internet connection, laptop lending and a computer lab
• Multimedia resources (microfilm, microfiche, CDs, videocassettes, audiocassettes, phonograph records slides and filmstrips)
• Student technology resource room
• Reference librarians specializing in specific academic disciplines, who can help with research and topic development

Specifically For Graduate Students

• Faculty/Graduate Reading Room
• Graduate Research Assistance Form

The Writing Center

Dickson Hall, Room 285
Phone: 973-655-7442
http://english.montclair.edu/Programs2/FirstYear/Writing_center.htm

The writing center offers free tutoring sessions to assist students with their writing needs. The purpose of the center is to help students become better writers and to recognize their own writing process and style. The writing center is staffed primarily by fellow graduate students who are familiar with the demands of a graduate education and thesis work.

Services for Students with Disabilities
Located in the Academic Success Center at Moorehead Hall on the 3rd floor in Suite 305. 973-655-5431

Services for Students with Disabilities provides support services to students with physical, psychological, sensory, chronic medical or learning disabilities. If you believe that you may need assistance with one of the above related areas, please contact Services for Students with Disabilities.  Some of the services offered (depending on the student's need) are listed below:

• Academic accommodations
• Equipment loans and adaptive technology
• specialized academic advising and counseling services
• Priority registration
• Parking and housing accommodations

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Gilbreth House
Phone: 973-655-5211

Counseling and Psychological Services offers individual/group, educational and consultative services to the students enrolled at the university.  CAPS offers short term counseling services to all students. Some of the issues addressed by counselors relate to stress, difficulty with academic performance, anxiety, depression, social or relationship problems, etc. If you are having difficulty at the graduate level and believe that these services may be of some assistance to you, CAPS can be reached confidentially at the contact information above.

* Remember to also contact your Graduate Program Coordinator or Faculty Adviser. They can be extremely helpful and offer valuable information.

** These are just a few services offered to graduate students at Montclair State University.  We understand the importance of a graduate education and the amount of dedication and hard work that it takes to succeed.  Remember, it is essential that you maintain at least a 3.0 GPA with no more than two C´s in your coursework. If you are having academic difficulty please refer to the services listed above. Your graduate education is important to us. Feel free to contact us at The Graduate Admissions & Support Services 973-655-5147 if you have any questions or concerns.