Things to Do Before Beginning Your Graduate Study at MSU
Directory Information and Privacy Act
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment)
permits the university to release directory information about a student
unless the student specifically requests that this information is
withheld. Students who do not wish directory information to be released
should notify the Office of the Dean of Students (Student Center, 4th
Floor) within the first week of each semester. If you would like further
information regarding this policy, please refer to the Academic
Regulations & General Information section of the Schedule of Courses
booklet.
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E-mail
All new graduate students must set up their free mail.montclair.edu
e-mail account as soon as possible. Important correspondence will not be
forwarded to students via paper, but through this mail.montclair.edu
system. You must sign up for a mail.Montclair.edu account as you will be
held responsible for all the important information and campus
notifications transmitted through this e-mail. The mail.Montclair.edu
email account allows students to maintain easier communication with
faculty and other graduate students, as well as gain off-campus access to
library databases and other important resources. In addition, having this
account allows graduate students to participate on various campus
listservs, which is a great way to stay up-to-date on all events,
deadlines, and other pertinent information. For students who may have
other e-mail accounts, you may forward the mail.montclair.edu mail to your
personal accounts. To set up a mail.montclair.edu e-mail account, simply
use a web browser to log on to
http://mail.montclair.edu and follow the instructions. For
information, please call the technology helpline at 973-655-7971.
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Health Insurance
All full-time students are required to have accident/sickness
insurance. A premium is included in the bill for tuition and fees to cover
this cost. Students who currently are covered under another health
insurance plan may deduct the premium by completing a waiver card and
returning it to the Students Accounts Office, College Hall, Room 218.
Part-time students or dependents may enroll in the plan by completing the
appropriate card, also available in the Student Account Office.
http://www.montclair.edu/wellness/wellness/html/Insurance.html
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Immunization
New Jersey State Law (P.L. 2000c.25) requires that all full and
part-time undergraduate and graduate students provide evidence of
immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella as a prerequisite to
enrollment. Documented proof of immunity must be submitted to the Health
and Counseling Services, Blanton Hall. In addition, the State of New
Jersey requires that all incoming full-time students who will be living in
MSU residence halls must, as a condition of attendance, have evidence of
having received a meningoccal (meningitis) vaccination. Information
regarding specific requirements and MSU Immunization Information forms are
available from the Health and Counseling Services office (http://www.montclair.edu/wellness/)
or in the Current Students section of the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support
Services Web site.
Failure to submit the required documentation will result in the denial of
future registration privileges. Students may fax or mail original
documentation signed by a licensed health care provider, a copy of a
signed and authorized school record, or the completed and signed MSU
Immunization Information form to the Health and Counseling Services office
(Telephone; 973-655-4361; Fax 973-655-4159).
Click Here for
the form.
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Identification Cards
ID Cards are required for using the library, computer labs, and Red
Hawk dollars (money placed on your ID card to use for meals, books,
copies, etc.). Students must be registered for classes at MSU, and must
present a photo driver’s license or other form of identification to obtain
an ID Card. New students may obtain their ID Cards during the Graduate
Student Orientation, or during the first week of classes. The office is
located in the Student Center, 1st floor, and can be reached by calling
973-655-4147.
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International Students and Students Who Have
Studied in Other Countries
For all non-citizens who have not earned a degree in the U.S., (or in
an English speaking country), it is necessary to take an English language
proficiency test at MSU (in addition to the TOEFL). Course registration
for international students will be permitted only after results from this
English test have been received. To register or obtain a schedule of the
English language proficiency test at MSU, please call 973-655-6955.
International students should become familiar with the Office for
International Students (OIS) located at 14 Normal Avenue, 973-655-4253.
OIS is responsible for the general growth, development, and welfare of all
international students, scholars and faculty on campus. Further, the OIS
acts on behalf of international students, scholars, and faculty in an
advocacy relationship in matters pertaining to the attainment of their
educational goals. For additional information, please refer for the
Graduate Catalog or visit
http://www.montclair.edu/international.shtml
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Parking
All graduate students are required to register any vehicle parked in
surface lots, and to purchase a parking permit that must be displayed as
outlined in the Parking Rules and Regulations. Commuter students may park
only in General parking lots: 18-28, 30, 32, 40, and 41. Hourly paid
parking is available in the Red Hawk Parking Deck. A limited number of Red
Hawk parking passes are available each year. Paid parking is also
available in metered spaces for a maximum of two hours. Comprehensive
information regarding the University's parking program may be found at
http://www.montclair.edu/pages/ofo/parking/index.shtml. Please contact
Standard Parking, Level 1 of the Red Hawk Deck, at 973-655-7581, if you
require additional information. Campus maps are available at The Graduate
Admissions & Support Services office, the Parking and Transportation Services office, and the
Student Center Information Desk.
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Registration
Each semester, students may view the Schedule of Courses booklet online
at
http://www.montclair.edu/pages/registrar/schedulebook/. The most up to
date availability of courses is listed on the web at
http://wfs.montclair.edu, Web Enrollment Services for Students (WESS),
under course sections, or course section search. In addition, registration
schedules/windows and instructions on how to register for courses are
found in the Schedule of Courses Booklet and WESS. Students may only
register online through WESS. For additional Registration information,
please visit the Current Students section of The Graduate Admissions &
Support Services Web site
or visit
http://www.montclair.edu/registrar.
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Taking Care of Yourself
Graduate school can be filled with very intensive coursework and study.
Even if graduate school is their sole preoccupation, graduate students
face many pressures; and there are even more demands on time and thought
for those graduate students with families and jobs. Classes, research,
writing, and expectations of faculty and peers are just a few of the
forces that weigh on a graduate student's shoulders--none of these keeps
the pressures of everyday living at bay. So while you are in graduate
school, it is essential for you to care for your physical, emotional, and
mental well-being, and this will help you manage the stress that you might
encounter along the way (from the Council of Graduate Schools website).
It is important that you keep balance in your life while you are
engaged in graduate study. Keep your perspective by managing your time
wisely, getting the proper rest and exercise, and eating in a healthy way.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, the office of Counseling and Psychological
Services can be a useful resource. They can be reached at (973) 655-5211
or you can visit them in their office at Gilbreth House (located directly
behind Freeman Hall) for an appointment. All counseling is confidential.
The following is a link to a site with helpful tips on time and stress
management for graduate students. If you know of additional links, books
or other resources, please send a message to
gradstudentservices@montclair.edu.
http://www.gradresources.org/
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Self-guided Campus Tour
The following guide is designed to direct you through campus smoothly
and efficiently without the need of a tour guide. Please follow the
directions carefully as they take you pass all of the academic buildings
on campus starting at the steps of the Student Center. If you would like a
guided campus tour, please call the undergraduate tour office at
973-655-5322. For a campus map click here
http://www.montclair.edu/welcome/campustour/index.shtml.
Self-guided Campus Tour
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