Accepted Students

After Arrival in U.S./Orientation

After arriving in the U.S., you must follow the Orientation Schedule outlined below in order to begin classes at Montclair State University. Please read the schedule carefully and make careful note of the dates and activities you are required to attend. Plan to arrive on campus in time to attend these activities. NOTE: You may not be required to attend all activities.

1. Immigration Check-in

After arriving in the U.S., you must report to International Services with your passport, I-94 card (white card in the passport) and I-20 or DS-2019. Immigration Check-in is required for all new students and transfer students who traveled into the U.S. with a Montclair I-20 or DS-2019.

Date: Monday, January 11, 2010

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: International Services, Global Education Center, 22 Normal Avenue (White house across the street from the main entrance to the campus)

OR

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: International Services, Global Education Center, 22 Normal Avenue (White house across the street from the main entrance to the campus)

If you are in the area earlier, you can complete the Immigration Check-in at an earlier date. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2. Testing

English as a Second Language Test:

All undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking international students whose native language is not English are expected to take this exam. Exchange students on J-1 visa are not required to take this exam. This test is not as in-depth as the TOEFL, and tehre is nothing you can really study for. Relax and rely on what you already know about the language. The placement test enables us to evaluate incoming students in addition to the TOEFL to see if there is extra help needed in the area of English language proficiency.

The test consists of four parts: a multiple-choice structure test, a multiple-choice listening comprehension test, a one page reading section with 5 short answer questions, and a written summary of the reading section. The test is in papen-and-pencil format, and there is no practice test on the web to access.

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Time: 8:45 am.

Location: Dickson Hall, Room 122

If you are transferring from another U.S. school you are not required to take this test if you have completed English Composition I and II. You can arrange to take this test earlier by contacting Tina Bollettieri at bollettiert@mail.montclair.edu.

Montclair State University Placement Test (MSUPT):

All undergraduate degree students with fewer than 24 credits are required to take this exam. Exchange students on J-1 visa are not required to take this exam.

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Time: 10:00 am.

Location: Morehead Hall, Room 139

This exam is also offered at various times throughout the summer. Contact the Center for Academic Development and Assessment at 973-655-4476 to schedule an earlier date if you are currently in the U.S.

3. Academic Advising

Since you will be a new student at Montclair State, it is important that you receive correct advisement regarding your academic program. You should not attempt to register until you have met with your academic advisor. Read the following carefully to determine who your academic advisor is.

Freshmen Students

Freshmen Students are those that are starting their undergraduate program after completing secondary school. You must be advised by the Office of New Student Experience after you take the English as a Second Language Test and the Montclair State University Placement Test (MSUPT). You must attend the Freshmen Advising listed below:

Freshmen Advising

Date: Friday, January 15, 2010

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Morehead Hall Room 101

If you have any questions, contact:

Office of New Student Experience

Phone: 973-655-7609

Location: Morehead Hall, Room 101

Undergraduate Transfer Students

Students transferring from another U.S. school or those that are transferring credits from their home country institution must attend a Transfer Day Session in order to register for classes. You are required to register for a session. Visit http://www.montclair.edu/transferdays

If you have any questions about class registration, contact:

The Center for Academic Advising and Adult Learning

Phone: 973-655-7114

Location: Morehead Hall, Room 132

Graduate students

Graduate students must be advised by their department faculty advisors. Please contact your faculty advisor and set up an appointment before leaving your home country. Check your acceptance letter for the name and contact information of your faculty advisor, or visit http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/current/adviserlist.shtml to find out the name of your faculty advisor. Keep in mind that you must first take the English as a Second Language Test (if applicable) before meeting with your advisor to register for classes.

J-1 exchange students

If you are an exchange student here for one or two semesters and have not yet finalized your course schedule, contact Beth Calamia Scheckel (calamiascheb@montclair.edu) as soon as possible.

4. Register for Classes

After taking the necessary tests and receiving academic advisement you will register for classes. Registration at Montclair State is processed through WESS, (Web Enrollment Services for Students). MSU Schedule of Courses is available online at http://www.montclair.edu/registrar and contains specific instructions for registration. Tuition and fees are payable in full for each semester. Students attending on F-1 or J-1 visa status must attend full-time (12 credits for undergraduate students and 9 credits for graduate students).

If you are currently in the New Jersey Area, it is advisable to make arrangements to take the necessary tests listed above and seek academic advising to register as soon as possible.

5. Mandatory International Student Orientation

All new F-1 and J-1 international students, including transfer students and those students that changed their status to F-1 student must attend the International Student Orientation. Apart from the Freshmen Orientation, Transfer Session Day, or Grduate Orientation, you are required to attend this mandatory Orientation where important immigration information will be presented that you will need to know in order to maintain your F-1 or J-1 student status.

Date: Friday, January 15, 2010

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: The Ballrooms in Student Center

Student Account - WESS

To view your student account and register for classes you will need to log in to WESS – Web Enrollment Services for Students. Visit wfs.montclair.edu to log in to your account. You will need your 8 digit Campus Wide ID (CWID) number and your 6 digit pin number. If you are accessing the system for the first time your pin number is usually set to your date of birth (mmddyear). If you have problems accessing the system call the Office of the Registrar at 973-655-4376.

Tuition Payment

Once you register for classes, you will be required to pay your tuition and fees. Paper bills are not generated. All statements will be posted and available for viewing on the Student Web Enrollment Services (WESS) Account Summary website. You will need to log on to your WESS account or visit the Bursar’s Office located in Room 214, College Hall. The Bursar’s Office phone number is 973-655-4177 and their website is at www.montclair.edu/bursar

Students on most non-immigrant visa types including F1& J1 visas must pay out of state non-resident tuition. In rare cases, students in some visa types are allowed to pay in-state tuition if they have lived in NJ for one year or more.

Payment Options

• Cash
• Check/Money Order
• Online Payments with E-Check
  
• TMS Installment Payment Plan. Montclair State University offers payment plans through Tuition Management Systems (TMS), and students can enroll in a 5 month plan for 1 semester at a time. For more information visit www.afford.com/montclair
• Credit Card. Montclair State University does not directly accept credit cards for payment of student accounts. Tuition Management Systems (TMS) accepts credit cards on the University’s behalf and charges a convenience fee for this service. TMS accepts American Express, Master Card and Discover, it does not accept VISA. For more information visit www.afford.com/montclair

Please make sure tuition is paid in a timely manner or your classes may be deregistered, which means they may be dropped due to non-payment.