Submit the Financial Aid Form

For final acceptance into the EOF program and also to be considered for federal and state financial aid, as well as any merit or non-merit based scholarships, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form by the MARCH 1 PRIORITY DEADLINE.

Obtain your NetID

Each student is given a NetID which functions as both your e-mail and logon 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 Are Coming

Print out and submit the Candidates Reply Form and submit it with the appropriate deposit by the MAY 1 DEADLINE. Space is limited for the EOF program so the earlier you let us know, the better.

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.

Complete Mandatory Immunizations

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.

Complete Your Housing Application Form

Students who have paid their admissions acceptance and housing deposits ($180) must fill out housing forms. Keep in mind that housing is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is NOT GUARANTEED. To improve your chances at receiving housing, please send in your housing deposit before May 1.

Attend 6-week summer program

As EOF Freshman, you need to attend the MANDATORY six-week summer program for EOF students.

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 Office of New Student Experience coordinates Orientation.

Submit Your Final Transcripts

Your final transcripts, AP scores, and/or college transcripts must be sent to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Please have your guidance counselor send us your FINAL official transcript after graduation. If you have completed AP/college level courses, we MUST receive your official transcript and/or scores prior to Orientation.

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.