Accepted International Students Checklist

International Students 

Learn more about the I-20 Process you must complete before arriving at Montclair State University.

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’re Coming

Complete the 2013 Candidate Reply Form‌ Form found in your Acceptance Packet and submit it with the appropriate deposit by the MAY 1 DEADLINE.

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 Medical Paperwork

To ensure the health of our students, all incoming students are required to submit the Montclair State University Immunization Form. Please bring this form to your physician for completion.

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.

Complete Your Housing Application Form

Students who have paid their housing deposit ($300) must fill out housing forms. Housing is guaranteed to those who submit deposits by the May 1 deadline.
A reminder that housing is for the full academic year, both fall and spring semesters. Students will be notified via their MSU email account and have 5 days to cancel their agreement otherwise they will be held to the full academic year.

Submit Your Final Transcripts

Your final secondary school and/or college transcripts must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If your courses were still in progress at the time of your acceptance, or if you would like to receive credit for courses that you have taken, we MUST have the official evaluation of the transcript.  These transcripts should be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service.  For a list of such services, please visit www.naces.org.

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 Center for Advising and Student Transitions coordinates Orientation.