Visit Us

Experience Montclair State University first hand by taking a campus tour led by one of our student Ambassadors. You can even have a a look around before you get to campus. Tours are offered most weekdays during the academic year.

• Open Houses
• Campus Tours
• Group Tours (10 or more people)
• Arts Days

Visitor Parking

The Red Hawk Deck—our parking facility capable of accommodating 1,100 vehicles—will ensure that access to the campus is easy and convenient. Prospective students visiting the campus for an admissions tour will receive a complimentary parking pass when the tour is completed. All other visitors can park at the deck for a small fee.

Open House Dates

Whether you’re a prospective freshman, transfer or adult student, you’ll be able to attend an admissions presentation especially for you and discover all that Montclair State University has to offer.

Undergraduate Open House Programs

The November Open House has reached capacity and is currently closed. If you are a senior and would like to visit Montclair State University, we encourage you to register for one of our Daily Campus Tours. If you are a junior and you are interested in visiting Montclair State University, you may register for one of our Daily Campus Tours or check back with us in early March to register for our April Open House.

Our Undergraduate Open House programs are large-scale events (usually between 2,800–3,500 visitors) with a wide variety of things to do and people to meet! Faculty representatives are on hand, along with representatives from Financial Aid, Residence Education, Athletics, Greek Life and many more.  This is your opportunity to meet other students interested in Montclair, take a campus tour or just check out a residence hall. For upcoming Open House dates and times as well as registration information, go to montclair.edu/admissions/visit.html.

Undergraduate Open House Programs for Transfer and Adult Students

• Dates for additional Undergraduate Open Houses To Be Announced

If you are currently attending a college or university and prefer a more intimate, classroom-like setting in which to get your questions answered, you may be interested in our Undergraduate Open House programs for Transfer and Adult Students.  These programs are offered during the spring semester and typically attract an audience of 100-200 students.  Admissions counselors, academic advisors and financial aid representatives are available to answer your individual questions about the transfer process, including admissions requirements and credit evaluations.

We also welcome individuals (age 25 or older) who are considering a college experience, either for the first time or after an absence of two or more years. Our staff is available to walk you through the application and enrollment process and alleviate any concerns you may have about returning to the classroom.

Campus Tours

Montclair State University is happy to present campus tours led by one of our Student Ambassadors. Just sign up for the date & time most convenient for you! Keep in mind that all tours are outside and walking, rain or shine, so dress in comfortable shoes and appropriate attire for the weather on the day you vist. Tours last about two hours, so plan your day accordingly.

Each tour begins with a 20-30 minute information session hosted by one of our Admissions Counselors. The approximate length of the tour includes the information session. Tours are very rarely cancelled due to inclement weather. In the unusual event that a tour is cancelled, you will be notified by e-mail the day of the tour. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at: ambassadors@mail.montclair.edu at least two weeks prior to the tour you would like to attend.

Campus Tour (Approx. 2 Hours) Register Now

Whether you are new to visiting a college campus or want to just get one final look before you choose to apply or enroll, MSU’s Daily Tour is an excellent way to learn about what Montclair offers to every student. On this tour you will see:

College Hall Alumni Green Morehead Hall Library Café Diem Memorial Auditorium Residence Hall Room Blanton Hall Dining Room Student Recreation Center Red Hawk Diner Student Center Rocky’s Mart

Surf N Print Campus Connect Store Rathskellar C-Store Bookstore Commuter Lounges University Hall Lecture Hall Dickson Hall Classroom Amphitheater Kasser Theater Red Hawk Parking Deck

Group Tour Policy (10 or more people)

• Group tour requests need to be made 4-6 weeks in advance. **2-3 weeks in the summer months**
• To ensure a quality tour, groups can be no larger than 50 students. Any group larger than 50 people will not be accommodated.
• If your group is requesting to have lunch provided, please enter that request on the survey form in the comments section. Please note that lunch vouchers will be provided on an availability basis. **No lunches will be provided during the summer months**
• Our group tours are booked on a first-come, first-serve, availability basis. They are booked with high schools receiving top priority. The tours are designed specifically for juniors and seniors interested in Montclair State University. All others interested in receiving a group tour will be accommodated in order of priority and availability.
• When you receive the confirmation for your group tour, please fill out the information sheet with the names of all who will be attending. The information sheet should have the exact number of people who will be attending the tour and all of their information requested. If this sheet is not received at least one week prior to your scheduled tour, your group tour will be canceled and it will not be accommodated.
• Please fill out the entire form. If we do not have a completed form, we cannot accommodate your request.
  

By continuing with this group tour request form, you are confirming that you have read and understand our group tour policy. If you agree with the terms above, please click here to complete the request form.

Transfer Student Instant Decision Days

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Arts Days

Arts Days events feature participatory workshops with College of the Arts faculty, performances by MSU students, career discussions, audition/interview preparation advice and more. For further information or to register for an Arts Days event, visit montclair.edu/artsdays or call the College of the Arts’ Office of Student Services at 973-655-7346.