Campus Visits for Prospective Students
ARTS DAYS, OPEN HOUSES, COLLEGE FAIRS AND MORE . . .
ARTS DAYS for Prospective Students
Interested in majoring in the arts or communication?
Montclair State University's Arts Days events provide dynamic opportunities to learn about College of the Arts programs and careers in the arts. Events feature participatory workshops with our faculty, performances by our students, career talks, audition/interview-preparation tips, campus tours and more. (All events are free!)
Arts Days Descriptions and Dates --
To participate in any Arts Days event, students must pre-register. Click on the event titles for descriptions and registration information.
Television and Digital Media Info Sessions: Nov. 7, 2012; Jan. 30, 2013; March 27, 2013; May 15, 2013
Dance Days: Dec. 7, 2012; April 5, 2013
Theatre Days: Nov. 16, 2012; March 8, 2013
Music Therapy Days: Nov. 30, 2012; Feb 7, 2013
Ensemble Festivals and Clinics - by invitation only:
- ChoralFest – Invitational High School Choral Festival: November 2, 2012
- The Cali Small Ensemble Invitational Festival : February 1-3, 2013
Register Online --
To register for an Arts Days event, click one of the links below:
- Individual Students: Register here
- School Groups: Register here
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College of the Arts Students' Performances and Exhibitions
Come See and Hear our Students Perform
Performances by our students are open to the public. Come witness the talents of our Cali School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance students by attending one of our student performances.
- Department of Theatre and Dance Productions Calendar-- Lists theatre, musical theatre and dance productions featuring Department of Theatre and Dance students.
- Cali School of Music Performance Calendar -- Lists student solo-recitals, ensemble concerts and faculty and guest-artist performances.
- Department of Art and Design MFA Exhibitions Calendar -- Lists exhibitions of graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts in Studio program
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University Open Houses, Info Sessions and Campus Tours
Montclair State University Open houses are a great way to gain an overview of the University and learn about programs in the College of the Arts. Open Houses feature informational sessions on the university - including a campus tour and student-services fair; an overview of the College of the Arts; as well as interactive break-out sessions for our Department of Art and Design, Department of Theatre and Dance, School of Communication and Media and Cali School of Music.
Open House Dates --
Undergraduate -- Oct. 7, 2012; Nov. 11, 2012
Graduate -- Oct. 21, 2012
Register Online --
For more information and/or to register for a University Open House or campus tour, click on one of the following links:
- Undergraduate -- Open Houses
- Graduate -- Open Houses, Info Sessions and Instant-Decision Days (see "Events")
- Campus Tours
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Week-day Visits to the College of the Arts
If visiting the university campus on a week-day, feel free to complement your campus tour by stopping in at the College of the Arts' Office of Student Services, located in Life Hall, Suite 224 (open M-F 8:30-4:30), to pick up college information materials or to ask a question.
Be sure to also visit our College of the Arts academic offices and take a self-guided tour of our college facilities while here. (note: If you wish to sit in on a class or meet with a professor, it is recommended that you call in advance.) Our academic main offices are listed below:
- Department of Art and Design -- Location: Calcia Hall, suite ; Phone: 973-655-7295
- Department of Theatre and Dance - Location: Life Hall, suite 224; Phone: 973-655-4217
- School of Communication and Media - Location: Life Hall, suite 050; Phone: 973-655-7471
- John J. Cali School of Music -- Location: Chapin Hall, suite 144; Phone: 973-655-7610
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College Fairs in Your Neighborhood
If your high school or community college is hosting a college fair, chances are a Montclair State University representative will be there. Look for our information table and bring us your questions. You may also look for College of the Arts representatives at one of the following Arts College Fairs:
- National Performing Arts College Fair -- New York City - October 16, 2012 (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm); Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. (info - NACAC )
- National Performing Arts College Fair -- Philadelphia - November 5, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm); New Location: National Museum of American Jewish History. (info - NACAC )
- National Portfolio Day -- New York City - Nov. 18, 2012 (Undergraduate); Oct. 28, 2012 (Graduate); Location: Parsons School for Design. (info - NPDA)
- National Portfolio Day -- Westchester, New York - Nov. 17, 2012; Location: SUNY, Purchase College. (For more info, visit the NPDA website.)
- National Portfolio Day -- Philadelphia - Nov. 11, 2012; Location: (info - NPDA )
- Nationl Portfolio Day -- Hyde Park, New York- Nov. 9, 2012; Location: (info)
- National Portfolio Day (for Graduate candidates) -- New York, New York - Oct. 28; Parsons New School of Design (info)
- National Portfolio Day (for Graduate candidates) -- San Francisco, Ca -- Oct. 14 (info)
- National Portfolio Day (for Graduate candidates) -- Chicago, Il -- Nov. 11, 2012 (info)
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