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The Residential Education & Services program at Montclair State University is committed to student development through intellectual, emotional and community growth in collegiate environment. Our program provides quality residence facilities, administration, counseling, developmental programs, and dining and food services for its residents. Through interaction with academic curricula, Residential Education & Services strives to help resident students achieve their fullest potential. Residential Education & Services, in collaboration with University resources such as Global Education, the Academic Success Center and Services for Student with Disabilities provides an environment that promotes independence, productivity, growth and equality.

National Studies on resident versus commuter students consistently show that resident students tend to:

  • Complete more credit hours

  • Achieve higher grade point averages

  • Graduate with greater frequency

  • Use campus resources with greater frequency

  • Get more involved with campus activities

  • Show greater gains in artistic interest, intra and interpersonal self-esteem

  • Express more satisfaction with their undergraduate education