The Graduate Center
Ignite what’s next in your career at Montclair, where graduate students find nationally recognized programs, dedicated faculty mentorship and a welcoming community from application to graduation. Flexible master’s, doctoral and certificate options – on campus and online – fit your life, support your goals and drive real‑world advancement.
Ready for What’s Next?
Thinking about a graduate degree but not sure where to start? Explore deadlines, requirements and ways to fund your future, then take your next step with Graduate Admissions.
Support for Every Graduate Path
Graduate education at Montclair is about more than coursework. Here, you’ll tap into research opportunities at one of the nation’s leading public research institutions, with faculty who are leaders in their fields, plus support with funding, advising and career preparation from day one through graduation.
A High-Research R2 University
We have earned the Carnegie classification of Doctoral University – High Research Activity. You’ll collaborate with faculty on funded projects that tackle real‑world challenges in education, health, business, the arts and STEM.
Top-Ranked Graduate Programs
Montclair’s graduate and online programs earn national recognition for quality, flexibility and student outcomes, giving you a credential that stands out in the marketplace. See how our programs rank among the nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report.
Graduate School Assistantships
Montclair offers masters and doctoral level assistantships. Work alongside faculty in a mentored traineeship that integrates your academic preparation with instructional skills, research, scholarship, creative activities and professional development. Students awarded a graduate assistantship receive varied compensation packages in exchange for a specified number of service hours to the academic department. Graduate Assistants may receive tuition and University-wide fee remission for up to 24 graduate credits per academic year.
Enhance Your Graduate Experience
We actively invest in graduate students’ growth, not just in their classes. Through opportunities like Alpha Epsilon Lambda graduate student honor society, the Student Research & Conference Travel Fund, the Graduate Council, and the Graduate Student Event Proposal Fund, we recognize academic excellence, support research and conference travel, elevate student voices in University decisions, and encourage student-led events that foster community and belonging.
Micro-Internship Program
The Graduate School’s Micro-Internship Program connects graduate students with paid, project-based opportunities across campus. These experiences help students build practical skills, gain hands-on experience and grow professionally.
Why Graduate Students Choose Montclair
Top Public University in NJ
Montclair is New Jersey’s top public university – and among the nation’s best – ranked by The Wall Street Journal 2026 Best Colleges. Students benefit from outstanding career prep, social mobility and a powerful return on their investment.
Best MBA Program in NJ
Rated among the nation’s best by Fortune for 2025, Montclair’s MBA is New Jersey’s top-ranked program for ambitious, career-focused business leaders.
Online Master’s in Educational Leadership
Montclair’s online Master’s in Educational Leadership is ranked No. 5 in the nation in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, offering the flexibility, quality and outcomes working educators need to advance.
Finding Your Voice and Community in Graduate School
Hear from graduate students who turned challenges into opportunity and found belonging, mentorship and purpose at Montclair. Their stories show how supportive faculty, research experiences and close‑knit communities help you grow as a professional and as a person.
“When I think of Montclair, I think of the relationships and connections that I made. I came into my own at Montclair in terms of the confidence that I got as a clinician, as a scholar, as a researcher – all of those skills that were honed at Montclair.”
Sailume Walo-Roberts ’25 PhD
Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education
Professor, Counselor
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help
Use the contacts below to get the right support.
Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.
- graduate@montclair.edu
- 973-655-5147
- The Graduate Center, 4th Floor
The Graduate Center
he Graduate Center provides a central hub where students come together, access resources, and find encouragement to pursue their passions.
- gradstudentservices@montclair.edu
- 973-655-5205
- School of Nursing / Graduate School, Suite 487