![Photo of University Hall outside. Calcia hall can also be seen from behind a few trees.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x192/public/2026-08/070826_144_Campus_Summer-LAROSA.jpg?h=926d89e9&itok=JlPgblV7) # International Admissions The Office of Global Engagement supports international students – freshman, transfer and graduate – through every stage of the journey, from applying to Montclair State University to graduation. International students bring the world to Montclair State University, and our team is here to help you every step of the way. Explore the options below to find the application pathway that best fits you as a freshman, transfer or graduate student. ## Incoming Students [Review Pre-Arrival Checklist](https://inside.montclair.edu/resources/global-engagement-office/accepted-international-students/pre-arrival-information) ## Find Out Why So Many Students Call Montclair Home ![Student studying on one of the sofas in University hall. They are using a laptop.](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1120/public/2026-08/030524_45362_Students-Studying---University-Hall.jpg?h=d94d50a9&itok=bJhNN7RC) ### Register for a Webinar - [Register for an **Undergraduate Event**](https://apply.montclair.edu/portal/international) if you are still completing secondary/high school, have already completed secondary/high school school, and/or have taken any college or university courses after completion of secondary/high school but will NOT obtain a bachelor’s/undergraduate degree. By selecting this option, you indicate that you hope to enroll in Montclair to pursue your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree. - [Register for a **Graduate Event**](https://graduate.montclair.edu/portal/international) if you have already completed a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and wish to pursue your master’s or doctoral degree. [ ![Cole Hall at Montclair State University.](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1120/public/2026-03/101822_8885_Cole%20Hall%20Aerial-X2.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=Ygj29msu) Click to play the video ](%20%20%20%20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OF9FXWAVJQ) ### Discover Our Wow Factor Take a quick look of Montclair State University and all our campus has to offer. ## Ask a Student Have questions about life at Montclair State University? Connect with one of our current international student ambassadors! *Loading TruLeague ...* document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { this.debug = false; this.log = function (msg) { if (this.debug) console.log(msg); } this.log("Init TruLeague Fixer"); this.embed = document.querySelector("#truleague-embed").shadowRoot; this.truLeagueMutationObserver = function (mutationList, observer) { this.log("TruLeague Mutation Observer fired"); var spans = this.embed.querySelectorAll("span[aria-hidden=true]"); var modified = 0; var i; for (i=0;i 0) { this.log("Fixing TruLeague aria-hidden"); } } this.log("Starting TruLeauge Mutation Observer"); this.observer = new MutationObserver(this.truLeagueMutationObserver.bind(this)); this.observer.observe(this.embed, {attributes: false, childList: true, subtree: true}); }); ## International Application Options ### [ International Freshman Students](/admissions-aid/how-apply-montclair-state-university/international-applicants/international-first-year-applicants) If you are still completing high school or secondary school, or have finished high school/secondary school and attempted fewer than 16 university-level credits, you may apply for admission as an international freshman student. ### [ International Undergraduate Transfer Students](/admissions-aid/how-apply-montclair-state-university/international-applicants/international-transfer-applicants) Montclair considers you a transfer student if you have attempted 16 or more credits at an accredited college or university after graduating high school or earning a high school diploma equivalent. Review our [Transfer FAQs](/admissions-aid/transfer-students "Transfer Students") for answers to common transfer admission questions. ### [ International Graduate Students](/admissions-aid/how-apply-montclair-state-university/international-applicants/international-graduate-applicants) If you have already completed a bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, you may apply for admission as an international graduate student. ## Costs, Scholarships & Assistantships Montclair remains committed to making education affordable for international students, regardless of country of origin. As a public institution, Montclair cannot offer need-based financial aid to international students, so unless you receive a merit-based scholarship or assistantship, you should plan to cover the full cost of attendance. International students in F‑1 or J‑1 status are charged out‑of‑state tuition. [International Scholarships and Aid](/admissions-aid/financial-aid/international-scholarships-and-aid "International Scholarships and Aid") [Estimated I-20 Expenses](/admissions-aid/financial-aid/international-scholarships-and-aid "International Scholarships and Aid") ## Why Montclair? 84% Montclair’s international students are employed on Optional Practical Training (OPT) – temporary, post‑graduation work authorization for F‑1 international students – within two months of graduation. ## Dreaming Bigger Than Home ![Olga Mikutina](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1440/public/2026-03/112425_48865_Olga-Mikutina_MP.jpg?h=926d89e9&itok=Jym-ztBp) > It was my dream to study and train in the United States. Was it everything I thought the experience would be? Well, the expectations were different. But the reality has over-met the expectations. I've met a lot of great people and made friends. Olga Mikutina ’26 Program: **Business Administration** ![hawk icon](/themes/custom/montclair/assets/img/hawk.svg) ## Meet Our Team Our talented team of experts is here to provide the help and support you need. ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/cristiana_1.jpg?h=a4eaf6eb&itok=W9AlLR5M) ### [Cristiana Kunyczka](/faculty-staff/cristiana-kunyczka) - Assistant Vice President for Global Engagement ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/Heather.jpg.1.1x.generic%20%281%29_1.jpg?h=f6ef5b39&itok=4I9uHC1r) ### [Heather Augar](/faculty-staff/heather-augar) - Director of International Recruitment ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/aditi_0_1.jpg?h=f1704810&itok=rbjUqUQb) ### [Aditi Patel](/faculty-staff/aditi-patel) - Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/kaitlyn_1.jpg?h=987a0844&itok=qwxujNJH) ### [Kaitlyn Healy](/faculty-staff/kaitlyn-healy) - Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/naomi_1.jpg?h=cdaddaa7&itok=yBWDPB19) ### [Naomi An](/faculty-staff/naomi) - Assistant Director of International Recruitment ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/soyun_1.jpg?h=922fabdd&itok=dsNYWIdU) ### [Soyun Park](/faculty-staff/soyun-park) - Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/me%20square_1.jpg?h=eb117e3d&itok=T3g3ZuKM) ### [Emma McNamara](/faculty-staff/emma-mcnamara) - Coordinator for Global Partnerships ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/camille_1.jpg?h=9b0ef999&itok=ERlunfdM) ### [Camille Guglielmo](/faculty-staff/camille-guglielmo) - International Student Support Specialist ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/liliana_1.jpg?h=cd2a7045&itok=llNiPgnm) ### [Liliana Rico](/faculty-staff/liliana-rico) - Administrative Assistant ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/justin_1.jpg?h=f703285d&itok=rQcQ72Bo) ### [Justin Schwarz](/faculty-staff/justin-schwarz) - international Recruiter ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/pan%20luo_1.jpg?h=cd2a7045&itok=Ha-fiOrZ) ### [Pan Luo](/faculty-staff/pan-luo) - International Recruiter ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/robert_2.png?h=5d4a4bff&itok=lYi6nt2h) ### [Rob Medrano](/faculty-staff/rob-medrano) - International Recruiter Go to the previous slide 1/ Go to the next slide ## We’re Here to Help. International Applicant Support Prospective and admitted international students seeking information about Montclair State University, the application process, enrollment, and pre-arrival support. - - Telephone [+1 973-655-6862](tel:%2B1973-655-6862) - Address Cole Hall 148 I-20 and DS-2019 application and issuance questions Prospective students with questions about the I-20 application and I-20 issuance process. - Current Student Support -