Summer & Winter Sessions
Our Summer and Winter Sessions allow you to get ahead on course requirements with flexible schedule options that still allow you to enjoy your break between semesters.
Your Path, Your Pace
Choose from flexible, accelerated courses designed to help you move forward on your timeline.
Summer Sessions run from May through August, Winter Sessions take place from late December through mid-January.
Get a Head Start
Whether you are exploring your academic interests or looking for a flexible way to earn credits, Summer and Winter Sessions can help you move forward.
These accelerated sessions make it easier to focus on one course at a time, complete a requirement, or create more room in your future schedule. Courses are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with options that may include in-person, online and hybrid formats.
Read detailed course descriptions in the catalog and check the course schedule for each semester's offerings.
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Who Can Take Summer or Winter Courses?
High School Students
High school students can enroll in Summer sessions through Early College Programs to explore academic interests, earn credits and begin building confidence in a college-level course environment.
Incoming Montclair Students
Incoming and transfer students may be able to use Summer or Winter Sessions to get ahead, complete a requirement or make their first full semester more manageable.
Current Montclair Students
Current students can use Summer and Winter Sessions to stay on track for graduation, catch up on credits, focus on a challenging course or create more flexibility in a future schedule. Register on Nest.
Visiting and Non-Degree Students
Students enrolled at another college or university, or students who want to take courses without pursuing a Montclair degree, may be eligible to register as visiting or non-degree students.
How to Register as a Visiting or Non-Degree Student
If you are a Visiting Student or non-degree student, you MUST complete and submit the Visiting Student Information Form in order to be eligible to register for classes.* Be sure to complete the form at least 4 days prior to the course start date in order to be eligible to register on time.
- Visiting Student: An undergraduate student who is currently enrolled at an accredited college or university who DOES NOT have a degree
- Non-degree Student: An applicant who is not interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree. To qualify for non-degree admission, you must have received a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to submitting your application
Visiting Undergraduate Student Information Form
Visiting Graduate Student
If you have not completed a bachelor’s degree, you do not need to provide a transcript. Not sure if you’re a visiting or non-degree student? Here’s what you need to know:
- Visiting Graduate Student: Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree, general or professional non-degree students. Visit the Graduate School for additional details on these classifications
A decision regarding your enrollment will be sent to you via email within 24-48 hours.
What Our Students Have to Say
Motivated students enjoy getting ahead during winter and summer sessions.
“Taking a winter course allowed me flexibility in my schedule. By taking one of my prerequisites over the winter, I was able to take the classes I wanted to sooner, and have more free time in my schedule.”
Jenna Marcy
Communication and Media Studies
