Freshman Applicants
Early Action Deadlines
Please note: Early Action Deadlines are non-binding.
| Application Type | Early Action Deadline | Notification* | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 Admission | December 1, 2021 | December 23, 2021 | Apply Now |
| Fall 2022 School of Nursing | December 1, 2021 | January, 10, 2022 | Apply Now |
*We will begin notifying freshman applicants of their official admission decision in October. Students who complete their application for admission by the Early Action Deadline of December 1, 2021 will be notified of their official admission decision by December 23, 2021. School of Nursing applicants who complete their application for admission by the Early Action Deadline of December 1, 2021 will be notified of their official admission decision by January, 10, 2022. College of the Arts applicants may not receive their decision by December 23rd based upon their audition or portfolio review status.
Preferred Deadlines
| Application Type | Preferred Deadline | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 Admission | March 1, 2022 | Apply Now |
| Fall 2022 Scholarship Consideration | March 1, 2022 | Apply Now |
| Fall 2022 School of Nursing | January 15, 2022 | Apply Now |
| Spring 2022 Application | December 15, 2021 | Apply Now |
Freshman applicants may also apply through Common App.
For Scholarship Consideration, you must complete your application by March 1, 2022. Students interested in the School of Nursing will be notified of their official admission decision by April 1, 2022 (tentative).
Transfer Applicants
| Application type | Preferred Deadline | Final Deadline | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2022 Admission | November 15, 2021 | December 15, 2021 | Apply Now |
| Fall 2022 Admission | – | April 15, 2022 | Apply Now |
Interested in transferring to Montclair State University?
Please join us for our Transfer Application Day on Friday, October 22, 2021. At this event, you will have the opportunity to meet with our transfer admissions counselors to discuss the entire transfer process, submit your Spring or Fall Transfer Application and receive an application fee waiver.
Students seeking readmission to the University
| Application type | Deadline | Notification date | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2022 Admission | November 15, 2021 | 2-4 weeks after completion of application |
Apply Now |
| Fall 2022 Admission | April 15, 2022 | 2-4 weeks after completion of application |
Apply Now |
Visiting Students
Visiting students may submit an application up to the last day of the course drop/add registration period (typically 10 days after the start of the semester). To ensure timely processing of the application, visiting students should complete and check your Spring/Fall 2022 application and application status well in advance of this period.