Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair State or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can.
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You have your own passions, goals and interests – why would you want a viewbook made for anyone but you? Explore only the academic programs, career opportunities and clubs that you’re interested in to envision exactly what your life would be like in Red Hawk Country.
Telecounseling
As we all take precautions against Coronavirus and practice social distancing, Montclair State Admissions Counselors are still here to help, even if we’re remote! Let us put you in touch with virtual resources to help you get to know Montclair State University and make the decision to become a Red Hawk.
Have questions about the status of your application? Need information about changing your major? Want to know more about what life is like as a Red Hawk? We’re ready to answer any questions you may have. Just sign up for a telecounseling appointment and let us know how you’d like to be contacted—via phone, online chat, or web conference—and an Admissions Counselor will be in touch with you during your appointment time:
We look forward to continuing to support you through your college application process.
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Undergraduate Admission Office Hours
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, located in Susan A. Cole Hall (formerly College Hall), Suite 100, is happy to serve you:
Fall and Spring Semester
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Winter and Spring Break
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Summer
- Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday: Closed
Please feel free to call us directly at 973-655-4444. Fax your application materials to 973-655-7700.
Admissions Staff
Jordanna Maziarz
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Joseph Niclas
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Larissa Lamont
Senior Assistant Director Of Pre-Enrollment Services
Donna McLearie
Program Assistant
Erin Samples
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Transfer Review and Recruitment
Mukund Gopalakrishnan
Assistant Director of CRM Data Analytics and Technology
Julissa Duran
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
Neris Fleming
Coordinator for Specialized Engagement Programs
Fred Stolarski
Visit Experience Coordinator
Phone: 973-655-6919
Tours: 973-655-5322
stolarskifr@montclair.edu
Dina Rezk
Coordinator of CRM Data and Technology
Vanessa Devericks
Lead Admissions Counselor for Recruitment Coordination
Special Populations: Adult Learner (CAL and OLA) applicants; Alumni Recruitment Team.
Recruitment Territory: New Jersey Counties – Morris and Sussex
Ryan Davila
Admissions Counselor
Recruitment Territory: New Jersey Counties – Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem
Cherese Jackson
EOF Admissions Counselor
Recruitment Territory: New Jersey Counties – Hudson, Passaic, Essex
Anisha Saini
Admissions Counselor
Recruitment Territory: New Jersey Counties – Middlesex and Monmouth; New York – Long Island
Marisa Portuesi Petryna
Admissions Counselor
Recruitment Territory: New Jersey County – Bergen, New York – Lower Hudson Valley and Connecticut.
Maria Zaino
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Special Population: Transfer applicants and re-admit applicants.
Lisa Williams
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Special Population: Freshman in Advanced Standing
973-655-7884
williamsli@montclair.edu
Zabdi Medel
Community College Liaison
Kenei Miyazawa
Pre-Enrollment Specialist for Students
Special Population: Veteran and Military applicants.
Jodi Cotugno
Pre-Enrollment Specialist for Students (E-K)
Special Population: Athletes
Allyxandra Nowatnick
Pre-Enrollment Specialist for Students (L-Q)
Anne Marie Lopez
Pre-Enrollment Specialist for Students (R-Z)
Special Population: Visiting and Non-Degree applicants
Maria Rizzitello
Transcript Assistant
Guidance Counselor Liaison