Online Degree Completion Applicants

Montclair’s Degree Completion Programs are designed for students who already earned college credits, stepped away, and are now ready to finish. 

If you're ready to finish your bachelor's degree, Montclair Online offers flexible, fully online degree completion programs designed for students with prior college credits. Whether you're returning to college after time away or transferring previously earned credits, you can complete your degree on a schedule that fits your life.

With personalized support and flexible, fully online courses, our Online Success Team is ready to help you create a plan to complete your degree. 

It's easy to apply. See the step-by-step guide below.

Ready to apply? Start your application today.

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Designed for Busy Students

Empower your future with a flexible, accelerated fully online degree 

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Who Qualifies?

Montclair Online degree completion programs are designed for students who:

  • Have previously earned college credit through a college or university.
  • Are returning to complete a bachelor's degree or transferring from another institution.
  • Have 45 or more transferable college credits (eligibility may vary by program).
  • Want the flexibility of a fully online bachelor's degree while balancing work, family or other commitments.
  • Admission requirements vary by program. The RN to BSN program has additional eligibility requirements.
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How the Application Works

Complete and submit the undergraduate application, then check your application portal for instructions to pay the non-refundable $65 application fee or request a fee waiver. You will also be asked to submit official transcripts from every regionally accredited college or university you have attended.

Application Process for Online Degree Completion Students

Step 1: Submit Your Application Online

  • Complete and submit your application
  • After you submit the application, follow the instructions on your application portal status page to:
    • Pay the $65 non-refundable application fee, or
    • Submit a fee waiver request, if applicable.
  • Start your application: Transfer/Readmit

Step 2: College Transcripts

  • Submit an official transcript from all regionally accredited colleges and/or universities you have previously attended.
  • Transcripts must be sent directly from each college or university; transcripts submitted by students are not considered official.
  • Ask your previous institution(s) to send official transcripts:
    • Electronically to transfermsu@montclair.edu, or by mail to:
    • Office of Undergraduate Admissions
      Montclair State University
      1 Normal Avenue, Susan A. Cole Hall
      Montclair, NJ 07043

Step 3: Add a Resume (optional)

  • Online Degree completion applicants may submit an optional resume.
  • A resume can provide additional context about your work experience, skills and accomplishments as part of your application.

A Veteran’s Journey Back to the Classroom

Frank Rivers returned to Montclair after a chance conversation on a campus shuttle and is now completing a degree through supportive advising and flexible, fully online coursework.

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“If I can come back, all of us have the opportunity one way or the other. You just have to have the strong will and desire to not stop and say ‘I can.’ Succeeding doesn’t mean you come out on top, you just have to move from where you are.”

Frank Rivers ’25

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Assistant Supervisor II/Facilities Montclair State University

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Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

Undergraduate Admissions Office

Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can.

Online Enrollment Specialist

Get help with requirements, deadlines, documents, and the application process for fully online programs. An Online Enrollment Specialist can answer questions about online learning at Montclair, including course delivery, technology, student support, and how online study can fit your personal and professional schedule.

Transfer Applicant Assistance