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Resources for Transfer Students

We’re proud to attract talented and ambitious transfer students from across the country. We invite you to be one of them. Please review our Transfer FAQs for answers to some of the most commonly asked Transfer Admissions questions.

Watch: Your Path to Red Hawk Country

Have you been accepted and need some help understanding your credit evaluation? Watch our video below!

 

COVID-19 Information

The restart plan will guide every aspect of how we operate, from safeguards, to academics, to campus life, housing, dining, transportation and more. Review the detailed plan now on our website. 

Instant Decision Days

In Person Transfer Instant Decision Day

Save yourself weeks of waiting time by attending one of our Transfer Student Instant Decision Days. Students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an admission counselor, submit official application documents, and receive an admission decision on the spot!

Virtual Transfer Instant Decision Days: Our Transfer Admissions Counselors are offering Virtual Instant Decision Days to all Transfer applicants every week. A Transfer Admissions Counselor will call you and you’ll receive an admissions decision on the spot! In order to select an Instant Decision appointment, you must first submit your transfer application and official transcripts from all institutions.

Community College Transfer Instant Decision Days: We’ve partnered with community colleges to host Instant Decision Days, exclusive to students enrolled at that college. Register for one of these Instant Decision Days below!

We may have Instant Decision Days with an individual community college not listed here. Contact your Transfer Counselor at your current institution to see if your community college has one to sign up for.

Transfer Events

Transfer Night

At Transfer Night, admissions counselors, academic advisors, and other campus resources will be on hand to answer your questions on everything from admissions requirements, credit evaluations, major selection, financial aid, and life on campus. In addition, students will be given a unique opportunity to submit their transfer applications in-person and receive an application fee waiver and assistance from our staff.

Application Day

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Virtual Events

Virtual Transfer Instant Decision Days: Our Transfer Admissions Counselors are offering Virtual Instant Decision Days to all Transfer applicants every week. A Transfer Admissions Counselor will call you and you’ll receive an admissions decision on the spot! In order to select an Instant Decision appointment, you must first submit your transfer application and official transcripts from all institutions.

Register here

Webinars and Information Sessions

Our Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid teams are hosting webinars for various topics including:

  • Transfer Information Sessions
  • Saturday Transfer Information Session
  • Virtual Campus Experience
  • Teacher Education Transfer Talks
  • Tau Sigma Honor Society Transfer Talk
  • Financial Aid and Student Accounts

Sign up for a Webinar

Get to Know Montclair State Virtually

Experience Montclair State 

Video Viewbook and Interactive Campus Map – Soar like a Red Hawk and immerse yourself in Montclair State’s beautiful campus through our new Video Viewbook and Interactive Campus Map! See why Montclair State is the right school for you as you learn about our academic programs, the value of a Montclair State education, and Red Hawk Life.

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Telecounseling

Our Transfer Admissions Counselors are available for telecounseling sessions via phone, online chat, or web conference! When you sign up, you’ll select your preferred date and time and provide a brief description of what you’d like to discuss to ensure our staff is prepared to help you and your family. Register for a telecounseling session below:

Transfer Admissions Telecounseling

Webinars and Information Sessions

Our Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid teams are hosting webinars for various topics including How to Apply Webinars for Transfer Students, Teacher Education Transfer Talks, Financial Aid and Student Accounts, and more. We’re constantly adding new dates and topics.

Sign up for a Webinar

Live Chat

We’ve implemented a live chat feature on our Admissions Homepage. Here, you’ll be able to connect with an actual admissions staff member and have all your questions answered in real time. If you’ve already chatted with our Rocky Bot, make sure to click the three dots at the top of the chat screen and select “Restart Conversation” – this will allow you to start a Live Chat. (This is currently staffed Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Social Media

Make sure to connect with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on all our social media platforms:

Montclair State 2+2 Program

Montclair State’s program is a unique and exciting opportunity designed for New Jersey community college students. Montclair State University has entered into a series of agreements that guarantee admission to Montclair State University for students who enroll at various community colleges and complete an associate’s degree.

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Become A Red Hawk

Ready to transfer to Montclair State?

Our Transfer Application deadlines are:

  • Spring 2022 – November 15, 2021
  • Fall 2022 – April 15, 2022

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Our Pass/Fail Policy

Generally, courses taken with a grade of “P”, “CR”, or “S” are accepted at full credit value, provided they are college-level credits from your previous school. Exceptions to this policy include courses that are required for nursing students in the School of Nursing, and other courses in programs linked to accreditation or licensure. View courses in programs that do not apply for pass/fail.

Information on Residence Life

Join us for a Residence Life Red Hawk Talk to engage with staff from the Office of Residence Life and learn all about living on campus at Montclair State!

Housing for First-Year and Transfer Students New Student Housing Selection Process

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Please note: To use the Facebook Photo Frames, simply visit facebook.com/profilepicframes and search “Montclair State”. (We have frames for Grandma and Grandpa too!)

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us at 973-655-4444 or transfermsu@montclair.edu.