We’re proud to attract talented and ambitious transfer students from across the country. At Montclair State, you will find a beautiful suburban campus with the resources of a large university and the support of a small college; the inspiration that comes from passionate professors; a universe of academic, social, athletic, cultural and career opportunities. As a nationally ranked doctoral research university with an intimate student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1, just 12 miles from New York City, you’ll tap into incredible opportunities that prepare you to achieve your most ambitious dreams.
We are excited to guide you throughout your journey at Montclair State University. You have the opportunity to navigate below to be redirected to more information and resources based on your current status. We are excited to have you with us in Red Hawk Country! A transfer student is anyone who has been enrolled in a regionally accredited college or university after graduating from high school. Even if you withdrew from the institution and received no credit, you should still complete the application for transfer admission. Review our Transfer FAQs for answers to some of the most commonly asked Transfer Admissions questions.
Yes! Our Transfer Admissions Counselors are offering Virtual Instant Decision Days to all Transfer applicants every Tuesday! 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.
Montclair State’s 2+2 program is a unique and exciting opportunity designed for 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.
Log into your Student Application Portal to see the status of your application and to view a list of any missing materials. Transfer students are required to submit an official transcript from ALL regionally accredited colleges and/or universities previously attended. Official transcripts must be sent to us directly from your previous college. Transcripts sent by students are not official. Please contact your previous college to have them send your official transcript. Official transcripts may be sent electronically to transfermsu@montclair.edu or via mail to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Yes! Our Transfer Admissions Counselors are offering Virtual Instant Decision Days to all Transfer applicants every Tuesday! 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.
Congratulations on being accepted to Montclair State University! We are so excited to welcome you to Red Hawk Country. Follow your Accepted Transfer Student Checklist! You can see the actions you need to take step-by-step online through our Accepted Transfer Student Checklist. Here you’ll find information about claiming your NetID, scheduling your advising appointment to enroll in classes, register for your mandatory Transfer Student Orientation, submit your New Student Deposit and more! If you need some help understanding your credit evaluation, watch our video below! Telecounseling: Transfer Admissions Telecounseling Email: transfermsu@montclair.edu Email: msupromise@montclair.edu (for 2+2 inquiries) Call: 973-655-4444Who is a Transfer Student?
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