Transfer Student Advising
College of the Arts
Greetings Transfer Students!
Congratulations on your acceptance and decision to join our College of the Arts community. Your next step to becoming a successful student is to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Meeting with an advisor will help you clarify your goals, enroll in the right courses, and make smart choices that will help you graduate on time.
Before your scheduled appointment, please be sure to do the following:
- Review the curriculum and graduation plan that corresponds with your intended major, along with additional tips on the College of the Arts Advising page.
- Gather and bring to the meeting your prior college transcripts and descriptions of courses you hope will transfer.
- Hone in on the MSU courses you need to take.
- Know your CWID, PIN, NetID, and how to register for courses via NEST (see Course Registration Information and video tutorial for looking up classes.)
- Music students - be sure you have completed the online music theory test.
How to sign up:
Advising appointments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is highly recommended that you schedule your appointment for the first available date as classes tend to fill up quickly. (Note: In some cases, advisors may suggest dates other than those listed below.) Please include the following subject heading in your email request: "Requesting a transfer student advising appointment."
To request an appointment, please contact the advisor aligned with your major and review the curriculum listed below.
| Department | Major / Concentration | Schedule an Appointment | Curriculum Requirements |
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| Department of Art and Design (Note: If you do not receive a response from the Dept. of Art and Design within 48 hours, please contact Dept. Administrator Stephanie Spitz at spitzs@montclair.edu (973-655-4151) |
Animation/Illustration |
September through June: Contact Prof. Lauren Carr at carrl@montclair.edu for an advising appointment.
July-August: |
Animation and Illustration Major (B.F.A.) |
| Art Education |
September through June: Contact Prof. Dorothy Heard at heardd@montclair.edu for an advising appointment.
July-August: |
Visual Arts Major, Art Education Concentration (B.A.) (Combined B.A./M.A.T. with Teacher Certification in Art (Preschool-Grade 12) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities) Visual Arts Major, Art Education Concentration with Teacher Certification in Art (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.) Visual Arts Major, School and Community Settings Concentration (B.A.) |
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| Fashion Studies |
September through June: Contact Prof. Susan Eid at eids@montclair.edu for an advising appointment. July-August: |
Fashion Studies Major (B.A.) |
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| Product Design |
September through June: Contact Prof. Denis Feigler at feiglerd@montclair.edu for an advising appointment.
July-August: |
Product Design Major (B.F.A.) |
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| Visual Arts |
September through June: Contact Prof. Cathy Bebout at beboutc@montclair.edu for an advising appointment.
July-August: |
Visual Arts Major (B.A.) |
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| Visual Communication Design |
September through June: Contact Prof. Anthony Inciong at incionga@montclair.edu for an advising appointment.
July-August: |
Visual Communication Design Major (B.F.A.) |
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| Makeup Artistry |
September through June: Contact Prof. Debra Otte at otted@montclair.edu for an advising appointment.
July-August: |
Makeup Artistry Certificate Program - Undergraduate |
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| Department | Major / Concentration | Schedule an Appointment | Curriculum Requirements |
| Department of Theatre and Dance (Note: If you do not receive a response from the Dept. of Theatre and Dance within 48 hours, please call the Department office at (973-655-7738) |
Musicial Theatre |
Contact Prof. Eric Diamond at diamonde@montclair.edu for an advising appointment. (973-655-3120) |
Musical Theatre Major (B.F.A.) |
| Theatre / Acting |
Contact Prof. Eric Diamond at diamonde@montclair.edu for an advising appointment. (973-655-3120) |
Theatre Major, Acting Concentration (B.F.A.) |
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| Theatre / Production and Design |
Contact Prof. Eric Diamond at diamonde@montclair.edu for an advising appointment. (973-655-3120) |
Theatre Major, Production/Design Concentration (B.F.A.) |
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| Theatre Studies |
Contact Prof. Eric Diamond at diamonde@montclair.edu for an advising appointment. (973-655-3120) |
Theatre Studies Major (B.A.) |
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| Dance |
Contact Prof. Lori Katterhenry at katterhenrl@montclair.edu for an advising appointment. (973-655-7080) |
Dance Major (B.F.A.) |
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| Dance Education |
Contact Prof. Lori Katterhenry at katterhenrl@montclair.edu for an advising appointment. (973-655-7080) |
Dance Major, Education Concentration, with Teacher Certification in Dance (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.) |
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| Department | Major / Concentration | Schedule an Appointment | Curriculum Requirements |
| School of Communication and Media (Note: If you do not receive a response from the School of Communication and Media within 48 hours, please call the Department office at (973-655-7870) |
Communication and Media Arts |
Contact Stephanie Wood at woods@montclair.edu (973-655-7870) |
Communication and Media Arts Major (B.A.) |
| Communication Studies |
Contact Stephanie Wood at woods@montclair.edu (973-655-7870) |
Communication Studies Major (B.A.) |
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| Filmmmaking |
Contact Stephanie Wood at woods@montclair.edu (973-655-7870) |
Filmmaking Major (B.F.A.) |
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| Journalism |
Contact Stephanie Wood at woods@montclair.edu (973-655-7870) |
Journalism Major (B.A.) |
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| Public Relations |
Contact Stephanie Wood at woods@montclair.edu (973-655-7870) |
Public Relations Major (B.A.) |
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| TVDM / Documentary |
Contact Stephanie Wood at woods@montclair.edu (973-655-7870) |
Television and Digital Media Major, Documentary Concentration (B.A.) |
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| TVDM / Audio, Sound Design |
Contact Stephanie Wood at woods@montclair.edu (973-655-7870) |
Television and Digital Media Major, Audio/Sound Design Concentration (B.A.) |
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| TVDM / Sports Media & Journalism |
Contact Stephanie Wood at woods@montclair.edu (973-655-7870) |
Television and Digital Media Major, Sports Media and Journalism Concentration (B.A.) |
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| TVDM/Television Production |
Contact Stephanie Wood at woods@montclair.edu (973-655-7870) |
Television and Digital Media Major, Television Production Concentration (B.A.) |
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| Department | Major / Concentration | Schedule an Appointment | Curriculum Requirements |
| School of Music | Performance |
Contact Gina Balestracci at balestraccig@montclair.edu (973-655-7219) |
Visit web page for Performance Major (BMus) curriculum options. |
| Composition |
Contact Gina Balestracci at balestraccig@montclair.edu (973-655-7219) |
Theory/Composition Major (BMus) |
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| Jazz Studies |
Contact Gina Balestracci at balestraccig@montclair.edu (973-655-7219) |
Jazz Studies Major (BMus) |
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| Music Education |
Contact Gina Balestracci at balestraccig@montclair.edu (973-655-7219) |
School and Community Settings (BMus) Music Education (with Certification; BMus) and MAT Combined Visit web page for Music Education Major (BMus) curriculum options. |
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| Music Therapy |
Contact Gina Balestracci at balestraccig@montclair.edu (973-655-7219) |
Visit web page for Music Therapy Major (BA) curriculum options. |