Transfer Student Advising

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.

To connect with your advisor…

Log onto NEST; go into Degreeworks; view Advisor assignment in the top left column of your audit. If your advisor is not listed, contact Kyle Courter at courterk@montclair.edu.
To schedule an advising appointment, log in to Navigate.

Questions about advising services offered in the college’s department and schools may be addressed to:
- - - - Department of Art & Design
        
        Andre White (973-655-7274; whitean@montclair.edu); Office Location: Calcia 207
      - School of Music
        
        Gina Balestracci (973-655-7219; balestraccig@montclair.edu); Office Location: Chapin 131
      - School of Communication and Media
        
        For any general advising questions, please email us: SCMadvising@montclair.edu You can sign up for a Zoom group advising session. Additional sessions will be added on a regular basis so please check back if the current sessions are sold out.
      - Department of Theatre and Dance
        
        Eric Diamond (973-655-3120; diamonde@montclair.edu); Office Location: Life 0309
      - College of the Arts
        
        Advising: Kyle Courter (973-655-6925; Courterk@montclair.edu), Office Location: Morehead 243
        
        Student Services: Sarah Assalone (973-655-7346; webers@montclair.edu); Office Location: Morehead 243

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 Montclair State 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. Contact the coordinator associated with your program of study, and include the following subject heading in your email request: “Requesting a transfer student advising appointment.”