If you want to meet with an academic advisor, please schedule an appointment via Navigate or email CHSSadvising@montclair.edu for scheduling help.
If you do not have an appointment with an academic advisor, please see the drop in times below, no appointment needed!
Drop-In Academic Advising
CHSS Advising offers drop-ins where you can meet with an advisor without an appointment. Come to Dickson Hall room 153 or join virtually via Navigate during these times to meet with someone!
Add/Drop Week (closed September 1st for Labor Day)
August 25th – September 9th
9:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Extended Hours (9/2, 9/3, 9/4, & 9/8): Until 6:00pm
Please arrive no later than 5:30pm to ensure an advisor can speak with you.
Fall 2025 Drop-Ins
Tuesday 9:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
In-Person: Visit us in Dickson Hall room 153 (on the first floor across from the elevators).
Virtual: Virtual drop-ins are available through Navigate.
Follow our guide for instructions to check-in for Virtual Drop-In advising: click here!
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Our drop ins are in person (Dickson Hall Room 153) or online (check in through Navigate).
Email CHSSadvising@montclair.edu or call 973-655-3065 for further assistance!
Academic Advising Appointments
Academic advising appointments are currently available both in person and virtually via Zoom, with an option for a video or phone appointment.
If you have a CHSS advisor listed on your Degree Works, you can make an appointment with a CHSS Advisor through Navigate. If you do not have a CHSS advisor listed on your Degree Works and you would like to meet with someone, please visit our Live Chat feature, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm, and we can schedule an appointment for you. Instructions on how to access the Zoom link will be provided once you have scheduled an appointment.
Please note: we are closed on Fridays June-August
Getting academic advisement is a critical part of supporting you throughout your college experience! The goal of advising is to help you make decisions, manage your educational goals and support you towards your future professional career path. Academic Advising at Montclair State University is unique. Once you have declared a major, you are assigned to a faculty advisor that can answer your questions about courses, applied learning opportunities and confirm you are on the road to graduation.
At CHSS, we want you to develop a strong and collaborative relationship with your faculty advisor. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers additional problem-solving support for students who have advisement questions. In addition to your faculty advisor, you can Meet with an Advisor at CHSS if you have unique concerns. Our advising philosophy is to bring you the tools for success, which ultimately allows each student to pro-actively drive their educational outcomes.
Remember, you drive your educational experience and career development. The tools are all here for you to succeed!
Use Degree Works to track your progress which you can access through your NEST account.
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