Congratulations on your acceptance to Montclair State University! We have prepared this checklist to ensure you have an easy transition to university life. Please complete all steps and contact us if you have any questions.
Your Campus-Wide ID (CWID) and PIN are your keys to becoming a Montclair State University student. These were assigned to you when you were accepted to the University. You will find your CWID and PIN in your acceptance letter.
Questions about this step? Misplaced your CWID and PIN? Contact Early College Programs at 973-655-4352 or email earlycollege@montclair.edu for assistance.
Your NETID is your Montclair State University email account login ID and your ID for other web-based University systems. Your NETID and instructions for how to activate it will be emailed to you shortly after your acceptance.
Once your NETID has been activated, you will begin receiving communications to your Montclair State University email account from your professor(s) and other University staff. To log in, visit gmail.com, enter your NETID@montclair.edu, use your NETID password and click “Sign in”.
Questions about this step? Contact Early College Programs at 973-655-4352 or email earlycollege@montclair.edu for assistance.
The University Health Center oversees all mandatory health requirements for student enrollment. Within 48 hours of activating your NetID (step 2 of the checklist), you will be able to access the portal to upload your vaccination records. Please review the Student COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Effective Summer 2022 and Beyond for more information. Don’t delay! You may be de-registered from your courses if your vaccination records aren’t received by posted deadlines.
Click here to see your registration time (look for dual enrollment students). Note that registration times represent your first time to register, not the only time.
To register for classes, first view the course schedule and then log into your NEST account and on the top right corner, click on “Register for Classes”. The new site will provide you with links to look up the course catalog, register for and add/drop a class, view your class schedule, and more. Please check your acceptance letter regarding specific courses to register for if you are participating in a dual enrollment program or a specialized program/institute. Otherwise, please view our suggested course list.
Upload your photo to obtain your University ID card. Visit the ID Card Office website to learn how.
Questions about this step? Contact the ID Card Office at 973-655-4147 or email cardservices@montclair.edu for assistance.
Have questions? We have answers! Please review our Early College Programs FAQ Page and contact us if you have any additional questions.
Spring 2023 Early College Program Orientation information will be available soon.
When registering for orientation, please log in with your credentials used to apply to the Early College Program. If you don’t remember your login, please click “forgot password.”
We offer a number of tuition payment options to meet your needs. Find out when bills are generated and payment options. To pay your Student Account Bill, log into NEST and on the top right corner, click on “Student Accounts”, the new site will provide you with links to view and pay your bill, set up direct deposit if needed, and information on payment plans, if applicable. If you are enrolling in a dual enrollment program affiliated with your high school, please consult with your high school advisor for details regarding your payment arrangement.
Questions about this step? Contact Red Hawk Central at 973-655-7600 or email redhawkcentral@montclair.edu for assistance.