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. As a new student, you should only choose the “CWID” related challenge question when activating your NETID.
After you activate your NetID, please wait a minimum of 24 hours before attempting to access other University systems outside of NEST.
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.
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. More information about immunization requirements can be found here.
Submit all immunization documentation through MyHealthPortal. (Please note, requests for medical exemption must be uploaded to the MyHealthPortal as well.) Learn more about how to submit your immunization forms.
Don’t delay! You may be de-registered from your courses if your vaccination records aren’t received by posted deadlines.
If you need help, contact the Student Health Center at 973-655-3459or by email to askanurse@montclair.edu.
If you plan to continue studying a world language you have studied previously, please email earlycollege@montclair.edu so we can get you added to the Foreign Language Placement Test.
If you are interested in taking Chemistry 120: General Chemistry I, please email earlycollege@montclair.edu so we can get you added to the Chemistry Placement Test.
If you are interested in taking Math 122: Calculus I or AMAT 120: Calculus A, please email earlycollege@montclair.edu so we can get you added to the Math Placement Test.
Please Note: You will need to activate your NETID (step 2 of the checklist) before you are able to access/take any placement test(s). Exemptions for placement tests may be considered for students with AP or transfer credit. Any students who have taken AP courses should email earlycollege@montclair.edu so we can advise you accordingly.
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, log into your NEST account with your NETID and password and 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. You can follow along with this guide. 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 the suggested course tab on this webpage.
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.
Spring 2024 students: Please click here to access your Online Orientation by logging in with your NETID and password. This Online Orientation should be completed prior to your spring class/program. If you have any issues accessing the modules, please email earlycollege@montclair.edu.
Summer 2024 students: More information coming soon!
Fall 2024 students: More information coming soon!
If you have any questions, please email earlycollege@montclair.edu.
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.
You will be able to access your unofficial transcript through NEST using the instructions below:
- Log into NEST.
- Navigate to the “Register for Classes” page.
- Select the ‘Unofficial Transcript’ link in the Registrar’s Office Tools portlet.
If you need an official transcript, please click on the Request Transcripts button.