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International Admissions

The Office of Global Engagement supports international students – freshman, transfer and graduate – through every stage of the journey, from applying to Montclair State University to graduation. International students bring the world to Montclair State University, and our team is here to help you every step of the way. Explore the options below to find the application pathway that best fits you as a freshman, transfer or graduate student.

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  • Register for an Undergraduate Event if you are still completing secondary/high school, have already completed secondary/high school school, and/or have taken any college or university courses after completion of secondary/high school but will NOT obtain a bachelor’s/undergraduate degree. By selecting this option, you indicate that you hope to enroll in Montclair to pursue your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
     
  • Register for a Graduate Event if you have already completed a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and wish to pursue your master’s or doctoral degree.
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Have questions about life at Montclair State University? Connect with one of our current international student ambassadors!

International Application Options

International Freshman Students

If you are still completing high school or secondary school, or have finished high school/secondary school and attempted fewer than 16 university-level credits, you may apply for admission as an international freshman student.

International Undergraduate Transfer Students

Montclair considers you a transfer student if you have attempted 16 or more credits at an accredited college or university after graduating high school or earning a high school diploma equivalent. Review our Transfer FAQs for answers to common transfer admission questions.

International Graduate Students

If you have already completed a bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, you may apply for admission as an international graduate student.

Costs, Scholarships & Assistantships

Montclair remains committed to making education affordable for international students, regardless of country of origin. As a public institution, Montclair cannot offer need-based financial aid to international students, so unless you receive a merit-based scholarship or assistantship, you should plan to cover the full cost of attendance. International students in F‑1 or J‑1 status are charged out‑of‑state tuition.

International Scholarships and Aid Estimated I-20 Expenses

Why Montclair?

84%

Montclair’s international students are employed on Optional Practical Training (OPT) – temporary, post‑graduation work authorization for F‑1 international students – within two months of graduation.

Dreaming Bigger Than Home

Olga Mikutina
It was my dream to study and train in the United States. Was it everything I thought the experience would be? Well, the expectations were different. But the reality has over-met the expectations. I've met a lot of great people and made friends.

Olga Mikutina ’26

Program: Business Administration

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Meet Our Team

Our talented team of experts is here to provide the help and support you need.

Aditi Patel

  • Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services

Kaitlyn Healy

  • Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services

Naomi An

  • Assistant Director of International Recruitment

Soyun Park

  • Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services

Michael Laffey

  • Director of International Student and Scholar Services
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International Applicant Support

Prospective and admitted international students seeking information about Montclair State University, the application process, enrollment, and pre-arrival support.

I-20 and DS-2019 application and issuance questions

Prospective students with questions about the I-20 application and I-20 issuance process.

Current Student Support