{"id":9,"date":"2016-08-24T14:00:28","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate-admissions\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:17:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:17:48","slug":"how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply to Montclair Graduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you for your interest in applying to graduate school at Montclair State University. To get started, follow these three steps to complete your application:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have questions or need help as you apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For in-person and hybrid graduate programs, reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re applying to an online program, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:discover@enroll.montclair.edu\">discover@enroll.montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Choose Your Program of Study<\/h2>\n<p>Each academic program at Montclair State University has its own specific application requirements and deadlines. Be sure to review the <strong>Admission Requirements<\/strong> and <strong>Application Checklist<\/strong> for your chosen program, which you can find on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_level[]=graduate\">program\u2019s webpage<\/a>. Doing so will help ensure your application, and all required materials, are complete and submitted on time.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: Register for an Account<\/h2>\n<p>Create an account to begin your application. This account will allow you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit your application<\/li>\n<li>Upload required documents and materials<\/li>\n<li>Track your application status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Begin Your Graduate Application<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Step 3: Submit Your Application and Upload Additional Documents<\/h2>\n<h3>Start Your Application<\/h3>\n<p>Begin by filling out the <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">online application form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend setting aside about ten minutes to complete the form in one sitting. For the best experience, we recommend using a desktop device. If you need to return later, you can log back in through the <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\"><strong>application system sign-in page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After submitting your application, you\u2019ll be able to view the full list of required documents and materials.<\/p>\n<h3>Transcripts<\/h3>\n<h4>All Applicants<\/h4>\n<p>You must list <em>every<\/em> college or university you have previously attended, regardless of duration.<\/p>\n<p>If you studied in the U.S., you may upload <strong>unofficial transcripts<\/strong> through the Applicant Status Portal. Uploading unofficial transcripts is encouraged to prevent processing delays. For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQ on uploading unofficial transcripts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Applicants with Non-U.S. Degrees<\/h4>\n<p>In addition to uploading unofficial transcripts, you must submit an official credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. degree equivalency<\/li>\n<li>Overall GPA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Course-by-course evaluations<\/strong> may be required based on your program. Evaluations must come directly from a <a href=\"https:\/\/naces.org\/members\/\"><strong>NACES member organization<\/strong><\/a>. Suggested services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evalcompany.com\">The Evaluation Company (TEC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edperspective.org\">Educational Perspectives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ece.org\/ECE\/Credential-Evaluations\/US-Institutions\">Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/myiee.org\/university\/montclair-state-university---graduate-school\">International Education Evaluations (IEE)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Doctoral applicants<\/strong> must submit a course-by-course evaluation for all earned degrees.<\/p>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<h4>Additional Notes<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Electronic transcripts<\/strong> (eTranscripts) are accepted and often faster than mailing.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re an undergraduate in your final term:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You may upload an unofficial transcript.<\/li>\n<li>A final, official transcript will be required after acceptance and before classes begin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regardless of which term you\u2019re starting in, official transcripts from <em>all<\/em> previous institutions must be submitted before classes start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Letters of Recommendation<\/h3>\n<p>Refer to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/programs-of-study\/\">program of study<\/a> to determine how many letters are needed.<\/p>\n<p>Recommendations can be managed in two ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add recommender contact info in the <strong>Recommendations tab<\/strong> during the application.<\/li>\n<li>Or, add contacts later in the<strong> Application Status Portal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recommenders will receive instructions to submit their letters electronically.<\/p>\n<h4>Who Should Submit Letters?<\/h4>\n<dl class=\"compact\">\n<dt>Preferred:<\/dt>\n<dd>Professors familiar with your academic work.<\/dd>\n<dt>Acceptable:<\/dt>\n<dd>Employers, supervisors or professionals (if you&#8217;re returning to school after time away).<\/dd>\n<dt>Not acceptable:<\/dt>\n<dd>Friends, family members or fellow students.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<h3>Standardized Test Scores<\/h3>\n<p>If your program requires official test scores, please use the following institutional codes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GRE, TOEFL, IELTS<\/strong>: 2520<\/li>\n<li><strong>MAT<\/strong>: 1400<\/li>\n<li><strong>GMAT \u2013 Part-Time MBA<\/strong>: 1T2-NK-80<\/li>\n<li><strong>GMAT \u2013 Full-Time MBA<\/strong>: 1T2-NK-86<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRAXIS I Core Academic Skills<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Reading: 5712<\/li>\n<li>Writing: 5722<\/li>\n<li>Math: 5732<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)<\/strong> programs, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-of-pedagogy\/standardized-test-requirements\/#graduate\">Center of Pedagogy website<\/a> for additional test requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Essays and Personal Statements<\/h3>\n<p>Most programs require a <strong>personal statement<\/strong> or <strong>essay<\/strong>. Some may request additional written materials or program-specific prompts.<\/p>\n<p>You can read your prompt in the Application Checklist. Upload your statement(s) using the drop-down menu under the \u201cUpload Materials\u201d section in the Applicant Status Portal.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/programs-of-study\/#\/\"><strong>program\u2019s individual page<\/strong><\/a> for specific requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Application Fee<\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>$60 nonrefundable application fee<\/strong> is required for in-person programs.<\/p>\n<p>Payment options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Credit card (after application submission)<\/li>\n<li>Check or money order<\/li>\n<li>Fee waiver (if eligible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If paying by mail, make checks payable to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Montclair State University<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Office of Graduate Admissions<\/em><br \/>\n<em>1 Normal Avenue<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Montclair, NJ 07043<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Use this address for mailing any documents that cannot be submitted electronically.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Ready to Apply? Get Started Now<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p>Please note: after your application is submitted and before an admission decision, you may request a one-time change to the academic program to which you\u2019ve applied. If we\u2019ve already made an admission decision, you\u2019ll need to complete a new application \u2013 including another payment of our application fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Students with Disabilities<\/h2>\n<p>Support services are available for graduate students with disabilities. For more information, please contact:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/disability-resource-center\/\"><strong>Disability Resource Center <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nPhone: <a href=\"tel:973-655-5431\">973-655-5431<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Learn More About the Application Process<\/h2>\n<p>To better understand the steps involved in applying to graduate school, we invite you to explore the following resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Graduate Admissions FAQ Series<\/strong> (via Zoom): Join our monthly live Q&amp;A session to learn more about the application process.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/grad-admissions-FAQ\">Domestic Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/grad-admissions-FAQ-Int\">International Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Financial Aid Information<\/h2>\n<p>For the most up-to-date guidance on funding your graduate education, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/financing-your-education\/\">Financing Your Education<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h2>Have Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>Our team is here to help. Please feel free to reach out to the Office of Graduate Admissions at any time:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office of Graduate Admissions<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<br \/>\n<\/a>Telephone: <a href=\"tel:9736555147\">973-655-5147<br \/>\n<\/a>Fax: <a href=\"tel:973-655-7869\">973-655-7869<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Additional Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/about-school\/privacy-policy\/\">Review our Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/about-montclair\/compliance\/disclosure-on-professional-licensure\/\">Professional Licensure Disclosure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/about-us\/\">NC-SARA and State Authorization Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you for your interest in applying to graduate school at Montclair State University. 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