# You Belong Here. Pause Video ![Ariel view of Montclair Campus building.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x192/public/2026-05/041723_4078_Campus%20Spring%20Aerials-X3.jpg?h=ada05aa9&itok=GNUinMkY) ## Get Ready to Soar! #1 Public Institution in New Jersey Named by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse among the 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. Top 100 Colleges & Universities for Hispanic Students Nationally recognized as a leader in social mobility and committed to public service, Montclair ranks among the top institutions addressing the evolving needs of today’s diverse student population. [Este es tu lugar](/news-media/news-stories/what-it-means-be-hispanic-serving-university) ![](/themes/custom/montclair/assets/img/diff-card-graphic.svg) #1 Online Educational Leadership Montclair is ranked best in the state by *U.S. News & World Report* "Best Online Programs." [Read about our 2026 Rankings](/news-media/news-stories/2026-college-rankings-us-news-world-report-ranks-montclair-among-best-online-programs) ![](/themes/custom/montclair/assets/img/diff-card-graphic.svg) ![Students walking under trees with orange leaves in fall, outside of University Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-10/100526_32253_Campus-Students-Fall-University-Hall_MP.jpg?h=38286ec6&itok=CSXxafiQ) See Yourself Here **Undergraduate Open House is Sunday, November 15.** Join us to see what Montclair has to offer: [**Register Today**](https://apply.montclair.edu/register/?id=a222d895-93ee-4079-bffc-e35c2c31f9f6&utm_source=web&utm_medium=oh&utm_campaign=register_ay27&utm_content=homepage_diff) ![](/themes/custom/montclair/assets/img/diff-card-graphic.svg) ## Take the Next Step - [Apply](/apply-montclair-state-university) - [Visit & Tour](/admissions-aid/visit-and-tour) - [Request Information](/request-info) ## Raise Your Sights at Open House Join us **Sunday, November 15**, for sessions with faculty in your major, admissions presentations for first-year and transfer students, financial aid info and a campus tour. [Register Now](https://apply.montclair.edu/register/?id=a222d895-93ee-4079-bffc-e35c2c31f9f6&utm_source=web&utm_medium=oh&utm_campaign=register_ay27&utm_content=homepage_promo) ![two students wearing red jackets walking on Montclair campus](/sites/default/files/styles/770x420/public/2026-09/101725_366_Students_Around_Campus_Fall-LAROSA_2000.jpg?h=b8133814&itok=5bg5tYVe) ![A student smiling](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1440/public/2025-03/mzqa_43_Image.jpg?h=4266cc5e&itok=RcJVQ5-d) ## Discover What’s Possible. Explore more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations across Montclair’s 15 colleges and schools. Find the academic program that fits your passion and start shaping what’s next. [Find your program](/academics/program-finder) ### Explore by Program Type - [Undergraduate ](/academics/program-finder?level%5B30%5D=30) - [Graduate](/academics/program-finder?level%5B31%5D=31) - [Online ](/academics/program-finder?format%5B29%5D=29) - [Combined Programs](/academics/combined-programs) - [Pre-College & High School](/academics/opportunities-high-school-students/pre-college-summer-programs) ### Featured Programs #### [ Game Programming](%20%20/academics/programs/bs-game-programming) *The Princeton Review* named Bloomfield College of Montclair State University’s undergraduate program in game design studies one of the top 50 in the nation. #### [ Earth & Environmental Sciences](%20%20/academics/programs/ms-earth-and-environmental-science) This graduate-level program is designed for flexibility, allowing you to tailor electives and research projects to your career goals. #### [ Business Administration](%20%20/academics/programs/bs-business-administration) Offered in-person, online or hybrid, our Business Administration major is built to fit your goals, wherever you see yourself in the business world. ## Bold Dreams. Big Achievements. Montclair students turn hard work, support and opportunity into successful futures ![Andrea Uguna looks up while seated near a window.](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1440/public/2026-03/010625_96488_Andrea-Uguna.jpg?h=5e68de93&itok=DF4zEWsx) > "It was as if the University ignited a power in me that had been waiting to be seen, encouraging me to step up and be part of something bigger." Andrea Uguna-Solano Program: **MS, Nutrition and Food Science** [Read Andrea's Story](https://inside.montclair.edu/news/international-student-flips-language-barrier-benefit-finds-voice-montclair-state-university) ![hawk icon](/themes/custom/montclair/assets/img/hawk.svg) ## Students Like You. Stories Like Yours. ![Kaya Maciak](/sites/default/files/styles/740x1315/public/2026-01/091721_8257_College%20Tour%20-%20Kaya%20Maciak.jpg?h=0ecaea08&itok=2-o0XBNR) [ Click to play video The Voice of Montclair ](%20%20%20%20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD7EhnfRWRc) ### The Voice of Montclair Hear from WMSC Radio’s own Kaya Maciak ’25 about how Montclair helped her turn her passion into a profession. ![A student sits in a red chair in front of an academic building.](/sites/default/files/styles/740x1315/public/2026-04/100725_32769_Admissions%20Red%20Chair%20Students_MP-X4.jpg?h=4521fff0&itok=oSg1wbqU) [ Click to play video Montclair in 3 Words ](%20%20%20%20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y932giBDUKU) ### Montclair in 3 Words What do Red Hawks really think about their Montclair experience? Pull up a chair and let’s find out! ![Student in full lab safety gear, including face shield, goggles and gloves, using a test strip while holding a labeled chemical bottle.](/sites/default/files/styles/740x1315/public/2026-05/i-6MKR8n8-X4.jpg?h=4521fff0&itok=sYYJ408i) [ Click to play video Big Time Academics ](%20%20%20%20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om_Qv1PWcrc&t=11s) ### Big Time Academics Montclair students are motivated, supported, and prepared for whatever comes next. Go to the previous slide Go to the next slide ## At Montclair, We’re Committed to: Public Service Diversity Affordable Excellence World-Class Research Opportunities Student Success Public Service ![Two students tending plants in the community garden](/sites/default/files/styles/400x225/public/2026-01/071323_7775_MSU%20Campus%20Community%20Garden.jpg?h=f3f96697&itok=nGNFjSnd) ## Public Service Advancing the common good is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re New Jersey’s premier public-serving university. Whether you’re looking to solve global challenges, advocate for social justice or mentor the next generation, we provide the platform to lead. [Montclair serves the community](/campus-life/serving-community) Diversity ![A group of students wrangles Rocky the Red Hawk for a selfie at the Red Hawk Day street fair](/sites/default/files/styles/400x225/public/2026-04/i-g8tdcbg-X4.jpg?h=4521fff0&itok=IlOHFWUu) ## Diversity At Montclair, every student feels welcomed, celebrated, and empowered to thrive. Students from every background, experience and identity, all share in shaping the community we’re proud to call home. That’s why we’re consistently recognized as one of New Jersey’s most diverse universities. [You belong here!](/campus-life/you-belong) Affordable Excellence ![Female students is smiling while raising her hand.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x225/public/2026-05/032626_1260_Educators_Exchange_Career_Fair_Students-LAROSA-X4.jpg?h=4521fff0&itok=JSiEHL2Y) ## Affordable Excellence Montclair is consistently ranked among New Jersey’s top universities for affordability and social mobility. Grants, merit scholarships and tuition-free options help make an outstanding Montclair education affordable. Montclair is regularly recognized for affordable tuition, fast payback and financial value. [Affordable tuition, exceptional education](/news-media/news-stories/why-montclair-state-university-top-choice-affordable-tuition-fastest-payback-and-real-student) World-Class Research Opportunities ![A student in a T‑shirt and blue gloves stands in a laboratory, holding a petri dish up to eye level to examine it.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x225/public/2026-05/i-6X2wbhK-X2.jpg?h=29234840&itok=og_hfSau) ## World-Class Research Opportunities A dynamic research institution, Montclair is designated an *R2–Doctoral University–High Research Activity*.  Starting from your first year, Montclair offers students numerous research opportunities in advanced facilities that support hands-on learning, innovation and technical skill-building. [Student research stories](/news-media/news-stories?type%5B74%5D=74) Student Success ![A teacher and a student are talking while the student is writing something down.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x225/public/2026-06/i-7MWFDrP-X4.jpg?h=c2d57a6c&itok=G-y0aynT) ## Student Success Academic and Career Advisors provide the tools, guidance and connections that help students stay on track and reach their goals. Whether it’s advising, mentoring, health and wellness, or career development, we’re here to support you throughout your Montclair journey. [Support you can rely on](/student-success) ## New and Noteworthy - ![School of Nursing Dean Janice Smolowitz stands beside former university president Dr. Susan Cole at School of Nursing 10th anniversary](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-11/School%20of%20Nursing.jpeg?h=19ad3fdd&itok=d7OT2sYd) Front Page News [ A Decade of Nursing at Montclair](/news-media/news-stories/decade-nursing-montclair) November 11, 2026 - ![A tree-lined path through Watsessing Park](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-11/103126_34657_Bloomfield%20Watsessing%20Park_MP.jpg?h=43c91dee&itok=BrCY6ebR) Front Page News [ Things to Do Around the Bloomfield Campus: Where to Eat, Explore and Have Fun](/news-media/news-stories/things-do-near-bloomfield-college-montclair-state-university-where-eat-explore-and-have-fun) November 9, 2026 - ![Hawk statue in front of Cole Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-07/062525_07015_Students_Around_Campus_Summer-LAROSA.jpg?h=926d89e9&itok=004F9K9S) Front Page News [ Montclair Earns Seal of Excelencia Designation](/news-media/news-stories/montclair-state-university-earns-seal-excelencia-designation) October 27, 2026 [All News & Stories](/news-media/news-stories) ## Admissions Events ![Rocky and Roxy the Red Hawks pose with student at Open House](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-08/101324_1345_Open_House-LAROSA.jpg?h=926d89e9&itok=EADKkbrc) 15 Nov [Fall 2026 Open House](https://www.montclair.edu/events/fall-2026-open-house) - Nov 15, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ![Students in a classroom with mats laid out on the floor and an assortment of training equipment arrayed on each mat.](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-04/080422_athletic-training-hero.jpg.6.2x.generic.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=Fnx7vtjn) 16 Nov [Athletic Training (MS) Virtual Information Session](https://www.montclair.edu/events/athletic-training-ms-virtual-information-session) - Nov 16, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 pm - Location Virtual via Zoom ![One student laying on a table describes how he's feeling to a trainer as the trainer stretches the student's hamstring. Another student looks on, observing the trainer.](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-04/022415_kinesiology-ms-hero.jpg.6.2x.generic.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=jR0xyq4M) 17 Nov [Kinesiology (MS) Virtual Information Session](https://www.montclair.edu/events/kinesiology-ms-virtual-information-session) - Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Location Virtual via Zoom [All Upcoming Events](/events)