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How Montclair’s Welcome Week Helps New Students Belong and Thrive

Welcome Week, marked by carnival rides, club introductions and special events, focuses on inclusivity and community to ensure every new student at Montclair State University feels valued and connected

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Student Voices: What’s it Like to Live on Campus at Montclair?

Current Montclair students share honest advice about dorm life and making the most of their campus living experience

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Class of 2028 is Montclair’s Biggest and Most Diverse

Montclair State University welcomes largest incoming class, total enrollment and returning student population in its history

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Montclair to Launch Realigned Academic Calendar in 2025

Three-term model will optimize academic experience for University’s 22,000 students

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2024 College Rankings: Montclair Rises in Washington Monthly College Guide

University is No. 2 in New Jersey and No. 57 in the nation in publication’s latest rankings

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Montclair Enhances Mental Health Support with New Zen Dens

Montclair State University is strengthening its commitment to student mental health by introducing Zen Dens — dedicated spaces for relaxation and de-stressing. These new additions complement existing resources like counseling services, pet therapy and wellness programs.

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School of Communication and Media to Become a College in 2025

Currently part of Montclair’s College of the Arts, the School will become a stand-alone college in July 2025

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College Move-In Day Tips from the Pros: How to Plan, Pack and Say Goodbye

As Montclair prepares for 5,000 students living on campus, the Residence Life team offers essential tips for parents and students to ease back-to-school transitions

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Montclair Awarded $1 Million to Develop Unique Character Education Course Using Virtual Reality

With grant support from the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, Montclair is positioned to be a leader in offering innovative, character-focused coursework in its core curriculum

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How Montclair’s Early-College Programs Ensure Student Success

Data shows many college students drop out within the first year, but Montclair State University’s summer bridge programs excel at keeping students enrolled and on track

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Top 3 Safety Tips for Student-Athletes As They Head Back to Practice, School

Kinesiology professor offers warnings and advice for concussions, heat exposure and lightning strikes

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How Montclair’s Pre-College Programs Showcase the College Experience

Pursuing passions and career paths in film and TV production, pre-med, sports communications, architecture and more, nearly 250 high school students came to Montclair in July for one-week Pre-College Summer Programs.