{"id":225066,"date":"2024-11-13T15:13:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T20:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/?p=225066"},"modified":"2024-11-14T11:53:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T16:53:44","slug":"top-reasons-to-take-a-college-tour-at-montclair-state-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2024\/11\/13\/top-reasons-to-take-a-college-tour-at-montclair-state-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Reasons to Take a College Tour at Montclair State University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinking of touring Montclair State University? Visiting campus is the best way to discover if it feels like home. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Our Admissions team<\/a> says stepping onto campus gives you a real sense of what it\u2019s like to be a Red Hawk. Here\u2019s how to make the most of your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Experience the Community First-Hand<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/#virtual\">virtual tours<\/a> and brochures offer a glimpse, nothing compares to the energy of Montclair\u2019s campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visiting the campus is the best way to see if you can picture yourself here,\u201d says Jordanna Maziarz, Director of Undergraduate Admissions. \u201cYou\u2019ll feel the vibe and understand the community better.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>2. Find the Perfect Visit Option for You<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/campus-tours\/\">Campus Tours:<\/a> For a more personal and flexible experience, join a weekday or select Saturday tour led by a student ambassador. Explore the grounds, key facilities, and ask questions directly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LGvqSvRuApQ?si=fSJoRz19IPdg1ucm\">Open Houses:<\/a> These events are the most comprehensive, with opportunities to meet faculty, current students, and staff from every department. Get answers to all your questions about academics, housing, financial aid, and student life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/#in-person\">Special Events:<\/a> Montclair offers themed days like <em>Pride Days, Women in STEM, <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and academic exploration events. These experiences are tailored to specific interests, so check the calendar for a day that aligns with your goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>3. Enjoy Campus Traditions and Views<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Capture memorable moments at popular spots like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/pride-and-traditions\/\"><strong>Red Hawk statue<\/strong><\/a> by Cole Hall, which students touch for luck, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2022\/01\/26\/school-spirit-rocks-on\/\">painted rocks<\/a> that showcase student organization artwork. Marvel at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-student-involvement\/montclair-state-bucket-list\/\">NYC skyline<\/a> from campus, stop by Starbucks near the library, or try Sam\u2019s Place, the campus dining hub.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_225059\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/101324_512_Open_House-LAROSA.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/101324_512_Open_House-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student assists guests with the schedule of events.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">During a fall 2024 Open House, a Red Hawk ambassador assists guests with the schedule of events. (Photo by John J. LaRosa)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Accepted Student Day: A Must for Admitted Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re admitted, make plans to attend Montclair\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/accepted-student-day\/\">Accepted Student Days on April 6, 2025 or April 13, 2025.\u00a0<\/a> It\u2019s a fantastic opportunity to<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kwkf7N6npzk?si=SlLzD1FhEBWuxcMc\"> meet future classmates, engage with professors, grab Montclair gear,<\/a> and confirm that Montclair State University is the right choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Accepted Student Day at Montclair State University\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kwkf7N6npzk?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take a Virtual Peek at Montclair<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Follow us on social media:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/montclairstateu\">@montclairstateu<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TikTok: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@montclairstateu?lang=en\">@montclairstateu<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Montclair Reels: Watch videos at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/montclair_reels\/\">@montclair_reels\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Are You A\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Prospective Student or Parent?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/#in-person\">Plan your visit<\/a> and take your first step in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">applying to become a Red Hawk!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Journalist?<\/strong> Contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/contact-media-relations\/\">Media Relations<\/a> team for assets or to schedule an interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/ Output tags as a list for Google Analytics custom dimension\nwindow.MSU_TagList = [];\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit Montclair in person to discover campus life, academics and traditions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":434,"featured_media":225061,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[122,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-225066","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-admissions","category-university"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225066","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/434"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=225066"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225066\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":225077,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225066\/revisions\/225077"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/225061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=225066"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=225066"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=225066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}