{"id":1690,"date":"2023-03-30T16:33:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T20:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/?page_id=1690"},"modified":"2023-07-12T10:50:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T14:50:18","slug":"undergraduate-international-student","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/additional-orientation-experiences\/undergraduate-international-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate International Student Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"

On behalf of the Office of Student Belonging, we would like to congratulate and welcome you to Montclair State University!<\/p>\n

Orientation Requirements for Undergraduate International Students<\/h2>\n
1. Register for the Orientation Experience<\/div>
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Now open! You can access the orientation registration portal in NEST.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

2. Complete New to the NEST - Online Orientation Course<\/div>
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About the Course<\/h2>\n

New to the NEST will open May 2023 – students will be automatically added into the Canvas course within two to three business days of NetID activation.<\/p>\n

This course is for new students accepted for the Fall 2023 semester.<\/p>\n

In addition to Welcome Week, you need to complete New to the NEST course via Canvas, Montclair State University\u2019s online learning platform.<\/p>\n

This course consists of a series of modules that will introduce you to all the resources available to you as a student at Montclair State. The completion of this course is mandatory for all new students.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can log in to Canvas<\/a> with your NetID and password to access the course.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT:<\/strong> If you do not have a NetID yet, you will not be able to access the course. Please visit the New Student Checklist and Information<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0page and follow the instructions for the \u201cActivate your NetID\u201d step.<\/p>\n<\/div>

New to Canvas?<\/h2>
\nCanvas is used to publish course materials, create assignments and quizzes, foster interaction, and more.\n

Log in to Canvas<\/a> with your NetID and password to access the course. For help with accessing your NetID and password, visit the NetID Account Management Center<\/a>. You can also check out the Canvas Student Information<\/a> web page for more information about the Canvas platform.<\/p>\n

IT recommends using Google Chrome<\/a> or FireFox<\/a> for Canvas for the best web performance. You can also access Canvas from your phone via the app for iPhone<\/a> or Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

3. Complete New Student Webinars (June-July)<\/div>
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New Student Webinars titled “Orientation+” will be available between June and July for new students to complete.<\/p>\n

Meet the administrators in your College or School, Red Hawk Central, and the Student Development & Campus Life who will present an overview of new student requirements and resources to jump-start your semester at Montclair State University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

4. Finish the New Student Checklist<\/div>
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Revisit the New Student Checklist and Information<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0page and make sure you have either reviewed or completed all the next steps needed to be a successful new Red Hawk!<\/p>\n

This may include steps necessary to activating your NetID, obtaining your student ID card, and completing mandatory health requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

5. Attend Welcome Week<\/div>
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Welcome Week is your chance to meet new friends, your Orientation Leader, and complete your final Orientation requirement.<\/p>\n