{"id":475,"date":"2025-05-27T15:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T19:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/?page_id=475"},"modified":"2025-05-28T12:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:30:11","slug":"new-red-hawk-family-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/new-red-hawk-family-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"New Red Hawk Family Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Montclair State University community! As your student gets ready to begin their college journey, here are some important steps you can take to stay informed, connected, and supportive throughout the process:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Success is Family Success!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>For You as a Family Member:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-group\"><\/div><div class=\"prpl-step\"><div class=\"prpl-step-number\"><span class=\"label-part\">Step<\/span> <span class=\"number-part\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-content\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Complete Your Profile in the Family Portal<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nThe Family Portal, powered by CampusESP, is your one-stop hub for staying connected and informed throughout your student\u2019s journey from their first day to graduation.\n<p>Through the portal, you\u2019ll get access to personalized newsletters, event reminders, deadline alerts and articles tailored to your student\u2019s interests, major and campus experience. You can update your profile anytime, choose what topics matter most to you and even share helpful posts directly with your student.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/signin\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Create or update your account<\/strong><\/a> to make sure you\u2019re getting the most relevant info!<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-group\"><\/div><div class=\"prpl-step\"><div class=\"prpl-step-number\"><span class=\"label-part\">Step<\/span> <span class=\"number-part\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-content\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Join the Family Facebook Page<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nConnect with other families, get real-time updates and ask questions.\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MontclairStateFamily\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Us on Facebook!<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-group\"><\/div><div class=\"prpl-step\"><div class=\"prpl-step-number\"><span class=\"label-part\">Step<\/span> <span class=\"number-part\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-content\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Register for Family Webinars<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nGet your questions answered live! Our family webinars offer a chance to hear directly from campus departments on topics like housing, health services, student involvement and more. It&#8217;s a great way to stay in the know and feel confident supporting your student. Plus, we have a few specifically for new families!\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/calendar\/agenda\" target=\"_blank\">View the Calendar and Register for Events!<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-group\"><\/div><div class=\"prpl-step\"><div class=\"prpl-step-number\"><span class=\"label-part\">Step<\/span> <span class=\"number-part\">4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-content\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Talk to Your Student About Proxy Access<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nDue to <strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"194\">FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)<\/strong> regulations, Montclair students are the only ones who can authorize others to view their academic and financial records. However, they can grant you <strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"360\">proxy access<\/strong> to see important information like billing, financial aid and class schedules. It\u2019s a secure way to stay informed and support your student\u2019s success.\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/how-to-guides\/how-to-grant-proxy-access\/\" target=\"_new\" class=\"\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"638\"><\/a><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/how-to-guides\/how-to-grant-proxy-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"638\">Learn About Granting Proxy Access!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Support Your Student Using Our Checklists:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/accepted-students-checklists\/freshman-student-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Freshman Student Checklist<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/admissions\/accepted-students\/accepted-undergraduate-student-checklist\/\"><strong>Bloomfield Undergraduate Student Checklist<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/accepted-students-checklists\/early-bird-student-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Early Bird Student Checklist<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/accepted-students-checklists\/transfer-student-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Transfer Student Checklist\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/admissions\/accepted-students\/accepted-transfer-student-checklist\/\"><strong>Bloomfield Transfer Student Checklist<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/accepted-students-checklists\/eof-student-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>EOF Student Checklist\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/global\/accepted-students\/international-student-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>International Student Checklist\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/accepted-students-checklists\/military-veteran-student-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Military\/Veteran Student Checklist\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/accepted-students-checklists\/readmitted-student-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Readmitted Student Checklist\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/online-programs-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Online Programs Checklist\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Montclair State University community! As your student gets ready to begin their college journey, here are some important steps you can take to stay informed, connected, and supportive throughout the process: Student Success is Family Success! 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