Welcome Future Red Hawks!
Getting accepted is a cause for celebration! Experience campus life at Accepted Student Day – and picture how far you’ll go. Sunday April 6 or Sunday April 13, 2025.
Red Hawk Family
Welcome Future Red Hawks!
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Ready to Join the Red Hawk family? Accepted Student Day is your chance to explore academic programs, campus resources and student life while imagining yourself as part of Montclair’s dynamic community.
5 Reasons to Fall in Love
with Montclair
Explore the five reasons why Montclair State University is so loved.
Accelerate Your Degree with Montclair’s 4+1 and Summer Bridge Programs
Looking ahead? Our 4+1 programs let you save time and money by earning both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years. Montclair offers more combined programs than any other university in New Jersey, with over 80 options across every college and school on campus.
How Montclair Helps Students
Save Money
At Montclair, ensuring students can afford a college education is a top priority. We offer a variety of financial aid options to make higher education accessible and affordable. Below are the types of financial support available to students and their families.
Join The Montclair Community On ZeeMee
ZeeMee is a free app that connects you with other prospective and admitted students, helping you build your Montclair network before you even step on campus.
Here’s what you can do on ZeeMee:
- Chat with other students who share your interests and passions.
- Use the Friend Finder tool to explore potential roommates for the future.
- Participate in live social events and build connections early.
- Accepted students get exclusive access to the Admitted Student Chat and can take a roommate finder quiz to find their ideal match.
You Belong Here
Montclair is committed to ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging in the Red Hawk community. “When students find their niche, they feel more confident and stable,” says Dawn Meza Soufleris, vice president for Student Development and Campus Life.
Our inclusive and vibrant campus offers:
- 120+ clubs and organizations: Student government, academic and cultural clubs, the student newspaper and radio station, Greek Life and service groups.
- 1,000+ annual events: From festivals and outdoor movie nights to service trips that give back to the local community.
- Campus recreation: Intramural sports, fitness classes, and even s’mores nights around the fire pit help students connect and unwind.
Commuters, We’ve Got You Covered
More than 50% of Greek Life and student government leaders are commuters! Montclair offers “Pit Stops” with study tables, charging stations and places to relax, ensuring commuters stay connected and engaged.
Get Involved and Thrive
Join a club, attend events or explore an on-campus job getting involved leads to more school pride, stronger professional skills and a deeper connection to your campus.
Make Montclair your home. Jump in, get involved and find your place in the Red Hawk family.
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A letter from Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life
– Dawn Meza Soufleris, PhD
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