{"id":7,"date":"2025-03-20T19:41:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T19:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-family\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:40:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T17:40:59","slug":"red-hawk-family","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Hawk Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero short mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11_051324_88155_Commencement-2-JL.png.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11_051324_88155_Commencement-2-JL.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11_051324_88155_Commencement-2-JL.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><h1 id=\"content-start\">Red Hawk Family<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Welcome Future Red Hawks!<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Your student\u2019s acceptance to Montclair is just the beginning \u2014 now it\u2019s time to start picturing their future here. This page is your go-to resource for what comes next, from committing to campus life to exploring how Montclair sets students up for success.<\/p>\n<p>Keep scrolling for important next steps, ways to get involved, and how Montclair helps students thrive academically, socially, and financially.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Features<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/061024_02411_Rocky_Reveal-LAROSA-1.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/061024_02411_Rocky_Reveal-LAROSA-1.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Mascots, Roxy and Rocky, are posing in front of the hawk statue\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-family\/commit-to-your-future\/\"><strong>Commit to Your Future<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s dynamic community.<\/p>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/Reason1_090324_27376_Student-Carnival.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/Reason1_090324_27376_Student-Carnival.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"3 people talking while attending the Student Carnival.\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-family\/5-reasons-to-fall-in-love-with-montclair\/\"><strong>5 Reasons to Fall in Love<br \/>\nwith Montclair<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Explore the five reasons why Montclair State University is so loved.<\/p>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/8_072524_04494_EOF_Joint_Conference-LAROSA-1.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/8_072524_04494_EOF_Joint_Conference-LAROSA-1.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students cheering, holding their phones up with flashlights on.\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-family\/accelerate-your-degree-with-montclairs-41-and-summer-bridge-programs\/\"><strong>Accelerate Your Degree with Montclair&#8217;s 4+1 and Summer Bridge Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead? Our 4+1 programs let you save time and money by earning both your bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/9_100824_71099_Campus-Aerials-Cole-Hall.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/9_100824_71099_Campus-Aerials-Cole-Hall.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Cole Hall on Montclair State University campus.\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-family\/how-montclair-helps-students-save-money-on-college\/\"><strong>How Montclair Helps Students<br \/>\nSave Money<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Join The Montclair Community On ZeeMee<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can do on ZeeMee:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chat with other students who share your interests and passions.<\/li>\n<li>Use the Friend Finder tool to explore potential roommates for the future.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in live social events and build connections early.<\/li>\n<li>Accepted students get exclusive access to the Admitted Student Chat and can take a roommate finder quiz to find their ideal match.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/zeemee\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about ZeeMee<\/a><\/span><\/p><br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/04\/030325_108764_Admissions-Students_MP-1.jpg\" alt=\"Three students talking to each other.\" width=\"500\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>You Belong Here<\/h2>\n<p>Montclair is committed to ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging in the Red Hawk community. \u201cWhen students find their niche, they feel more confident and stable,\u201d says Dawn Meza Soufleris, vice president for Student Development and Campus Life.<\/p>\n<p>Our inclusive and vibrant campus offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>120+ clubs and organizations:<\/strong> Student government, academic and cultural clubs, the student newspaper and radio station, Greek Life and service groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1,000+ annual events:<\/strong> From festivals and outdoor movie nights to service trips that give back to the local community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Campus recreation:<\/strong> Intramural sports, fitness classes, and even s\u2019mores nights around the fire pit help students connect and unwind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Commuters, We\u2019ve Got You Covered<\/h3>\n<p>More than 50% of Greek Life and student government leaders are commuters! Montclair offers \u201cPit Stops\u201d with study tables, charging stations and places to relax, ensuring commuters stay connected and engaged.<\/p>\n<h3>Get Involved and Thrive<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Make Montclair your home. Jump in, get involved and find your place in the Red Hawk family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Read More<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-family\/welcome-letter\/\">A letter from Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life<\/a><br \/>\n\u2013 Dawn Meza Soufleris, PhD<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2024\/09\/05\/student-voices-living-on-campus-at-montclair-state\/\">What&#8217;s it Really Like to Live on Campus<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/04\/Red-Hawk-Family-25_FINAL.pdf\">Download the Full Issue (PDF)<\/a> <\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/Cover-Red-Hawk-Family-25-2.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/red-hawk-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/291\/2025\/03\/Cover-Red-Hawk-Family-25-2.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Red Hawk Family Cover. 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