  {"id":5923,"date":"2021-04-15T10:54:44","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T14:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=5923"},"modified":"2025-02-13T16:52:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T21:52:24","slug":"online-programs-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/online-programs-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Programs Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that you\u2019ve been accepted to Montclair, complete the steps below to enroll as a full-fledged Red Hawk! If you have any questions about our enrollment process, please email <a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><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 open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">File your FAFSA and Review Financial Aid Communications<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure you receive any financial aid you may be eligible for by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">fafsa.gov<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Be sure to list Montclair when you submit your application. The FAFSA is now open to <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">apply <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the 2025-2026 academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If Financial Aid reaches out to you with any document requests, make sure to reply so we can get your package to you as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions about this step? C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ontact Red Hawk Central at 973-655-7600 or email <a href=\"mailto:redhawkcentral@montclair.edu\">redhawkcentral@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/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 open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Tell us you&apos;re coming to Montclair<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>To reserve your place at Montclair, simply submit the non-refundable Transfer Student Deposit in your <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/nextsteps\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/nextsteps\">Accepted Student Portal<\/a> by the posted deadline at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.edu\/admissions\/deposit\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/montclair.edu\/admissions\/deposit\">montclair.edu\/admissions\/commit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deposits will be accepted on a space-available basis.<\/p>\n<span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/nextsteps\">Deposit Now<\/a><\/span>\n<p>Questions about your Transfer Student Deposit? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 973-655-4444 or email <a href=\"mailto:transfermsu@montclair.edu\">transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please allow 24-36 hours for your payment\/s to be processed before moving on to Step 3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/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 open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Set Up Your Montclair Email Account and NetID<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Your NetID is your Montclair email account login ID and your ID for other web-based University systems. You will receive an email with instructions once your new student deposit is processed and you can establish (activate) your NetID. Please note, your NetID cannot be activated until you submit your new student deposit.<\/p>\n<p>Please activate your NetID one to two business days after you submit your new student deposit.<\/p>\n<p>After you activate your NetID, you <strong>MUST<\/strong> enroll and set up Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) <strong>before classes begin<\/strong> for access to University systems. Duo Mobile makes logging in easier by providing a verification code through your phone or device. An email will be sent to you with instructions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/duo-mfa-enrollment-usage-guide\/\">Learn More about DUO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once your NetID has been activated, you will begin receiving communications to your Montclair email account from your academic advisors and other University staff. To log in, visit gmail.com, enter your NetID@montclair.edu, use your NetID password and click \u201cSign in\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Questions about this step? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 973-655-4444 or email <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:transfermsu@montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\" data-rawhref=\"mailto:transfermsu@montclair.edu\">transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a>\u00a0for assistance.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><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 open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Schedule a Meeting with Your Advisor<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start smart! Be sure to schedule a meeting with your academic Success Mentor. Your Success Mentor will guide you through your degree audit\/credit evaluation process and help you select your courses for your first semester at Montclair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make the most of your time, review your degree audit before your meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions about this step? Contact Montclair Unbound at 973-655-7110 or email <a href=\"mailto:unboundsuccess@montclair.edu\">unboundsuccess@montclair.edu<\/a> for assistance. For Liberal Studies students, please contact\u00a0University College at 973-655-7114 or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:universitycollege@montclair.edu\">universitycollege@montclair.edu<\/a>\u00a0for assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><div class=\"prpl-step\"><div class=\"prpl-step-number\"><span class=\"label-part\">Step<\/span> <span class=\"number-part\">5<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-content\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Review your Degree Audit<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reminder: Transfer credits are only posted from official college transcripts. Unofficial college transcripts will not post credits to your official academic record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To learn how courses are transferred to Montclair and to understand their course equivalencies, log into the <a href=\"https:\/\/nest.montclair.edu\/Montclair-State-University\/montclair-landing\">NEST student services website<\/a>. Enter your CWID and your PIN and click on \u201cregister for classes\u201d at the top of the page. Go to the \u201cDegree Audit\u201d look and click on \u201cDegreeWorks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please note that your audit will be available for your review online shortly after you receive your acceptance notification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/transfer-credit-appeals-process\/\">Transfer Credit Appeals Process<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions about this step? Contact the Montclair Unbound at 973-655-7110 or email <a href=\"mailto:unboundsuccess@montclair.edu\">unboundsuccess@montclair.edu<\/a> for assistance. For Liberal Studies students, please contact the Degree Completion Program at 973-655-7032 or email <a href=\"mailto:degreecompletion@montclair.edu\">degreecompletion@montclair.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><div class=\"prpl-step\"><div class=\"prpl-step-number\"><span class=\"label-part\">Step<\/span> <span class=\"number-part\">6<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-content\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Submit your final transcripts<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make sure your official final college transcripts from each school you attended are submitted prior to the start of the semester. An \u201cofficial\u201d final transcript comes to us directly from your originating institution (not from the student), either in the mail or electronically. Official transcripts may be submitted electronically directly from your institution to <a href=\"mailto:transfermsu@montclair.edu\">transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a> or mailed to us at:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">精品成人福利在线 University<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 Normal Avenue<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Montclair, NJ 07043<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions about this step? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 973-655-4444 or email <a href=\"mailto:transfermsu@montclair.edu\">transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-step\"><div class=\"prpl-step-number\"><span class=\"label-part\">Step<\/span> <span class=\"number-part\">7<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-step-content\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Pay your student account<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We offer a number of tuition payment options to meet your needs. Find out when bills are generated and how to make your payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions about this step? 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