  {"id":174,"date":"2022-11-10T14:12:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T19:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate-students\/?page_id=174"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:43:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:43:40","slug":"new-student-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate-students\/new-student-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"announcement\" style=\"justify-content: center;align-items: center;background-color: #d32f2f;color: white;padding: 10px;margin: 20px 0;font-size: 15px;height: 65px;text-align: center\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate-students\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\nView all our upcoming Events!<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Congratulations on your acceptance to the Graduate School at 精品成人福利在线 University!<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to 精品成人福利在线 University! We have compiled a checklist of things you will need to do as you enroll as a graduate student. While The Graduate School staff is always available to help you, we encourage you to use this website regularly as a resource.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">1&period; First Steps<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Pay Your Enrollment Deposit<\/h2>\n<p>If your admission required an enrollment deposit, please refer to the information below. If your admission did not require a deposit, please continue with the information about your NetID\/Email below.<\/p>\n<h3>Online Payment<\/h3>\n<p>By submitting your\u00a0<strong>non-refundable Graduate Student Enrollment Deposit<\/strong>, you secure your seat at 精品成人福利在线 University. If you intend to pay your deposit online with a credit card, please <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.net\/C27528_tsa\/web\/caslogin.jsp\">log into the NEST Portal<\/a> to pay your deposit. To log into the NEST Portal, use your eight-digit Campus Wide ID (CWID) and your PIN, which is your six-digit date of birth (MMDDYY), that is provided in your acceptance letter.<\/p>\n<p>Once you log into the NEST Portal, click the <strong>Deposits tab<\/strong> on the red menu bar. In the <strong>Select Deposit Payment<\/strong> drop-down menu, select the <strong>&#8220;Grad Enrollment Deposit Non Ref&#8221;<\/strong> payment option and follow the ensuing screens to pay your enrollment deposit.<\/p>\n<h3>Offline Payment<\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer to pay your deposit by check or money order, please include the applicant\u2019s full name in the notes section of the payment and please mail your check or money order to the following address:<\/p>\n<p>精品成人福利在线 University<br \/>\nThe Office of Graduate Admissions<br \/>\n1 Normal Ave<br \/>\nMontclair, NJ 07043<\/p>\n<p>Your deposit will be applied to your first semester\u2019s tuition. Please note that your student record will not be activated and you will not be able to register for classes until we receive your deposit.<\/p>\n<h2>Email\/NetID<\/h2>\n<p>All new graduate students must set up their NetIDs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> New Students should set up their University NetID prior to logging in to NEST. \u00a0If you are having trouble with claiming your NetID, please contact the University Information Technology help desk at <a href=\"mailto:itservicedesk@montclair.edu\">itservicedesk@montclair.edu<\/a> or 973-655-7971 option 1.<\/p>\n<p>Your NetID will give you a unique electronic identity for access to university online services, including email. With your NetID you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive vital university communications.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with faculty and fellow graduate students.<\/li>\n<li>Gain off-campus access to library databases and other resources.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in various campus listservs for up-to-date event, deadline, and campus news.<\/li>\n<li>Forward email from your Montclair account to your personal email account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that you MUST sign up for a 精品成人福利在线 University email account as you will be held responsible for the information and campus notifications sent via the Montclair email system. The University and The Graduate School&#8217;s main source of communication is the 精品成人福利在线 University email address. It is extremely imperative you check your Montclair email address. Once you set up your 精品成人福利在线 email account, you will have the option of forwarding your University email to your personal email account.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/netid-account-management-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">Set up your NetID<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/a\/montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\">Access your Montclair Gmail account<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, please contact the University Help Desk at <a href=\"tel:9736557971\">973-655-7971<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Advising<\/h2>\n<p>A critical partner in your graduate school experience, your Graduate Program Coordinator can help you with course selection, overall curriculum planning, research opportunities, and career goals. You can find your\u00a0<a href=\"\/graduate-students\/about\/program-coordinator\/\">Graduate Program Coordinator here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">2&period; Register for Classes<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>The Graduate School registration system is entirely online on NEST. You may also view the schedule of courses online through NEST. An up-to-date listing of courses is posted on <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/nest.montclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">NEST<\/a> under course sections or course section search.<\/p>\n<p>On the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/managing-your-academic-life\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\">Red Hawk Central<\/a> website, you can find more information including the registration time calendar, how to read the class schedule, and how to register for classes.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about NEST and the other upcoming OneMontclair software, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/one-montclair\/\">OneMontclair<\/a> website. If you have any questions about the NEST, please contact <a href=\"mailto:nest@montclair.edu\">nest@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/nest.montclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">NEST<\/a> is the primary web gateway for student and faculty\/staff self-service. NEST will give you single-sign-on access for many current and upcoming products including Self-Service Banner (SSB).<\/p>\n<div><strong>Please note:<\/strong> New Students should set up their University NetID prior to logging in to NEST. See the &#8220;First Steps&#8221; section above for more information on claiming your NetID. If you are having trouble with claiming your NetID, please contact the University Information Technology help desk at <a href=\"mailto:itservicedesk@montclair.edu\">itservicedesk@montclair.edu<\/a> or 973-655-7971 option 1.<\/div>\n<p>Through NEST students are able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register for classes.<\/li>\n<li>Pay tuition bills.<\/li>\n<li>Review academic audit.<\/li>\n<li>Review financial aid award information.<\/li>\n<li>Access the University catalog via CourseLeaf.<\/li>\n<li>Access Quicklinks to Canvas, Email, Library &amp; the University directory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">3&period; Financing Your Education<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Financial Aid<\/h2>\n<p>US citizens and permanent residents are eligible for <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/financial-aid\/loans\/\" target=\"_blank\">student loans<\/a>, which are the primary funding source for graduate students. In order to be eligible for any kind of student loan you must be registered for at least three credits, or half-time, during a semester.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/global\/costs-scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\">Financial Aid Options for International Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/financial-aid\/application-process\/\" target=\"_blank\">Financial Aid Application Process and Deadlines<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Paying Your Term Bill<\/h2>\n<p>We accept payment in the form of cash, checks or money orders, E-check, and credit cards. Payments can be made in person or online and we also have payment plans available. A mandatory New Student Enrollment Fee will be assessed to your account. This fee may be assessed to your account before or after you pay the term bill. Please note that statements will no longer be mailed to students. You must log into NEST for your account summary. For more information on how to pay your term bill, please visit the payment options section of the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-accounts\/payment-information\/\" target=\"_blank\">Student Accounts<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">4&period; Upcoming Orientations for New Students<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Welcome! Orientation webinars will be offered for New Students on the following dates. If you have been hired as a Graduate or Doctoral Assistant, please plan to attend both a New Student Orientation session and a Graduate\/Doctoral Assistant Orientation session. Email invitations with registration links will be sent out at the beginning of August.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you will receive an invitation to join the The Graduate School&#8217;s Orientation course(s) in Canvas where you will be able to review a series of modules on topics such as financial aid, campus resources, and graduate student policies and procedures at your own pace.<\/p>\n<h2>New Student Orientation Webinars (For In-Person and Hybrid Programs)<\/h2>\n<p><b>New Student Orientation &#8211; Thursday, August 21, 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Note: <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colleges\/Programs may have their own orientation sessions that you must attend in addition to The Graduate School\u2019s New Student Orientation. These program-specific orientations are designed to introduce new students to the specific expectations, resources, and community within their field of study. They may cover important information such as academic requirements, research opportunities, faculty introductions, and department-specific resources. You must attend both orientations to understand what to expect and what&#8217;s available during your graduate studies.<\/li>\n<li>New International students must attend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/global\/international-student-orientation\/\">International Student Orientation<\/a> hosted by The Office of Global Engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>New Student Orientation Webinars (For fully Online Programs)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>精品成人福利在线 Online hosts an orientation for new graduate students in online programs. For dates and event details, please visit <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/student-resources\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Online New Graduate Student Orientation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">5&period; Upcoming Events<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>For a schedule of our upcoming events, please <a href=\"\/graduate-students\/events\/\">click here to visit our Events page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">6&period; Health and Wellness<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Health Insurance<\/h2>\n<p>精品成人福利在线 requires all full-time undergraduate and graduate students to carry health insurance. The University has arranged for a plan to be available for students who have no other coverage, for a small fee. Full-time students are automatically enrolled in this plan and charged the insurance premium. Students have the option to waive the plan if covered by another carrier. Waivers must be submitted by the established deadlines. To waive the plan and for more information on the health coverage plan, please visit the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/student-accounts\/student-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\">Student Health Insurance page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Immunizations<\/h2>\n<p>All incoming students are subject to health requirements as a prerequisite to attending classes at 精品成人福利在线 University and entering University housing (if applicable). These requirements are mandated by New Jersey Higher Education Immunization laws and the University. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-health-center\/immunizations\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\">Detailed immunization requirements<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-health-center\/immunizations\/\" target=\"_blank\">deadlines for new students to submit their information<\/a> are published on the Student Health Center website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student Health Center Phone: <a href=\"tel:9736554361\">973-655-4361<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">7&period; Final Steps<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Identification Cards<\/h2>\n<p>Registered 精品成人福利在线 University students will need a 精品成人福利在线 University ID card to use the library, computer labs and access Red Hawk dollars \u2013 the money placed on your ID card to spend on meals, books, etc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-development-campus-life\/student-center\/id-card-office\/\" target=\"_blank\">ID Card Office website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ID Card Office phone: <a href=\"tel:9736554147\">973-655-4147<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>University Bookstore<\/h2>\n<p>You can buy your textbooks, computers, software, clothing, supplies and more at the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/campus-life\/the-basics\/panorama\/bookstore\/\" target=\"_blank\">University Bookstore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase textbooks visit the Bookstore, located on the firsts floor of the Student Center, Monday through Saturday, or you may go online. Online ordering is easy and convenient if you know your class schedule and semester. Here\u2019s how to order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once you select the appropriate term, the bookstore website will help you select your department, course and section.<\/li>\n<li>Once you select the right class, the site will display a list of required and recommended textbooks for that class.<\/li>\n<li>Put your books in your shopping cart and continue to order your books for each of your classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bookstore contact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: <a href=\"tel:9736555460\">973-655-5460<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:montclair@bkstr.com\">montclair@bkstr.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Parking<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>All graduate students must purchase a parking permit and register any vehicle parked in surface lots. The parking permit must be displayed as outlined in the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/logistic-support\/parking-services\/parking-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\">Parking Rules and Regulations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Commuter students may park only in General Parking Lots: 18-28, 30, 32, 40, and 41.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/parking-rates-and-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hourly paid parking <\/a>is available in the Red Hawk Parking Deck.<\/li>\n<li>A limited number of Red Hawk parking passes are available each year.<\/li>\n<li>Paid parking is also available in metered spaces for a maximum of two hours.<\/li>\n<li>For more information, please contact Standard Parking, Level 1 of the Red Hawk Deck at <a href=\"tel:9736557580\">973-655-7580<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Campus maps are available at The Graduate School Office, Parking Services, and the Student Center Information Desk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View all our upcoming Events! 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