{"id":308,"date":"2018-02-19T18:42:12","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T18:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:42:05","slug":"montclair-state-orientation-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero short mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(/orientation/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/308/responsive-media/cache/orientation/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2026/05/082125_120680_Orientation_MP-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082125_120680_Orientation_MP-1.jpg\" src=\"/orientation/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/308/responsive-media/cache/orientation/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2026/05/082125_120680_Orientation_MP-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><h1 id=\"content-start\">Undergraduate Orientation<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Congrats New Students: Start Here!<\/h2>\n<p>Before you can register for Orientation, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Know your CWID:<\/strong> Your CWID can be found at the top of your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/nextsteps\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/nextsteps\">Accepted Student Portal<\/a>. Your NetID cannot be activated until after you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/nextsteps\"><strong>submit your new student deposit<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/activatemanage-netid-password\/\" target=\"_blank\">Claim your NetID<\/a>: This is your login for many web-based University systems.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/duo-mfa\/#initial-enrollment\" title=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/duo-mfa\/#initial-enrollment\">Enroll and set up Duo Multi-Factor Authentication<\/a> (MFA) to access to University systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set up your Montclair email:<\/strong> To access your Montclair Google account, sign into Google.com with your NetID@montclair.edu Gmail and password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After claiming your NetID, allow 24\u201348 hours for access to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/nest.montclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">NEST<\/a> and the Orientation Portal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Orientation Portal will be open:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>May through August for new students who start Fall 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>October through January for new students who start Spring 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions will be sent to your Montclair email.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nest.montclair.edu\/\">Log into NEST to Access Your Portal!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082825_2213_Red_Hawk_Day-LAROSA-2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082825_2213_Red_Hawk_Day-LAROSA-2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Register for Orientation<\/h2>\n<p>All registration and required tasks are completed inside the <strong>Orientation Portal,<\/strong> located in NEST<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your Montclair email regularly for instructions<\/li>\n<li>Complete all items on your personalized Task List<\/li>\n<li>Registration is required to secure your Orientation date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Fall 2026 Orientation Dates<\/h2>\n<h3>Montclair Campus<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First-Time Freshmen:<\/strong> August 19-21 &amp; 24-25, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transfer Students:<\/strong> July 16 &amp; August 26, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Families:<\/strong> July 14 &amp; July 23, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orientacio\u0301n Familiar: <\/strong>July 21, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bloomfield College of 精品成人福利在线 University<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/admissions\/accepted-students\/new-student-orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomfield College Freshmen &amp; Transfers:<\/a> August 26, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each student is assigned an Orientation date in the Orientation Portal based on housing and incoming student statuses.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/student-experience\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Online program students<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/global\/international-student-orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\">international students<\/a> will follow different orientation dates, check those web pages for details!<\/p>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082225_121602_Orientation_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082225_121602_Orientation_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"student with a megaphone\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><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=\"\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082225_122434_Orientation_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082225_122434_Orientation_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"orientation leader walking with a group of students\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Required Steps Before Orientation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Orientation&plus; Webinar &ndash; Financing Your Education<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><strong><em>Available June-August 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration will be available in the Orientation Portal.<\/p>\n<p>Topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial aid<\/li>\n<li>Billing and student accounts<\/li>\n<li>Payment responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">New to the Nest &lpar;Mandatory Pre-Orientation Course&rpar;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Complete this online <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/canvas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Canvas<\/a> course before attending Orientation. You can log into Canvas with your NetID and password. This is also where your fall classes will be loaded!<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic expectations<\/li>\n<li>Campus resources<\/li>\n<li>Community standards<\/li>\n<li>Student support services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the course does not appear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wait 24\u201348 hours after claiming your NetID<\/li>\n<li>If still missing, contact us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/student-experience\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\">fully online undergraduate programs<\/a> are exempt from this course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Complete Your Student Checklist<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Depending on your student type, you may need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/id-card\/freshman-orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Submit your student ID photo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-health-center\/immunizations\/\" target=\"_blank\">Complete mandatory health requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Review academic next steps<\/li>\n<li>Be sure all checklist items are completed in your Orientation Portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>What to Expect at Orientation<\/h2>\n<p>Your one-day, on-campus Orientation experience includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meeting Orientation Leaders and new classmates<\/li>\n<li>Connecting with faculty and academic advisors<\/li>\n<li>Learning how to navigate campus life<\/li>\n<li>Preparing for your first semester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional details will be sent to your Montclair email after registration!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082225_124109_Orientation_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082225_124109_Orientation_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"rocky and orientation leaders on the stage with lights\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082125_120617_Orientation_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2026\/05\/082125_120617_Orientation_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"close up of ready to soar tote bag\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Family Orientation &#8211; Montclair Campus<\/h2>\n<p>First-Year Families of students attending Montclair are invited to attend a specialized on-campus Family Orientation session in July. The following dates are available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, July 14, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, July 23, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important details:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your student must register you in their Orientation Portal<\/li>\n<li>Family Orientation fee of $40.00 paid online<\/li>\n<li>A special Family Orientation in Spanish, Orientacio\u0301n Familiar, will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Families are encouraged to join the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/family-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Red Hawk Family Portal, CampusESP,<\/a> to stay connected.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Need Help?<\/h2>\n<h3>Montclair Campus<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday, 8:00 a.m.\u20135:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:orientation@montclair.edu\">orientation@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>973-655-4162<\/li>\n<li>Attend a <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/X71TTPbvSxGG6Y-7th4NUw\">Virtual Drop-In Hour on Zoom!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tawk.to\/chat\/5e73a0b2eec7650c33213248\/default\">Live Chat<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h3>Bloomfield Campus<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:bloomfieldorientation@montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\">bloomfieldorientation@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>973-655-2763<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3005,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"advanced-page.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-308","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=308"}],"version-history":[{"count":330,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/308\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3018,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/308\/revisions\/3018"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3005"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/orientation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}