What鈥檚 Changing?

Under the new rules, your federal loan eligibility will be more closely tied to how many credits you’re taking. If you’re enrolled less than full-time in courses that count toward your degree, your loan amount will be reduced to match.

Full-time enrollment is defined as:

• Undergraduate:听12 credit hours per semester
• Graduate:听6 credit hours per semester

What This Means for You

• If you enroll in fewer credits, your loan eligibility may be reduced (prorated).
• Changes in enrollment can impact your total financial aid eligibility.

Keep In Mind:听You must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for federal loan funding.

Enrollment Changes Matter

Any changes to your enrollment (dropping a course, withdrawing, or going part-time) could:

• Trigger a recalculation of your loan
• Reduce future disbursements
• Result in an unexpected balance

Parent PLUS Loan Changes

• New borrowing limits will apply to the Parent PLUS loan
  • $20,000 per student, per year
  • Lifetime borrowing up to $65,000 per student
• Parents may continue borrowing the Parent PLUS Loan under pre-OBBBA rules only if all of the following apply:
  • You were enrolled in your program at Montclair as of June 30, 2026, and
  • You received at least one federal loan disbursement for that same program before July 1, 2026
• If eligible under this Legacy/Exception Provision:
  • The Parent may continue borrowing the Parent PLUS Loan under pre-OBBBA rules for:
    • Up to 3 academic years, or
    • The remainder of your expected time to degree completion,
    • Whichever is shorter
• Any interruption to your enrollment at Montclair will end the legacy/exception status and you will be subject to the new rules.

Graduate PLUS (Grad PLUS) Loans Eliminated

• The Grad PLUS loan will be discontinued as of July 1, 2026.
• You may continue borrowing Grad PLUS Loans under pre-OBBBA rules only if all of the following apply:
  • You were enrolled in your program at Montclair as of June 30, 2026, and
  • You received at least one federal loan disbursement for that same program before July 1, 2026
• If eligible under this Legacy/Exception Provision:
  • You may continue borrowing Grad PLUS Loans for:
  • Up to 3 academic years, or
  • the remainder of your expected time to degree completion,
  • Whichever is shorter
• Any interruption to your enrollment at Montclair will end your legacy/exception status and you will be subject to the new rules.

What This Means for You

• If you have never borrowed a federal loan for your current program at Montclair before July 1, 2026, you will not be eligible for the Grad PLUS loan moving forward.
• If you meet the legacy/exception criteria, your eligibility will be limited in duration.

Here’s What We Recommend

• Review your financial aid award carefully each semester.
• Enroll in all of the credits you plan to take before the end of add/drop.
• Families may need to听plan for additional resources听to cover any remaining balance, such as:
  • Payment plans
  • Savings or current income
  • Private education loans

Learn More:听Visit our听One Big Beautiful Bill Act web page for more information.

How to Purchase Your Summer Permit

1. Log into the with your NetID and password.
2. After logging in, select “Get a Permit.”
3. Click “Next” and 鈥淪elect Permit and Permit Agreement.鈥�
4. Pay for your permit.
5. Your permit is virtual and will be attached to your license plate.

Important Details

• Summer permits are valid through Monday, August 31.
• Permits are issued based on enrollment status and student classification, using information provided by the Office of the Registrar.
• Students enrolled in Summer Session courses may purchase:
  • General/Commuter Permit: $25.00 (plus tax).
  • Red Hawk Deck Permit: $50.00 (plus tax).
• Students not enrolled in summer classes but planning to park on campus may purchase a General/Commuter permit for $25.00 (plus tax).
• Students who held an Academic Year 2025-2026 permit, including NJ Transit permit holders, must purchase a summer permit to park on campus during the summer months.
• Please note: Faculty/staff lot restrictions apply all year.

Daily Parking Options

• Red Hawk Deck: Daily parking is available. View Rates.
• Pay-by-Phone: Pay by Phone is available in all General (yellow) Commuter lots for visitors and short-term parking. View Pay-by-Phone Options.

Looking Ahead to Fall 2026

Fall permits will go on sale starting Saturday, August 1. More information will be sent out during the summer. Be sure to check your University email for updates.

Questions?

If you have any questions, contact Parking Services at 973-655-7580 or by email at parking@montclair.edu.

From now through Friday, May 29, the University will be operating on our normal Monday – Friday schedule, with a few changes in hours for various departments (see below).

Beginning Monday, June 2, the University will be closed on Fridays through the week of August 8. The University will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day and Juneteenth will be observed on Friday, June 20. For both dates there will be no classes held. We will kick things back off this fall for the 2026 semester on Friday, August 28 which will follow a Monday class schedule.

Center for Academic Success & Tutoring | OTWASS

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 29

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 7

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Additional Information:听 Additional Tutoring Hours can be found outside of listed times by completing our or heading to . Visit the CAST website for more information.

Center for Writing Excellence

Tuesday, May 5 鈥� Friday, May 29

Monday 鈥� Thursday: 11 a.m. 鈥� 7 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. 鈥� 3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, June 1 鈥� Friday, August 7

Monday 鈥� Thursday: 11 a.m. 鈥� 7 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. 鈥� 3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, August 10 鈥� Friday, August 28

Monday 鈥� Thursday: 11 a.m. 鈥� 7 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. 鈥� 3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Additional Information:听Visit the Center for Writing Excellence website听for more information.

Computing Labs/Laptop Lending

Monday, June 2 – Friday, August 28

Information Commons Lab University Hall, Room 5007

• Information Commons Lab will be closed.

Sprague Library Laptop Lending Lab

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 29

• Monday – Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 7

• Monday – Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Additional Information:听Visit the Computing Labs website听for more information.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 29

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 7

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Additional Information: Free teletherapy for students is available through Uwill. Visit the Counseling and Psychological Services for more information.

Dining Venues

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, August 28

• Panera Bread
  • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• C-Store/Java Love
  • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Additional Information: Visit the for more information.

Disability Resource Center

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 29

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 7

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Additional Information:听Visit the Disability Resource Center website听for more information.

Health Promotion (Drop-In Center)

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 29

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 7

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Additional Information: Visit the Health Promotion (Drop-In Center) website for more information.

ID Cards

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 29

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 7

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Additional Information:听Visit the ID Cards听website听for more information.

IT Service Desk

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday:听 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Phone Services Only)
• Sunday: 12-9 p.m. (No Front Desk Service)

Additional Information:听Visit the IT Service Desk website听for more information.

Parking Services

A valid permit is required to park on campus. Please carefully review the information below before purchasing your permit. You can view full details about the Parking Regulations.

• Summer permits are valid from May 5, 2026 through August 28, 2026.
• Permits are issued based on enrollment status and student classification, using information provided by the Office of the Registrar.
• Students enrolled in Summer Session courses may purchase:
  • General/Commuter Permit: $25.00 (plus tax)
  • Red Hawk Deck Permit: $50.00 (plus tax)
• Students not enrolled in summer classes but planning to park on campus may purchase a General/Commuter permit for $25.00 (plus tax).
• Students who held an Academic Year 2025鈥�2026 permit, including NJ Transit permit holders, must purchase a summer permit to park on campus during the summer months.

Additional Information: Visit the Parking Services website听for more information.

Postal Services

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, August 28

For all Postal Services Functions, Including Central Receiving

• Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Additional Information:听Visit the Postal Services听website听for more information.

Red Hawk Central

Red Hawk Pantry

Wednesday, May 20 – Friday, August 12

The Pantry is located on the Montclair campus, Blanton Hall, Room 1200.

• Wednesdays: 12鈥�2 p.m.

All Red Hawk Pantry Visitors MUST register through our new software:

If you are unable to visit during our scheduled hours, please email us at redhawkpantry@montclair.edu

Additional Information:听Visit the Red Hawk Pantry听website听for more information.

Residence Life

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 29

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 7

• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Additional Information: Residence Life staff members are available to residents throughout the summer by visiting their community鈥檚 front desk/main office during business hours or calling the Resident Assistant (RA)/Community Assistant (CA) on Duty. Phone numbers are posted on entrances to residence halls and around the community. Visit the Residence Life website听for more information.

Shuttle Services

Monday, May 20 – Friday, August 28

Montclair Campus Buses

• Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Service Frequency: Every 30 Minutes

Bloomfield Campus Buses

• Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

ShopRite Shuttle

• Wednesdays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Service Frequency: Every Hour

Office Hours

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Additional Information:听Visit the 听for more information.

University Libraries

Student Center

See the full schedule of hours on the Student Center website.

Student Health Centers

Student Recreation Center

Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, August 23

Additional Information:听Visit the Student Recreation Center听website for more information.

University Bookstore

Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 29

• Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 7

• Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 28

• Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Additional Information:听Visit the for more information.

Check-In Information

All families, guests and students must check in at the check-in tent in front of the Student Center. This is where your group will receive food vouchers and a giveaway item. Directional signage will be placed around campus to help guide your family as they arrive. Note:听While we鈥檝e done our best to plan food quantities based on RSVPs, all food is available on a first come, first served basis.

Important Information:

• The family member who registered your group received a confirmation and reminder email with their check-in QR code.
  • Screenshots may not be accepted, so make sure they can access the original email when arriving.
• It鈥檚 best to check in with your full group present and your family only needs to check in once for the entire weekend.

Stay Connected Throughout the Weekend

Want real-time updates, reminders and important information during Family Weekend? Text FAMILYWKND to 226787 to receive updates straight to your phone.

Attending Events? Don鈥檛 Forget to Sign In

Students ONLY: For individual events, all that is needed is your Event Pass in Engage!

How to Access Your Event Pass:

• Sign in to
• Click your profile icon (top right)
• Select the small QR code icon on the top left of the dropdown

Does Your Family Require Accessibility Support?

If your family needs additional assistance navigating campus, golf cart service is available by calling 973-655-3288. Please Note: This service should be used only when needed so it remains available for others who require accessibility support. View the Parking Map to Find Accessible Parking!

Rain Plan

Rain or shine, Family Weekend will continue as scheduled. Any location updates will be shared in real time through text (sign up instructions above) and will be updated on the schedule!

Parking Details

• Free parking is available Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26 in CarParc Diem, Red Hawk Deck and all commuter lots.
• For Thursday, April 23, your family should park in Red Hawk Deck so they can receive a parking voucher when they check in.

We can鈥檛 wait for you and your family to experience the weekend together. If you have any questions, reach out to redhawknews@montclair.edu.

Every year, the Board of Trustees hosts an open forum where students can voice their thoughts on proposed tuition, housing, and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year. University leaders will be in attendance to share important information on how these decisions are made.

Listening Sessions

精品成人福利在线 University has two (2) students who serve on the Board of Trustees: Quentin G. Ocampo and Jameson Klinsky. They will be hosting three listening sessions to hear students鈥� thoughts ahead of the April 9 BOT Tuition Hearing. All students are encouraged to attend and share their experiences.

A panel of University administrators will also be present at these sessions to answer any pressing questions you may have. Come out and Elevate Your Voice!

• Tuesday, March 24, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., University Hall, Room 1070
• Wednesday, March 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m., .
• Tuesday, March 31, 4:30-6 p.m., Talbott Hall, Deacon鈥檚 Den

Can’t Make It? We Still Want To Hear From You!

Students who are unable to attend the BOT hearing on April 9 or the listening sessions may on proposed tuition and fees. Response submission will close on Monday, April 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Any other questions or concerns may be directed to the Student Trustees at botrep@sgamsu.org.

Duo Login for Registration Week

To make logging in easier during Registration Week, the “Remember Me” period for Duo will be extended so you won鈥檛 have to verify your login every time鈥攋ust once for the first week of registration!

How to Enable It

When logging in, check the box that says 鈥淵es, this is my device.鈥� As long as you use the same device and browser, you won鈥檛 need to verify with Duo again for 7 days.

Heads Up: If you switch devices or clear your browser history, you鈥檒l need to re-authenticate.

Registration Waiting Room

To ensure a smooth registration experience for everyone, we’ve implemented a virtual waiting room, courtesy of Queue-it, during peak registration periods. If many students are registering simultaneously, you’ll be placed in a queue and automatically advanced when it’s your turn. This will help maintain system stability and provide a fair registration process for all students. Queue-it will display your position in line and estimated wait time. We appreciate your patience as we work to make registration as efficient as possible for everyone.

Here鈥檚 what to expect:

• If the registration system is at capacity when it’s your time to register, you鈥檒l be automatically placed into a waiting room and given an estimated wait time.
• You can choose the “Notify Me” option once placed in the queue. To do so you will enter your Montclair email. You will then receive two emails鈥攐ne confirming your spot in line and another when it鈥檚 your turn.
• If you leave the page, you鈥檒l need to confirm you still want to register when you return.
• Once you鈥檙e in, you won鈥檛 need to wait again unless you clear cookies or switch browsers/devices.

Please Note: There is no waiting room for browsing classes or preparing for registration.

Questions?

Email netidmanagement@montclair.edu for help related to Duo login or the queue-it waiting room. Contact Red Hawk Central for questions related to registration.

Both campuses will resume normal operations on Wednesday, February 25.

Shuttles will start operating at noon on Tuesday, February 24 to make it easier for residents to travel to dining halls.

Keep Vehicles Off Surface Lots

To allow our facilities team to remove snow from the surface lots, all cars must be moved and remain in the designated parking areas until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25. Normal parking rules will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

Montclair Campus

Vehicles on the Montclair campus must be moved from surface parking lots to either the Red Hawk Parking Deck or the CarParc Diem Parking Deck.

If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at 973-655-7580 or parking@montclair.edu.

Bloomfield Campus

Bloomfield Campus students parking in Lot B1 must park on the eastern side of the lot in the area designated for snow removal parking.

Questions can be directed to Bloomfield Campus Security at 973-655-2525.

Reminders

• Use caution when walking or driving. Surfaces may be slippery.
• Residents: Please be careful when cooking. Follow microwave instructions and watch your food. Help avoid setting off the fire alarms!
• The Student Center and Student Recreation Center on the Montclair Campus will remain closed.
• Sprague Library will not be open, but will continue to provide services online.
• Sam’s, Freeman and Schweitzer Dining Halls will operate on a normal schedule.

Please refer to What’s Open for additional information.

If you have an emergency during the storm, call University Police at 973-655-5222.

There will be no in-person activities, classes or meetings on both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses. All offices and the libraries will provide online services only.

Essential employees should report as scheduled. All other employees are expected to work remotely. Any previously-approved time off will be charged.

The University plans to resume normal operations on Wednesday, February 25. A message will be sent if that plan changes.

Additional Details

• It is essential for all drivers to stay off campus roads during the storm. This is for your safety and so our facilities team can properly clear the snow.听
• The Student Center and Student Recreation Center on the Montclair Campus will remain closed.
• Sprague Library will continue to provide services online.
• Sam’s, Freeman and Schweitzer Dining Halls will operate on a normal schedule.

Please refer to What’s Open for additional information.

If you have an emergency during the storm, call University Police at 973-655-5222.

There will be no in-person activities, classes or meetings on both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses. All offices and the libraries will provide online services only.

Essential employees should report as scheduled. All other employees are expected to work remotely. Any previously-approved time off will be charged.

The University plans to resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 24. A message will be sent if that plan changes.

Moving Vehicles and Parking

All cars must be moved to designated parking areas by Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. so that our facilities team can properly clear the snow.

Montclair Campus

Vehicles on the Montclair campus must be moved from surface parking lots to either the Red Hawk Parking Deck or the CarParc Diem Parking Deck

If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at 973-655-7580 or parking@montclair.edu.

Bloomfield Campus

Bloomfield Campus students parking in Lot B1 must park on the eastern side of the lot in the area designated for snow removal parking.

Questions can be directed to Bloomfield Campus Security at 973-655-2525.

Additional Details

• It is essential for all drivers to stay off campus roads during the storm. This is for your safety and so our facilities team can properly clear the snow.
• All in-person activities, including performances, meetings, athletic events on both campuses will be cancelled effective 3 p.m. on Sunday.
• Shuttles will stop running at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 22.
• The Student Center and Student Recreation Center on the Montclair Campus will close beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22.
• Sprague Library will not be open for in-person services on Sunday, February 22. Remote services will be provided.
• Sam’s, Freeman and Schweitzer Dining Halls will operate on a normal schedule throughout the weekend.
• Residential students should consider stocking up on food and medicines today as travel during the storm will be difficult or impossible.

Please refer to the news article on the Student Services page and What’s Open for additional information.

If you have an emergency during the storm, call University Police at 973-655-5222.

Summer Sessions Registration Now Open!

Want to knock out a class over summer break? Registration for Summer Sessions is still open and the is live. The first three summer sessions all begin Monday, May 11, including 14-week, 7-week and 4-week options, giving you the widest range of courses to choose from. Register soon to get the class you want or need.

Next Steps

To make sure you are on track and ready to register beginning Friday, March 20, follow these steps:

• See Your Advisor: Make an appointment with your academic advisor through so they can help develop an education plan for completing your degree and beyond!
  • Not sure who your advisor is or how to make an appointment? View How to Schedule an Appointment!
• Find Out if You Need A PIN: All first-year students, pre-major students (Discovery Program), undergraduate students majoring in Anthropology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, Sustainability Science, Political Science, Jurisprudence, Law and Society or Law and Governance, readmit students and transfer students are required to meet with their advisor in order to receive a registration PIN. Priority registration students will receive an email explaining how to obtain their 鈥渁lternate PIN鈥� before their registration time. Get More Information about PINs.
• Check for Holds: Holds are placed on your account if you have not completed necessary requirements established by the University or have not paid your outstanding bill. Some Holds prevent registration including select Financial Holds from Student Accounts which will be placed on accounts soon. The Four- and Three-Installment Payment Plans are still available if you need assistance. Get More Info about Holds.

Questions?

In addition to your academic advisor, the Red Hawk Central staff are available to assist you with any of your general questions regarding registration. View Contact Information and Hours of Operation.