{"id":327,"date":"2016-06-22T13:17:55","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T13:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=327"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:07:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:07:57","slug":"transfer-student-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/accepted-students-checklists\/transfer-student-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Student Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that you\u2019ve been accepted to Montclair State, your next step is to enroll as a full-fledged Red Hawk. Use the checklist below for guidance. Check out our webinars to help with the enrollment process for transfers here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Step<\/span> 1<\/span><\/div>\n
File your FAFSA and Review Financial Aid Communications<\/div>
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Ensure you receive any financial aid you may be eligible for by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov<\/a>. Be sure to list Montclair when you submit your application. The FAFSA is now open to apply here<\/a> for the 2025-2026 academic year.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Questions about this step? Sign up for a Financial Aid Webinar, watch a recording of our Financial Aid Webinar<\/a>. You may also contact Red Hawk Central at 973-655-7600<\/a> or email redhawkcentral@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Step<\/span> 2<\/span><\/div>\n
Tell us you're coming to Montclair<\/div>
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To reserve your place at Montclair, simply submit the non-refundable New Student Deposit* in your Accepted Student Portal<\/a> by the posted deadline at\u00a0montclair.edu\/admissions\/commit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are planning to live on campus, you may also submit your housing deposit* at this time. Once your new student deposit and housing deposit are processed, you may complete the online Housing Application<\/a>. Detailed information about the housing selection process will be sent to the student’s Montclair email in December (for spring students) or May (for fall students). Learn more about Housing Selection process!<\/a><\/p>\n

*The new student deposit and housing deposit are non-refundable. On-campus housing is guaranteed for students who have paid their housing deposit by December 15 (for spring students) or May<\/em> 1 (for fall students). Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who pay their housing deposit after the deadline.<\/em><\/p>\n

Questions about your Transfer Student Deposit? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 973-655-4444<\/a> or email\u00a0transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n

Questions about your Housing Deposit and Application? Contact the Office of Residence Life at 973-655-5188<\/a> or email reslife@montclair.edu<\/a>\u00a0for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Step<\/span> 3<\/span><\/div>\n
Set Up Your Montclair Email Account and NetID<\/div>
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Your NetID is your Montclair email account login ID and your ID for other web-based University systems. Your NetID and instructions for how to activate it will be emailed to you after you deposit, starting in October. Please note, your NetID cannot be activated until you submit your new student deposit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Please activate your NetID<\/a> after receiving the NetID and instructions email from Undergraduate Admissions (which is sent 2-3 business days after you deposit). Please note<\/strong>: As a new student, you should only choose the “CWID” or “SSN” related challenge questions. Please wait a minimum of 24 hours before attempting to access other University systems outside of NEST.<\/li>\n
  2. Once your NetID is claimed, please log into Gmail to activate your 糖心vlog email. The username will be your netid@montclair.edu and your password will be the same you used to claim your Net ID above.<\/li>\n
  3. After you activate your NetID, you MUST<\/strong> enroll and set up Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 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. Learn More about DUO<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Once your NetID has been activated, you will begin receiving communications to your Montclair email account from your academic advisors and other University staff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Please note, after the NetID has been claimed, it replaces your CWID and PIN as your login credential to NEST.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Questions about this step? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at\u00a0973-655-4444<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a>\u00a0for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Step<\/span> 4<\/span><\/div>\n
    Review your Transfer Credit Evaluation<\/div>
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    Reminder: Transfer credits are only posted from official college transcripts. Unofficial college transcripts will not post credits to your official academic record. International students are also required to provide a NACES evaluation of their official college transcript(s) to have their courses evaluated for credit.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    To learn how courses are transferred to Montclair and to understand their course equivalencies, log into the NEST student services website<\/a>. Enter your CWID and your PIN and click on \u201cregister for classes\u201d at the top of the page. Please note<\/strong>: If you have already claimed your NetID, you will use those credentials to log into NEST to view your Transfer Credit Evaluation.<\/p>\n

    Once logged in, go to the \u201cTransfer Credit Evaluation\u201d and click on \u201cDegreeWorks.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Your audit will be available for your review online shortly after you receive your acceptance notification. You will receive an email when your credit evaluation is ready. For Fall 2026 Transfer students, you will be notified early Spring 2026.<\/p>\n

    Learn more about our Transfer Credit Appeals Process<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Questions about this step? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 973-655-4444<\/a> or email\u00a0transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

    Step<\/span> 5<\/span><\/div>\n
    Schedule a Meeting with Your Advisor<\/div>
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    After you\u2019ve claimed your NetID and about one week after you have deposited, you can make an appointment with your advisor to register for classes. Please allow at least two business days between claiming your NetID and trying to log into Navigate, the campus advising system.<\/p>\n

    Make An Advising Appointment Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Your advisor, a professional staff member from your chosen College\/School, will help you select your courses for your first semester at Montclair and provide you the PIN you need to register. Make sure to review your transfer credit evaluation before your appointment. Spring students are able to register for Winter and Spring and fall students are able to register for Summer and Fall.<\/p>\n

    Questions about this step? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 973-655-4444<\/a> or email\u00a0transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

    Step<\/span> 6<\/span><\/div>\n
    Reserve Your Spot at Orientation<\/div>
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    Undergraduate Orientation takes place before the start of your first semester at Montclair. Experience a formal welcome to Red Hawk Country, learn about campus resources and begin creating community with other new students. Access to the Orientation Portal is dependent on completing all above steps.<\/p>\n

    Learn More About Orientation<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Questions about this step? Contact the Office of Student Belonging<\/a> at\u00a0 973-655-4162<\/a> or email orientation@montclair.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Step<\/span> 7<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Complete Mandatory Health Requirements<\/div>
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    Within 48 hours of activating your NetID (step 3 of the checklist), you will be able to access the MyHealthPortal<\/a>\u00a0to upload your vaccination records. Immunization Requirements for Montclair students are viewable here<\/a>. Please follow these steps:<\/p>\n

    Submit all immunization documentation<\/strong> through MyHealthPortal<\/a>.\u00a0(Please note, requests for medical exemption must be uploaded to MyHealthPortal<\/a> as well.) Learn more about how to submit your immunization forms<\/a>.<\/p>\n