  {"id":5692,"date":"2020-12-15T16:43:44","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T21:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=5692"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:02:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T20:02:11","slug":"transfer-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/transfer-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero short mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(/admissions/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/5692/responsive-media/cache/admissions/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/100220_3019_College-Hall_21x9-1-scaled.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/100220_3019_College-Hall_21x9-1-scaled.jpg\" src=\"/admissions/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/5692/responsive-media/cache/admissions/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/100220_3019_College-Hall_21x9-1-scaled.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"college hall at dusk\"\/><h1 id=\"content-start\">Transfer Students<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"hero-footer\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"#prospective\">Prospective Transfer Students<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"#accepted\">Accepted Transfer Students<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"#current\">Current Transfer Applicants<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\"><br \/>\nWe\u2019re proud to attract talented and ambitious transfer students from across the country. At Montclair, you will find a beautiful suburban campus with the resources of a large university and the support of a small college; the inspiration that comes from passionate professors; a universe of academic, social, athletic, cultural and career opportunities. As a nationally ranked doctoral research university with an intimate student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1, just 12 miles from New York City, you&#8217;ll tap into incredible opportunities that prepare you to achieve your most ambitious dreams.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Sign Up for More Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/transfer\">Register for a Transfer Webinar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/transfer-faqs\/\">Transfer FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Raise Your Sights: Transfer to Montclair State\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZunrKJev8kQ?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Unique Offerings<\/h2>\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=\"\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/062916_5989_Hawk-Statue-1-scaled.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/062916_5989_Hawk-Statue-1-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Campus hawk statue\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Tuition Free Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re committed to making college affordable and offer two tuition-free programs: Red Hawk Advantage Award and the Garden State Guarantee.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/cost-and-financial-aid\/tuition-free-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><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=\"\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/080317_7408_GRAD-On-Line-Class-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/080317_7408_GRAD-On-Line-Class-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Online Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our online degree programs are designed with you in mind. Earn the same respected degree with the support and flexibility you need to succeed.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/undergraduate-degrees\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More <\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><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=\"\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/052021_5729_Graduating-Student-1-scaled.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/052021_5729_Graduating-Student-1-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student smiling in cap and gown holding diploma\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p><strong>Honors EDGE Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Honors EDGE Program is an innovative opportunity for exceptional students to seek out intellectual challenges and ways to excel personally, professionally and as part of a community.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/honors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Transfer Student Scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa Members<\/h3>\n<p>Montclair now offers $2,000 scholarships a year for two (2) years exclusively for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptk.org\/\">Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society<\/a>\u00a0members. After you apply, please submit your PTK Certification in your admissions portal or to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:transfermsu@montclair.edu\">transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Pre-Professional Programs<\/h3>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\"><br \/>\nAt 糖心vlog, we welcome transfer students to participate in unique pre-professional or online completion programs specifically designed to help students gain a competitive edge before they enter the job market.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/nursing\/rn-to-bsn\/\"><strong>Online Nursing (RN to BSN)<\/strong><\/a> Licensed registered nurses can earn their BSN in only 30 credits, 100% online.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/teacher-education-and-certification\/\"><strong>Teaching Program<\/strong><\/a> Choose from top-ranked programs in preschool, elementary and content certifications. Set your sights even higher with a combined BA\/Master of Arts in Teaching.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/pre-law-program\/\"><strong>Pre-Law<\/strong><\/a> Spring into a high-powered legal career with our Pre-Law program. Open to transfer students of all majors.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cchl\/pre-medical-program\/\"><strong>Pre-Med<\/strong><\/a> Maximize your chances of success with intensive MCAT preparation and individualized coaching on the med school application process. Participate in field trips, research seminars and specialized training Open to transfer students of all majors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><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=\"\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/032019_4928_Science-Job-Fair-scaled.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/032019_4928_Science-Job-Fair-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students at career fair\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2 id=\"prospective\">Prospective Transfer Students<\/h2>\n<p><em><a href=\"#content-start\">Back to Top<\/a><\/em><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Who is a Transfer Student&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">糖心vlog considers a transfer student one who has attempted 16 or more credits from a regionally accredited college or university after graduating high school or earning a high school diploma equivalent. <\/span>Review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/transfer-faqs\/\">Transfer FAQs<\/a> for answers to some of the most commonly asked Transfer Admissions questions.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/how-to-apply\/transfer-applicants\/\">Start Your Transfer Application<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Do you offer Instant Decisions Days&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><strong>In-Person Transfer Instant Decision Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Save yourself weeks of waiting time by attending our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/how-to-apply\/transfer-instant-decision-days\/?wp_logged_in=true\">Transfer Student Instant Decision Day<\/a>. Students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an admission counselor, submit official application documents, and receive an admission decision on the spot!<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">What resources are available to me while I apply&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/admissions-requirements\/\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/admissions-deadlines\/\">Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/essay-prompts\/\">Essay Prompts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/articulation-agreements\/\">Articulation Agreements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/transfer\">Transfer Webinars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/transfertelecounseling\">Transfer Admissions Telecounseling\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">What is Montclair State&apos;s 2&plus;2 Program&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nMontclair State\u2019s 2+2 program is a unique and exciting opportunity designed for community college students. 糖心vlog has entered into a series of agreements that guarantee admission to 糖心vlog for students who enroll at various community colleges and complete an associate\u2019s degree.\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/montclair-state-two-plus-two\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Who can I contact with questions&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Our Transfer Admissions Counselors are available for telecounseling sessions via phone, online chat, or web conference! <span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/transfertelecounseling\">Register for Telecounseling Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/contact-us\/\">call or email one of our Transfer Admissions Counselor<\/a> directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2 id=\"accepted\">Accepted Transfer Students<\/h2>\n<p><em><a href=\"#content-start\">Back to Top<\/a><\/em><br \/>\nCongratulations on being accepted to 糖心vlog! We are so excited to welcome you to Red Hawk Country.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">What&apos;s next&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/accepted-students-checklists\/transfer-student-checklist\/\">Follow your Accepted Transfer Student Checklist!<\/a>\n<p>You can see the actions you need to take step-by-step online through our Accepted Transfer Student Checklist. Here you&#8217;ll find information about claiming your NetID, scheduling your advising appointment to enroll in classes, register for your mandatory Transfer Student Orientation, submit your New Student Deposit and more!<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">How can I read my credit evaluations&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nIf you need some help understanding your credit evaluation, watch our video below!\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Understanding Your Transfer Credit Evaluation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PkusPG46I6g?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">I still have questions&period; What can I do&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/transfer\">Transfer Talk &#8211; I&#8217;m Accepted, Now What?<\/a> webinar<\/li>\n<li>Sign up for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/transfertelecounseling\">Transfer Admissions Telecounseling Session\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:transfermsu@montclair.edu\">transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a> or call 973-655-4444<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2 id=\"current\">Current Transfer Applicants<\/h2>\n<p><em><a href=\"#content-start\">Back to Top<\/a><\/em><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">How can I check my application status&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\"><br \/>\nLog into your <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/apply\/status?tab=nextsteps\">Student Application Portal<\/a> to see the status of your application and to view a list of any missing materials.\n<h3>How can I send my transcripts?<\/h3>\n<p>Transfer students are required to submit an official transcript from ALL regionally accredited colleges and\/or universities previously attended. Official transcripts must be sent to us directly from your previous college. Transcripts sent by students are not official. Please contact your previous college to have them send your official transcript. Official transcripts may be sent electronically to <a href=\"mailto:transfermsu@montclair.edu\">transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a> or via mail to:<\/p>\n<p>Office of Undergraduate Admissions<br \/>\n糖心vlog<br \/>\n1 Normal Avenue, Cole Hall<br \/>\nMontclair, NJ 07043<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">What resources are available to me while I apply&quest;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/admissions-requirements\/\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/admissions-deadlines\/\">Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/essay-prompts\/\">Essay Prompts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/apply-and-check-status\/articulation-agreements\/\">Articulation Agreements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/transfer\">Transfer Webinars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/transfertelecounseling\">Transfer Admissions Telecounseling\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><strong>Questions? Contact Us:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Telecounseling<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/transfertelecounseling\">Transfer Admissions Telecounseling<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:transfermsu@montclair.edu\">transfermsu@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:msupromise@montclair.edu\">msupromise@montclair.edu<\/a> (for 2+2 inquiries)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call<\/strong>: 973-655-4444<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":141,"featured_media":5805,"parent":0,"menu_order":11,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"advanced-page.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5692","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5692","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/141"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5692"}],"version-history":[{"count":109,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5692\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9846,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5692\/revisions\/9846"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}