Montclair State University

Montclair State University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Montclair State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Montclair State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 68% of students who start college at Montclair State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Montclair State University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Montclair State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Montclair State University?

Montclair State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Montclair State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Montclair State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Montclair State University

When choosing a major, Montclair State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Montclair State University.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Montclair State University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Montclair State University

Montclair State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montclair State University

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Does Montclair State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Montclair State University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Montclair State University Have An Online Program?

✅ Montclair State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Montclair State University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Montclair State University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Montclair State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Montclair State University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does Montclair State University Require Internships?

🟨 Montclair State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Montclair State University

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Montclair State University Library

The main library on campus is the Sprague Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Montclair State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Montclair State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Montclair State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Montclair State University does not have any ROTC programs.

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