NJ Transit Discount
The partnership between Montclair State University and NJ TRANSIT that gives students more transportation options and opportunities continues! Montclair State University full-time undergraduate, part-time degree seeking students taking at least two courses, and graduate students are eligible to receive a rail, bus, or light rail monthly pass at 25% off of the regular monthly pass price, when they enroll online through NJ TRANSIT’s Student Pass.
Please Note: The discounted NJ Transit Monthly Pass is only available during the regular fall and spring semesters.
View More Information on the NJ Transit Student Discount Pass
Purchasing Your Monthly NJTransit Pass
All NJTransit passes must be purchased virtually and no physical forms will be accepted at Red Hawk Central for enrollment verification.
Step One
Eligible students should visit: njtransit.montclair.edu to start the process. This will bring you to the page below.
Here you should log in with your NetID and password. If you qualify, it will direct you to the next page. If it doesn’t recognize your NetID, you should contact itservicedesk@montclair.edu. Reasons it may not work may include an issue with your NetID.
Step Two
If successful, you will see the following message along with this page.
If you have never created an account you should click “Create New Account”. If you are returning, you can Reactivate your Suspended Account. This is the option for anyone returning every semester.
Step Three
When you click “Create New Account”, you will see the following registration page.
Please Note: This page is fully managed by NJ Transit. If there are any issues you will have to contact NJ Transit. The instructions are listed on the right hand side of the page. Keep in mind that you need to use your Montclair State e-mail and SPECIFICALLY the one that ends in @mail.montclair.edu. For example, you should use montclairstudent123@mail.montclair.edu not montclairstudent123@montclair.edu.
When you are done it will ask you to verify the e-mail address and prompt you to download the app where you can log in with this information.
If you have done it correctly, you will see “Student Discount” on the payment page. If you do not see this you did not complete the steps correctly.
If you are having difficulties with creating an account, make sure you are using a mobile device. Attempt to use mobile data and NOT WIFI to create the account. If you are still having difficulty, attempt to perform a password reset on your account. This will help update your account. If you are still having difficulty, please contact NJ Transit at 973-491-8810 or njtcallcenter@njtransit.com.