Grad News for You: May 2026
Welcome to the Finish Line!
This newsletter was originally sent on May 6, 2026. Some dates, deadlines, opportunities, contact information and links may no longer be current or available.
👏 You Made It!
If you’re reading this, it means you’ve made it through another semester, and that’s worth celebrating! To our graduating students, congratulations on reaching this huge milestone. And to everyone continuing on, we’ll see you in the fall!
👉 Share your spring 2026 highlights with us by emailing tgsmarketing@montclair.edu or tagging us on social media!
✨ What’s Inside
- 💬 Shape The Future of The Graduate School
- 📌 Important Dates
- 📅 Upcoming Events
- ⏰ What’s Open This Summer
- ✈️ Fund Your Research Trip
- 📢 Opportunities for Graduate Students
- 👋 Your Grad School Support Team
💬 Shape The Future of The Graduate School
The Graduate School is beginning an exciting transition into a Center, with a renewed focus on supporting graduate students and strengthening our community. As we plan for what comes next, we want students to be part of the conversation. Join a focus group to share what’s working, what could be clearer and what would make your graduate experience even better.
👉 Interested in participating? Complete our focus group interest form.
📌 Important Dates
Graduate school moves fast, make sure you’re on track! Key dates coming up include:
- Monday, May 11-Tuesday, May 12: Commencement.
- Monday, May 11: Start of summer term.
- Monday, May 25: Memorial Day. No classes.
- Tuesday, May 26: Deadline to apply to the Student Research & Conference Travel Fund (SRCTF) for travel that takes place between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
- Monday, June 1: Condensed university summer hours. University offices will be open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and closed on Fridays.
- Friday, June 19: Juneteenth. No classes.
- Friday, July 3: Independence Day, Observed. No classes.
- Wednesday, August 19: End of summer term.
👉 View the Academic Calendar and all Important Dates.
📅 Upcoming Events
Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery: Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express Yourself, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration taking place on Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at locations across campus.
Career Preparation
- OPT Workshop: Friday, May 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Online.
Academic & Research Workshops
- Database Research Strategies and Advanced Search Tips: Monday, May 11, 2-3 p.m., Sprague Library, Room 203 and Online.
- Library Streaming Media: Tuesday, May 19, 2-2:30 p.m., Online.
- Find a Research Topic You'll Actually Like: Monday, May 25, 2-3 p.m., Sprague Library, Room 203 and Online.
- Library 101: Monday, June 8, 2-2:30 p.m., Online.
- Database Research Strategies and Advanced Search Tips: Monday, June 15, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Sprague Library, Room 203 and Online.
- Find a Research Topic You'll Actually Like: Wednesday, June 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Sprague Library, Room 203 and Online.
👉 Find more Events for Graduate Students!
⏰ What’s Open This Summer
Planning to be on campus this summer? Many University offices, services and facilities will remain available, though hours may change. Beginning Monday, June 1, most departments will follow a condensed summer schedule: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and closed Fridays. Don’t forget to double-check the current hours of operation before you head to campus!
👉 See more details about what’s open this summer.
✈️ Fund Your Research Trip
The Graduate School is making additional funding available through the Student Research & Conference Travel Fund (SRCTF) to graduate students who presented, or who will present research results at a conference between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, or who traveled to conduct research. The application deadline is Tuesday, May 26.
👉 View eligibility criteria and apply.
📢 Opportunities for Graduate Students
Discover ways to build experience, grow professionally and earn while you learn.
University Employment
- AmeriCorps Member for the Healthy Communities Corps
- Course Assistant
- Intramural and Club Sports Assistant
Leadership & Service
Academic Funding
👉 Explore more opportunities for graduate students.
👋 Your Grad School Support Team
The Graduate School is here to support you throughout your graduate studies, from day one to graduation. We’re open Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offer a variety of support services.
- 📍 Location: NURS (The School of Nursing / The Graduate School), 4th Floor
- 📞 Phone: 973-655-5205
- ✉️ Email: gradstudentservices@montclair.edu
- 🔗 Social Media: linktr.ee/montclair_gradschool
- 🌐 Website: montclair.edu/graduate-students
👉 Find more resources in our Canvas Community.
👉 Share your thoughts in our anonymous feedback form.
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Contact Us
Graduate education at Montclair is about more than coursework. The Graduate Center provides a central hub where students come together, access resources, and find encouragement to pursue their passions.
- The Graduate Center
- gradstudentservices@montclair.edu
- 973-655-5205
- School of Nursing / Graduate School, Suite 487
