International Student Resources

Red Hawk Pantry

The Red Hawk Pantry and Bear Necessities provide free food, personal care items and essential supplies to support your well-being. Whether you’re navigating a temporary challenge or need ongoing support, our pantries help ensure you have access to what you need to stay healthy, focused and successful. 

• Access the Pantries!

Rocky’s Closet

Rocky’s Closet offers free professional clothing and everyday essentials to help you feel confident and prepared. From interviews and internships to presentations and events, the closet helps remove barriers so you can show up as your best self. 

• Visit Rocky's Closet!

Local Resources

• Getting a Driver's License
• Invitation Letters
• Social Security Numbers
• Tax Information
• Encounters with Government and Law Enforcement Officials

Academic Resources

• Academic Calendar and Important University Dates
  View key academic dates including registration periods, holidays, and exam schedules.
• Center for Academic Success and Tutoring (CAST)
  Offers tutoring, workshops, and academic coaching to help strengthen learning strategies and academic performance.
• Center for Writing Excellence
  Provides writing consultations to support coursework, research papers, theses, and dissertations.
• Office of Research
  Supports research development, grant opportunities, and scholarly initiatives.
• University Libraries and Liaison Librarians
  Access research databases, librarian consultations, and study resources.

Accessibility

• Campus Accessibility Map
  Locate accessible entrances, elevators, parking areas, and pathways to help you navigate campus more easily.
• Disability Resource Center
  Provides accommodations, accessibility services, and advocacy for students with disabilities.

Campus Services

• IT Service Desk
  Technical assistance for NetID, Canvas, NEST, and other university systems.
• Printing Services
  Find public and teaching lab printers available across campus.
• Red Hawk Central
  Provides support for registration, billing, financial aid, and student accounts.
• University Police Department
  Campus safety resources and emergency services.
• What’s Open
  See which campus services and dining locations are currently open.

Health and Wellness

• Campus Recreation
  Fitness facilities, wellness programs, and recreational opportunities.
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  Confidential counseling and mental health support.
• Montclair CARES
  Support and assistance for students experiencing challenges or concerns.
• Outreach & Programs
  Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to promoting mental health and well-being across the University with multiple outreach programs related to health and wellness.
• Student Health Center
  Medical services and health insurance information for students.

Dining Services

• Dining Services
  Montclair offers numerous food options on-campus, including halal, vegetarian, vegan, allergy-friendly, and more!
• Dine on Campus
  See what's open on campus!

Housing

• Residence Life
  Learn about housing options, residential policies, and resources available to students living on campus.
• Residence Halls
  Information about housing options available to students living on campus.
• Commuter Resources
  Resources for students planning to live off-campus.

Transportation

• Campus Shuttle Services
  View shuttle routes and schedules to travel between campus locations.
• OpenSpace Parker App
  Check parking availability before arriving on campus.
• Parking Maps
  View campus parking maps to locate parking decks, lots, and permit zones.
• Parking Permits
  Register and manage parking permits for campus parking.
• NJ Transit Student Discount
  NJ Transit offers a 25% student discount for Montclair students.
   

Employment

• Handshake
  Montclair's career platform for discovering on- and off-campus jobs, internships, and networking opportunities. F-1 students can work up to 20 hours a week on-campus.
• Office of Experiential Education and Career Connections (OEECC)
  Personalized career advising, resume reviews, and connections to internship and employment opportunities.
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
  After one academic year of study at Montclair, F-1 students can apply for off-campus internships through CPT. Requests must go through OGE.
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  Upon completion of their program at Montclair, F-1 students can apply for off-campus work through OPT. Requests must go through OGE.

Health Insurance

• F-1 Student Health Insurance
• J-1 Student Health Insurance
• Student Health Insurance Resources