Resources for Graduate Students
We encourage you to explore the tools and services below throughout your time at Montclair. From academic support and campus services to funding, employment, wellness, housing, and transportation resources, this page can help you find the support you need as a graduate student.
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Academic SupportAccessibilityCampus ServicesEmployment OpportunitiesFinancial AidHealth and WellnessHousingTransportationUpdates and Events
Are you a new graduate student? Check out the Incoming Students page for help getting started.
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Academic Support
- 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 (CWE)
Provides writing consultations to support graduate coursework. - Culminating Activity Guides
Guidance for completing a thesis, dissertation, comprehensive exam, or capstone. - Graduate Program Contact Directory
Find your Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC) or Doctoral Program Director (DPD) for program-specific support. - Graduate Writing Support
One-on-one writing guidance and coaching designed specifically for graduate students. - Office of Research and Institutional Review Board (IRB)
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 (DRC)
Provides accommodations, accessibility services, and advocacy for students with disabilities.
Campus Services
- Dine on Campus
See which campus services and dining locations are currently open. - General Printing and Poster Printing
Find printers available across campus. - IT Service Desk
Technical assistance for NetID, Canvas, NEST, and other university systems. - Office of Global Engagement (OGE) and International Academic Initiatives (IAI)
Resources and support for international students and global initiatives. - Red Hawk Central
Provides support for registration, student accounts, financial aid, and graduation. - Study Spaces
Find a quiet place to complete your coursework at University Libraries. - University Police Department (UPD)
Campus safety resources and emergency services.
Employment Opportunities
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Learn about employment authorization for international students. - Handshake
Montclair's career platform for discovering on- and off-campus jobs, internships, and networking opportunities. - Human Resources (HR)
Employment opportunities posted through the University’s official job portal. - Office of Experiential Education and Career Connections (OEECC)
Personalized career advising, resume reviews, and connections to internship and employment opportunities. Find discipline-specific support through your college or school's local career services branch: CART, CCOM, CCHL, CHSS, CEEL, CSAM, SBUS. - Opportunities for Graduate Students
Explore employment, funding, leadership opportunities, assistantships, and more.
Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Checklist
Provides step-by-step guidance to help graduate students understand financial aid requirements, deadlines, and next steps. - Graduate Student Travel Fund
Offers funding support for eligible graduate students presenting research or participating in approved scholarly activities. - Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Supports grant development, proposal submissions, award management, and sponsored research activity across the university. - Scholarship Universe
Helps students search for scholarship opportunities and apply for awards that may support their graduate education.
Health and Wellness
- Campus Recreation
Fitness facilities, wellness programs, and recreational opportunities. Check out their Personal Training & Fitness Programs. - Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Confidential counseling and mental health support. CAPS hosts drop-in consultations, group therapy and outreach initiatives. - Health Promotion
Access educational workshops and free resources that support your well-being, including weekly meditation sessions. - Montclair CARES
Support and assistance for students experiencing challenges or concerns. - Red Hawk Pantry and Rocky's Closet
Free food and essential items to support the well-being of students, faculty and staff. - Student Health Center and Health Insurance
Medical services and health insurance information for students.
Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
Find options for renting off-campus and connect with other Red Hawks looking for roommates. - Residence Life
Learn about housing options, residential policies, and resources available to students living on campus. - The Village at Little Falls
The primary on-campus housing option for graduate students.
Transportation
- Campus Shuttle Services and TripShot App
View shuttle routes and schedules to travel between campus locations. - OpenSpace Parking 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.
Updates and Events
- Important Dates for Students
View key academic dates including registration periods, holidays, and exam schedules. - Graduate Student Canvas Community
Access announcements, events, and resources shared by the Graduate Center. - Graduate Center News
Updates and stories from the Graduate Center and graduate student community. - Graduate Student Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter highlighting opportunities, events, and resources for graduate students. - News Students Can Use
Stay informed with university news, announcements, and important updates for students.
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