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Accepted Transfer Student Checklist

Congratulations on your acceptance to Bloomfield College of Montclair State University! If you have any questions about our enrollment process, please call 973-655-2840 or email bcadmissions@montclair.edu.

Step 1
File your FAFSA

  • The Bloomfield FAFSA Code is 002597.
  • The Montclair FAFSA Code is 002617.
Step 2
Let Us Know You’re Committing

To reserve your place at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, submit your new student enrollment deposit online by December 15th for Spring 2025 and May 1st for Fall 2025. If you are planning to live on campus, you may also submit your housing deposit at this time. The new student deposit and housing deposit are non-refundable. On-campus housing is guaranteed for students who have paid their housing deposit by May 1.

Step 3
Complete Your Housing Survey (resident students only)

Students who pay their housing deposit will receive a Housing Survey to complete. We ask that you fill out this survey to best assist us in matching you with your first year roommate!

If you have any questions about housing in the future please feel free to contact the Office of Residential Life at 973-655-2895 or via email at residence_life@bloomfield.edu.

Step 4
Check Your Bloomfield Email Account

You will receive an email with the subject “Your BC Account: How to Access” to your *personal email account* which contains your initial username and password to access various online services here at Bloomfield. If you are having trouble locating that email message, be sure to check the Spam/Junk folder of your personal email account used on your Bloomfield application. If you still cannot locate the message, please contact the IT Help Desk via helpdesk@bloomfield.edu for further assistance.

Step 5
Schedule an Advising Appointment

Once you have paid your deposit, you are eligible to be enrolled in courses for your first semester! We begin registering transfer students in December for Spring and May for Fall. You should schedule to meet with an Academic Advisor, virtually or in person, in order to plan and register for classes. To schedule an appointment please contact the Center for Academic Advisor and Career Education at johnsonkie@montclair.edu or call 973-655-2869.

Step 6
Review your Class Schedule

Start by logging in to NEST using your Montclair NetID and password, then select the My Class Schedule link inside the Resource Links box on the front page.

Step 7
Submit Mandatory Immunization Requirements

The New Jersey “College Immunization Law” requires all new students to provide valid proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, and Meningococcal Disease. Compliance with these regulations is monitored by Bloomfield College of Montclair State University. These required vaccines are commonly given in childhood, check with your medical provider or your high school for proof of vaccination.

Submit all immunization documentation through MyHealthPortal. (Please note, requests for medical exemption must be uploaded to MyHealthPortal as well.) Learn more about how to submit your immunization forms.

  • Spring Students: The deadline to submit immunization records is December 1st or three weeks from the date you pay your deposit.
  • Fall Students: If you submit your deposit by May 1st, the deadline for submitting immunization records for Fall 2025 is May 22nd. If you pay your deposit after May 1st, you have three weeks from the date of deposit payment to submit the form.

If you need help, contact the Student Health Center at 973-655-3459 or by email to askanurse@montclair.edu. Office hours are on the weekdays from 8am-5:30pm.

Step 8
Make Payment Arrangements

You will need to make sure you are financially cleared to move-in and to start classes for the spring semester. Contact Bloomfield Red Hawk Central by calling 973-655-2719 or by emailing bloomfieldrhc@montclair.edu to make sure you are ready to go! In addition to paying your balance in full, Bloomfield College is excited to offer a payment plan system with Cash Net to pay your semester charges. The payment plan offers functionality such as access to student account information in real-time, online management of accounts including payment plan adjustments and payment preferences of direct debit from a checking or savings (ACH) account, or credit card payments. For more information, please visit Bloomfield Red Hawk Central. Students should meet with an Office of Student Financial Services counselor if financial aid documents are missing or have questions pertaining to their award package.

Financial clearance will be given to students who complete one of the following options:

  • Pay their balance due in full, or
  • Set up an approved payment plan using Cash Net Payment Plan Portal, or
  • Receive enough financial aid to cover their entire bill (the Office of Student Financial Services will make this determination)
Step 9
Submit Your Final Transcripts

Your final official college transcripts from all institutions previously attended, official AP and CLEP score reports from College Board, dual-enrollment or other early college program transcripts, must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions so you can have those credits added to your degree evaluation if applicable. Official transcripts and scores come to us directly from the originating institution (not from the student) either through the mail or electronically.

Your degree progress and first semester schedule may be impacted if all final and official transcripts are not received by before the start of your first semester of enrollment.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR HARD-COPY TRANSCRIPTS TO:

Montclair State University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS TO: bcadmissions@montclair.edu

Questions about this step? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 973-655-2840 or email bcadmissions@montclair.edu for assistance.

Step 10
Save Time! Submit your own photo for your University ID Card!

Upload your photo to obtain your University ID card. Just go to the ID Card Office website to learn how.

Questions about this step? Contact the ID Card Office at 973-655-4147 or email cardservices@montclair.edu for assistance.

Step 11
Attend New Student Orientation
  • Spring 2025: Orientation is Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm
    Visit the New Student Orientation page for more information.
Step 12
Go to Class!
  • Spring 2025: First day of classes is Friday, January 17, 2025
  • Fall 2025: First day of classes is Friday, August 29, 2025