Where to Start?
Undergraduate Orientation takes place before the start of your first semester.
Spring 2025 deposited students who have claimed their NetID:
Orientation Portal NOW LIVE! – Access the Orientation Portal via NEST.
Orientation Course – Complete the “New to the Nest” course on Canvas available December 2024 and attend Orientation+ Webinars on Zoom throughout January 2025. Registration for Orientation+ Webinars is required in the Orientation Portal.
On-Campus Orientation Days – Join us for a one day, on-campus New Student Orientation Day. Students are assigned their Orientation day and must confirm their reservation in the Orientation Portal.
In Need of Assistance? – Refer to the “Need Help” section at the bottom of the page for our contact information.
Freshman Orientation
Transfer Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions
Family Engagement
Orientation Staff
Orientation Leadership
Log into Canvas
Log into NEST
Need Help?
Orientation Staff is ready to assist you every Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
- Email us at orientation@montclair.edu
- Call us at 973-655-4162
- Chat with us live on the website!