The Graduate School at Montclair State University

Master’s degree = acquired.

Congratulations to all of our graduate and doctoral students who crossed the Prudential Center stage last week and received their diplomas!! Whether you earned an MS in Cybersecurity or a PhD in Clinical Psychology, your successes cannot be understated and we are so excited to watch you continue to do incredible things!

We also want to extend a special congratulations to our very own Graduate Assistant, Kayla Cunningham O’Donnell, who earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Montclair in 2023 and just earned her Master’s Degree last Tuesday - what an achievement! We are so proud of you, Kayla!❤️🖤

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Red Hawks!🍎 🎒 ✏️

Before the week wraps up, take a moment to thank a teacher, professor, instructor or mentor who has made a meaningful impact on your life, inside or outside the classroom.

And to our future educators: we are so excited for your contributions to the world of teaching! Without our teachers, we wouldn't be where we are today!

Having a ruff time preparing for finals? The Graduate School is excited to announce our upcoming event, Study Buddies: Paws & Relax with Pebbles! 🐶

Come to the Nursing Building Lobby on Tuesday, April 21st from 4:00 to 5:00 pm to get some puppy snuggles with Pebbles and friends, build your own DIY wellness kit, and even participate in a brief guided meditation! Register for this event at tr.ee/studybuddies - everyone is welcome!

We are paws-itive that this event will leave you feeling calm and focused for finals season!

P.S. Swipe to see our design inspiration! 🤭

Looking for funding for your culminating activity?

The Office of Research is excited to announce the Student-Led Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities Grants Program (SL-RSCA) for the 2026-2027 academic year. Swipe for more details about this program, including what it is, how to apply, and eligibility requirements. The Office of Research will also be hosting "open lab" Zoom sessions about the program for interested student scholars and faculty mentors, which you can learn more about at tr.ee/SL-RSCA.

Make sure to stay in the loop on our pages for more information soon!

Graduate students - this is a reminder that your registration time slot opens TODAY at 12 PM. Visit your NEST portal and locate "Registration" in the left-hand column. Always make sure to double check the course code, section, and time to ensure you are enrolling in the correct classes.

Questions? Here’s who to reach out to:
Academic Hold / Probation - Contact Your GPC/DPD
Financial Hold - Contact Student Accounts via Red Hawk Central
Missing Course Permits - Contact your Department
Login Issues - Contact the IT Service Desk

Find more Registration FAQs at the link in our bio!

Did you know that Montclair State University offers online workshops specifically tailored to graduate students?

These workshops, hosted by the Office for Research Compliance, the Center for Writing Excellence, and Montclair State University Libraries, target skill areas that will help you become a better writer, researcher, and academic scholar. Whether you are working on a culminating project or a mid-semester paper, these workshops serve as a useful and accessible resource for students as they progress through their educational journey.

Each month, we will share the list of upcoming online workshops for graduate students. If you are interested in attending any of these workshops, visit tr.ee/gradevents for registration information!

The 2026 Student Research Symposium is fast approaching, and so is the deadline to submit an abstract to present YOUR research!

Any undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in presenting during the symposium must submit an abstract by Wednesday, April 1st. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your academic achievements to fellow students and faculty!

For more information about the symposium, visit montclair.edu/research-symposium, or email [email protected]

Spring break is here!🌸☀️

Whether you are traveling to a warmer location or cozying up at home on your couch, break is meant to be relaxing and is an opportunity for students like you to recharge (and maybe catch up on this season of The Pitt!)

As a reminder, graduate assistants are not required to work during spring break. If you have any outstanding responsibilities or questions about expectations before the break, please contact your supervisor directly.

Enjoy the break, Graduate Students!

Are you a current graduate assistant or someone seeking a graduate assistantship? If so, this post will help answer all your pressing questions about the most lucrative position available to graduate students!

We have compiled our most frequently asked questions into this post to try to illuminate the GA application process - including information about tuition remission, Workday, and credit requirements. If you think of any additional questions, feel free to drop a comment down below and we will respond directly to you on this post!

Our goal is to make the GA process more comprehensible for our students - both prospective and current - and we hope that this post is useful as you enter the application pool!

Did you know that Montclair State University offers online workshops specifically tailored to graduate students?

These workshops, hosted by the Office of Research Compliance, the Center for Writing Excellence and Montclair State University Libraries, target skill areas that will help you become a better writer, researcher, and academic scholar. Whether you are working on a culminating project or a mid-semester paper, these workshops serve as a useful and accessible resource for students as they progress through their educational journey.

Each month, we will share the list of upcoming online workshops for graduate students. If you are interested in attending any of these workshops, visit tr.ee/gradevents for registration information!