Step 1
Apply to the Pre-college Summer Program
The 2025 application is now available. Apply before June 13, 2025.
Step 2
Receive an Acceptance Letter
Applications will be processed within two weeks and decisions will be sent via email.
Step 3
Submit Your Deposit to Secure Your Spot
Follow the instructions in your Acceptance Letter to submit your deposit online through the Touchnet Payment Portal. Students will not be registered or enrolled until the deposit is received. Full balance payment is due June 13.
Step 4
Complete Your Forms
Participants and parents must complete the Medical and Insurance Form, Prescription Form, Behavioral Contract, and the Field Trip Consent Form.
Step 5
Check out the Packing List
Packing List:
- Bedding (Beds provided are Twin XL)
- Pillow
- Bed sheets & pillow cases
- Blanket or comforter
- Toiletries
- Soap/ Shampoo/Conditioner
- Towels
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Toilet Paper (Program will also have a stock as well if needed)
- Other personal items as needed
- Clothing
- Clothes for daily wear (t-shirts, shorts, jeans,etc)
- Comfortable shoes
- Sleepwear
- Undergarments & Socks
- Sweatshirt/light jacket
- Athletic clothing (for the rec center or playing on sports fields)
- Flip flops/slides
- Swimsuit (for use in the rec center)
- Note: Film & Television and Pre-Medical students must bring closed toe shoes
- Electronics
- Cell phone & charger
- Laptop & charger (Note: Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own laptop/chromebook to allow for independent work. However, students are not required to bring one).
- School Supplies
- Notebook
- Pens/writing utensils for taking notes
- Miscellaneous
- Reusable water bottle (a water bottle will be provided to all students as well)
- Trash Can
- Photo ID (ex. High School ID, driver’s license, etc.)
- Snacks/drinks (there will vending machines in the dorms and on campus)
- Sunscreen
- Umbrella
- Personal spending money/credit for vending/campus store, etc.. Note: We strongly discourage students bringing large amounts of cash to pre-college
Step 6
Move In and Enjoy Your Summer Experience at Montclair State University!
We look forward to meeting you at move-in:
Session I on Sunday, July 13 or Session II on Sunday, July 20.