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Model United Nations

Step into the shoes of a UN diplomat this summer at Montclair State University! In our immersive Model United Nations Pre-College Program, you’ll learn how to research global issues, craft persuasive arguments, negotiate solutions, and deliver powerful speeches. Represent a country from the UN and tackle real-world challenges in international affairs. This program is the perfect opportunity to build leadership skills, boost your college applications, and make lifelong connections with other globally-minded students.

Six Key Modules of the Program

  • Assigned Country: You’ll represent a country at the UN! Dive into its culture, politics, economy, and more to prepare for global discussions.
  • International Treaties: Learn about key treaties like the UN Charter and the Paris Agreement. Understand how they shape the world’s biggest decisions.
  • Foreign Policy Tools: Explore tools like negotiation, sanctions, and peacekeeping to achieve your country’s goals.
  • National Positions: Take on real-world challenges in peace, human rights, and sustainability. Create a plan to solve these crises!
  • Negotiation Techniques: Step into the committee room! Master negotiation, deliver speeches, and draft resolutions like a true diplomat.
  • Award and Recognitions: Participants who demonstrate exceptional skills will receive ‘Outstanding Delegate’ awards, a prestigious recognition for our young diplomats.

Why Join the Program?

  • Gain hands-on experience in international diplomacy.
  • Develop valuable skills in public speaking, critical thinking, research, and teamwork.
  • Enhance your college applications with a unique, globally-minded experience.
  • Make friends and network with other passionate students who share your interest in global issues.
  • Receive awards and recognition for your outstanding contributions.

Ready to Become a Global Leader?

Join us this summer at Montclair State University to develop skills, make friends, and shape the future! Learn, grow, and shine as you take on the role of a UN diplomat in this exciting, hands-on program.

Program Schedule*

Before the program begins, participants will complete pre-arrival assignments to prepare for their weeklong immersion in diplomacy and global problem-solving.

  • Day 1: Arrival at Montclair State University – Settle in, meet fellow participants, and kick off your journey as a future diplomat!
  • Day 2: Training Day – Learn the essentials of diplomacy, including Model UN rules of procedure, public speaking, drafting impactful statements and resolutions, and mastering negotiation techniques.
  • Day 3: Field Trip to the United Nations Headquarters – Visit the heart of global diplomacy in New York City and gain inspiration for your role as a UN delegate.
  • Day 4: Committee Session: International Peace and Security – Dive into high-stakes negotiations as you tackle pressing global challenges.
  • Day 5: Committee Session: Human Rights – Collaborate with peers to address critical issues affecting human dignity and equality worldwide.
  • Day 6: Committee Session: Sustainable Development – Strategize and negotiate solutions for building a more sustainable future.
  • Day 7: Awards Ceremony – Celebrate your achievements and recognize outstanding delegates in a formal closing event.

*Schedule is subject to change

 

Model UN will run during Session II: Sunday, July 20 – Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Program Director

Toro Carnevali
Professor
torocarnevaa@montclair.edu
Department of Political Science and Law

Before joining Montclair State University, Professor Toro Carnevali served as a diplomat to the United Nations for 10 years. During that time he was elected vice-president of the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) of the General Assembly and coordinator of the Security Council’s sub-working group on the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction.