Our Mission
The Office of Student Belonging (OSB) is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where all students—first-year, transfer, first-generation, international, military-affiliated, and those in cultural or community groups—feel valued and empowered to succeed. Through cohort-based programming, advocacy, and partnerships, OSB fosters belonging, student success, and retention.
OSB provides holistic support through programs such as Queer Community, Cultural Communities, Faith and Belief Communities, and Advocacy and Empowerment, open to all students. Additionally, OSB offers basic needs support through The Red Hawk Pantry and Rocky’s Closet to ensure students have access to essential resources for academic and personal well-being.
By promoting leadership, civic engagement, and celebrating the lived experiences, OSB strengthens student success and cultivates a sense of belonging at Montclair State University.
Our Vision
The Office of Student Belonging envisions a student-centered environment where every individual is welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive. OSB strives to recognize and support the unique needs of students, particularly new, international, first-generation, and military-affiliated students, in achieving their immediate and long-term educational and personal goals. OSB fosters meaningful relationships and connections between students, staff, faculty, and alumni, creating a sense of belonging and community.
Through Queer Community Programs, Cultural Communities, Faith and Belief Communities, and Advocacy and Empowerment Programs, OSB provides opportunities for students to engage in dialogue, develop leadership skills, and participate in initiatives that promote cross-cultural understanding, social responsibility, and human rights.
Recognizing that meeting students’ basic needs is essential to their success, OSB offers support through The Red Hawk Pantry and Rocky’s Closet, ensuring students have access to resources that promote stability and well-being. By collaborating with campus and community partners, OSB ensures that every student has the tools, support, and resources they need to succeed academically, socially, and personally.
