Academic Advising for Pre-Major Students

Most majors at Montclair require the completion of the Change of Major/Minor Request on NEST. Some majors are restricted and have different admission requirements like a minimum GPA, completed pre-requisite coursework or an interview or audition. Please review the Restricted Majors website to see if the major you are interested in carries additional admission requirements.

All undergraduate students looking to change their major/minor must use the online form via NEST. All requests will be reviewed by your new College/School designee before being made official; students will receive an email with confirmation of approval. Expect 5-10 business days for processing to occur. Note: only one transaction is permitted each time you complete the form.

If pursuing a restricted major, you must meet with your academic advisor to review your progress prior to declaring.

Please note: Students looking to drop their current major and become pre-major must first meet with a University College Academic Advisor to discuss their academic plan. 

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Your academic advisor is a great starting point to help you identify potential programs of interest and there are several resources available to help you explore your academic options.

• Major Exploration Programs and Events
  We host a wide variety of exploratory events throughout the year to help you navigate all of Montclair’s majors, minors and more. Through innovative programs, like Crash-A-Class (which is held every semester), we invite you to explore different majors and the Colleges and Schools in new and exciting ways all year long.
• Take the Focus-2 Self-Assessment
  This free service, offered by Career Services, helps you connect your skills, interests and values with majors offered at Montclair State University and potential careers.

• Informational Interview
  What better way to find out about a major than by speaking with someone from that major? Speak with a faculty member or student in the program to learn more about coursework and what students in the major do after they graduate.
• Learn about Career Fields
  Using O*NET, research a career field you might pursue.  What do you like about it? What skills will make you successful in this field? Do you have them? How can you enhance or develop the skills required for your career field of interest? Meet with your advisor to discuss.