Montclair State University
6 THINGS TO KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP
Important things to keep
in mind while you areon campus.
FIRST UPCONSULTANTS
ALWAYS BE EARLYThere might not be parking,
classroom locations might change
last minute and you might get lost
if you are new.
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FIRST UPCONSULTANTS
DOWNLOAD THE “CANVAS” APP
Always have your information at
hand (on your phone), a quick
and easy way to stay on top of
your classes and grades.
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FIRST UPCONSULTANTS
KNOW YOUR ADVISOR
Try to meet with your advisor at the beginning of the semester. Don’t wait until the last minute..
To find out who your advisor is:
• Go on “Nest”
• Scroll down the “Home” menu
• Click on “Degree works” on Degree audit panel
• There you will see who your advisor is, your GPA, your classes, etc.
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FIRST UPCONSULTANTS
CHECK YOUR EMAIL EVERYDAY
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• Always be ready for the unexpected.
• Always have your email notifications on for school.
• If there are any events on campus, changes to certain class rooms/scheduled dates, or unexpected weather changes or traffic you will be instantly notified.
FIRST UPCONSULTANTS
CHECK YOUR HOLDSBefore the end of every semester (2 weeks before) go on Nest and make sure you don’t have any “Holds” on your account.
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Holds are:
• Unfulfilled financial aid requirements
• Unfulfilled FAFSA requirements
• Parking tickets
• Late fees
• Make sure you don’t have any holds so that you can register for the next semester of classes. If you have have overdue holds, you may be deregistered from classes you are
already enrolled in.
• Check your holds on Nest!
• If you don’t have any holds-
you're good!
FIRST UPCONSULTANTS
JUST ASK
If you ever need help with directions around campus or even help with assignments don’t hesitate to ask someone. Everyone here on campus is very friendly and willing to help. Don’t be scared- JUST ASK.
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