Tour Route Guide 2017-2018 – Red Hawk for a Day (RHFAD)

Before the tour:

 Get parking passes and business cards
 Be in lobby 10-15 minutes prior to tour, basically just try to be there before the guest
 Smile and mingle with guests in lobby (usually this doesn’t last that long for RHFAD)

When guests arrive:

 Check that they parked in the Red Hawk Deck (because we give parking vouchers ONLY for that parking garage- these are also not placed
in the bag, you have to go to the desk to ask for one)
 Ask if they need a note for school
 Point out the complimentary refreshments
 Tell them where the restrooms are located
 Let them know when the tour will begin

Tour tips:
 Give brief but clear directions to next tour stop
 Do not walk backwards, walk within the tour and talk to tour guests
 When stopping, step off main paths so you don’t block traffic

Starting the tour:

“Hello everyone, welcome to Montclair State University! My name is _____ and I’ll be your tour guide today. Please take a minute to gather your
belongings, and head right in front of this building to start the tour!
**Please wait until most of the guests have gathered before heading out to the front of Dickson.

Once outside Dickson Hall:

“Before we begin the tour let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is ______. I’m from ______ and I am a resident/commuter student. This
is my ______ year at MSU, and I’m majoring in ______. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have throughout the tour. I’ll do my best to
answer your questions, and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll direct you to someone who will be able to answer your question.”

BUILDINGS
Dickson Hall
 College of Humanities and Social Sciences: (Ex. Anthropology, English, Philosophy, Psychology, Languages, etc...)
 You will most likely take classes here for your General Education Requirements (see: General Education
Requirements)
o If you are entering undeclared, your classes will be mainly Gen Eds freshman year.
New School of Business
 New home for the School of Business
 17 study rooms, 150 seat lecture hall, student lounges, 3D Printing Lab
 Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship: offers Certificate of Entrepreneurship (available to ALL students, not just business)
 Terrace / Seating Area on 4th Floor
 The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the highest
accreditation for business schools worldwide; only 1 in 3 business schools have it
Calcia Hall
 Main facility for the Art and Design department of College of the Arts
 Fine Arts specialization studios (ex. Drawing, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry-making, photography, etc.)
 FYI – 122-seat auditorium and Gallery 3 ½ (showcases student work)
School of Nursing
 Incoming Freshmen Only***
 Apply as nursing major****
 Honors Program Office
 FYI – to apply you must be in the top 10% of your class and have at least a 1250 combined SAT score; the application will contain a brief
essay and some students may have to interview with someone from the Honors Program Advisory Board
 Must complete 8 honors courses; receive $60 book credit at the Bookstore per class each semester; priority registration
 Honors courses satisfy General Education requirements
 Simulation center with high fidelity mannequins so students can practice critical thinking and receive feedback about different clinical
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  Skills laboratory where students practice different activities in the provision of nursing care and work in groups to develop care plans.
 Health care laboratory to develop community health and telemedicine skills.
 Mediated classrooms with computer access
 The Graduate School is located on the 4th Floor
 Honors Program Office
o FYI – to apply you must be in the top 10% of your class and have at least a 1250 combined SAT score; the application will
contain a brief essay and some students may have to interview with someone from the Honors Program Advisory Board
o Must complete 8 honors courses; receive $60 book credit at the Bookstore per class each semester; priority registration
o Honors courses satisfy General Education requirementS
The Graduate School
 Located on the 4th Floor

University Hall
 Home of the College of Education and Human Services: (Ex. Several different depts in Education, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Family and
Child Studies, etc...)
 First floor: Coffee/snack bar, closed and open study lounges, 7 lecture halls (six 100-seat, one 200-seat)
 Second and third floors: Classrooms (similar size to what you’d probably find in your high school)
 Fourth floor: Food (Cooking) Lab, multipurpose rooms for Exercise Science
 Fifth floor: Largest computer lab on campus
o Students get $40 free printing, ~1,000 sheets double-sided
 Entire campus is wireless; students can print from any computer on AND off campus using Webprint
 Sixth floor: Office of Information Technology (OIT)
 Seventh floor: Conference Center
 FYI – Some of the other facilities: Center of Pedagogy, specialized learning labs, ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning
Technology, department and faculty offices, break out rooms
 FYI – U.S. New & World Report 2014 Best Graduate Schools ranked Montclair State’s graduate program in elementary education No. 18 in
the country
Student Center – This is a really important section to know
 Clubs and organizations
o About 120 student-run clubs and organizations on campus, hold events throughout the year
 Including 36 Greek organizations (4% of students [900 Greeks!])
 1 of 4 universities in New Jersey that has an LGBTQ center and not just a club
o Start new club with faculty advisor and 15 student signatures
 Red Hawk Nest
o One of our commuter lounges on campus, but not just for commuters!
o TV, comfortable chairs, warm in winter (good for naps)
o Commuter Student Association Resources and Services (CARS), under CSI
 Connects commuter students with various organizations/involvement on campus
 Student Government Association (SGA) and Center for Student Involvement (CSI)
o SGA -> Oversees the universities clubs and organizations with $1.9 million budget
o CSI -> “mission is to solve the crime of boredom”
o Trips for students: (ex. Broadway shows, theme park trips)
o On-campus events: (ex. comedy nights, movies, free admission and prizes)
o Calendar posted with events, In the Loop and Weekends at Montclair (WAM) sent every Friday to MSU email account
o Homecoming and concerts is planned by the SGA's Programming board, SLAM (student life at Montclair) when speaking about
it (SLAM is its own entity)
 Bookstore
o Offers a variety of Montclair State items (apparel, drinkware, books)
o Can rent and buy textbooks
o Offers a buy back program for the textbooks that you bought
o Offers a price matching program
 Surf-N-Print Lab
o 15-minute limit on computers, ensures computer will be open for quick use
o Can also check OIT website to see how many computers are free/in use
 Outtakes Market Express at Student Center: sandwiches, salads, bagels, coffee, snacks, etc.
 Rathskeller: Lounge for students
 2mato: pizzeria and Italian food
o FYI – Chop’d: “fresh, premier salads”
 Newly renovated Student Center Café, including Panda Express, California Tortilla, Dunkin Donuts, and more
 Information Desk

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  Student lounge on entire 3rd floor
 Ballrooms: clubs and organizations host events throughout semester
 Formal Dining Room – full buffet $10
Drop-In Center
 Health Promotions: NOT doctors or CAPS, but trained to discuss and educate about stress, health concerns, and safer sex
 NEVER MENTION THAT IS THE CONDOM COTTAGE
Red Hawk Diner
 1 of 2 schools in country to have a diner on campus that is open 24/7
 Accepts meal plan dollars (Flex and Red Hawk), takeout available
The Heights
 Brand new residence halls, opened in Fall 2011
 Houses all level students
 Comprised of two complexes, Dinallo Heights and Machuga Heights with 4 buildings each that are centrally connected
 Added about 2,000 beds to campus
 Two living options: two single-occupancy rooms or one double-occupancy room
o In both options, two students share a bathroom, with sink outside
 Rooms are air conditioned
 Complex includes community lounges, study lounges, game rooms, and a community kitchen
 Stonewall Suites – LGBTQ friendly living community available in Dinallo Heights
 FYI – Each building is dedicated to a historical figure of significance to New Jersey

Pulse on Dining at Sam’s Place Complex

 Located in Machuga Heights
 One of two residential dining halls, accepts Constant Pass (and blocks, Flex, Red Hawk dollars)
 Like a food court – all-you-can-eat stations: pasta/pizza, world’s fare, sandwich bar, salad bar, grill
 Bistro 62
o Open when dining hall is closed
o Serves sandwiches, paninis, flatbread pizzas, etc
Overlook (The green building a little off campus)
 Human Resources, Payroll, Accounts Payable
Upper Classmen Housing (credit requirements) – just mention these
 The Village Apartments
o Four students in either 4 singles, or 2 singles and one double, sharing two bathrooms, kitchen, and living room
o Students must have 50 credits to live in these apartments
 FYI – Alcohol Policy: Permitted only where all residents are of legal drinking age and where there are no guests who
are not of legal drinking age and only inside the apartments; No parties involving alcohol are permitted
 Frank Sinatra Hall
o 6 to 8 students in singles/doubles/triples, sharing 3 bathrooms (one full, one with sink and toilet, one with shower)
o Community kitchen
o Students must have 24 credits to live in this residence hall
 Hawk Crossing Apartments
o Four students living in two double-occupancy rooms, sharing bathroom, kitchen, and living room
o Students must have 30 credits to live in these apartments
Bohn-Blanton Quad
 Blanton Hall
o Houses all level students
o Air conditioned
o Dunkin Donuts, Which Which, Outtakes, Red Hawk Yogurt (Frozen yogurt), and Chilis restaurant
o Suite-style room: two double-occupancy or triple-occupancy rooms connected by a bathroom
o University Health Center
 All full-time students must have health insurance
 Physicals, screenings, diagnosis and treatment of illness, on-site prescription medication
 Open Monday-Saturday during the semester
 FYI – Staffed by Advanced Practice and Registered nurses as well as collaborating physicians from Mountainside
Family Practice Associates
 Bohn Hall
o Houses 500 freshmen
o Community Style: each floor is separated into a male and female wing with a passcode-secured common bathroom
o Double or Triple Occupancy

Student Recreation Center

 Free to all students – swipe in with your student ID at center desk ( not is free. I.e. Personal Trainer, apparel.)

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  First floor fitness:
o Free weights
o Six lane swimming pool: lifeguards on duty
o 2-Court Gymnasium, lounge area with 3D TV, racquetball courts
o Locker rooms (bring your own lock), bathrooms, and showers, lead directly into pool area
o Equipment Checkout: rent out equipment for free, swipe MSU ID
 Second floor fitness:
o Assisted weight and cardio machines that face the NYC skyline
o Cardio machines have headphone jacks, get audio from 6 TVs
o Stretching area, ping pong table, multipurpose rooms
o Group X Classes: free for students, no signing up ahead; yoga, Pilates, kickboxing, cycling, Zumba, and more
 Intramural and club sports
Webster Hall
 Student Academic Services, Disability Resource Center (DRC), Center of Advising and Student Transitions (CAST)
 Academic Success Center (ASC), Center for Career Services and Cooperative Education, Service Learning Office

Stone Hall
 New student (freshmen & Transfer) residence hall.
 2 floors, separated by gender
 Air conditioned
 Communal Bathrooms

Richardson Hall
 Home of the College of Science and Mathematics
 Depts of Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, etc
 Facilities: Laboratories, 3 computer labs, learning resource center, classrooms
 FYI – Research Opportunities
o NJ School of Conservation for field research, located in Stokes State Forest
o Independent research for credit
o Externships off campus for research credit
o Student Research Symposium: students present their research to the community, faculty, and peers
Science Hall
 Research and teaching labs, greenhouse
 Connected to Richardson Hall
 Biology departments
Center for Environmental and Life Sciences (CELS)
 Environmental and pharmaceutical life sciences research
 Department of Earth and Environmental Studies
 Brand new state of the art labs and equipment
 Terrace on the 3rd floor—has cacti that collect the water and refilter it
 LED Certified—the air conditioning adjusts to the amount of people in the room and the lights turn off when the room is empty
 Expands the University’s research infrastructure by 50%
Mallory Hall
 Instructional and Research Facility for the Computer Sciences

Schmitt Hall
 Departments of Spanish, Italian, Modern Languages and Literatures, and Linguistics
 Red Hawk Math Learning Center – easy to forget because it is the language building
 Language Testing and Technology labs
 Broadcasting facilities for Montclair’s Radio Station
FYI – Finley Hall
 Home to the Industrial Design program and the MFA Program in Studio Art
Fox Studio Theater – Important to know sizes especially, when speaking with an arts guest – Kasser (next page), Memorial, and Fox Studio
 Black box theater, ~100 seats – more for rehearsal though
 Used as both an acting classroom and performance facility
 The Fashion Studies Dept is located in the lower level
Memorial Auditorium
 Dedicated to University students and alumni who gave their lives during WWII
 1,000 seat auditorium used for Theatre and Dance productions as well as various events throughout the year
Life Hall
 Houses the Department of Theater and Dance
 Connected to new School of Communications and Memorial Auditorium

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  Dedicated to those who gave their lives in service of our country after an article in LIFE magazine reported the nationwide shortage of
college facilities for returning soldiers after WWII
Communication and Media Building
 Home to majors such as Communication Studies, Journalism, Television production, Film making, Sports Media, and Public Relations.
 First floor will feature 175-person presentation hall with digital cinema projection
 Motion picture sound stage, with a green room and makeup facility
 Interoperable Control Rooms and Studios
1. Sony product with the most extensive 4k technology at any University in North America
 35 seat professional grade screening room with digital cinema projection (only one of its kind in Northern NJ)
Au Bon Pain at Café Diem
 Sandwiches, salads, pastries, coffee, signature soups
 Open till 2:30am Sunday – Thursday, till midnight on Friday and Saturday
Sprague Library
 Mon – Thurs: 8am to Midnight
 Friday: 8am – 8pm
 Sat: 9am – 5pm/Sun:12pm(noon) – 9pm
 Over 1.25 million items including books, periodicals, gov’t documents, microforms and media
 Laptop-lending program, borrow a laptop for free up to 4 hours **** very important to mention
 Center for Writing Excellence
 During finals, it is open 24/7.
Morehead Hall
 School of Communication and Media Offices
 Newly renovated
 Includes a new lounge and pantry for students to hang out in
 FYI – This building used to be a demonstration high school (College High) until 1973

Freeman Hall
 Suite-style: 2 double-occupancy rooms connected by a bathroom
 Houses all level students
 Freeman Dining Hall
o Balance Kitchen: All – you – can – eat dining. Interactive, made to order cooking station with local ingredients
Russ Hall
 Montclair’s first ever residence hall in 1915
 Suite-style, single and double occupancy rooms sharing a bathroom, air-conditioned
 Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
o FYI – Individual and group counseling, are happy to discuss ANYTHING that is affecting your day-to-day living (not just very
serious issues), confidential, can even talk with a counselor over the phone instead of going into their office
Chapin Hall
 Home to John J. Cali School of Music
 Sound-proof, temperature-controlled practice rooms with Steinway pianos (anyone can use the rooms if they’re available)
 Jed Leshowitz Recital Hall
Panzer Athletic Center
 Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (17 Division III varsity sports)
 3 gymnasiums, weight room, swimming pool, and fitness center
College Hall
 First and only building when University opened in 1908 as the New Jersey State Normal School for teachers
 Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts/Bursar, and President’s Office **SOON TO BE MOVED TO LOT 7 IN MODULAR UNITS**
 Einstein Brothers’ Bagel café: bagels, sandwiches, coffee, drinks, etc.
 Soon to be renovated
Red Hawk Deck
 Visitor parking deck, will give you parking validation at end of tour
 George Segal Gallery, named after the renowned sculptor
o FYI – home to a permanent collection of modern and contemporary artworks and has at minimum six changing contemporary
exhibitions each year (including an annual exhibition of students graduating from the Department of Art and Design)
 Street Crossing, white statues – gift of the George and Helen Segal Foundation, considered one of his foremost works; depicts people
leisurely walking about... an everyday scene at Montclair State!
Kasser Theater
 One of three theaters on campus
 Newest theater on campus, seats about 500 people
 Peak Performances, MSU’s arts presenting series, showcases internationally acclaimed artists, MSU students, and faculty
 Tickets to campus performances are free for MSU students
Amphitheater

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  Built in 1936 with the help of students and faculty as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) under President FDR’s New Deal
 FYI – Hosts homecoming parade and student organization performances
Central Receiving
 Where students can pick any packages that they had delivered—they will receive an email when it is ready for pick up
 Cannot pick up packages before 12 PM
Montclair State University Police Department
 Located to the left of the Red Hawk Parking Deck
 See “Campus Safety” below for details
Sprague Field
 Football Field

~END THE TOUR AT THE RED HAWK STATUE AND ADVISE PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO TAKE PICTURES WITH IT~

STATISTICS, SERVICES, AND OTHER INFO

University Statistics and Facts
 Over 20,000 students, over 15,000 undergraduate
 FYI – 96% of students from NJ, 4% out of state and international
 10 Colleges and Schools
o College of the Arts
o College of Humanities and Social Sciences
o College of Education and Human Services
o College of Science and Mathematics
o School of Business
o School of Nursing
o New Jersey School of Conservation
o Graduate School
o School of Communication and Media
o School of Music
 Nearly 300 majors, minors, concentrations, and certificate programs
 14 miles from NYC
 Approximately 5,000 students living on campus
 Housing is guaranteed for Freshmen who pay their deposit on time
 Entire campus is wireless
 You need 12 or more credits to be considered full time
 17:1 Student – Faculty ratio
 Average class size is 23-25
 Professors are required to be available for student consultation; full and half-time MUST hold 3 office hours a week
 “Large campus with a small campus feel” / “advantages of a large university yet students receive individualized attention”
 FYI – Over 92% of faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields

General Education Requirements

 All students must take a core curriculum in addition to coursework in their major
 Encompasses several areas of study: writing and speech communication, arts and humanities, math and sciences, world language, New
Student Seminar, etc.

Learning Communities
 Clusters of 3-4 courses that first-year students take together
 Major-specific; cluster of Gen Ed courses for undeclared

Academic Core Locations

 Academic buildings are centrally located on campus around the Student Center Quad, not far to walk between classes
 Academic buildings associate with one college or school

Meal Plans
 Two options: Constant Pass or Blocks (swipes)
 Constant Pass: unlimited access to residential dining halls (Freeman Dining Hall, Sam Mills Dining Complex)
o Required for students with less than 30 credits
 Blocks: certain number of blocks per semester, one block = one meal = one swipe into residential dining halls
o Blocks also have a cash equivalency that can be used at certain dining locations on campus

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 o Some locations (Rathskellar, Student Center Cafeteria) have special meals that cost one block
 Both plans come with Flex dollars: can be used just like cash at any dining location on campus, carry over to Spring only
 Some plans Red Hawk dollar option: used anywhere (bookstore, Rec Center) and participating off-campus restaurants
o Applebees, Let’s Yo, Six Brothers Diner, Alexus Steakhouse, CVS, etc.
 Vending machines accept Flex and Red Hawk dollars

Residence Halls
 All rooms come with a bed, desk, and dresser or wardrobe for each student
 All residence halls have a 24/7 staffed front desk by SAs (Service Assistants)
o Students must use their ID to swipe into their residence hall
o Students or non-residents entering a residence hall other than their own must be signed in as a guest by a resident of that
specific residence hall
o Overnight guest policy: person over age 16 may stay 3 nights per week
 All residence halls have an RA (Resident Assistant) on each floor.
o They are in charge of roommate contracts and putting on events for their floors
 Students can receive mail in their mailboxes, larger packages are held at the Mail Center (across from RH Deck)
 Free community laundry facilities are available in all residence halls, students must provide their own detergent
 Students may have one mini refrigerator and one microwave per room
o Must follow certain size specifications
 All rooms are wired for cable television with 78 channels, including HBO!

FYI – Living Communities

 Live with other students who have similar courses/interests; helps foster social connections
 Check the website for the full list (it’s loooooooong)

FYI – Housing Process for Incoming Freshmen

 Completed online
 Students rank available residence halls by preference
 Answer a questionnaire about living habits to help with roommate assignments
 May request a roommate
 Assignments will be available online in the summer
 Returning students are able to pick their exact room assignment; priority determined by number of credits

Parking and Transportation

 Students with 30 or more credits can buy a resident parking permit for designated resident lots on campus
 Commuter students can park in Car Parc Diem and designated commuter lots on campus
 Two train station stops on opposite ends of campus: Montclair Heights station and Montclair State University station
o Montclair-Boonton line direct to New York Penn Station (~50 minutes)
 FYI – Certain NJ Transit buses stop in front of Red Hawk Deck
o Willowbrook Mall ($1.50 each way)
 DeCamp Bus into New York City stops at a street near the entrance to campus (~25 min)
 Zip Car rental (must join online, discounted rate)
 Bike Rental is available through the Student Recreation Center

Shuttle Buses
 Several shuttle bus stops across campus that run 24/7 during the semester
 Stops at outer campus residence halls, parking decks and lots, train stations
 Free off-campus shuttle on Saturdays: goes to Upper Montclair and Clifton Commons
o Ex. Stop & Shop, Target, AMC movie theater and more
 Can use NextBus phone app to track where the shuttles are and when the next will arrive

Campus Safety
 MSUPD officers patrol campus parking facilities and academic and residential buildings 24/7
 Police have a direct number, can put it in your contact list
 Blue Light Emergency System: 150 emergency phones on campus which connect directly to University Police
 Mobile Guardian: use cell phone to set a timer when walking between destinations on campus – if the timer is not turned off, or the
distress signal is sent, University Police will be able to located the individual using the phone’s GPS
 Students can set up text message alerts on their phone and email; allows the University to communicate important information about
campus safety and other events
 E-TIPS (email) and Hawk Eye (texting), confidentially report tips to University Police

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Athletics
 18 NCAA Division III varsity teams
o Teams train in Panzer Athletic Center
 Other venues on campus: Sprague Field, Pitzer Soccer Field, Yogi Berra Stadium (NJ Jackals), Softball Stadium, Dioguardi Field
 Intramural and club sports through the Rec Center allow students to participate in sports without time commitments or skill level of
varsity
o Intramurals play against other MSU teams
o Club sports play against teams outside of MSU

FYI – Study Abroad

 Academic programs in over 50 countries
 Semester, year, summer, and short-term programs available
 Can use financial aid and can receive credits

Ending the tour:

 “I hope you enjoyed the tour! If you have any questions or need more information, I’ll be happy to help you out.”
 Give business card with your name and parking validation – business card only for AMBASSADORS
o Please fill out our feedback survey on the back of the business card
o To use your parking validation, simply insert it into the machine at the exit in order to lift the bar to leave (You do not need to
do anything with the pay stations)
 “Thank you and have a nice day!”

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