Montclair State University - Class 2016 Families

Update: Support services for students

Dear Students:

We know that Hurricane Sandy has left many people in difficult situations that may make travel to the University difficult or even impossible in the short term. Some have lost power or may even have lost their homes. The recovery journey ahead of us will take some time, but working together we will succeed.

Commuter Students Assistance:
Temporary Housing: To assist commuter students in need of housing, the University has available residence hall space. If you need temporary housing or just would like to be on campus until the train and gasoline problems are resolved, send an email to [email protected] and let us know. Residence Education staff will contact you with the move-in details.

MSU Carpool Directory:
Some students had gas or have been able to get it since the storm and may be able to provide a ride for others close by. We encourage all students (those who need a ride as well as those who can provide rides) to sign up on the Montclair State University Carpool Directory at www.montclair.edu/carpool

Coursework Assistance:
The Provost is working with the Deans, department chairs and faculty to assist students as much as possible with catching up with work and the rescheduling of exams and projects. I encourage you to contact each of your faculty members via email and/or Blackboard, explain your particular situation and ask for information on how they will adjust the syllabus for the semester and what you might do to keep up with your work. Some faculty may have posted that information on Blackboard already, so be sure to check that resource first. Doing so will help you plan out your schedule and develop a new action plan for the remainder of the semester.

Residence Hall Students Currently Living Off-Campus:
Any residence hall student who was placed in temporary housing during the storm and has since left campus, please send an email to [email protected] with your name and temporary assignment hall and room number if you will not be returning to campus before Monday, November 5.

NJ Transit:
Most of NJ Transit bus service has returned to regular schedule of operation. Please consult NJ Transit.com for full information regarding bus information. As of today, Morris, Essex and Montclair-Boonton rail service remains suspended until further notice.

Any student who needs special assistance should contact the Dean of Students at [email protected]

It is clear that these are not normal times and we will all need to be a little flexible and have lots of patience until things get better. Do the best you can and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Dr, Karen L. Pennington
Vice President

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Update Thurs. Nov. 1: Student Services Availability

The following is a list of available campus services/offices:

Food Services
- Sam's and Freeman: 11/1-11/4: Regular hours of operation - Resident students who have been displaced can eat at Sam's Place and Freeman Hall.
- SubConnection: 11/1-11/2: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 11/3 and/11/4: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Red Hawk Diner: 11/1-11/4: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Cafe Diem: 11/1-11/2: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 11/3-11/4: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Recreation Center
- Open 11/1: Until midnight; the pool will be open to 8:00 pm. 11/2: 8:00 a.m. to Midnight; pool will be open to 8:00 p.m. Returning to normal schedule: 11/3.

Bookstore
- Open 11/1 and 11/2: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Closed 11/3 and 11/4. Returning to normal schedule: 11/5.

University Health Center
- Open 11/1 to 11/2: 8:30 am - 4:30. 11/3 and 11/4 will be closed. Returning to normal schedule: 11/5.

Sprague Library
- Open 11/1 and 11/2: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 11/3 and 11/4: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Laptop loans are available. Returning to normal schedule: 11/5.

Computing Lab – University Hall, 5th Floor
- Open 11/1 and 11/2: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Returning to regular schedule: 11/3.

Student Services Offices
- The following offices will be open during normal work-week schedule, 11/1 and 11/2: Financial Aid, Advising (CAST), EOF, Disability Resource Center, Student Accounts. Enrollment Management, and the Dean of Students.

Sporting Events are on schedule.

Parking
- Running on a weekend schedule: 11/1 to 11/4. Returning to normal schedule: 11/5.

Shuttle Buses
- No shuttle service through 11/4. Returning to normal schedule 11/5.

Dear Montclair State Parents:

Knowing that you might be concerned about Hurricane Sandy and its potential impacts, I wanted to assure you that we are monitoring the situation carefully and planning accordingly. With an eye to the safety and well-being of all our campus community members, we have decided to cancel classes for both today and tomorrow. For those students who are residing on campus, we will be providing dining services to them on a regular schedule, and our Office of Residential Education and Services team is here on campus to ensure that their needs are fully met throughout the storm. We will continue to post any significant developments or advisories on the homepage of the University website, so I would encourage you to check there for further updates.

Sincerely,

Susan A. Cole
President