How do I access my Orientation on Canvas?

  • The Online New Student Orientation course will be available on Canvas on January 5, 2026 through January 12, 2026. All incoming students will automatically see this course available on their Canvas dashboard on this date. Students can access Canvas through their NEST account. 
  • Here are steps to guide you: 
    • Access Canvas
    • Click “NetID Login”
    • Login with your Montclair username and password.
    • Navigate to the dashboard on the left side under "Account" to view all your enrolled courses.
    • You can also access your courses by clicking the "Courses" tab under the dashboard.
    • The Online New Student Orientation course should be listed in your dashboard 
  • All newly admitted students planning to begin with Montclair Online this semester are required to complete this Orientation to ensure that they are setting themselves up for success. In addition to this Orientation course through Canvas, students are invited to attend an Academic Connection session with their respective program advisors. The live academic connection session is strongly recommended.