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Montclair State University has recently updated several key academic policies. Here’s a quick overview of the changes you and your student need to know:

Medical Withdrawal Policy

The Medical Withdrawal process has new requirements and clearer deadlines:

• Acknowledgement Form: Students must complete this form before submitting a request.
• Partial Withdrawals: Must now be submitted by the University’s Last Day to Withdraw from Classes.
• Full Withdrawals: Requests are due at least six (6) business days before the semester ends.
• Current Semester Only: Retroactive requests are no longer accepted. Students should also review the financial and housing impacts carefully, as withdrawals may affect tuition, financial aid, housing, and meal plans.

Medical Withdrawal Policy

Pass/Fail Grading Policy

Pass/Fail grading can now be applied not only to free electives, but also to General Education/SEEDS Exploration courses. To align with peer institutions, the total number of credits allowed as Pass/Fail has been reduced.

Please Note: This policy is for undergraduate students, only.

Pass/Fail Grading Policy

Dean’s List Policy

The Dean’s List criteria have changed: eligibility beginning with the Fall 2025 semester now goes to students with a GPA in the top 10% of their college, rather than a set GPA cutoff.

Please Note: This policy is for undergraduate students, only.

Dean’s List Policy