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Registering for Online Courses
Policy and Procedures
Please carefully read the registration policies and procedures completely before registering for an online course.
Summer 2008 Registration will begin on the following dates:
Continuing Ramapo Students: March 31 through the first day of each session
Non-Degree/Visiting Students: April 4, 2008 through the first day of each session
Visit Our Online Orientation Site To Find Out More About Online Courses:
- Click on WebCT on the RCNJ Home Page (lower right hand corner)
- To login, use:
- Username: visitor
- Password: visitor
- Click on the Orientation
(If you experience any problems viewing any of the information, use Internet Explorer as your browser)
The site provides information regarding:
- hardware and software requirements for WebCT
- articles about online learning, reasons for taking online courses, and netiquette
- a grid of resources available at Ramapo College of NJ
- a self-test on whether you’re ready for an online course
Admission for New Students (Not Required for Matriculated Ramapo Students)
- Download the Visiting Student or the Non-Matriculated Student forms from the Summer Sessions webpage.
- Review the summer session deadline dates.
- Submit the completed form and documentation to the Registrar's Office. These documents can be faxed or mailed to this office.
- Once the documents have been received, a Ramapo ID Number (R number) and pin will then be issued. A Ramapo ID number and pin are required to register for all classes.
- It is the student's responsibility to register on the web for all their courses.
Academic Advising
- All students should obtain advisement before registering for courses. Visiting students should obtain advisement from their home institution before taking a course at Ramapo.
Registering for the course
- Look up course of interest under the Schedule of Classes.
- Review the course details for the pre-requisites and requirements for the course.
- Check the session start and end dates.
- A limited number of seats are available for these for courses.
- The last day to register for courses is the first day of each session.
- Register online for the class(es) you wish to take.
- Once registered, please review the "Important Questions To Ask Concerning Online Courses" for additional information.
Tuition and Course Fee
- Cost for undergraduate courses is $1,000 flat-rate per course (in-state and out-of-state).
- Some courses have an additional $50 lab fee assessed.
- Payment is due immediately upon registration of the course.
- Please review the critical financial deadlines for the summer sessions.
- Additional information including payment options can be found on the Bursar's Homepage.
Financial Aid
Withdrawal/Drop Policy (Online Courses Only)
- Students will need to submit a request from their Ramapo e-mail account of their intent to withdraw from the course.
- This e-mail must include your Name, Ramapo Id Number, CRN (Course Reference Number), subject, and section of the course.
- It must be sent to: registrar@ramapo.edu and a copy to your professor's email account.
- Please review the Registrar's Homepage for additional information on the withdrawal policy for Ramapo College.
Incomplete Policy (Online Courses Only)
- An incomplete grade is not an option for online courses.
Cancellation Policy
The college reserves the right to cancel any course for which enrollment is insufficient. Students may then register, without penalty within regular registration deadlines, for another course of equal credit or receive a refund of tuition and fees. The College also reserves the right to change faculty assignments, day and times when necessary. All registration adjustments are transacted via the Web.
Additional Help
- Academic - Please contact the professor via e-mail.
- Tech/User Support - Contact Information Technology Services at helpdesk@ramapo.edu or call 201-684-7777
- Registration - Contact the Registrar's office at registrar@ramapo.edu or call 201-684-7695
- Payment Information - Contact the Bursar's Office at bursar@ramapo.edu or call 201-684-7495
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Important Questions To Ask Concerning Online Courses
Are online courses for me?
- Click on WebCT on the RCNJ Home Page (lower right hand corner)
- To Log on as a Visitor enter the following:
- User Name: visitor
- Password: visitor
- Review the WebCT RCNJ website for additional information
How do I register for Course(s)?
How do I set up a Ramapo e-mail account?
- All Students MUST set up their Ramapo e-mail. All written correspondence must be sent using your Ramapo e-mail.
- New Students: To set up a Ramapo e-mail account visit Ramapo e-mail and click on “sign up for an account”. Set up your e-mail account within 24 hours of registering in order for it to become active.
- Help: If you forget your Ramapo e-mail username and/or password, contact Ramapo ITS.
How do Ramapo College online courses work?
- Classes will be held on Blackboard Learning System WebCT RCNJ.
- Classes will be held on a regular basis; most will be self-paced, but some will require you to meet at specific times (generally in small groups, to be arranged according to your schedule).
- Review the professor’s syllabus
- You MUST contact you professor to verify when courses will be held and any additional hardware and software requirements.
- Verify that you have the correct materials and textbooks required for the start of your class.
How do I order my textbooks?
- To order textbooks please visit the Bookstore.
- Click on “Visit Our Official Online Bookstore” and follow the instructions.
Will there be an online orientation and/or established online meeting schedule?
- Online students should receive a Ramapo e-mail confirmation with instructions ONE WEEK prior to your first meeting online. This e-mail will have orientation instructions so it is imperative that you regularly check your Ramapo e-mail.
- Review your detailed course schedule to make sure that you are aware of the correct start dates for the course and end dates for the course.
Who do I contact if I need additional help?
- Academic - Please contact the professor via e-mail.
- Tech/User Support - Contact Information Technology Services at helpdesk@ramapo.edu or call 201-684-7777
- Registration - Contact the Registrar's office at registrar@ramapo.edu or call 201-684-7695
- Payment Information - Contact the Bursar's Office at bursar@ramapo.edu or call 201-684-7495
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