Ramapo College of New Jersey || Admissions

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Fall 2009 Application Deadline:

Freshman: Closed
Transfer: Limited availability thru July 1, 2009 - Details (PDF)
Readmit: September 3, 2009
Generic Nursing and International: Closed

Spring 2009 Application Deadline:

Closed

Requirements: Freshmen

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
High school seniors are required to have at least the following 18 academic units:

English - 4 units
Social Studies - 3 units
Algebra I - 1 unit
Geometry - 1 unit
Algebra II - 1 unit
Foreign Language - 2 units
Laboratory Science - 3 units
Academic Electives - 3 units

Total: 18 units.
Ramapo awards credit to students who successfully complete advanced placement course work at the secondary level with a score of 4 and 5 on the Advanced Placement Examination. (PDF of List)

SAT/ACT
All applicants for first-time, full-time student status are required to take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or ACT. Ramapo students tend to have an SAT score in middle 50th percentile of 1140-1180 in the Critical Reading and Math sections of the SAT or an ACT composite score between 24-26.

Information on SAT dates and test locations is available from high school guidance counselors or the College Board, Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08540. (http://www.collegeboard.org)

SAT Code # for Ramapo: 2884
ACT Code # for Ramapo: 2591

Entrance Requirements:
How to Apply to Ramapo College of New Jersey

Each year Ramapo College welcomes about 900 freshmen primarily from New Jersey, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States and from many foreign countries.

For the best response time we strongly encourage you to apply by using our on-line application. If you are unable to apply on line you may request a paper application from the Office of Admissions by calling (201) 684-7300.

A complete admissions application consists of:

Application
$60 application fee
Official high school transcript
One letter of recommendation required (Two preferred)
Essay required

If you are a high school senior, give your application to your guidance counselor who will forward it to Ramapo with your official transcript and appropriate recommendations. If you choose to apply online, please inform your guidance counselor who will then send your supporting credentials to Ramapo's Office of Admissions. Other freshman students (those who have been away from school for an extended period beyond high school graduation) should request that their high schools send an official high school transcript to Ramapo.

If you have a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), you must submit an official copy of your test scores. Prospective full-time students with a GED are still required to take the SAT. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all international students and is recommended for all students who have resided in the United States fewer than four years.

Special Entrance Requirements
*Anisfield School of Business *Nursing *Physical Therapy *Social Work

Anisfield School of Business
Freshman applicants are not directly admitted to the Anisfield School of Business. Students must achieve a 2.5 GPA or better after 48 credits at Ramapo College in order to be officially admitted to any major in the Anisfield School of Business. However, students should carefully review the detailed admissions requirements in the 2.5 GPA Standard and Appeals Procedure (PDF). For questions, see your faculty advisor or Kim McDonough in room ASB-227, kmcdonou@ramapo.edu.

School of Theoretical and Applied Science

Nursing – Limited seating is available in our competitive Nursing Program. Students who meet the following criteria will be considered for admission:

SAT scores of 1120 or above in Critical Reading and Math or a 26 ACT Composite
Top 20% of your graduating class
Completion of three science courses with laboratories, including chemistry, with a grade 85 ("B") or better
Two letters of recommendation
A minimum score of 550 on the paper based TOEFL or the equivalent on the internet or internet based test. (ESL students only)

Physical Therapy – Physical Therapy is a six year program that allows students to complete their first three years at Ramapo and their last three at UMDNJ-SHRP that leads to the DPT degree. Students who meet the following criteria will be considered for admission:

SAT scores of 1200 and above in Critical Reading and Math or a 27 ACT Composite
Top 10% of your graduating class
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Ramapo College
Three plus four option available (email adovi@ramapo.edu for more information)

Social Work Program
Students may declare an interest in being a social work major prior to their admission into the college or during their freshman or sophomore years. However, students are not officially social work majors until they receive formal admission into the program just prior to the beginning of their junior year. During their first two years at the College students are expected to complete their 100 General Education requirements and specific program pre-requisites. Please review the Social Work Program catalog page or contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@ramapo.edu for more information.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Financial Aid Website

Financial Aid Calendar

After January 1 – Prospective students may obtain the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the high school guidance officer or online.
March 1 – Deadline to submit FAFSA in order to receive an award letter prior to May 15.
June 1 - Last date for students to submit financial aid applications to central processor in order to receive aid that can be applied to fall charges.
By July 1 – College notifies students (who submitted aid applications by June 1) of aid awards.
FAFSA Code # for Ramapo: 009344

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND (EOF)

Ramapo College seeks out the very best students for its Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program. If you qualify, you will join a community of achievers who are supported by a partnership between the college and EOF that is outstanding not only in financial assistance to cover your college cost, but also in personal and academic counseling, career planning, and leadership training. Your admission to the Ramapo College EOF program depends upon meeting our financial eligibility requirements and academic standards.

A complete EOF admissions application consists of:

Application
Official high school transcript
One letter of recommendation required (Two preferred)
Essay required
EOF Student Questionarre
Copy of prior years W-2 Tax form

Educational Opportunity Fund Website

If you have any questions, please call the Admissions office at (201) 684-7300, or the EOF Office (201) 684-7542, or send an e-mail addressed to Lorne Weems, EOF Assistant Director, lweems@ramapo.edu. We will be glad to send you any information you may need.

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