Ramapo Magazine

Ramapo College’s Mission

Photo of the Ramapo Arch Ramapo College of New Jersey, one of twelve senior public institutions in the New Jersey system of public higher education, offers programs in the liberal arts and sciences as well as in business and other professional studies, within a liberal education context at both the bachelor’s and master’s level. Organized into schools which provide thematic learning communities, the College presents a curriculum of traditional majors and innovative programs in an interdisciplinary fashion; selected programs are offered in collaboration with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and other institutions. Supported by global partnerships and telecommunications, international and intercultural education have become central themes in Ramapo’s programming. The College purposely involves students in the cultural diversity of the world and of American society.

Ramapo’s well-credentialed faculty pride themselves on teaching and seek to educate students to become life-long learners. They emphasize critical thinking and the awareness of value questions, such as the importance of promoting a sustainable environment. They present a challenging educational program so that Ramapo graduates can pursue truth in an increasingly interdependent and intercultural world.

Ramapo provides individual attention to students, especially through the maintenance of small class size. Another historical characteristic of Ramapo College is the opportunity to encounter the world beyond the campus through its emphasis on experiential learning, which encompasses a rich combination of internship, field placement, community service, study abroad, and cooperative education opportunities. These experiences help Ramapo fulfill its special commitment to assist in seeking employment for its graduates, while its high academic standards support the placement of many students in graduate and professional schools.

The College is a community committed to maintaining diversity of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and economic background among its faculty, staff, and students, who come from many states and foreign countries. Barrier-free from its inception, the College has a continuing commitment to students with disabilities. This student profile supports Ramapo’s commitment to increasingly selective admissions standards.

Ramapo students can commute or live in the residence halls and apartments on the beautiful three hundred-acre suburban campus. The College’s proximity to New York City affords access to additional cultural and educational opportunities. A dedicated staff seeks to ensure high quality in every aspect of college life. Ramapo provides a full range of student activities, intramural sports, and intercollegiate athletics; the extra-curriculum seeks to prepare students for leadership and for active involvement in community affairs.

Ramapo shares its intellectual, cultural, and facility resources with area communities, corporations, schools, service organizations, and various governmental entities. In these ways, the College provides cultural enrichment, human resource development, and a strong positive economic impact.