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Ramapo President Peter P. Mercer's Welcome

Welcome to the Ramapo College Parents Website. If this is your first visit, please take a moment to browse through the pages and acquaint yourself with the many outstanding personal enrichment opportunities, services, and resources that Ramapo College offers to students and families. Beyond the superior academic offerings in our five schools, Ramapo students enjoy participating in over 60 clubs, organizations, honor societies, sororities and fraternities. Our First Year Experience program is tailored to freshmen, providing a year-long introduction to college life. I look forward to meeting with you at one of the many programs and cultural events planned for the coming year.


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Message from:
Center for Academic Advising
and First Year Experience (CAAFYE)
Daniel Jean / Director
Ask Danny

Photo: Daniel Jean, DirectorThe staff for Center for Academic Advising and First Year Experience (CAAFYE) would like to welcome you and your student to the Ramapo College community! We are dedicated to the successful academic and social integration of all of our students and are very excited to inform you of our many services.  CAAFYE services include Academic Advisement, New Student Orientation (First Year Students/Transfers/ Readmits/Adult Learners/Families), Welcome Week, Retention Programs, Personal Development Workshops, Family Day, and the administration of specific groups within the MyRamapo/Luminis online community. We look forward to working with you so that your student may have a successful and enriching experience at Ramapo College.
Center for Academic Advising and First Year Experience Website.

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, governs the release of a student’s personal information with respect to their educational records. Students may consent to release this information to family members through the completion of a FERPA waiver. The FERPA Waiver can be found here. For more information contact Student Affairs at (201) 684-7456.

Bursar / Billing

Bills from Ramapo College are generated online and sent directly to the student’s personal account. Bills are not sent out in any paper format, so it is important to discuss financial information with your student. Learn more about payment deadlines and payment options by clicking here.

Financial Aid

Ramapo College recognizes that a college education is an important financial investment for your student. The Office of Financial Aid is committed to fair, equitable and quality service regarding all aspects of financial assistance. Learn more by clicking here.

Cahill Center (Career Services)

The Cahill Center specializes in extending your student’s educational opportunities through cooperative learning programs, internships, post-degree career guidance, service learning, as well as volunteering through the Community service Center. In addition, the Cahill Center is an invaluable resource for students looking for employment. Learn more by clicking here.

Study Abroad

One of Ramapo College’s four pillars is an international education. Through the Study Abroad Program, students have the unique opportunity to experience different cultures while studying and earning credits in various areas of the world. Venice, London, Shanghai, Israel, Australia, and Bangalore are just a small sample of locales where Ramapo students can study abroad. Learn more by clicking here.

Campus Housing

90% of incoming students live on campus and our housing options include traditional suite arrangements, garden-style apartments, and a townhouse complex are all part of an inclusive living atmosphere. Learn more by clicking here.

Registrar

The Mission of the Office of the Registrar is to provide a variety of academic services to students, prospective students, graduates, parents, faculty, staff and the general public. Among these services is a well communicated registration process and the maintenance of student records in an environment of integrity and security in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other state and federal regulations. Click here for Registrar’s webpage.

Scholarships

Available through the Office of the Provost and the Ramapo College Foundation, many scholarships are available to students in various levels of their education as well as many programs, majors, academic excellence, volunteering, and leadership roles. For links to Ramapo College Scholarships click here.


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