Student Services:
Equal Opportunity Fund

• What is the EOF? - The Equal Opportunity Fund (EOF) started in 1968 at 34 colleges and universities across the state of New Jersey. Its purpose was to provide services and support to New Jersey students who, while lacking financial resources and academic preparation, could demonstrate promise, a high level of motivation and ability, and the potential to succeed in college. Thirty years later the program provides financial aid grants, specialized services, skill instruction, counseling and advisement, tutorial services, and career preparation.

International Student Services

• What services are available to international students? - English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are taught by instructors who have specialized training in the teaching of English as a second language. Class size is small, which permits a greater degree of individualized attention. In addition, free peer student tutoring is available outside of class time.

Health and Counseling

• The Center for Health and Counseling Services offers programs and services to support student wellness. Services include individual assessments and individual and group counseling for personal and social concerns, including alcohol and other drug prevention; workshops and individual consultations addressing topics such as self-assertion, stress management, test anxiety, eating disorders, co-dependency, and improving social and family relationships.
  Health and Counseling Web Site

Specialized Services

• What can a challenged student expect at the college? - Ramapo College of New Jersey demonstrated a strong commitment to providing equal access to all students through the removal of architectural and attitudinal barriers. Integration of qualified students with disabilities into the college community has been the Ramapo way since the College opened in 1971. To accomplish this goal, the Office of Specialized Services (OSS) was established to facilitate equal access to the programs and activities at Ramapo College for students with documented physical, sensory, learning, or psychological disabilities. Ramapo College fully supports the protections available to students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Housing Options

• What hosing options are available? - Traditional residence halls (Pine, Oak, Maple, and Linden) and garden-style apartments (College Park Apartments) provide housing for approximately 1800 students. Accommodations include suite style buildings that accommodate persons 4 persons (Linden) and 6 persons (Pine) and are usually assigned to freshmen, sophomores, and transfers below junior status. Each suite has its own private bathroom and in Pine there is also a small sitting area. Maple (three person rooms) and Oak (two person rooms) halls are our most modern buildings with private bath, air-conditioning, carpeting throughout, and keycard access. Mainly sophomores and some upper-class students reside in these buildings. All traditional residence halls are air conditioned, and have microwave/refrigerator units in each room. There are also floor lounges (for studying, recreation, and television) plus vending, laundry, and personal mailboxes in the buildings. Voice (telephone with voice mail), video (plenty of cable channels including HBO) and data access (Internet and intranet) are provided for each and every resident.
  
  The College Park Apartments are garden style units that accommodate 4 persons and are complete with two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Upperclassmen and transfer students over the age of 21 years old reside in this area. These apartments are air-conditioned, fully furnished, some have microwave/convection units, and by the end of Fall 2001, they will also have voice, video, and data access for each resident. There is also a centrally located laundry facility.
  
  The Lodge is an additional building that accommodated 14 students in single rooms arranged around a central kitchen/ living room/ bath area. It is highly accessible for those with physical disabilities, but also accommodates those who prefer a smaller, quieter environment (space available basis). The Resident Activity Center (RAC) is located in the lodge and is a gathering place for apartment residents which includes a pool table, foozball, ping pong, and vending machines.

Student Life

• What type of clubs and organizations are popular at the college? – At Ramapo College, student clubs and organizations are recognized as an important part of the total learning experience. Students are urged to take advantage of the many opportunities available through membership and participation in these groups. There are over 100 clubs and organizations; addressing the academic, cultural, political, spiritual, and social needs and interests of the diverse Ramapo community.  Joining can provide students with interesting friends, new experiences, and lifelong memories of their college years. Many of these groups also provide members with opportunities to network with faculty, staff, and professionals in their field of interest.  Clubs and organizations at Ramapo College are run by students. They organize to meet the expressed needs of students. Each group operates under its own constitution, according to the interests and enthusiasm of its membership.  All welcome new members, new ideas, and new directions.

Sports

• What types of sports do you have at the college? - Athletics at Ramapo College are an extracurricular activity and secondary to any student’s college education. Ramapo offers a two-tiered sports program: intercollegiate and intramural. Athletics at Ramapo reflect the college objectives and are a means to attain educational goals. The intercollegiate program offers the most advanced level of competition. On the varsity level, Ramapo is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and subscribes to the Division III philosophy. Ramapo belongs to the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Varsity sports are for those students willing to commit themselves to a program that encourages both individual and team excellence through daily practice sessions and a full season of competition. Sports at the varsity level are most competitive and include: MEN: Baseball, Basketball, Cross-country, Soccer, Tennis, Indoor and Outdoor Track, and Volleyball. WOMEN: Basketball, Cross-country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Indoor and Outdoor Track, and Volleyball. Students interested in team sports at a less advanced level may turn to an extensive intramural program. Intramurals offer any students the chance to play on a team without the time demand of intercollegiate athletics. All students enrolled at Ramapo are eligible for the intramural program.