2008 Ramapo Jumpstart
Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Students!

CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Enhance your application to college! Earn college credit early or choose a non-credit experiential program.

SUMMER 2009 PROGRAMS TBA

OVERVIEW
Rising high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing, as well as first-year students already accepted to college, may choose from nine Ramapo Jumpstart Pre-college Programs. Each offers hands-on learning supplemented by lectures, seminars and field trips. Participants live in residence halls on the beautiful Ramapo College campus and programs include planned evening activities, meals, course materials, and trip fees (when applicable). While students are strongly encouraged to participate in the full residential experience, commuter students are also welcome. Many programs include a closing day presentation to fellow students, friends, and family. 

VISIT RAMAPO ON THE WEB
Applicants are encouraged to visit the campus on the Web. Please select one of the links below for virtual tours, photo galleries and interactive campus map.

Campus Panoramic Tours

Photo Gallery

Campus Map

Pre-College Program Application

Application deadline: June 14, 2008 (Late fee applies after June 14: $100)

To apply, please download and complete the application form. Then, mail the application form to the address indicated, accompanied by the signed Letter of Recommendation (see below) from a teacher or guidance counselor in your high school. Applicants for the Hands-on Contemporary Arts Program must also submit a one-page essay describing their interest in the program, including educational background, practical experience, and future goals in this area of study.
Application Form (PDF)
Letter of Recommendation (PDF)

Residential Academic Experience includes:

• Housing in Laurel Hall Residence
• Meals
• Course Materials
• Trip Fees

College Credit:
The awarding of college academic credit for credit-bearing coursework is based on a grade of “C” or better.

Pre-College Programs Cancellation Policy
Ramapo College reserves the right to cancel any program or course due to limited enrollment, lack of facilities or unanticipated unavailability of faculty. Full tuition will be fully refunded when a course or program is cancelled.

Pre-College Programs Refund Policy
Refunds for withdrawals will be issued only when notification is submitted in writing to the Center for Innovative and Professional Learning, as follows:
      100% refund, less a $100 cancellation fee, will be given until May 1, 2008.
      50% refund will be given until June 14, 2008.
      No refund will be given after June 14, 2008.

Disability Accommodations:
Ramapo College follows the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act for those students taking college credit classes and requesting accommodations. To request disability-related accommodations, please call 201.684.7370 or e-mail cipl@ramapo.edu.

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Pre-College Programs Cost Structure
Costs below include classes, room and board.
Once you are accepted and registered into a program, you may pay by check or credit card.

Program 1: Hands-On Contemporary Arts (Two-Week, Non-Credit Program)
Students select one of the courses below:

1a. Create and Animate: Producing the Animated Short Film	$1,800
1b. The Original Art Technology: Black and White Photography	$1,800
1c. Behind the Scenes: Stage Design and Technical Theater	$1,800
1d. Front and Center: Performance Intensive	$1,800

Program 2: Fossils to Forests (Four-Week, Four-Credit Program):                                            $3,500

Program 3: Reading/Literature/Film and More (Four-Week, Credit Options)
Students select one of the course combinations below:

3a. Enrichment Course in Reading and Writing/Readings in Poetry  (Two Four-Credit Courses = Eight Credits)	$3,500
3b. Enrichment Course in Reading and Writing/Film and Literature (One Four-Credit/One Non-credit Course)	$3,500
3c. Readings in Poetry/Cultural Enrichment and Literacy (One Four-Credit/One Non-Credit Course)	$3,500
3d. Cultural Enrichment and Literacy/Film and Literature (Two Non-Credit Courses)	$3,500

The Pre-College Programs at Ramapo College are developed as residential academic experiences inclusive of instruction, housing, meals, course materials, trip fees (if applicable), etc. with planned evening activities to allow students the opportunity to experience campus life. However, commuter students are also welcome.

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Contact Information:
For general information about Ramapo College’s Pre-College Programs administered through the Center for Innovative and Professional Learning, please contact Rosa Diaz-Mulryan at (201) 684-7370. For course-related questions, please contact the professor(s) for each course as described in the Program Detail documents.

Center for Innovative and Professional Learning (A-233)
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
201.684.7370 (Phone)
201.684.7277 (FAX)
cipl@ramapo.edu

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