Residence Life: Residences / Recreation
Housing at Ramapo College offers students convenient, modern amenities. Below are just a few of the attractions of Ramapo’s residences.
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Housing options are available to meet a variety of accessibility needs. Accessible housing arrangements are made through the Office of Specialized Services.
*The college provides connections for voice, video, and data. The college does not provide equipment for Internet and cable connections, except in computer labs and other common areas. Residents must bring their own computer hardware and television sets to utilize the video, and data connections in their residences.
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Mackin Hall (Completed 2000)
Mackin Hall is adjacent to the Trustees Pavilion Restaurant.
Mackin: mackin@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7043
Hours: M-F 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday / Sunday 8 p.m. to Midnight
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A five-story building, with elevator access, houses about 360 students in hotel-like large rooms configured for three first year students per room.
Furnishings include bed, mattress, large desk with rolling pedestal storage unit, desk chair, overhead bookcase/storage, tack board, chest of drawers, wardrobe, and bookcase/storage unit;
Microwave/refrigerator provided in each bedroom; Floor lounges; Hall Office; Outdoor ampitheater-like seating.
Bedroom, approx. 14’-7” x 15'
Meal Plans
Mackin Hall residents are required to have a meal plan.
More on Meal Plans
Designations
Mackin Hall is for First-Year Students and is designated dry (alcohol is prohibited).
Room Location Description
Mackin Hall – rooms are located on floors 1-5
- The South Side 1st floor consist of rooms 105-114
ODD numbered rooms face the Quad and Mackin Hall
EVEN numbered rooms face the mountains
- The North Side 1st floor consist of rooms 120-126, 128
ODD numbered rooms face the mountains
EVEN numbered rooms face the Quad and Mackin Hall
- The South Side 2-5 floors consist of rooms x03-x14
ODD numbered rooms face the Quad and Mackin Hall
EVEN numbered rooms face the mountains
- The North Side 2-5 floors consist of rooms x15-x29
ODD numbered rooms face the mountain
EVEN numbered rooms face the Quad and Mackin Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions asked by those participating in residential housing.
FAQ’s Website
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Pine Hall (Completed 1986)
Pine Hall is adjacent to the George T. Potter Library, Scott Student Center, Birch Tree Inn Restaurant and the Atrium.
Pine: pine@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7213
Hours: M-F 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday / Sunday 8 p.m. to Midnight
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A five story building, with elevator access, house approximately 340 first-year students in suites that contain a sitting room, three double small bedrooms, large bath with double sinks, stall shower, and separate toilet compartment.
Furnishings for each student include bed, mattress, desk, desk chair, chest of drawers, and a small open built-in closet; Microwave/refrigerator provided in each bedroom;
Hall Office; Several floor lounges with comfortable furniture; Outdoor seating; Sitting room has seating for four with coffee table and end table.
Pine Hall Bed Size Information
What to Bring Web Page
Bedroom, approx. 9’-11” x 13’-8” and 8’-8’ x 15’-6”
Common area, approx. 10’-8” x 9’-9”
Meal Plans
Pine Hall residents are required to have meal plans.
More on Meal Plans
Designation
Pine Hall is for First-Year Students and is designated as dry (alcohol prohibited).
Room Location Descriptions
Pine Hall – rooms are located on floors 1-5
- The West Side 1st floor consist of suites 101, 103-104
ALL first floor suites face the Woods
- The West Side 2-5 floors consist of suites x01-x07
ODD numbered suites face the Woods
EVEN numbered suites face Roadrunner Commons
- The East Side 2-5 floors consist of suites x08-x13
ODD numbered suites face the Woods
EVEN numbered suites face Roadrunner Commons
- Traditional Layout of a Pine Hall Suite:
Bedroom A is farthest from the Common Area
Bedroom B is the middle room
Bedroom C is the first room
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions asked by those participating in residential housing.
FAQ’s Website
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Bischoff Hall (Completed 1999)
Bischoff Hall adjacent to the Trustees Pavilion Restaurant.
Bischoff: bischoff@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7053
Hours: M-F 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday / Sunday 8 p.m. to Midnight
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A five-story building, with elevator access, houses about 250 students in hotel-like large rooms, configured for three students.
Furnishings include bed, mattress, large desk with rolling pedestal storage unit, desk, desk chair, overhead bookcase/storage, tack board, chest of drawers, wardrobe, and bookcase/storage unit; Microwave/refrigerator provided in each bedroom;
Floor lounges; Hall Office; Outdoor ampitheater-like seating.
Bedroom, approx. 14’-7” x 15'
Meal Plans
Bischoff Hall residents are required to have meal plans.
More on Meal Plans
Designation
Bischoff Hall is designated as dry (alcohol prohibited).
Room Location Descriptions
Bischoff Hall – rooms are located on floors 1-5
- The East Side 1st floor consist of rooms 105-114
ODD numbered rooms face the Quad and Bischoff Hall
EVEN numbered rooms face the Parking Lot
- The West Side 1st floor consist of rooms 120-126, 128
ODD numbered rooms face the Parking Lot
EVEN numbered rooms face the Quad and Bischoff Hall
- The East Side 2-5 floors consist of rooms x03-x14
ODD numbered rooms face the Quad and Bischoff Hall
EVEN numbered rooms face the Parking Lot
- The West Side 2-5 floors consist of rooms x15-x29
ODD numbered rooms face the Parking Lot
EVEN numbered rooms face the Quad and Bischoff Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions asked by those participating in residential housing.
FAQ’s Website
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Linden Hall (Completed 1990)
A four story building, with elevator access, houses approximately 240 students in 4-person suites. Two bedrooms adjoined by a bathroom that includes a shower stall and toilet. Single sinks are located outside the bathroom in each bedroom.
Linden: linden@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7215
Hours: M-F 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday / Sunday 8 p.m. to Midnight
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Furnishings for each student include tool-less adjustable beds, mattress, desk, desk chair, chest of drawers, and a small open built-in closet; Microwave/refrigerator provided in each bedroom;
Hall Office; Several floor lounges with comfortable furniture; Outdoor seating;
Bedroom, approx. 12’-1” x 11’-10”
Meal Plans
Linden Hall residents are required to have meal plans.
More on Meal Plans
Designation
Linden Hall is designated as dry (alcohol prohibited).
Room Location Descriptions
Linden Hall – rooms are located on floors 1-4
- The North Side 1st floor consist of rooms 106-112
ODD numbered rooms face the Laurel Hall Parking Deck
EVEN numbered rooms face Pine & Laurel
- The South Side 1st floor consist of rooms 128-136
ODD numbered rooms face the Laurel Hall Parking Deck
EVEN numbered rooms face Pine & Laurel
- The North Side 2-4 floors consist of rooms x03-x10
The South Side 2-4 floors consist of rooms x20-x27
ODD and 210, 310, 410 numbered rooms face the Laurel Hall Parking Deck
EVEN except 210, 310, 410 numbered rooms face Pine & Laurel
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions asked by those participating in residential housing.
FAQ’s Website
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The Overlook (Completed Fall 2004)
Adjacent to the Scott Student Center, Birch Tree Inn Restaurant, The Atrium and Kameron Pond.
Overlook: overlook@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7074
Hours: M-F 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday / Sunday 8 p.m. to Midnight
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An eight story building, with elevator access, houses 295 students and contains four person suites comprised of two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a sitting room.
Common rooms are furnished with a couch, chair, end table, coffee table, and TV cart. Bedrooms have bed, mattress, wardrobe unit with shelf, and drawer storage, desk, desk chair, and over-desk storage for each resident.
Large floor lounges; Main open lounge with game area and large screen TV/DVD (1st Floor), study rooms, with adjacent dining/meeting rooms; Summer storage for international students' belongings; Boardwalk bridge to Scott Student Center area; Hall office (1st Floor).
There are two access points to Overlook, One on the 1st floor and one on the 3rd floor.
Bedrooms, approx. 10'-9” x 20'
Meal Plans
The Overlook residents are required to have a meal plan.
More on Meal Plans
Designations
The Overlook is designated dry (alcohol is prohibited).
Gender Neutral Housing
Gender Neutral housing is available in The Overlook for fall 2010 and spring 2011. Students must have earned at least 10 credits or above to participate. More on Gender Neutral Housing
Room Location Description
The Overlook – rooms are located on floors 2-8
- The West Side 2nd floor consist of rooms 201-206
ODD numbered rooms face College Park Apartments
EVEN numbered rooms face the Parking Lot
Handicapped accessible bathrooms in the following bedrooms:
201-B, 202-B, 203-A, 204-A, 205-B, 206-B, 207-A
- The West Side 3rd floor consist of rooms 301-306
ODD numbered rooms face College Park Apartments
EVEN numbered rooms face the Parking Lot
Handicapped accessible bathrooms in the following bedrooms:
301-B, 302-B, 303-A, 304-A, 305-B, 306-B, 307-A
- The West Side 4-8 floors consist of rooms x01-x06
ODD numbered rooms face College Park Apartments
EVEN numbered rooms face the Parking Lot
Handicapped accessible bathrooms in the following bedrooms:
X01-B, x02-B, x03-A, x04-A, x05-B, x06-B, x07-A
- The East Side 4-8 floors consist of rooms x08-x13
ODD numbered rooms face College Park Apartments
EVEN numbered rooms face the Parking Lot
Handicapped accessible bathrooms in the following bedrooms:
x08-B, x09-B, x10-A, x11-A, x12-B, x13-B
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions asked by those participating in residential housing.
FAQ’s Website
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College Park Apartments (Completed Phase I - 1973; Phase II - 1976)
The apartment complex consists of fifteen buildings adjacent to The Overlook and Kameron Pond.
CPA: cpa@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7061
Hours: M-F 11 a.m. to Midnight, Saturday / Sunday 8 p.m. to Midnight
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Apartments house approximately 560 students in two - or three-story buildings with two bedrooms, bath, and kitchen/living room. There are some duplexes.
Furnishings include:
Living room: couch, two chairs, end table, coffee table,
Bedroom: bed, mattress, desk, desk chair and wardrobe
Kitchen: full size refrigerator/freezer, dining table with four chairs, cabinet space. Phase I buildings have microwave-convention ovens with stove tops and Phase II buildings have ovens with stove tops.
The common area for the College Park Apartments area is located in the Lodge. This is where the hall office is located (cpa@ramapo.edu or (201) 684-7061). In this area there is also a lounge area with a flat screen TV, kitchen area, pool table and air hockey available to our residents. We also have a fitness center located in the Lodge, which is also available for our residents. The fitness center hours will be advertised to residents within the first few weeks of the semester. We also have a basketball court in front of the Lodge for residents to use.
The laundry room for the College Park Apartment's residents is located directly across from the Mimosa building and in front of the Lodge. This is a separate building from the apartments and we encourage residents to bring carts in order to make doing laundry easier for them.
Bedrooms, approx. 11” x 16'
Common area, approx. 11’ x 23’
Sustainable Housing
Sustainable Housing facilities may be available within the College Park Apartments for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012. Students must meet all residence area eligibility requirements to apply for Sustainable Housing.
More on Sustainable Housing
Meal Plans
Meal plans are optional for residents of College Park Apartments.
More on Meal Plans
Designations
The College Park Apartments are designated dry (alcohol is prohibited).
Room Location Description
Phase I – Peaked Roofs
- Hill
Buckeye, Holly, Redwood, Hickory
- Valley
Mimosa, International, Palm, Elm & Science
Phase II – Garden Style
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Residents who select Mimosa must completely remove their belongings at the end of the fall 2011 semester. They will be able to check back into the unit upon check-in for spring 2012.
College Park Apartments Map Detail
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions asked by those participating in residential housing.
FAQ’s Website
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Laurel Hall (Completed Fall 2006)
Adjacent to the Pine and Linden Residence Halls.
Laurel: laurel@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7015
Hours: M-F 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday / Sunday 8 p.m. to Midnight
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Laurel Hall is a 432-bed suite-style residence that contains four single bedrooms, a bathroom with stall shower and a small common area.
The community space has a kitchenette-type unit with a sink, microwave and full-size refrigerator along with some storage space for food items; a small table with four chairs, a couch, club chair, coffee table, and TV cart.
Each bedroom has a tool-less long twin bed (can be raised to captain's height), mattress, a three-drawer chest, a desk with moveable pedestal drawer unit (can be used as a night table) and task chair on casters, overhead bookcase storage unit (seven feet wide), tack board, and wardrobe with two doors (half hanging clothes and half shelves), desk and desk char.
Bedrooms, approx. 9' x 11'
Common Space, approx. 17' x 15'
Meal Plans
Laurel Hall residents are required to have a meal plan. Laurel Hall residents can select the Laurel plan or other available plans.
More on Meal Plans
Designations
Some suites on certain floors are deignated as Alcohol Allowed with other floors designated Alcohol Prohibited. Details
Special Interest Housing
Gender Neutral Housing and Sustainable Housing facilities may be available within Laurel Hall for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012. Students must meet all residence area eligibility requirements to apply for Special Interest Housing.
More on Gender Neutral Housing / More on Sustainable Housing
Room Location Description
Laurel Hall – rooms are located on floors 2-8
- The North Tower consists of all x01 – x06 Suites
- The South Tower 2nd floor consists of suites 207-212
- The South Tower 3-8 floors consist of suites x07-x16
All ODD numbered rooms face Linden
All EVEN numbered rooms face the mountains
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions asked by those participating in residential housing.
FAQ’s Website
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The Village (Completed 2003)
Adjacent to the George T. Potter Library, Angelica and Russ Berrie Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, the Sharp Sustainability Education Center and the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center.
Village: village@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7104
Hours: M-F 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday / Sunday 8 p.m. to Midnight
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Twenty-two three-story buildings, with exterior stair and elevator access, houses 520 students. Apartments have four single bedrooms and large baths, full kitchen (full-size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and stove) with counter seating and pass through window to dining area/living room. Furnishing include bed, mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser and wardrobe/closet.
Community environment with central building (Thomases Commons) containing laundry, mail, lounge with fireplace, and large screen television; Outdoor seating; Barbeque area.
Bedrooms, approx. 9” x 13'
Common area, approx. 18’-8” x 16’
Meal Plans
Meal plans are optional for residents of The Village.
More on Meal Plans
Designations
Some stairwells in The Village are designated wet (alcohol permitted) for those individuals who are over 21 years of age. Guide to Community Living
For apartments in which all residents are over 21 and approval for wet housing has been granted by the Village Office, please refer to the Guide to Community Living for more details.
Sustainable Housing
Sustainable Housing facilities may be available within the College Park Apartments for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012. Students must meet all residence area eligibility requirements to apply for Sustainable Housing.
More on Sustainable Housing
Gender Neutral Housing
Gender Neutral Housing is available in The Village for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012. Students must have earned at least 64 credits or above to participate. More on Gender Neutral Housing.
Room Location Description
The Village
- Stairwells 1-8 are in Quad 1
- Stairwells 9-16 are in Quad 2
- Stairwells 17-22 are in Quad 3
Please note, students who select A and B apartments in The Village will be subjected to a noisy environment because they are adjacent to the elevators.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions asked by those participating in residential housing.
FAQ’s Website
Residence Life: Phone: (201) 684-7461, Fax: (201) 684-7589, E-mail: reslife@ramapo.edu
Things to Do
Bergen County:
- Arts and Culture
- Attractions
- Cinema / Movies
- Historic Sites
- Parks, Science and Nature
- Sports, Recreation and Golf
- Winter Activities
Rockland County:
- Arts and Culture
- Attractions
- Parks, Science and Nature
- Sports, Recreation and Golf
- Winter Activities
Ramapo Reservation
The 2,145 acre Ramapo Reservation is minutes from Ramapo College. The county park boasts more than 200 species of birds and cool, shaded hillsides with flowering 
dogwood, mountain laurel, and pink azalea.
Visitors will find hiking trails, mountain fishing,canoeing, rafting, and scenic vistas like Scarlet Bischoff Hall Pond, the Ramapo River, and the MacMillan Reservoir. There are even two waterfalls, Bear Swamp and Buttercup.
Arial view of Ramapo Reservation powered by Google Earth.
J. Lee’s
Location: Scott Student Center Annex, SC-224
Extension: 7796
J.Lee's is a student activities lounge on the second floor of the Scott Student Center
Annex. It is equipped with wide screen televisions, audio video equipment and comfortable
furniture. Services include a variety of magazines, free popcorn and bottled water, board
games, pool, ping pong, and air hockey. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to
sponsor events in J.Lee's. Information about scheduling J.Lee's for a program can be obtained
from the J.Lee's attendant.
Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts
The Kresge and Pascal Art Galleries
The Sharp Theater - a 350-seat proscenium theater engineered without obstructions to visibility or sound.
The Myron and Elaine Adler Theater - a blackbox theater which can seat up to 100.
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