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Fall 2008 Application Deadline:

Deadline:Freshman: Closed
Transfer: Closed
Readmit: Sept. 3, 2008
Generic Nursing and International: Closed

Spring 2008 Application Deadline:

Closed

Requirements: Non-Degree

Ramapo College welcomes students who wish to take courses as a Non-Degree seeking student.

Are you someone who:

  • Wishes to take courses to help with job skills or for personal enrichment
  • Never attended college but wishes to try college by taking a course at Ramapo
  • Currently attends another college or university and wishes to take a class at Ramapo as a visiting student
  • Already has a Bachelor's Degree but wants to take a course to prepare for graduate study, personal enrichment or teacher evaluation

If you are, then Ramapo College is a great place to start.

Non-Degree seeking students:

  • May enroll in up-to 11 credits in a semester
  • May earn up-to a maximum total of 30 credits before formally applying for admission to a degree program
  • Take courses that the pre-requisites have been satisfied and are available

The enrollment process as a Non-Degree seeking student is simple. Click on the category of student you fall into below for full instruction on how to enroll.

Non-Degree Seeking Student (I do not have a Bachelor's Degree)

In order to begin studying at Ramapo College as a non-degree student you need to:

  • Complete the Student Information Form for Non-Degree Seeking Students PDF
  • Pay a $25 application fee
  • Submit a copy of your high school transcript verifying graduation or your GED
  • Provide proof of NJ residency which is a copy of a Valid NJ Drivers License (over 1 year) or a copy of a Valid NJ Voter Registration Card (over 1 year)
  • Return the above four items to: 

Office of Admissions
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680

Once these items are received you will be mailed an admission letter with your pin number and instructions on how to register for your classes

Visiting Student (I am currently attending another College or University)

Ramapo College welcomes visiting students in Good Academic Standing to our college to work on their degree requirement for their home college or university. Enrolling as a visiting student from another college or university is easy.

In order to begin studying at Ramapo College as a visiting student you need to:

Office of Admissions
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680

Once these items are received you will be mailed an admission letter with your pin number and instructions on how to register for your classes.

Registration is permitted on a space available basis. If there are compelling reasons, visiting students may ask for authorization to enroll in a closed course section by contacting the course instructor. With the approval of your home institution, visiting students in Good Academic Standing may be permitted to enroll for full-time course work at Ramapo College. All course prerequisites and College policies apply to visiting students.

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Post Baccalaureate Student (I have a Bachelor's Degree and am NOT interested in Teacher Education)

Ramapo College welcomes students who have a college degree who wish to attend as a Non-Degree student whose goal(s) is further study to obtain courses needed as prerequisites for certification or graduate programs. (Not Teacher Education)  If you wish to study as a non-degree student in the Teacher Education area select the button below.

In order to begin studying at Ramapo College as a Post Baccalaureate non-degree student you need to:

  • Complete the Student Information Form for Non-Degree Seeking Students (PDF)
  • Pay a $25 application fee
  • Submit a copy of your college transcript or diploma verifying your degree status
  • Provide proof of NJ residency which is a copy of a Valid NJ Drivers License (over 1 year) or a copy of a Valid NJ Voter Registration Card (over 1 year)
  • Return the above three items to: 

Office of Admissions
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680

Once these items are received you will be mailed an admission letter with your pin number and instructions on how to register for your classes.

Registration for non-degree students begins August 25.

Post Baccalaureate Student Teacher Education (I have a Bachelor’s Degree and AM interested in Teacher Education)

Ramapo College welcomes students who have a college degree who wish to attend as a Non-Degree student whose goal(s) is further study to obtain teacher certification from the New Jersey Department of Education.  If you wish to study as a non-degree student in an area other than Teacher Education area select the button above.

In order to begin studying at Ramapo College as a Post Baccalaureate (Teacher Education) non-degree student you need to:

  • Complete the Student Information Form for Non-Degree Seeking Students (PDF)
  • Pay a $25 application fee
  • Submit official copies of all college transcripts verifying your degree status to the Teacher Education Program (a 2.75 GPA on your most recent degree transcript is required)
  • Provide proof of NJ residency which is a copy of a Valid NJ Drivers License (over 1 year) or a copy of a Valid NJ Voter Registration Card (over 1 year)
  • Provide a copy of a negative Mantoux (TB) test
  • Complete the Praxis I Reading, Writing and Math tests with a minimum score of 170 in all three sections.  (Go to www.ETS.org for information about Praxis I)

Teacher Education Office
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680

  • Before being admitted to the Teacher Education Program all applicants also need to complete the Praxis I Reading, Writing and Math tests with a minimum score of 170 in all three sections.  (Go to www.ETS.org for information about Praxis I)

When you have the items listed above, contact Dr. Alex Urbiel, Assistant Dean for Teacher Education, at 201-684-7627 or aurbiel@ramapo.edu  for an advisement session.

Registration for non-degree students begins August 25.

Rising High School Senior (I wish to take courses at Ramapo College during my senior year of high school)

Ramapo College welcomes students who will be starting their senior year of high school in September of 2008.  Courses are available to high achieving seniors who have completed high school honors courses or are recommended by their guidance counselor.

In order to begin studying at Ramapo College as a high school senior/non-degree student you need to:

Office of Admissions
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680

Once these items are received you will be mailed an admission letter with your pin number and instructions on how to register for your classes.

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