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To apply for admission to Ramapo College as an adult, you should be at least 24 years old and provide the following to the Admissions Office:<\/p>\n

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  1. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges (students applying for an Accelerated Major in the Degree Completion Program should have a minimum of 48 previous college credits)<\/li>\n
  2. Completed admission application<\/li>\n
  3. Application fee<\/li>\n
  4. Short statement about why you are returning to school (150 words or less)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \r\nApply Now <\/i><\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
    \r\nRequest Information <\/i><\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
    \r\nSchedule a Visit <\/i><\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n
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    Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n
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    • Fall 2026 Priority Application Deadline – May 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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