Ramapo College will host Class of 2019 graduates and their guests for the time-honored tradition of Arching on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Arching ceremonies mark both the beginning and ending of the Ramapo College experience.
On their first day as Ramapo students, the Class of 2019 marched up Mansion Road and through the Arch. On May 16, graduates of the Class of 2019 will process through the Arch and down Mansion Road as it is lined with cheering families, friends, faculty and staff. Arching is open to both Undergraduate and Graduate students, and all graduates should wear their regalia.
The Arching Ceremony will begin at 4:15 p.m. and will be held at the Arch. Please note this is an outdoor event that involves a lot of walking and standing for guests.
Photography
During the Arching Ceremony, guests’ view near the Arch may become obstructed by faculty greeting graduates. Please plan your viewing location accordingly.
There will be professional photographers at Arching. While they will capture hundreds of pictures before and during the ceremony, they may not be able to photograph every graduate. To receive the link to view your photo gallery from Island Photography, visit http://orders.islandphoto.com/apps/registergraduates.aspx.
Prior to Arching
Graduates and their guests are invited to come to campus starting at 3 p.m. to take photos and socialize in the Grove/Arch area.
Photo opportunities are as follows:
Congratulations Message on Lawn (across from the Bradley Center)
North Entrance Sign (at the North Entrance to campus)
The Arch (Arch/Grove area)
RCNJ Letters (Arch/Grove area)
School Gonfalons (Arch/Grove area)
Ramapo Family Legacy (Arch/Grove area)
Also, numerous senior projects will be on display in Trustees Pavilion from 12 – 6 p.m. and the Kresge and Pascal Galleries in the Berrie Center from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Post-Arching – Farewell Reception
Immediately following the Arching ceremony, there will be a Farewell Reception outside the Bradley Center. Graduates and two of their guests are invited to attend the reception to enjoy the company of their peers and faculty!
RSVP Required
There is no cost to attend Arching or the Farewell Reception on May 16, but an RSVP by the graduate is required at https://orgsync.com/5630/forms/358778. Graduates will need to register themselves and their guests. The deadline to sign up has been extended to May 10, 2019.
Access to Campus
The North entrance to the College will be closed starting at 10:00 a.m., and guests will be directed to the South entrance. Upon arrival to campus, parking will be available in the B-D Lots. Handicap parking will be in Lot A2.
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