We will host our annual Commuter Appreciation Week event happening Spring 2026! Stay tuned during the Spring 2026 semester with updates and information for our highlight events.

If you have any questions related to any of these events, please contact Commuter Affairs at commuters@ramapo.edu or stop by our office in the Center For Student Involvement (CSI).

RCNJ Commuter students can get involved on campus in a number of ways from leadership organizations within the Center For Student Involvement, to our Student Government Association (SGA), & more opportunities. Commuter students are highly encouraged to connect with the various departments at Ramapo for job opportunities and involved as Ramapo Roadrunners.

Commuter students can get involved in a number of ways including these popular examples within the RCNJ community:

• Connect with other commuter students on campus at the RCNJ Commuter Affairs events during the semester
• Hangout in J.Lee’s to connect with students and enjoy a variety of games, programs, and free popcorn!
• Find an employment opportunity with a department on campus such as CSI, Athletics, Cahill Center, & More.
• Attend a off campus event with CSI like during the semester. (details listed on the Center For Student Involvement page)
• Enjoy events and organizations within Student Leadership Programs (SLP) like Project L.E.A.D., SAIL, and more.

The Commuter Mentor program is a great way to connect incoming & returning commuter students to build impactful connections within the Ramapo College community. This program helps new commuters get involved with a returning commuter student leader during their first semester at Ramapo. Both mentors and mentees will be able to grow as leaders and create new friendships.

Commuter Mentees- All new commuter students are highly encouraged to apply for the Commuter Mentor program and become a mentee for their first semester at Ramapo. All accepted mentees will be assigned a mentor to help them with social events, professional development, and making friends as a Ramapo Roadrunner. All interested commuter students can apply during the Fall semester on the Archway page and will be matched with a mentor before the first week of the semester.

Commuter Mentor– Students who want to be a Commuter Mentor must be a returning student (non first year or transfer student) currently enrolled at Ramapo with a 2.5 (or high GPA) & good standing to apply for this position with at least one year of commuting experience. Commuter Mentors will be match with a mentee (first year/transfer student) for the Fall semester and are required to have at least 3 meetings.

These positions will be open for the Fall 2025 semester for students to apply. If you have any questions, please email Jack Nesmith at jnesmith@ramapo.edu or stop by the Center For Student Involvement (CSI).