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EOF Summer Studies Institute

2025 EOF SUMMER STUDIES INSTITUTE

The EOF Summer Studies Institute is the foundation of your academic, personal, and professional success at Ramapo College. This five-week summer bridge program is required for all our incoming first-year EOF scholars to assist with the transition to college.

The in-personal residential Summer Studies Institute is:

Sunday, July 6 Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

This year’s program will be in-person and requires you to live on campus for the above dates. Our summer institute has NO cost as the EOF Program and the college pay for course tuition, fees, and books. By participating in our EOF Summer Studies Institute, EOF Scholars will:

  • Earn up to 4 credits during the five-week summer program;
  • Participate in our Supplemental Instruction program, where you will work with a professional tutor in your class and group-study sessions;
  • Be assigned an EOF Advisor who provides one-on-one advisement and teaches your summer seminar course;
  • Be matched with a Peer Success Mentor who will continue with you through your first year at Ramapo;
  • Be provided an opportunity to review and refresh your math skills through Reclaim my Math for those who qualify;
  • Participate in weekly workshops and special topics with alumni and campus presenters.

Congratulations Roadrunner!

Once you are accepted and deposit as a Ramapo EOF Scholar, use the drop-down menus below to help you complete your next steps.

DEPOSITED STUDENTS: Confirm Your Spot in the EOF Summer Studies Institute

Congratulations on becoming an EOF Roadrunner! We are excited to welcome you to our EOF family this summer. To help us prepare for you, please complete the following:

  • Click here to confirm your spot in the EOF Summer Studies institute by registering for Move-In Day!
  • Click here to complete the EOF Summer Intake form.
    • This form will help us to get to know more about you as a person.
    • On this form, you will also be able to request a roommate for the EOF Summer.
  • Click here to complete the Summer Food Service Program Application.
    • Email the completed form to EOFDesk@ramapo.edu.
Activate Your Ramapo College Email ASAP

Activate your email TODAY! To fully activate your Ramapo Account, go to password.ramapo.edu and click “Activate Account.”

  • To activate your account, please use your R Number and your birthdate.
  • Your Personal Current Email Address will be used to verify your identity during activation of your account.
  • Once you followed all instructions and setup your password, you should begin checking your Ramapo email at: g.ramapo.edu

CLICK HERE TO ACTIVATE EMAIL

Complete Placement Testing Before June 5

In order for your EOF Advisor to create your Summer and Fall schedules, visit https://www.registerblast.com/ramapo/ to register for your placement test(s). You must complete testing before June 5, 2025.

    • EOF scholars are eligible for a Placement Test waiver using a promo code, available in the portal. If you cannot find the promo code, please reach out to EOFDesk@ramapo.edu.
    • Unsure of what tests are required complete this form.
    • Please note, for SAT/ACT scores, AP scores and/or transfer credits to exempt you from testing, you must officially send transcripts/score reports to admissions@ramapo.edu.
Complete Virtual New Student Module Before June 20

Once your deposit has been processed (24-48 hours after depositing), you will be invited to join a Canvas course to complete the module. Canvas is our online learning management system. To accept your invitation, log in to Canvas using your Ramapo email username and password. 

The Virtual New Student Module will introduce you to all of the various systems you will be using as a student at Ramapo.  You will follow along and update critical information.  The module MUST be completed prior to your in person orientation and advisement session.

Questions? Email orient@ramapo.edu and a member of the Student Success team will be happy to assist you.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE

Register for In-Person Orientation & Advisement ASAP

Click here to register now for your EOF In-Person Orientation date and select your preferred date: June 24, June 25, June 26. Spots are limited. 

During this on campus event this summer you will meet other new students, learn from our student leaders, and register for your First Year Seminar. We encourage you to bring your family for our Parent and Family program; you may bring up to two guests to join you on this day.  

Immediately following the campus orientation event, you will to wrap up your day with the EOF Summer Studies Institute Orientation. Scholars and their families will gain insight into summer expectations, explore the program agenda, meet the EOF staff, and more!

YOU MUST ATTEND ORIENTATION BEFORE THE START OF THE EOF SUMMER PROGRAM.

Questions? Email orient@ramapo.edu and the Student Success Team will be happy to assist you.

Submit Immunization Information Before June 30

All students must submit proof of necessary immunizations by June 30th.  Please note, your Meningitis ACWY must be up-to-date in order to move-in to on-campus housing.

In order to be in full compliance with our immunization requirements, please have your healthcare provider complete our immunization packet and submit it to immunize@ramapo.edu.  Alternatively, you may submit any official documents you have, detailing your immunization history from childhood. If you have already completed this step then there is no need to resubmit. You will receive an email confirming your immunizations have been processed, and we will let you know if you are missing any information.

For questions, please email Student Health Services at: immunize@ramapo.edu and they will be happy to assist you.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD IMMUNIZATION FORMS. 

Once you have obtained your immunization documents, please submit your immunization forms to
Health Services via email (immunize@ramapo.edu) or fax at 201-684-7534 or 201-684-7974.

Coming Soon: Complete On-Campus Fall Housing Information

Important information about on-campus housing for the upcoming semester will be sent on May 15, 2025 to all new students who submitted their housing deposit. This information will be sent to your Ramapo email account. For more information about On-Campus Housing, please visit our Residence Life Website

Summer Studies Institute Frequently Asked Questions: (click link below)

Summer FAQs 2025

Financial Aid Requirements

If you have any questions regarding your Financial Aid package please contact Ms. Tancy Nunez in the Office of Financial Aid, tnunez@ramapo.edu. Please upload all documents required from the Financial Aid office prior to June 5th.

Please note that our EOF Advisors are available for in-person and virtual meetings. If you need to see your advisor in person, contact them directly to schedule an appointment. If you need to contact us, please call our office number (201) 684-7541 or direct your questions to EOFdesk@ramapo.edu, and we will reply to your message within one business day. Thank you for your patience.

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