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2026 EOF Summer Studies Institute

A group of diverse young people poses and smiles outdoors in a park-like setting, some wearing Harvard shirts. Two individuals hold a First-Gen sign, highlighting their connection through experiences like Ramapo summer courses. Sunlight filters through the trees behind them.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 incoming first-year EOF scholars to support a successful transition to college.

The in-person residential Summer Studies Institute is:

Sunday, July 5 Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

The EOF Summer Studies Institute, more commonly known as the EOF Summer Program, requires you to live on campus for the duration of the program. The program comes at NO COST to students, as the EOF Program and the College cover tuition, books, summer housing, and more!

By participating in our EOF Summer Studies Institute, EOF Scholars will:

  • Earn four (4) college credits during the five-week summer program
  • Be assigned an EOF Advisor who provides one-on-one academic and personal advisement
  • Participate in Supplemental Instruction, including in-class support and group study sessions with professional tutors
  • Be matched with a Peer Success Mentor who will continue supporting you through your first semester at Ramapo
  • Have the opportunity to strengthen math skills through Reclaim my Math (for students who qualify)
  • Participate in weekly workshops and special sessions with alumni and campus presenters.

Steps to Success: Deposited EOF Students

Congratulations on becoming an EOF Roadrunner! We are excited to welcome you to the EOF family this summer. To prepare for the Summer Studies Institute, please complete the Steps to Success below. These items, along with your New Student Experience requirements, are also available on your Admissions Portal.

The deadline to complete these steps is Monday, June 8, 2026. 

Please also visit your Admissions Portal, or the Fall 2026 New Student Experience pagefor your full checklist, including placement testing requirements.


Financial Aid Requirements

If you have any questions about your Financial Aid package, please contact Ms. Tancy Nunez in the Office of Financial Aid at tnunez@ramapo.edu. Please ensure all required documents are submitted by June 5.


EOF Advisors are available for both in-person and virtual meetings. To schedule an in-person appointment, please contact your advisor directly. For general questions, you may call our office at (201) 684-7541 or email EOFdesk@ramapo.edu.

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