Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for admission to a graduate program at Ramapo College?

• A completed Graduate Application, online or pdf
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a recommended grade point average of 3.0
• A personal statement or essay
• One letter of recommendation*
• Resume
• Licensure or certification (if applicable), specific to program*
• *Some programs may have additional requirements. www.ramapo.edu/graduate/requirements

For Fall 2017 MSW applicants – Advanced Standing deadline – November 1, 2016. Priority Deadline – December 15, 2016, Final Deadline – March 1, 2017. Spring 2017 (MSEL, MSET, and MSN) – December 1, 2016. Fall 2017 (MSN, MBA, MASE, MSET, and MAEL) – May 1, 2017. Applications are processed as they are received. Applications will not be reviewed until they are complete. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early possible. Applications undergo a thorough review by the Graduate Admissions office and the Graduate Program staff.

The application fee is $60. When submitting the Web application you may pay your application fee by credit card at the end of the application process. If you apply using a paper application you must pay your fee by check or money order. Make your $60 check payable to Ramapo College of New Jersey.

For admissions related questions, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (201) 684-7270 or graduate@ramapo.edu.

You may fax or email application materials to us:
Fax: 201-684-7964 • Email: graduate@ramapo.edu.

All official college transcripts can be mailed to:

Office of Graduate Admissions – McBride House
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Rd.
Mahwah, NJ 07430

Please consult with us or your Program Director regarding pre-requisites and non-degree undergraduate and graduate admissions. Print, complete the appropriate Non-Degree application, Undergraduate Non-degree application (PDF) or Graduate Non-degree application (PDF) and with a check for $60 written to Ramapo College of New Jersey.  Official transcripts from all colleges attended must also be submitted.