Frequently Asked Questions

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

• A completed Graduate Application, online or pdf with non-refundable $65 application fee or approved fee waiver
• 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

Fall 2018 – Deadlines

MSW  – March 1, 2018

MBA, MASE, MSET, MAEL, MSN, MSAC – July 30, 2018

Spring 2019 – Deadlines for MSAC, MAEL, MSET, and MSN programs

December 1, 2018

Summer/Fall 2019 – Deadlines

MSW  Adv. Standing – November 1, 2018

MSW Full-Time and Part-Time Priority Deadline – December 15, 2018

MSW Final Deadline – March 1, 2019

MBA, MASE, MSET, MAEL, MSN, MSAC – May 1, 2019

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 $65. 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 $65 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.

Your resume, recommendation letters and personal statement/essay can be uploaded through the application portal. You may also fax or email application materials to us: *Official college transcripts may be emailed to us directly from your prior institution*
Fax: 201-684-7964 • Email: graduate@ramapo.edu.

All official college transcripts must be mailed to:

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