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Get Ready for Homecoming Weekend:
October 2-5, 2025!

Bringing together Ramapo alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, founders, and retirees for a fall celebration with activities and events for everyone.

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Registration for Homecoming Weekend will begin in September.

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Schedule of Events

Homecoming weekend includes events for Oktoberfest, Founder’s Day and Alumni & Family Day. Click on each day below to view the full schedule of events. Questions? Email csi@ramapo.edu

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Oktoberfest Student Event TBD (Students)
Time: 9:00pm
Location: TBD

Friday, October 3, 2025

Founders Lunch/Reception (Retirees and Alumni)
Time: 1:30pm – 3:15pm
Location: TBD

Founders Day Cake Cutting (Students, Faculty, Staff, Retirees and Alumni)
Time: 3:15pm
Location: Arch and Grove (Rain Location: Alumni Lounges)

Founders Day Celebration on the Grove (Students, Faculty, Staff, Retirees and Alumni)
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: The Grove

Oktoberfest Haunted Theater (Students)
Time: 7:00pm
Location: H Wing Auditorium, H 129

Oktoberfest Festival of Frights (Students)
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Laurel Courts

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Check-In and Registration (Students, Family and Alumni)
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Learning Commons Patio

Family Photos (Students, Family and Alumni)
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Arch
Grab a photo with your family and friends!  A link to the photos will be shared with all registrants after the event.

Campus Bookstore Hours (Students, Family and Alumni)
Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Scott Student Center, 2nd Floor

College Updates with President Jebb (Students, Family and Alumni)
Time: 12:15pm-12:45pm
Location: Alumni Lounges, SC 156-158

Alumni Arching and Parade of Years (Alumni)
Time: 1:00pm, Immediately Following College Updates
Location: Arch

Oktoberfest Carnival (Students, Family and Alumni)
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Bandshell Lawn
Included in your registration, enjoy carnival games, inflatable activities, caricaturists, pumpkins for decorating, snacks and much more! Co-sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA).

Campus Tours (Students, Family and Alumni)
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Tours Depart from the Bandshell Lawn
First time on campus or has it been a while since you visited? Join us for a campus tour to see all that campus has to offer.

Bingo (Students, Family and Alumni)
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Friends Hall, SC 219
Students, Families and Alumni come and join us for a few rounds of bingo for a chance to win prizes!
Cost: $10 per student/$15 per guest, register in advance on your event registration or pay cash at the door.

Dinner on Your Own (Students, Family and Alumni)
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Various Locations
We’ve partnered with local restaurants to offer the following discounts.

Restaurants TBD

Dining on campus is also available at Birch Tree Inn, an all you care to eat dining facility.  Dinner is $14.55 +tax per person and accept cash or card (AMEX and Apple Pay are not accepted). Students can use their meal plan or pay with their flex dollars.

Support Your Roadrunners: Women’s Soccer vs. Kean University (Students, Family and Alumni)
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Athletic Center Turf
Be sure to cross 202 using the crosswalk at the Main Entrance to campus.

Oktoberfest Saturday Night Student Event (Students)
Time: 9:00pm
Location: TBD

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Admissions Fall Open House (Prospective Students and Families)
Time: 10:00am
Location: Bradley Center Arena
Register online today!

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FAQs

Are events free to attend?

Prices vary depending on the event. Prices will be reflected on the registration forms as they become available.

How do I register for an event?

Event registration will open in September.  Invitations will be sent to all constituents.

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Past Celebrations

View photos from recent events, including Oktoberfest, Family Day, and Founders’ Day.

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Contact

Center for Student Involvement
E-mail: csi@ramapo.edu
Phone: 201-684-7593