Orientation Programs

Welcome to the home of the Roadrunners! We are delighted that you have chosen to attend Ramapo College of New Jersey and are excited to introduce you to “Your New Student Experience!”  Be sure to click through all the information on this site and feel free to reach out to the Center for Student Success – New Student Experience with any questions at orient@ramapo.edu!

Orientation is going virtual!

Here’s what you need to do:

• Watch the recording of our virtual kick-off event. 
• Complete Virtual New Student Orientation Modules.
• Check both your personal and Ramapo email addresses for important updates.
  • Still need to set up your Ramapo email?  New students will receive an email including your Ramapo R#, username, email address and temporary password.  Be sure to reset your password ASAP.
• Visit our virtual orientation website for more details.

Virtual New Student Orientation Modules and Academic Advising

First-year and Transfer students are required to complete all of the modules within their own virtual orientation.  Students can complete the virtual orientation at their own pace and are able to log in and complete sections based on their availability, these modules will be completely asynchronous.

We encourage all new students to complete these modules ASAP.

Please note, the following populations are exempt from the virtual orientation modules:

• RN to BSN Students contact Clare Naporano at cnaporan@ramapo.edu to set up an appointment for orientation and advising.
• Readmit Students (previously studied at Ramapo) contact the Center for Student Success at success@ramapo.edu to set up an appointment for advising.
• Adult Students (25+) contact the Center for Student Success at success@ramapo.edu to set up an appointment with Jessica Steinheimer for your orientation and advising.
• Degree Completion Program (DCP) Students contact Trish Laprey at plaprey@ramapo.edu for more information about your orientation program.
• Passaic 2+2 Students contact Natasha Pineiros at npineiro@ramapo.edu for more information about your orientation program.

Important Dates

• Early  November – First-Year and Transfer Specific Kick Off Event Dates (dates listed above)
• November 1st – Virtual New Student Orientation Goes Live
• January 25, 2021 – New Student Move-In/Check In
• January 25-29, 2021 – Winter Welcome
• January 26, 2021 – First Day of Classes
• February 1, 2021 – Last Day for Class Adjustments (on the Web) / Last Day to Drop Classes with 100% Tuition Refund
• April 12, 2021 – Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with “W” Grade
• May 5-11, 2021 – Final Exams

Click here for a complete Academic Calendar