New Student Experience

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!”  New Student Experience is a multistep process which is outlined in your admissions portal as well as on the pages of this website. Feel free to reach out to the Center for Student Success – New Student Experience with any questions at orient@ramapo.edu!

New Student Experience is designed to ensure that all new students receive all of the information that they need in order to start their first semester at Ramapo College.  Throughout the orientation process you become acclimated to Ramapo and all of the resources available to you, you will be introduced to student leaders who will share their experiences with you and you will have the chance to meet other new students as well!

We will share all of this information and experiences with you through a multi-step process including:

• Connecting through in person events on campus.
• Learning through online modules.

Be sure to check your personal and Ramapo emails for important updates and reminders.  Be sure to join us on Instagram (@RCNJTransfers and @RCNJ_Orientation) as well! We are excited to see you on campus soon!

Please note, the following populations should contact the person listed below concerning their orientation experience:

• Accelerated Nursing Students contact Jaelene Palao at palao1j@ramapo.edu to set up an appointment for orientation and advising.
• RN to BSN Students contact Lisa Potenza at lpotenza@ramapo.edu to set up an appointment for orientation and advising.
• TA to Teacher Students contact Rich Kuder at rkuder@ramapo.edu to set up an appointment for orientation and advising.
• Returning Students (previously studied at Ramapo)  Beginning in December, sign up for your one on one academic advisement appointment via the link in your admissions portal.
• Evening Adult Completion Program (DCP) Students contact Trish Laprey at plaprey@ramapo.edu for more information about your orientation program.
• Passaic 2+2 and 3+1 Students contact Nora McCarthy at nmccart1@ramapo.edu for more information about your orientation program.
• Sussex 3+1 Students contact Nora McCarthy at nmccart1@ramapo.edu for more information about your orientation program.
• International Students contact Rajesh Adhikari at radhikar@ramapo.edu for more information about your orientation program.

Fall 2025 Important Dates

• May 2025 – Deposited Student Portal and Virtual New Student Module Goes Live
• Summer 2025
  • First-Year Students: In Person Orientation and Advisement will be held on June 24, June 25, June 26, July 8, July 9, July 10, July 15, July 16, July 23
  • Transfer Students: In Person Transfer Advisement sessions will be held throughout the entire summer.
• August 12, 2025 – Commuter and Transfer BBQ (rain date: August 13, 2025)
• August 24, 2025 – New Student Move-In/Check In
• August 24-30, 2025 – Welcome Week
• August 27, 2025 – First Day of Classes
• December 9, 2025 – Reading Day
• December 10-16, 2025 – Final Exams

Click here for a complete Academic Calendar