Welcome to Ramapo College!  We are so excited to have you a part of the Ramapo College community.  We have created a great experience for you and are confident that it will help you acclimate to life at Ramapo.  New Student Experience is a multi-step process for all new students. Each step in the process is listed below and will be viewable in your admissions portal as they become available.

Spring 2026

• A full outline and detailed instructions for each of the steps below are outlined in your Admissions Portal.  Log in to your portal to confirm your status on each of the steps listed below:
  • Step 1: Activate Your Ramapo College Email Address
  • Step 2: Complete Placement Testing (if applicable)
    • Transfer Students: Be sure to review your Transfer Credit Evaluation Cover Sheet (linked in your portal) to ensure no placement testing is required prior to your advisement appointment.
    • First-Year Students: Complete Placement Testing
    • Please note, for transfer credit, AP scores and/or SAT/ACT scores to exempt you from testing, you must officially send transcripts/score reports to admissions@ramapo.edu.
  • Step 3: Complete Virtual New Student Module (link available in your Admissions Portal)
    • Please note, after November 3rd, access will be granted 24-48 business hours after your deposit has been processed by Admissions.
  • Step 4: Register for In-Person Advisement and Registration (link available in your Admissions Portal)
    • Please note, your Virtual New Student Module must be completed before you attend.
  • Step 5: Submit Immunization Information – DUE January 2, 2026
  • Additional Reminders:
    • Residence Life will send information on or around December 1st including the New Student Housing Guide that will cover the details about housing and check-in for spring.
    • Register for a Virtual Financial Information Session – Join the Office of Student Accounts and Financial Aid for a virtual Undergraduate financial information session.  Two dates are available November 19th at December 10th at 7:30pm.
    • RSVP for RCNJ Annual New Student Assembly and Arching Ceremony, Monday, January 19, 2026
    • Save the date: Winter Welcome starting with New Student Move In and Check In on Monday, January 19, 2026

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 Julie Norflus-Good at jgood@ramapo.edu to set up an appointment for orientation and advising.
• Readmit Students (previously studied at Ramapo) Sign up for your one on one academic advisement appointment via the link in your admissions portal.
• Degree 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.
• International Students contact Rajesh Adhikari at radhikar@ramapo.edu for more information about your orientation program.

Questions? Contact New Student Experience at orient@ramapo.edu.