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 beginning in November.  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 Virtual New Student Module (link will be available in November)
    • Please note, after May 1, access will be granted 24-48 business hours after your deposit has been processed by Admissions
  • Step 3: Register for Transfer Advisement (link will be available in November)
    • Please note, your Virtual New Student Module must be completed before you attend.
  • Step 4: Submit Immunization Information
  • Step 5: Complete On-Campus Housing Information (if applicable)
    • TBD
    • For more information about On-Campus Housing, please visit our Residence Life website under “First-Year and Transfer Students”.
    • For questions, please email reslife@ramapo.edu and we will be happy to assist you.
  • Save the Date:
    • Winter Welcome starting with New Student Move In and Check In on Monday, January 19, 2026
    • RSVP for RCNJ Annual New Student Assembly and Arching Ceremony, Monday, January 19, 2026 (link will be available in November)

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) Beginning in December, 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.