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Each campus residence is furnished. Students should not plan to bring additional items until they see how things look after they move in. No upholstered furniture may be brought to campus unless it meets CAL133 fire safety guidelines (tag must be attached or certificate provided to the Graduate Residence Director/Residence Director).
Dress – as on most campuses – is casual. There is no specific dress code, but reasonableness is expected. There are occasions when business/party attire is needed, e.g., job interviews, restaurant nights in dining halls, special events in the Berrie Center, and trips to NYC.
Various meal plans are available. Students residing in Pine, Laurel, Bischoff Hall, Mackin Hall or The Overlook Halls are required to have a meal plan. Additional information about meal plans is available from the Dining Services Office located in the Roadrunner Café or from the Office of Residence Life. In addition to meal plan restaurants, food is available in Roadrunner Café in the Student Center; the Curtain Call Café (gourmet coffee, sandwiches and snacks) in the Berrie Center; and the convenience store in the Pavilion.
For up-to-date information about what to bring, visit the Residence Life website.
What factors impact admission to Ramapo College?
Admission to Ramapo College is based on several factors. There are no minimum cut offs in any category. Applicants should be pursuing a college preparatory curriculum that is individually challenging. AP, IB and Honors courses are looked upon favorably.
What high school courses are required for freshmen applicants?
Freshmen applicants are required to have at least the following 18 academic units:
What should my SAT score be?
Standardized test scores are required. Official SAT and/or ACT scores must be sent directly from the test agency. Students admitted to Ramapo typically rank in the top 20% of their graduating class with a middle 50% range of critical reading and math SAT scores of 1080-1280 or an ACT composite of 26.
What other factors are involved in the selection process?
Successful applicants also demonstrate a record of extracurricular activities that reflect maturity and responsibility and demonstrate the ability to be successful in college.
For up-to-date Admissions information, please visit our website
How do I apply for Financial Aid at Ramapo College?
To apply for Financial Aid complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid using Ramapo College’s code (009344). No other forms are required. www.fafsa.ed.gov . You may apply for Financial Aid after October 1st of each year, and preferably before March 1st of each year.
How does one qualify for aid?
To qualify for aid the information you report when you complete the FAFSA is used in a formula established by the U.S. Congress that determines expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC is used to determine whether you are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant and also may be used to determine other types of aid.
How do I qualify for New Jersey State Aid?
Eligibility for New Jersey State aid, including The NJ TAG program for needy students, is defined by the state’s own eligibility calculation. Students must also be registered for at least 12 credits to be eligible. There are filing deadlines for New Jersey State aid. For first-time FAFSA filers, it is October 1 for the current academic year. For continuing students, it is June 1 prior to the start of the Fall semester.
How do I apply for New Jersey State Aid?
Application for New Jersey State aid automatically occurs when you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid using Ramapo College’s code (009344), and when you complete additional questions required by then New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). These additional questions can be accessed directly from the FAFSA by selecting “optional feature” or by visiting the HESAA website at www.hesaa.org and linking to “Report Additional Information for State Aid.”
What types of aid are available?
Financial aid available at Ramapo consists of grants, loans and work- study. Grants are awards that don’t have to be paid back, loans must be paid back and work-study provides students with a chance to earn money at a job on or off campus.
What loans are available?
The major Federal loan program is the Stafford Loan. Freshmen can borrow up to $5,500, sophomores $6,500 and juniors and seniors $7,500. There are two types of Stafford loans-a subsidized loan based on need and an unsubsidized loan that is not need-based. Alternative loans from private lenders are also available
Are scholarships available?
Ramapo College offers a number of scholarships for incoming freshmen based on academic achievement. All freshmen applicants are reviewed for scholarship eligibility. There are literally scores of scholarships available from various private sources. Books and websites dedicated to aiding students are good sources of information.
For up-to-date Financial Aid information, please visit our website
What are my rights in the discipline process?
Your rights are outlined in the Code of Conduct, Section J, “Rights in all Disciplinary Proceedings” found in the Student Handbook available online on the Office of Student Conduct website.
How do you make your decision about if I violated a College policy?
A Standard of Evidence is the measuring stick by which we make a decision. Ramapo College uses Preponderance of Evidence in order to find a student in violation of policy. The student is not responsible for violating policies unless proven otherwise; however, unlike a court of law, the standard of evidence which must be met in order to prove that a student violated policy is less stringent. If you imagine weighing the evidence on some imaginary scale, it must be more than 50% convincing that a policy was violated. Another way of stating it is “Is it more likely than not that a policy was violated?”
Does a student who has been charged with a violation need an attorney?
Any student (Accused, Victim, Witness) who appears at a disciplinary proceeding may have an advisor accompany him/her. The advisor may provide advice but will not be permitted to question witnesses or to present information at the meeting. (Having an attorney serve, as an advisor does not change the role of the advisor.) A student who wishes to have an attorney as an advisor must inform the Office of Student Conduct in writing or by telephone at least three business days prior to the scheduled proceeding.
If an incident is being handled in the courts, may the College also take action?
Yes, students sometimes find that their involvement in an incident is reviewed by two or more jurisdictions (e.g., the College discipline system and the civil and criminal justice systems.) The fact that an incident is being examined from more than one perspective does not mean that the student has been placed in “double jeopardy.” The purpose of the student discipline process is to determine if a person shall remain a member of this academic community and, if so, under what conditions.
But admitting a violation will ruin my life – I’m afraid the violation will go on my record and keep me from going to professional or graduate school, or from getting a job!
A single violation will NOT ruin one’s life. As an educational institution, a primary goal of the campus disciplinary process is to help students learn from their mistakes. Usually, no permanent records are retained, and nothing goes on a student’s transcripts regarding the disciplinary action. Only if the sanction involves Expulsion is it noted on transcripts. In all but a very few cases, a student discipline record will not prevent one from applying and being admitted to medical, law, dental, or other professional or graduate schools.
But I was not aware of the rules; I did not mean to do anything wrong!
Every student is responsible for knowing what the rules are. This is why it is important to ask questions if one is unsure of the standards that apply. For example, if a student does not know the proper rules for citing sources in a paper, or do not know whether or to what extent students can work together on a homework assignment, the student must ask questions about the rules BEFORE completing and submitting the assignment. Ignorance is not an excuse. If you find yourself worrying about whether something is OK or not, don’t ignore your instincts-ask for clarification.
Most answers to questions about the student judicial process can be found in the Student Handbook found on the Office of Student Conduct website. If you do not find the information you are looking for, you can send an e-mail to: studentconduct@ramapo.edu, or you can call the Office of Student Conduct at (201) 684-7869.
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