From: The Dean of Students <deanofstudents@ramapo.edu>
Date: Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Subject: Support Beyond the Classroom

Dear Seniors:

You recently received Rocky’s Road to Commencement, and I hope the checklist has served not only as a helpfulguide, but also as a reminder of just how much you have accomplished on your journey to earning your degree.Throughout your college experience, you may have balanced far more than coursework alone. Many of you havenavigated non-academic responsibilities such as work/ job searches, time management and caring for your ownwell-being. I hope the programs below are useful as you prepare to take your next steps.

Students Balancing Academics Alongside Job Searching

Although graduation is often an exciting milestone, it can also bring a range of emotions, especially as younavigate decisions about the path ahead. The Cahill Career Development Center is hosting a job fair onWednesday, March 4th from 11:30am to 2:30pm in the Bradley Center Arena. Please consider attending andconnecting with your career advisor prior to the event. The Cahill Career Development Center offers supportpost-graduation through advising and the Job Search Bootcamp, typically held in June/July 2026. At theBootcamp, you will take a deeper dive into the job search process by finding potential employment opportunities,targeting your resume to a job description, and using AI to your advantage in the job search. For moreinformation, please contact the Cahill Career Development Center directly at 201-684-7444.

Students Balancing Academics Alongside Time Management and Self-Care

We know that you are balancing many responsibilities in addition to your academic priorities which all requiretime management and self-care. The Center for Reading and Writing offers a variety of workshops, but you maybe interested in “Study Skills to Survive the End of the Semester” on April 15, 2026 from 2:00pm to 2:45pm.The online workshop will help you address end-of-semester assignments, including reading, annotating, andrecall strategies, time management, taking care of your well-being, and using campus resources. For moreinformation, please contact Priscilla Tovey at ptovey@ramapo.edu and you can register for the event here.

Sincerely,

Melissa Van Der Wall

Vice President of Student Well-Being/Dean for Students