Student Life

Life Outside the Classroom

At Ramapo a lot of learning (and a lot of fun) takes place outside the classroom.

We encourage our students to get involved in student life. Being involved is a valuable part of campus experiences, and also gives individuals the opportunity to explore new outlets. With many organizations and programs to choose from, we feel that our special interest clubs are especially varied to allow for extremely specific intellectual explorations for our students.

Residence Life

Residence hall living provides opportunities for students to gain a variety of experiences that supplement and complement formal classroom learning.
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Student Activities at Ramapo College

Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

CSI and over 100 clubs and organizations provide events and other programming around social, cultural, academic, community service, fraternal, political, and recreational interests.
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Athletics at Ramapo College

Athletics

For those with a competitive spirit, Ramapo College has a variety of Varsity and Intramural sports to participate in.
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Ramapo Spotlight - David Francis-Vaughan

“The quote ‘Your mind can only take you as far as your eyes can see, whether it's fantasy or reality’ is a quote that I wrote for myself a long time ago before I started college. I always looked at college as just another stepping stone, something that I needed to just get a degree. A few weeks into my first semester I realized that I could use this experience for much more. I realized I could... READ MORE >

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Free Cupcakes for Maroon Monday
On September 30, 2019, Maroon Monday featured a special treat. Anyone wearing maroon or Ramapo College swag had the chance to get a free cupcake in the Grove. As part of the College’s 50th Anniversary yearlong festivities, you are invited to wear maroon or your Ramapo gear every Monday as we celebrate Maroon Mondays.

Wellness Wednesday Promotes Wellness All Around
The Ramapo community gathered on September 25, 2019 in the Grove to attend the annual Wellness Wednesday event. This free event offered mental health screenings, giveaways, mindfulness activities with the Krame center, and a bike smoothie machine.

Wear Maroon on Mondays, Get Prizes
As part of the College’s 50th Anniversary yearlong festivities, you are invited to wear maroon or your Ramapo gear every Monday as we celebrate Maroon Mondays. And you can enjoy some campus-wide specials all month long. On September 23, a grand prize winner received a Ramapo College blanket and two students won tickets to the upcoming Run with Color.

LatinX Heritage Month Opening Proclamation
On September 16, 2019, the Ramapo community joined the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for the Opening Proclamation of LatinX Heritage Month.

Ramapo College Marks the 18th Anniversary of 9/11
The Ramapo College Community gathered together the morning of September 11th for a remembrance ceremony in front of the Arch.

Ramapo College Breaks Ground on future Learning Commons
On September 4, 2019, Ramapo College held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the future Learning Commons. The Learning Commons will revitalize the site of the original George T. Potter Library. Learn more about the project: www.ramapo.edu/learning-commons/

Ramapo College Launches 50th Anniversary Celebration
On September 4, 2019, Ramapo College held a launch party to kick off the College's 50th Anniversary celebrations at the Arch. Campus and honored guests were invited to come celebrate. Giveaways, including t-shirts, stickers, window clings and snacks were available for early attendees. The 50th Anniversary Logo was also revealed. All 50th Anniversary events, as well as information about the history of RCNJ and an opportunity to share your own memories, can be found on our website: www.ramapo.edu/50

New Student Assembly Welcomes New Students and Families to Ramapo College
Students and family members received an official welcome to Ramapo, including remarks from Dr. Peter P. Mercer, President of the College; Christopher Romano, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs; Joseph Connell, Assistant Vice President of Student Success; and Stephan Lally, Ramapo College SGA President. The New Student Assembly was held on Day 1 of Welcome Week, September 1, 2019 for 1,597 First Year and Transfer Students.

Student Involvement and Global Opportunities Fairs Welcome New Roadrunners
On September 4, 2019, the Student Involvement Fair and the Global Opportunities Fair showcased different clubs, Greek Life, and international experiences that students could participate in while at Ramapo College. Representatives from more than 160 clubs and organizations were in attendance.

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