10 Things
Every Ramapo Parent
Should Know
#10
Important Dates
Fall Check-in:
August 30th
Welcome Week:
August 30th - September 7th
Welcome Week is for all students, including
commuters and transfers. There will be a
variety of required events and social
opportunities for all students.
First day of Fall classes:
Wednesday, September 2nd
#9
AlcoholEdu
AlcoholEdu for College is an interactive Web-based educational
program designed to provide basic facts about alcohol use.
Will be live and available August 3rd
Part 1 must be completed by August 28th
Part 2 must be completed by October 26th
Students must complete Part 1 and Part 2 of AlcoholEdu within the
designated timeframe in order to be cleared to register for the
spring 2016 semester.
#8
Parking Permit Waivers
Parking Permit or Waiver
Parking is automatically charged to commuter and
upperclassmen
accounts
First-year students are not permitted to have a car on campus
Permit (decal): Log on to www.thepermitstore.com to order
Deadline to submit waiver is Friday, September 18, 2014
Waiver can be accessed on the Bursar’s website
 www.ramapo.edu/bursar/forms.html
#7
Credits Per Semester
12-18 Credits Flat Rate
 You will be charged the same fees regardless of
whether you are taking 12-18 credits, which is
considered a full time student.
 Ramapo offers four-credit classes. Most students
take 16 credits per semester (4 classes) to graduate
on time.
 1-2 credit classes are offered each semester
 Great option for making up credits lost coming
from a 3-credit system to a 4-credit system
 Ex: Leadership Skills, Stress Management, Scuba
Diving, Spinning, Tennis, Yoga, Theories of
Coaching, and more!
#6
Meal Plans
 Meal Plans are required for all on-campus residents
who live in a traditional hall
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Sensible Six: 6 meals/week, $450 flex
Tasty Ten: 10 meals/week, $100 flex
Super Fourteen: 14 meals/week, $100 flex
Ultimate Plan: unlimited meals, $50 flex
 Ramapo Dollars: can be added to account, carries over
each semester (ideal for commuters!)
For more information please visit
www.ramapodining.com
#5
The Bookstore
• Students can purchase all kinds of
Ramapo gear including:
• T-shirts
• Sweatshirts
• Lanyards
• Mugs
• School Supplies
• TEXTBOOKS
• Rent or Buy – New or Used
• Sell back
• Order ONLINE
And MUCH More!!
#4
Roadrunner Central &
Roadrunner Advantage
Program
Dunkin’ Donuts – 10% Off
Roadrunner Central
 Shortline bus tickets
 Postage stamps
 AMC discount movie vouchers
 Discounted Tickets
Off-Campus Shuttle
 Interstate Plaza: Ramsey
 Ramsey Train Station
 Ramsey Square
 A&P Center: Mahwah
 Garden State Plaza Mall
 Palisades Center
 Paramus Park Mall
 Woodbury Commons Outlets
Planet Swirl – 15% Off
Moe's Southwest Grill – 10% off
Chicken & Rib Crib – 10% off
IHOP – 15% Off
Nicky's Pizza & Deli – 20% Off
Holiday Bowl
Free Shoe Rental; 3 Games
for the price of 2
Pearl Paint – 10% Off
And MANY more!
#3
The Bradley Center &
Intramurals
Bill Bradley Sports and
Recreation Center
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Sharp Fitness Center
Rock Climbing Wall
Swimming Pool
Auxillary Gym
Multi-Purpose Rooms
Locker Rooms
Intramurals
Fitness Classes
Flag Football
Kickboxing
Basketball
Spinning
Volleyball
Zumba
Softball
Cross Fit
Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
#2
The Ramapo Reservation
 Located in Mahwah,
approximately a 5 minute walk
from campus
 3313-acre Bergen County Park
 Challenging hiking is possible
but areas closest to the parking
lot are primarily used for
strolling, jogging, and
occasionally studying
 A short but somewhat
strenuous hike to Hawk Rock
via the Halifax Trail (green
markers) results in a picturebook panorama of suburban
New Jersey, including Ramapo
College
#1
The Arching Ceremony
From Orientation…
…to Graduation