10 Things
Every Ramapo Parent
Should Know
#10
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!
#9
Parking Permits & Health
Insurance Waivers
Parking Permit or Waiver
Parking is automatically charged to commuter accounts and
upperclassmen accounts that will have a car on campus
 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 13, 2013
Waiver can be accessed on the Bursar’s website
 www.ramapo.edu/bursar/forms.html
Health Insurance Waiver
 Health insurance is automatically charged to your bill
 Deadline to submit waiver is Friday, September 13, 2013
 Waiver can be accessed on the Bursar’s website
 www.ramapo.edu/bursar/forms.html
#8
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 1st
Part 1 must be completed by August 31st
Part 2 must be completed by October 19th
Students must complete Part 1 and Part 2 of AlcoholEdu within the
designated timeframe in order to be cleared to register for the
spring 2014 semester.
#7
The Bradley Center &
Intramurals
Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center
Opened in September 2004, the Bradley Center is an 110,000 square
foot, student-oriented, multi-purpose facility.
 Sharp Fitness Center
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The fitness center is equipped with state of the art
weight training circuit and aerobic fitness machines.
 Rock Climbing Wall
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The twenty-eight foot climbing wall was designed to
simulate the natural topography of the neighboring
Ramapo Mountain Terrain.
 Swimming Pool
 Auxillary Gym
 Multi-Purpose Rooms
 Locker Rooms
Intramurals
 Intramural sports offers all Ramapo College students,
faculty and staff the chance to participate together in a wide
variety of team sports, individual sports, and special events.
 Some of the most popular Intramural programs at Ramapo
College of New Jersey include flag football, basketball,
volleyball, softball, soccer, kickboxing, mixed martial arts,
ultimate frisbee and bowling.
#6
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
picture-book panorama of
suburban New Jersey, including
Ramapo College
#5
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
#4
Important Dates
Fall Check-in:
September 1 by appointment
Welcome Week:
September 1 - September 3
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 4
#3
The Archway
What is the Archway?
 Career development software that allows you to:
 Upload and manage resumes
 Search and apply for jobs
 Sign up for on-campus interviews and info
sessions
 Register for career events and workshops
 Access an employer directory
#2
Roadrunner Central &
Roadrunner Advantage
Program
Dunkin’ Donuts – 10% Off
Roadrunner Central
 Students may purchase Shortline
bus tickets, postage stamps, rent
DVDs, purchase AMC discount
movie vouchers, and obtain
discount coupons for Broadway
theater productions and other
events
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
LA Sunset Tan – 25% 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!
#1
The Arching Ceremony
From Orientation…
…to Graduation