In The KN W 10 Tips for Ramapo Families

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#10 Important Dates

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Fall Check-in: September 3rd

Welcome Week:

September 3rd - September 9th 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 6th

#9 AlcoholEdu

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AlcoholEdu for College is an interactive Web-based educational program designed to provide facts

about alcohol use.

Will be live and available August 1st Part 1 must be completed by August 31st

Part 2 will go live 45 days after the completion of Part 1

Students must complete Part 1 and Part 2 of AlcoholEdu within the designated timeframe in in order to be cleared to register for the Spring 2018 semester.

#8 Parking Permit / Waivers

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• Parking is automatically charged to commuter and resident student accounts • Fee will appear on student term bill statement

• Permit: Log on to www.thepermitstore.com to order

• Deadline to submit waiver is Friday, September

15, 2017

• Waiver can be accessed on the Office of Student Accounts website

• www.ramapo.edu/student-accounts/forms/

#7 Credits Per Semester

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• 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

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• Meal Plans are required for all on-campus residents who live in a traditional hall

• Simple 7: 7 meals/week, $575 flex • Tasty Ten: 10 meals/week, $100 flex • Burgundy: 12 meals/week, $250 flex • Ultimate Plan: unlimited meals, $100 flex

• Block Plans

• 25 meals/semester, $75 flex • 50 meals/semester, $75 flex

• Flex 105 • Flex 220

• 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

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• Students can purchase all kinds of Ramapo gear including:

• T-shirts

• Sweatshirts

• Lanyards

• Mugs

• School Supplies

• TEXTBOOKS • Price Match

• Digital Books

• Rent or Buy – New or Used

• Sell back

• Order ONLINE at www.ramaposhop.com

See the Bookstore staff for details!

#4 Roadrunner Central and Roadrunner

Advantage Program

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• Roadrunner Central • Shortline bus tickets • Postage stamps • AMC discount movie

vouchers • Discounted Tickets

• Off-Campus Shuttle

• Interstate Plaza: Ramsey • Ramsey Train Station • Ramsey Square • ACME Center: Mahwah • Stateline Diner • Garden State Plaza Mall • Palisades Center

Dunkin’ Donuts – 10% off

Dairy Queen – 10% off or

BOGO FREE Blizzards

Moe's Southwest Grill – 10% off

Chicken & Rib Crib – 10% off

IHOP – 15% Off

Nicky's Pizza & Deli – 15% Off

The Shannon Rose – 10% Off

And MANY more!

#3 The Bradley Center and Intramurals

Bill Bradley Sports & Recreation Center

• Sharp Fitness Center • Rock Climbing Wall • Swimming Pool • Auxillary Gym • Multi-Purpose Rooms • Locker Rooms

Intramurals • Flag Football • Basketball • Volleyball • Softball • Soccer • Ultimate Frisbee

Fitness Classes • Kickboxing • Spinning • Zumba • Cross Fit

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#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 picture-book panorama of suburban New Jersey, including Ramapo College

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#1The Arching Ceremony

From Orientation…

…to Graduation!

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Peer-T -Parent Q&A Welcome Week?

Academics?

College Resources?

Life at Ramapo?

Career Development?

Meal Plans?

Parking Permit/Waivers? ?