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We are delighted that you have chosen to attend Ramapo College of New Jersey and are excited to introduce you to \u201cYour New Student Experience!\u201d\u00a0 New Student Experience is a multistep process which is outlined in your admissions portal as well as on the pages of this website<em>.<\/em> Feel free to reach out to the Center for Student Success &#8211; New Student Experience with any questions at <a title=\"orient@ramapo.edu\" href=\"mailto:orient@ramapo.edu\">orient@ramapo.edu<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>New Student Experience is designed to ensure that all new students receive all of the information that they need in order to start their first semester at Ramapo College.\u00a0 Throughout the orientation process you become acclimated to Ramapo and all of the resources available to you, you will be introduced to student leaders who will share their experiences with you and you will have the chance to meet other new students as well!<\/p>\n<p>We will share all of this information and experiences with you through a multi-step process including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connecting through in person events on campus.<\/li>\n<li>Learning through online modules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be sure to check your personal and Ramapo emails for important updates and reminders.\u00a0 Be sure to join us on Instagram (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcnjtransfers\">@¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵTransfers<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcnj_orientation\">@¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ_Orientation<\/a>) as well! We are excited to see you on campus soon!<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note, t<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">he following populations should contact the person listed below concerning their orientation experience:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accelerated Nursing Students<\/strong> contact Daniel Waffenfeld at <a href=\"mailto:dwaffenf@ramapo.edu\">dwaffenf@ramapo.edu<\/a> to set up an appointment for orientation and advising.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RN to BSN Students<\/strong> contact Lisa Potenza at <a href=\"mailto:lpotenza@ramapo.edu\">lpotenza@ramapo.edu<\/a> to set up an appointment for orientation and advising.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TA to Teacher Students<\/strong> contact Rich Kuder at <a href=\"mailto:rkuder@ramapo.edu\">rkuder@ramapo.edu<\/a>\u00a0to set up an appointment for orientation and advising.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Returning Students (previously studied at Ramapo)<\/strong>\u00a0 Sign up for your one on one academic advisement appointment via the link in your <a href=\"http:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/status\">admissions portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evening Adult Completion Program (DCP) Students<\/strong> contact Trish Laprey at <a href=\"mailto:plaprey@ramapo.edu\">plaprey@ramapo.edu<\/a> for more information about your orientation program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passaic 2+2 and 3+1 Students<\/strong> contact Nora McCarthy at <a href=\"mailto:nmccart1@ramapo.edu\">nmccart1@ramapo.edu<\/a> for more information about your orientation program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sussex 3+1 Students<\/strong> contact Nora McCarthy at <a href=\"mailto:nmccart1@ramapo.edu\">nmccart1@ramapo.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information about your orientation program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Students<\/strong>\u00a0contact Rajesh Adhikari at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:radhikar@ramapo.edu\">radhikar@ramapo.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information about your orientation program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Fall 2026 Important Dates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 1, 2026 <\/strong>\u2013 Deposited Student Portal and Virtual New Student Module Goes Live<\/li>\n<li><b>June and July 2026 <\/b>\u2013 In Person Orientation and Advisement Sessions<\/li>\n<li><b>August 23, 2026<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 New Student Move-In\/Check In<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 23-29, 2026 <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/welcome\">Welcome Week<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>August 26, 2026 <\/strong>\u2013 First Day of Classes<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 8, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Reading Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 9-15, 2026 <\/strong>\u2013 Final Exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click here for a complete <a title=\"Academic Calendar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academic-calendars\/future-calendars\/\">Academic Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Student Experience Welcome to the home of the Roadrunners! 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