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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Admissions<\/div>
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Ramapo College sets admissions criteria in keeping with its vision and mission.<\/p>\n

Graduate Admissions<\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/h4>\n

Applications for graduate admission are received and prepared for review by the staff in the Office of Graduate and Adult Admissions. All applications that are received with an application fee or approved waiver will be reviewed and action will be taken.\u00a0 Applications that are received by the established deadlines and completed will be forwarded to the individual graduate Program Directors for review.\u00a0 The criteria used to determine a completed graduate application will vary from program to program.\u00a0 All programs will require a minimum of an official transcript that verifies the completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and at least one letter of recommendation.\u00a0 All applications that are received by the application deadline and are reviewed by the graduate Program Director will receive a decision letter (acceptance, denial, wait list) by an office-established deadline. Any applications that remain incomplete will receive a denial letter by an office-established deadline and will be coded as IW (institutional withdrawal).<\/p>\n

All applications will be reviewed completely and holistically by the graduate Program Director. Evaluative criteria will be set by the graduate Program Director with the approval of the dean of the school that houses the program and may change from year to year and program to program based on the number of applicants and the established Strategic Plan and Enrollment Management goals for that period.<\/p>\n

Graduate Admissions (Non-Degree)<\/u><\/h4>\n

Applications for graduate non-degree admission are processed by the staff in the Office of Admissions. All applications that are received for non-degree status are considered actionable.\u00a0 Students will self-disclose that they have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution and graduated in good standing academically and socially at their graduating institution and will agree to all stipulations outlined on the non-degree application.\u00a0 Each applicant will then be reviewed by the Program Director and a decision letter (acceptance, denial) will be sent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Transfer Credit<\/div>
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Ramapo College accepts credits from all accredited colleges and universities in the United States of America in accordance with the procedures, laws, and\/or standards of the College, the State, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.\u00a0 Ramapo College may accept credits from international institutions after an evaluation of coursework has been completed by a recognized evaluation service.<\/p>\n

If a syllabus indicates that a graduate course taken elsewhere is equivalent to one given in a program at Ramapo College, application for transfer credits may be submitted.\u00a0 The criteria for acceptance are different for each graduate\u00a0program; therefore, students must discuss transfer of credits with the graduate\u00a0Program Director.\u00a0 Only two (2) graduate courses, not to exceed eight (8) credits (including GLEX) may be considered for transfer into a Ramapo College graduate program provided the courses are from another accredited institution of higher education.\u00a0 Students who transfer from a non-degree program to a degree program must fulfill the degree requirements in place at the time of matriculation into the degree program.<\/p>\n

Graduate students can also earn credit for Graduate Prior Learning Experience (GLEX).\u00a0 (Please see the GLEX policy for details on GLEX credits.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Graduate Prior Learning Experience (GLEX)<\/div>
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Ramapo College will grant academic credit through assessment of prior learning at the graduate level.<\/p>\n

PROCEDURES FOR GRADUATE PRIOR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (GLEX)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Graduate students at Ramapo College of New Jersey may receive credit for graduate-level knowledge that they have gained outside the traditional academic setting through work, training, community service, or other accomplishments. (Not all graduate programs accept GLEX.\u00a0 Please review individual program requirements.)\u00a0 The process of graduate prior learning experience assessment involves the development of a portfolio and an interview that confirms that the learning the student has achieved through his\/her life experience is relevant to the program\u2019s learning goals.<\/p>\n

GLEX REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

When a graduate student applies to Ramapo College, he\/she is made aware of the opportunity to apply for GLEX.\u00a0 GLEX requirements include:<\/p>\n