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Each step in the process is listed below and will be viewable in your admissions portal as they become available.<\/p>\n<h4>Spring 2026<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A full outline and detailed instructions for each of the steps below are outlined in your\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/status\">Admissions Portal<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Log in to your portal to confirm your status on each of the steps listed below:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/password.ramapo.edu\/\">Activate Your Ramapo College Email Address<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/testing\"><strong>Complete Placement Testing<\/strong><\/a> (if applicable)\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Transfer Students:<\/strong> Be sure to review your Transfer Credit Evaluation Cover Sheet (linked in your portal) to ensure no placement testing is required prior to your advisement appointment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First-Year Students:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/testing\/\">Complete Placement Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Please note, for transfer credit, AP scores and\/or SAT\/ACT scores to exempt you from testing, you must officially send transcripts\/score reports to\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:admissions@ramapo.edu\" href=\"mailto:admissions@ramapo.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admissions@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3: Complete<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Virtual New Student Module <\/strong>(link available in your <a href=\"http:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/status\">Admissions Portal<\/a>)\n<ul>\n<li>Please note, after November 3rd, access will be granted 24-48 business hours after your deposit has been processed by Admissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4: Register for In-Person Advisement and Registration <\/strong>(link available in your <a href=\"http:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/status\">Admissions Portal<\/a>)\n<ul>\n<li>Please note, your Virtual New Student Module must be completed before you attend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/health\/immunization-info\/\">Submit Immunization Information<\/a> &#8211; DUE January 2, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Reminders:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/\"><strong>Residence Life<\/strong><\/a> will send information on or around December 1st including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/new-student-guide\/\">New Student Housing Guide<\/a> that will cover the details about housing and check-in for spring.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/portal\/finaid-Q&amp;A\"><strong>Register for a Virtual Financial Information Session<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Join the Office of Student Accounts and Financial Aid for a virtual Undergraduate financial information session.\u00a0 Two dates are available November 19th at December 10th at 7:30pm.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/apply\/form?id=8cef5559-c9e8-4808-a600-b9da810e7bf7\"><strong>RSVP for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Annual New Student Assembly and Arching Ceremony<\/strong><\/a>, Monday, January 19, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Save the date: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/welcome\/winter\"><strong>Winter Welcome <\/strong><\/a>starting with New Student Move In and Check In on Monday, January 19, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 Julie Norflus-Good at <a href=\"mailto:jgood@ramapo.edu\">jgood@ramapo.edu<\/a> to set up an appointment for orientation and advising.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Readmit Students (previously studied at Ramapo)<\/strong> 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>Degree Completion Program (DCP) Students<\/strong>\u00a0contact Trish Laprey at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:plaprey@ramapo.edu\">plaprey@ramapo.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information about your orientation program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Students<\/strong> contact Rajesh Adhikari at <a href=\"mailto:radhikar@ramapo.edu\">radhikar@ramapo.edu<\/a> for more information about your orientation program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact New Student Experience at <a href=\"mailto:orient@ramapo.edu\">orient@ramapo.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Ramapo College!\u00a0 We are so excited to have you a part of the Ramapo College community.\u00a0 We have created a great experience for you and are confident that it will help you acclimate to life at Ramapo.\u00a0 New Student Experience is a multi-step process for all new students. 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