First-Year students will meet with an advisor during their In Person Orientation and Advisement session. Transfer students will meet with their advisors on their Transfer Advisement day.\u00a0 Please follow the steps in your Admissions portal<\/a> for specific information that applies to you.<\/p>\n A great way to get involved is to join one of the more than\u00a0100 clubs<\/a> or organizations. \u00a0They include cultural, academic, religious, recreational, entertainment, political, social and special interest groups on campus. Start exploring now by visiting archway.ramapo.edu<\/a> or downloading the Archway App in Apple Store<\/a> or Google Play<\/a>!<\/p>\n First year students and any undeclared transfer students will be assigned to an advisor in the Center for Student Success.\u00a0 Transfer students with a declared major will be assigned a faculty advisor by your school office early in your first semester on campus. You will need to meet with them before registering for your next semester courses.<\/p>\n You have the option to either buy or rent textbooks. Some of the books are also available as eBooks for certain classes. The Ramapo Bookstore is owned by eFollett. Visit their website<\/a> and enter in your R# or course ID numbers to determine what books you will need. You can order your books using \u201cBuy Books Now\u201d after you register online. Click here<\/a> for a coupon for one apparel, gift or supply item from the bookstore!<\/p>\n Students can access their required textbook listing by logging into web self-service<\/a>.\u00a0 Students must then click on \u201cStudent Services and Financial Aid\u201d, select Registration, and then select \u201cBuy Books Now from efollett.com\u201d.\u00a0 This will automatically generate a list of the required textbooks based on your current course registration status. Students may choose to rent or buy books new or used and may pick them up at the bookstore or have them shipped directly to their home address.<\/p>\n Review the ITS information found at: https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/its\/student-laptop-recommendations\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n To be considered a full time student, you must take at least 12 credits. Tuition and tuition related fees are calculated on a flat rate<\/strong> between 12 and 18 credits.\u00a0 Ramapo courses are four credits and most students take 4 courses a semester, so students average 16 credits a semester.\u00a0 Taking 16 credits a semester, for eight semesters, will allow students to achieve the 128-credit requirement for graduation.<\/p>\n Ramapo College Public Safety is changing its procedure for Parking Registration and Enforcement.<\/p>\n Registration for parking permits for both new and continuing students for the Fall 2025\/Spring 2026 academic year will be available on or about August 1st, 2025.<\/p>\n All permits for new students will be available for pick-up during New Student Check-In.\u00a0 Permits for returning resident students can be picked up from that student\u2019s on-campus mailbox.\u00a0 Permits for returning commuter students can be picked up from the Public Safety ID Office Monday through Friday during normal operating hours, or from the Public Safety Office Main Desk after 3 pm if the student emails\u00a0parkingpermits@ramapo.edu<\/a>\u00a0and requests a different pick-up time.<\/p>\n Contact:\u00a0parkingpermits@ramapo.edu<\/a>, (201) 684-7432<\/p>\n Alert Me Now is the system used to contact students in case of campus emergencies. This is done through text message, voice message, and email alerts. It is MANDATORY that you opt in or out of the Alert Me Now program. Log into web self service<\/a> and click the Alert Me Now link to sign up where you can add up to three phone numbers.\u00a0 Alert Me Now contact information will be completed during your virtual new student module. \u00a0Please note that it must be submitted prior to course registration.<\/p>\n Bills will be generated and posted to your student account through Web Self Service<\/a>. Bills will not be mailed home.<\/p>\nHow can I get involved on campus?<\/h3>\n
Who is my advisor?<\/h3>\n
How can I purchase books for my classes?<\/h3>\n
Where can I find out what books I will need for my classes?<\/h3>\n
Are there any requirements\/recommendations for student laptops?<\/h3>\n
How many credits can I take during the semester?<\/h3>\n
How do I purchase a parking permit?<\/h3>\n
What is Alert Me Now?<\/h3>\n
How can I access my bill?<\/h3>\n
When is the deadline for paying my bill?<\/h3>\n