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Ramapo College of New Jersey Four-year public college offering over 40 undergraduate majors and 10 part-time graduate programs that set our grads up for a lifetime of success.
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Ramapo College was named New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College by the State Legislature. It is often mistaken for a private school because of its rigorous academic goals and exceptional 300-acre campus. Ramapo College of New Jersey is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to the promotion of teaching and learning within a strong liberal arts based curriculum, thus earning the designation "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College." Its curricular emphasis include the liberal arts and sciences, social sciences, fine and performing arts, and the professional programs within a residential and sustainable living and learning environment.

From food reviews to room tours to scenes from a typical day, our RCNJ Influencers are here to share what the Roadrunner...
10/19/2026

From food reviews to room tours to scenes from a typical day, our RCNJ Influencers are here to share what the Roadrunner life is actually like. Whether they’re living on campus, commuting from home, juggling the athlete life or heading to and from clinical, we’re excited to introduce the 2026-2027 crew!

Emma Wong ‘30, an Elementary Education major in the 4+1 program for Special Education from Old Bridge, NJ wanted to be a campus influencer so that she could have the “opportunity to showcase campus life, events, activities, and the little moments that make Ramapo feel like home.”

Aydin Aygen ‘28, a Communication Arts major with a concentration in Global Communications and Media from Blairstown, NJ is already a familiar face as one of our active tour guides on campus. Aydin likes that he’s gaining experience from both the influencer program and his tour guide days because he says, “I have aspirations of doing social media and advertising for a career.”

Click through to learn about everyone else! ➡

Investing in our students’ experiential learning while increasing the number of nurses we can train: check out this new ...
10/16/2026

Investing in our students’ experiential learning while increasing the number of nurses we can train: check out this new state-of-the-art nursing lab that just opened on campus. This upgraded Anatomy and Physiology lab is housed in the Alder Center for Nursing Excellence and is part of our on-going commitment to address the critical nursing shortage in New Jersey.

The new lab builds on the state’s previous investments in the Adler Center, which State Senator Joe Lagana said, "helped expand the Ramapo nursing program into one of the top nursing schools in the nation,” when he attended the lab’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

Thanks to $2.5 million in state funding, students will work with detailed model kits of the human body and high-tech microscopes. We are grateful for the continued support from legislators such as Senator Lagana that make classroom spaces like this possible for our Roadrunners!

What better way to close out Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month here at Ramapo College than by celebrating three emerging La...
10/15/2026

What better way to close out Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month here at Ramapo College than by celebrating three emerging Latina leaders here on campus! These Roadrunners were awarded the coveted LUPE Latina Leadership Scholarship after Rebecca Root, professor of political science and international studies and director of RCNJ’s Office of Prestigious Fellowships and Scholarships recommended that they apply.

Please join us in congratulating:
- Nursing major Ossiris Garcia ’27 of Paterson, NJ
- History major "Bex" Rebecca Rodriguez ’27 of Tinton Falls, NJ
- Law and Society major Keiry Solis ’27 of Cliffside Park, NJ

All three first-gen students credit the support they have received from professors and mentors such as Professor Root. “As a first-generation college student, having mentors and advocates who believe in my potential has made all the difference. They encouraged me during challenging moments, celebrated my successes, and provided opportunities that helped me grow both academically and personally,” Ossiris shared. “Their support inspired me to believe in myself, and it has shown me how powerful mentorship can be. Because of their impact on my life, I hope to create that same sense of support and encouragement for others in the future.”

Bex said she is extremely grateful for the opportunities she has been afforded as a Roadrunner. “I hope to be a role model for other Latinas in academia,” she said.

Keiry also hopes to inspire others like her. "To every Latinx and first-generation student at Ramapo: you belong here, whatever path you’re on. You don’t need to have it all figured out, and you don’t need to do it alone,” Keiry said. “Ask for help, find your community, and apply for the opportunities you think are out of reach.”

As more first-generation students are choosing Ramapo, we know that the journey to pursue higher education is not an eas...
10/14/2026

As more first-generation students are choosing Ramapo, we know that the journey to pursue higher education is not an easy one. If you’re a parent of a first-gen student, you probably have questions about the process too. Ramiro Castillo and Francisca Sanchez P ‘28 share some of their insights from watching their daughter, Betsy Castillo ‘28 navigate her life as a Roadrunner.

Ramiro and Francisca’s biggest piece of advice is:
”Es muy importante que sus hijos investiguen bien qué carrera quieren estudiar y que también busquen un colegio que tenga los recursos y el apoyo que necesitan. Nuestra hija es parte de primera generación, ya que nosotros como padres no tuvimos la oportunidad de ir a la universidad. Por eso, para nosotros era muy importante encontrar un lugar donde ella se sintiera apoyada y parte de una comunidad. Cuando investigamos sobre Ramapo, nos gustó mucho saber que cuentan con varios recursos y programas para apoyar a estudiantes de primera generación. Eso nos dio mucha confianza y tranquilidad al momento de elegir Ramapo.”

”It is very important for your child to research the major they want to pursue and also look for a college that provides the resources and support they need. Our daughter is a first-generation college student because we, as her parents, did not have the opportunity to attend college. Because of this, it was very important for us to find a place where she would feel supported and part of a community. When we researched Ramapo, we were very happy to learn that they offer several resources and programs for first-generation students. This gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind when choosing Ramapo.”

Click on the photos for more reflections on Betsy’s experience from Ramiro and Francisca! Betsy is a first-gen RCNJ Influencer majoring in Medical Imaging and she commutes from Paterson, NJ.

You absolutely need to see campus in the fall! If your high school student is touring colleges, don’t miss out on our la...
10/13/2026

You absolutely need to see campus in the fall! If your high school student is touring colleges, don’t miss out on our last Open House of the season. Register to save your spot for October 25, 2026. https://www.ramapo.edu/promo/openhouse/

No objections! We’re adding “legal drama” to our on-screen credits! Can you spy how many locations on campus appeared in...
10/09/2026

No objections! We’re adding “legal drama” to our on-screen credits! Can you spy how many locations on campus appeared in the premiere episode of Cupertino CBS last night on CBS?

Watch the trailer linked in the comments. 🎬

10/07/2026

What else reminds you of “Home Sweet Po”?

10/06/2026

It was so great to be together for Homecoming Weekend! 🎃🍂

Thank you to all who took part in the festivities for Oktoberfest, Founders’ Day, Family & Alumni Day, and Open House!

A spooky good time for little ghosts and goblins! Save the date for the 11th annual RCNJ Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, Octo...
10/05/2026

A spooky good time for little ghosts and goblins! Save the date for the 11th annual RCNJ Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 27, 2026* from 5pm-7pm in the Ramapo College Tennis Court Parking Lots. All members of the RCNJ community including students, faculty, & staff are invited to bring any family members, peers, and other guests to enjoy a wonderful and safe trick or treating experience. Our friends in local elementary schools are also welcome!

Trunk or Treat is hosted by our Commuter Affairs department. If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

*Rain date is October 29.

Address

505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ
07430

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:15pm
Thursday 8am - 5:15pm

Telephone

+12016847500

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