THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND
PRE-FRESHMAN SUMMER STUDIES PROGRAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 2016
1. What is the application deadline for the Ramapo College EOF Program 2016?
A: March 1st2016.
2. Are EOF students eligible for a financial assistance?
A: Students that successfully complete the EOF Pre-Freshmen Summer Studies Program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater will be awarded a first-year Ramapo College grant. When combined with other state and federal aid, this grant will cover the majority of educational costs for the entire first year of enrollment. A letter is sent to each admitted student with the details of the scholarship from the Office of Financial Aid.
3. Who do I contact regarding my FINANCIAL AID package?
A: For questions regarding financial aid packages please contact Ms. Tancy Nunez in the Office of Financial at 201-684-7242.
4. If I am accepted into Ramapo College through the EOF Program is there a summer preparatory program that I must attend?
A: Yes. All students accepted in the EOF Program must attend the EOF Pre-Freshmen Summer Studies Program. The program is a 6 week residential.
5. Is there a cost to me for the EOF Pre-Freshman Summer Studies Program?
A: No. All EOF first year students that are accepted to the college through the EOF Program and are cleared by the Office of Financial Aid are awarded state funds that cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, residential accommodations, meal plans and stipend for the summer program.
6. When does the EOF Summer Program begin?
A: Sunday, June 26, 2016. All EOF first year students attending the summer program will check into Pine Hall between the hours of 7:00am and 8:30am on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Classes begin Monday, June 27th.
7. When does the EOF Pre-Freshmen Summer Studies Program End?
A:Thursday, August 4th2016. You will check out of yoursummer program room assignmenton Thursday, August 4th2016. This information will be posted in Pine Residence Hall during the EOF Pre-Freshmen Summer Studies Program.
8. Do I have to live on campus during the 6 week EOF Pre-Freshman Summer Studies Program?
A: Yes. As an EOF first year student you are required to live on campus in Pine Hall in your summer room assignment.
9. Is there an EOF Pre-Freshman Summer Studies Program orientation I am required to attend?
A: Yes. The EOF Pre-Freshman Summer Studies Program begins with a one day student and family orientation on Sunday, June 26, 2016.
10. Is attendance required at EOF orientation day?
A: Yes. Attendance is required. Non-attendance at the EOF orientation day may result in the cancellation of admission to the EOF Program.
11. Are meals provided during the EOF orientation day?
A: Yes. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided during student and family orientation on Sunday, June 26th, 2016. Dinner will be provided for students ONLY that evening after the family members depart campus. Note: Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for students throughout orientation day. All meals are complimentary of the EOF Program.
12. Can my parents/relatives/guardians spend the night with me orientation day?
A: No. Parents/Relatives/Guardians are invited to attend the family orientation on Sunday, June 26th, 2016. However, parents/relatives/guardians must depart campus after the last family orientation session on Sunday.
13. Where can I park my vehicle on orientation/check-in day-Sunday, June 26th?
A: Volunteers will direct you to the parking lot located near Pine Hall.
14. In what residence hall will I reside during the EOF Pre-Freshman Summer Studies Program?
A: Pine Residence Hall.
15. Is Pine Hall single gender or co-ed and do upper classmen live their during the EOF Summer Pre-Freshmen Summer Studies Program too?
A: Co-ed. All of the residence halls at the college are co-ed. However, the individual rooms, apartments and suites are single sex. Only first-year students reside in Pine Hall.
16. What time do I check into Pine Hall on Sunday, June 26th?
A: All EOF pre-freshmen will check into Pine Hall between the hours of 7:00AM-8:30AM. Immediately following check-in, you and your respective family members will be directed to the Berrie Center for the opening session of the student and parent orientation program. Continental breakfast will be served. Please refer to the campus map at Detailed schedule information regarding Sunday’s orientation and the Pine Hall check in process will be mailed to you separately.
17. Will I have assistance with moving my personal items into Pine Hall?
A: Yes. There will be staff volunteers on site to assist you with moving your personal items. However, please note that you may have to walk up stairs and/or wait for the elevators. Over 90 students will be moving in that morning.
18. What personal items should I bring to campus?
A: Things to Bring to Ramapo
Surge Protectors with an on and off button / Daily PlannerToiletries / Large Waste Basket(s)
Twin Sheets (regular or twin long) / Alarm Clock
Mattress Cover or mattress pad / Cleaning Supplies (Bleach, Mop, Broom, Vacuum etc.)
Bath Towels / Prescription Medicines
Bedding Pillow(s) (Pillows are NOT provided by the college) / Travel Iron & Pad and
Mini Ironing Board
Blanket/Comforter / Snacks to eat (i.e. chips, fruit etc.)
Laundry Bag/Basket / Lockable Storage Chest
Laundry Detergent / Padlock
Headphones / Bathing Suit (for Campus Pool)
Small TV (optional) and Cable Cord
(Cable cords are NOT provided by the college) / Paper Towels
Toilet Paper / Shower Caddy
Shower Shoes / Rolls of Quarters for vending machines
Medical Insurance Card
(if you have your own family insurance) / Plastic cups and plates (optional)
Plug in air freshener or Frebreeze (Aerosol cans and candles are prohibited on campus)
19. Is therea laundry facility on campus?
Yes. Pine Residence Hall in which you will be residing during the summer program has a laundry facility inside of the building on the first floor. Every residence hall on campus has a laundry facility.
20. Is there a cost to use the washer and dryer machines on campus?
No. The campus laundry facilities are FREE of charge to you as a Ramapo College student. Washer and dryers are located in the residence hall and are easily accessible for students to use 24 hours a day.
21. What items should I leave at home?
A: Pets, large furniture, refrigerators, incense, empty glass bottles, candles, aerosol sprays, hot plates or pots, stereos, microwaves, large televisions, and extension cords.
22. Are appliances permitted in the residence hall?
A: No. Fire and safety regulations make it necessary to impose sanctions on the use of appliances in the residence halls. Appliances with open heating surfaces, such as toaster ovens, hot plates, and appliances used for preparing foods such as hot pots are not allowed in student rooms.
23. Is smoking permitted in the residence halls or any of the buildings on campus?
A: No. RamapoCollege is a smoke free campus. Smoking is only permitted outside in designated smoking areas.
24. Are drugs and alcohol permitted in Pine Hall?
A: No. There is NO alcohol permitted in Pine Residence Hall and NO drugs are permitted on campus. Residents will be dealt with accordingly if found in violation. Residence Life promotes an alcohol free environment conducive to a strong academic environment in Pine Hall. State and Federal laws prohibit the possession, sale, or use of marijuana and any other illegal narcotics in the residence halls. Resident students found to be using, selling, or in possession of illegal narcotics will be suspended from the residence halls/College and/or charged with a criminal offense.
25.Will I be assigned a roommate during the EOF Pre-Freshman Summer
Studies program?
A: Yes. However, you will have the opportunity to indicate roommate preferences on the EOF Summer Program Roommate Matching Questionnairewhich can be found on the Ramapo EOF website.
26. What will be my campus mailing address?
A: Your mail should be addressed as follows: Student Name, EOF Program, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430. There will be times when the EOF office assistants or the EOF summer resident program assistants will deliver mail directly to the residence hall office and students will be able to pick up their mail in the residence hall office.
27. Can I live in my summer room assignment during the fall semester?
A: The Residence Life Department determines all fall housing assignments.
28. Who will assist me with any issues or concerns that I may have in Residence Life/Pine Hall?
A: Each residence hall is staffed with a professional Residence Hall Director, who lives in the building, directly supervises student staff and maintains the daily building and staff operations. Each floor is staffed with two Resident Program Assistants who are typically upper-class students who have been hired based on their skills and interests to serve the residential community. The Resident Assistants are trained to help their peers handle roommate conflicts, lead floor/building activities, help residents stay within the guidelines of acceptable behavior, and perform a variety of administrative tasks. A Resident Assistant’s primary goal is to establish a one-to-one relationship with each resident living in his or her area. Resident Assistants are a valuable resource for all residents who need referrals throughout the campus.
29. Is the Basic Skills Placement Test required for admission?
A: Yes. To finalize your enrollment for the EOF Program, all prospective EOF students must take the Placement test by May 1st2016 deadline.
30. How do I make an appointment to take the Basic Skills Placement Test atRamapo College?
A: Instructions to complete the online Test Registration form:
Step #1: Go to
Step #2: Complete the required fields at the top of the registration form
Step #3: Be sure to check the box to indicate that you are enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Fund Program
Step #4: Place a check in the box for Writing Placement – Essay Test if your SAT-Critical Reading score is less than 560 OR your ACT Composite score is less than 26
Step #5: Place a check in the box for Math Placement – Math Test if your SAT-Mathematics score is less than 560 OR your ACT Composite score is less than 26
Step #6: If your planned major requires Pre-calculus or Calculus place a check in the box for Calculus Placement – CLM Test
Step #7: Scroll down to the bottom of the form where you will find a schedule of available test dates. Please be sure to select your preferred testing time from the Open Test Dates.
Step #8: Click the Submit button at the bottom of the form. You should see a message to let you know that your form was successfully submitted and that you will receive an email confirmation of your appointment within 2 business days.
Step #9: Check your Ramapo College email account within the next few days and the confirmation of test appointment should be received. Be sure to read all of the information outlined in the email.
Test scores must be received by the Testing Center at Ramapo College no later than May 6th, 2016. If scores are NOT received by this date your enrollment may be subject to cancellation.
31. As an EOF incoming freshmen, will I have an EOF Student Development Specialist to assist me with my academic, financial, career and personal concerns?
A: Yes. As an EOF incoming freshmen,you will be assigned to work with an EOF Student Development Specialistwho will provide counseling and advisement throughout your college career beginning in the summer program until your college graduation. You will participate in individual and group advisement activities that serve to monitor the academic and social adjustments to the college, and provide opportunities to address personal, financial, career and academic concerns.
32. When do the EOF Pre-Freshman Summer Studies Program classes begin?
A: Monday, June 27th2016.
33. What days and times are classes held during the summer program?
A: Classes will be held Monday through Thursday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. If students choose to stay on campus during the weekends, they will have mandatory activities Friday-Sunday.
34. What classes will I be taking and how will my class schedule be developed?
A: The following is a list of basic skills and college level courses that may be offered during the EOF Summer Program. Your EOF Student Development Specialist will develop a class schedule for the summer program and fall semester based on your Basic Skills Placement Test scores. You will have the opportunity to review and discuss your class schedule with your EOF Student Development Specialist. More information regarding the Basic Skills Placement Test can be found on the Ramapo College website. Please review the testing tips found at
THE FOLLOWING LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CRWT 080 - FOUNDATIONS OF CRITICAL READING & WRITING I
CREDITS DO NOT APPLY TOWARD GRADUATION.
This is a course designed to advance a variety of writing skills and reading comprehension (at the literal, inferential, and applied levels), and the study skills necessary for that advancement. Emphasis in writing will be placed on the sentence and paragraph and essay revision up to 2 pages in length. Emphasis on reading will be placed on text analysis for main idea and supporting elements, and on implied information. In addition, there is an important writing component. The goal is to enable the student to be more successful in future college courses.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours
0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
CRWT 090 - FOUNDATIONS OF CRITICAL WRITING II
CREDITS DO NOT APPLY TOWARD GRADUATION.
This course is devoted to the foundations of good writing. We focus heavily on the mechanics of writing and the writing process. We will cover grammar, syntax, and paragraphing. The course will culminate in the writing of a 2-page position paper. Emphasis is on experiencing different stages of the composing process. Major instructional approaches are writing process and conference-centered writing instruction. Class time is reserved for workshops on pre-writing, drafting, peer response, revision, and editing.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours
0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
CRWT 101 - CRITICAL READING AND WRITING I
The content of the course will be one largely focused on this primary question: What is reading and writing, and how does it further human inquiry? Through a series of non-fiction works and assignments, students will be asked to engage authentically in the process of determining how their engagement of reading is a humanistic inquiry, a path to know the other as well as one to discover our own identities. This course is devoted to the strategies of reading and writing that will help develop your critical reading and critical writing skills. We will cover areas of rhetoric as it relates to analytical reading and the study of composition and reinforce methods of proper documentation and citation as it applies to essay writing 2-4 pages in length.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours
0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Course Attributes:
WRITING INTENSIVE
CRWT 102 - CRITICAL READING & WRITING II
This course focuses on critical reading and writing skills and the necessary processes as it applies to argument writing and the making of a research paper. Heavy emphasis is placed on the writing process, on revisions and peer critiquing as well as individual faculty-student conferences. The majority of this course will be devoted to research techniques, argument strategies and to conventional MLA formatting and the development of longer research papers as is the standard for academic writing.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours
0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Course Attributes:
GE-Critical Reading & Writing, WRITING INTENSIVE
Prerequisites: FOR CRWT 102
Basic Mathematical, MATH 013:
CREDITS DO NOT APPLY TOWARD GRADUATION.
This course is designed to provide students with a sound background in basic computational and algebraic procedures. Students successfully completing this course must register for MATH 022, Transitional Mathematics, and successfully complete that course before they may register for a college-level math course. Prerequisite: RamapoCollege Math Placement Test indicates MATH 013.
0.000 to 4.000 Credit Hours
0.000 to 4.000 Lecture Hours
Transitional Math, MATH 024:
CREDITS DO NOT APPLY TOWARD GRADUATION.
This course is intended to prepare students for General Education mathematics courses, by reviewing arithmetic and elementary algebra. Topics include: Operations with real numbers, polynomials and rational expressions; solution of linear, quadratic and rational equations; linear inequalities; graphing of linear functions, and applications. Successful completion of this course indicates readiness for college-level math. Prerequisite: MATH 013 or Ramapo College Math Placement Test indicates MATH 022.
0.0to 4.000 Credit Hours
0.000to 4.000 Lecture Hours
0.000 to 4.000 Lecture Hours
SOSC 101 - SOCIAL ISSUES
An introduction to the social science sequence of the General Education requirements: This course examines the major social issues and problems facing modern society. It will focus on contemporary issues of power and inequality that center on divisions of social class, race, and gender. Industrialization, urbanization, and immigration will provide an historical context for discussion.
0.000 to 4.000 Credit hours
0.000 to 4.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Course
Academic Study Skills:
This college-level course is designed to teach students to develop the skills necessary to comprehend and organize course-content material. Instruction will encourage the practical application of study strategies, such as previewing, summarizing, outlining, test- taking, and principles of oral presentations. Comprehension and study strategies will be applied to examples from content areas of instruction. Prerequisite: completion of developmental reading and writing requirements.