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Student tour groups return to Ramapo with new vision and mandates

Photo courtesy of Grace Velarde.

A key part of convincing high schoolers to apply to Ramapo College is introducing them to life on campus. This includes showcasing some of the beautiful scenery, convenient locations of the academic buildings and the overall welcoming atmosphere everyone feels as soon as they exit their cars. Unfortunately, the pandemic drastically altered student tour guides’ ability to work, and now as the campus reopens they find their routines still have not fully returned to normal.

Senior Grace Velarde has worked as a student tour guide since her freshman year. She recalled how her job description was transformed due to Covid. “Attending open houses and watching online videos are not the same as attending interactive events on campus,” she said. “It was a challenging time for prospective families as well as for us ambassadors as we were trying to stand out from the other universities and trying to be as warm and inviting as possible.”

Ramapo recently hosted the first in-person open house since the pandemic began. Tours are becoming more frequent, but senior Shugar Hall said the transition is ongoing. “Before, the tours used to run a lot longer and they’re slowly getting back to that point. When the pandemic hit, tours were limited to three days a week and two shifts, and now they’re six days a week with two shifts and I think pre-pandemic they were three shifts a day with six days a week,” they said.

Sizable tour groups prove applicants will not be intimidated by visiting the campus they may soon reside on. 

“It depends on the day, but we usually cap out at about 60 guests,” Hall said. “Usually that’ll be 40 students with everyone having one to two guests.”

These numbers sound intimidating, but neither Velarde nor Hall have encountered much difficulty enforcing Covid restrictions while giving tours. The tours are mostly held outdoors, and masks only need to be worn when entering buildings. It seems visitors understand that by entering the campus, they are subject to the rules the rest of the Ramapo community follows.

These prospective students and their parents come with unique inquiries influenced by the past two years. 

“ Some questions include how residential life is, what events are being held on weekends and if it gets lonely on campus, how many people are living on campus versus commuting, when classes will become all in-person again like pre pandemic times, and about the indoors mask mandate,” Velarde said.

According to Hall, another focus is on the vaccine mandate. With so many colleges varying in what students are required to do, it is natural for parents and applicants to ask for clarification on Ramapo’s guidelines. 

Now that they are back in-person, student tour guides are relishing the opportunity to tie their personal interests into their work. Hall, a visual arts major, loves to show tour groups the place that is dear to their heart. 

“I really like when students are interested in the [Visual Arts] building, because of the fact that we don’t really go in it super often. We usually just walk past it, but when families are interested, especially if it’s a mostly VA group, it’s fun to just go through the building and show everyone everything,” they said.

Velarde and Hall are excited to resume their jobs and encourage anyone who may be interested in the position to apply. 

“ You get to give incoming freshmen or transfer students the feeling you got when visiting Ramapo. It is a great resume builder as well as a great way to make friends and connections,” Velarde said.

For those who are considering giving the work a chance, Hall offered some concluding wisdom: “Get a really nice pair of shoes, because working a double shift is fine until your feet start hurting, and then you’re like ‘Wait, I’m walking for another 45 minutes.’”

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How long do ramapo college tours last.

CampusReel hosts a total of about 50 tour videos for Ramapo College , so you can expect to spend between 150 to 250 minutes total watching content. Of course, we are constantly adding new content. Come back to CampusReel often to see new videos and campus tours of Ramapo College and stay informed on campus life.

Where do Ramapo College tours start?

On CampusReel, you can start your Ramapo College tour wherever you’d like. If you’re touring Ramapo College in person with a traditional walking tour you’ll likely start at the admissions office. The school’s address is listed as Mahwah, NJ so we recommend plugging that into your GPS. Before beginning a tour at Ramapo College , make sure you check the weather and plan out your itinerary and accommodations appropriately. Mahwah weather can be unpredictable, so bring comfortable shoes in case it rains. Also, check what stops the tour includes to make sure you’ll see everything you’re interested in! The Ramapo College website likely outlines important information for tour visitors.

When do Ramapo College tours start?

Needless to say, a CampusReel virtual tour of Ramapo College starts whenever you want. However, most schools provide 2-3 different start times for group tours in-person: in the morning, afternoon, and late afternoon. We recommend choosing the second available timeslot because Ramapo College students will likely be up and about by then. You can explore Mahwah if you wake up early and want to gain a deeper understanding of the surrounding community. Check the Ramapo College admissions site or student services to confirm tour times.

What are the best landmarks and locations at Ramapo College ?

Below is a list of every Ramapo College building that has a tour on CampusReel.

• 505 Ramapo Valley Rd at Ramapo College
• Ramapo College Dr at Ramapo College
• Ramapo College of New Jersey at Ramapo College

What will I see on a Ramapo College tour?

All CampusReel tours for Ramapo College include everything from dorms to dining halls to student interviews and gameday videos. Most importantly, you will see Ramapo College students!

What is city Mahwah, NJ like?

Mahwah is listed as Mid-Atlantic. You need to evaluate the area carefully to make sure this is an environment you want to go to college in. Some people love a town this size, and others don’t. Either way, it will affect your time at Ramapo College .

Who are the tour guides for Ramapo College on CampusReel?

Scroll up to the top of the page to select from a number of tour guides available at Ramapo College . Keep in mind anyone can upload content to CampusReel, so the available tour guides are constantly increasing.

Summary and Overview of Ramapo College tours:

Ramapo College , like all colleges and universities, has its pros and cons. At the end of the day, your goal with these tour videos is to try to decide if Ramapo College is the right school for you. After you’ve taken the time learn about the campus, Mahwah and overall experience, then you can consider taking your search one step further and visiting Ramapo College in person.

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The Ramapo Admissions Student Ambassadors (RASA) is the official campus tour guide team. RASA members provide campus tours to prospective students and other campus guests as well as assist the Ramapo Admissions Office with various recruitment activities.  Please select a date and time for your campus tour guide interview below. All interviews will be held on campus in the McBride House. 

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Plan accordingly for check-out, residence life mailroom, forwarding of mail, summer housing, interim housing, 24 hour quiet hours, overnight guests, closing room inspections, fines to avoid, change of plans, congratulations  you helped contribute to a successful year within our residential community.  as many of you begin to wrap up the spring semester, we would like inform you about the spring 2024 closing information. please be sure to review this information so that you may plan accordingly..

All students must vacate their housing assignment 24 hours after their last exam or by 6:00 pm Wednesday, May 15, 2024, whichever comes first. 

In cases where there are less than 24 hours between the last exam and the official closing date/time of the Residence Halls, residents must still vacate by 6:00 pm, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Unless you are withdrawing, there is no paperwork to complete the check-out process.  Upon check-out, all residents and their belongings must be removed from all residential areas unless you are approved to reside in Interim Housing (see Interim Housing below).

If you have a final that begins after 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 and need to stay until 9:00 AM on Thursday, May 16, 2024, you must complete the Check-out Extension Request. This form must be completed by April 30, 2024. Students who have an approved check-out extension that leave after 9:00 AM will receive a $75.00 improper checkout fine. click here for extension request .  You will receive the status of your Check Out Extension Request on or about Monday, May 6, 2024 

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Please keep in mind that students are expected to follow the final exam schedule posted on the web.

Spring Semester Resident Check-out Checklist

• Those who do not vacate their housing assignment in accordance with the check-out expectations as communicated here, may be assessed a $75.00 improper check-out fine.
• Please keep in mind that students are responsible for providing their own carting/moving equipment (cart or dolly) for check-out, if needed.  There will be no dollies or carts provided by the college.
• Items left behind will be discarded and fines will be assessed accordingly.
• All students must review and follow the check-out checklist before leaving their room/suite/apartment.  

The Residence Life Mail room will be closed as of 1:00 pm on May 15, 2024, please plan accordingly. All packages not picked up by this deadline will be discarded within 24 hours.

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Only first class mail (does not include packages) will be forwarded until June 3, 2024. Mail received after this date will be returned to sender. It is imperative that you notify your correspondents of your new address. If you wish to have your mail forwarded, you will be required to complete our online form.

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When completing this form, you will need to enter your forwarding address information.  If you do not submit this online form, your first-class mail will immediately be returned to sender. Please be aware that proper delivery of your mail will be delayed and that forwarded mail takes several weeks to receive.

Check-in dates and times for all Summer Sessions being offered for this Summer can be found on the Summer Housing website .

Interim Housing is available from May 16, 2024 through May 28, 2024.  It is only available for students who are employed on campus, are international students, housing insecure or those residing in a summer school housing session that requires a May 29th check-in. You will be charged $479.70 for the stay.

Students residing in on-campus housing any day between May 16, 2024 and May 29, 2024 will be required to check out of their Spring 2024 housing assignment on May 16, 2024 by 2:00 pm. You (along with ALL of your belongings) will need to relocate to the College Park Apartments.  Move-over to your Interim Housing assignment must occur on May 16, 2024 between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. No guests will be permitted during Interim Housing.

In order to maximize opportunities for quiet study, we will observe 24 hour quiet hours beginning on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM. During the last week of the semester, quiet hours will be in effect 24 hours a day. More specifically, during this period, noise should not be heard outside of your room/suite/apartment, or in the outside areas immediately surrounding the residence halls and apartment complexes.  This is a very important study time for many students. Please be courteous to your neighbors. Residents in violation of any college policies during exam week or 24 Hour Quiet Hours may be asked to leave, be held responsible with the Office of Student Conduct and may jeopardize their housing privileges for the following semester (if applicable).

The final night for residents to have overnight guests on campus is Monday, May 6, 2024. Overnight guests will not be permitted to stay on campus after this time.

Your final room inspection for the semester will take place once the residence halls/apartments have been vacated. We recommend that all occupants work together to ensure that your room/suite/apartment is ready for inspection.  Residents who fail inspection or possess a prohibited item(s) will be billed accordingly.

The College is not responsible for any belongings left behind. Items left behind will be immediately discarded and fines will be assessed to each occupant. Additional charges will be applied for removal of excess or bulk items and personal belongings, including any remaining bundles of trash.

Although Residence Life Paraprofessional Staff may be conducting your final inspections, they do not make the final decisions for damage assessment and billing. All damages will be assessed by Residence Life Professional Staff members in conjunction with the Facilities Staff.  This assessment will be conducted once the residence halls are closed.

If you are claiming responsibility for a particular damage, you must fill out a damage responsibility form through your hall office.

Residents that have incurred damages will receive an e-mail with an itemized bill for all damages incurred within their suite/apartment/room in June. All occupants will be held equally responsible for damages found within your living unit and will be billed accordingly. This information will be sent to your Ramapo College e-mail account from your hall office.

More information about damages can be reviewed  on our damage billing website .

If you completed Step Three of the Housing Selection Process and have since decided to withdraw your housing request for Fall housing, please email [email protected] .

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