Ramapo College of New JerseyMove-In Guide
Mahwah, New Jersey
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1969🔗 www.ramapo.edu
Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public liberal arts college in Mahwah, set on a roughly 300-acre campus at the foot of the Ramapo Mountains. It offers a range of on-campus housing, from first-year traditional and suite-style halls to suites and apartments. First-year students move in on a single Sunday in late August by appointment.
Enrollment
6,021
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,042
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 18, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
70%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Residence hall check-in is Monday, Jan. 18.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (2)
Reserved for first-year students
Mackin Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyPine Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (3)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bischoff Hall
Traditional · Coed
Laurel Hall
Suite-style · Coed
The Overlook
Suite-style · Coed
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
College Park Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
The Village
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$18,060
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.