{"id":897,"date":"2020-11-18T12:33:47","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T17:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/?page_id=897"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:28:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T20:28:29","slug":"new-student-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/new-student-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student Housing Guide &#8211; Fall 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Congratulations on your acceptance and welcome to the Roadrunner Family!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We are delighted that you will be a part of our residential community and the Residence Life Team is here to assist you in every step of the way!<\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>What&#8217;s in this Guide:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Check in Day &#8211; Save the Date!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Official College Communication &amp; Important Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Property Insurance &amp; Insurance Claims Against Ramapo College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Connecting with Your Roommate: How to Find Their Email Address<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Room Change Request Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Housing Withdrawals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Office of Specialized Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Campus Mailbox &amp; Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s9\">Parking Permits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s10\">Meal Plan Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s11\">Save the Date: Fall 2027 Housing Selection Deposit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"s1\"><\/a>Check in Day &#8211; Save the Date!<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Check-in for the Fall 2026 semester will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at your assigned appointment time. Additional details, including your specific check-in time, will be posted on the Residence Life website in early August.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Check-in volunteers and carts will not be available after 3:30 p.m., so students are expected to arrive during their assigned appointment time.<\/li>\n<li>Please note that students who are not registered for classes or who have an outstanding balance on their student account will not be permitted to check in to their housing assignment.<\/li>\n<li>The Office of Residence Life is unable to accommodate requests for early check-in prior to Sunday, August 23, 2026. Students who are unable to arrive on the designated check-in day or at their assigned time may check in at any time after their scheduled appointment. However, these students must email their hall or area office in advance to notify staff of their anticipated arrival date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We appreciate your cooperation in allowing the Office of Residence Life to focus on the many activities associated with opening the residence halls for the upcoming semester. Students who plan to arrive in the area before the official check-in date may consider staying at one of the many hotels located near the Mahwah campus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"s2\"><\/a>Official College Communication &amp; Important Resources<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1663 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2022\/05\/campus-living-300x199.png\" alt=\"4 smiling students drawing with washable paint on a walkway\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2022\/05\/campus-living-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2022\/05\/campus-living-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2022\/05\/campus-living-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2022\/05\/campus-living.png 1274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ramapo College of New Jersey distributes college related information electronically to Ramapo issued email accounts. <span class=\"s1\"><b>All residents are required to have a Ramapo College email account. <\/b><\/span>Residents are encouraged to check their email and campus mailbox on a daily basis. Residents will be held responsible for information disseminated in this way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition, residents are encouraged to review the Office of Residence Life website: <span class=\"s2\">www.ramapo.edu\/reslife <\/span>for pertinent information such as:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/gtcl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Community Living<\/a> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/housing-dining-costs\/\">Meal Plan Information<\/a>\u00a0<a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/what-to-bring\/\">Suggestions on What to Bring<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a id=\"s3\"><\/a>Property Insurance &amp; Insurance Claims Against Ramapo College<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Property insurance provides residents with protection against damages and losses that may occur while at college, home, or when studying abroad. Residents can have peace of mind knowing that their personal property investments will be protected. All residents are strongly encouraged to obtain property insurance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gradguard.com\">Visit the GradGuard Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ramapo College of New Jersey is an agency of the State of New Jersey and, as such, is covered by the New Jersey Tort Claims Act NJSA 59:1-1 et. seq., the New Jersey Contractual Liability Act NJSA 59:13.1 et. seq., and the availability of appropriations. The State of New Jersey does not carry public liability insurance, but the liability of the State and the obligation of the State to be responsible for tort claims against its employees and property are covered under the terms and provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. Ramapo College of New Jersey is represented by the State in legal matters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ramapo College of New Jersey does not have insurance covering residents\u2019 belongings. Therefore, residents are strongly urged to get property\/renter\u2019s insurance or be added to their parent\u2019s homeowners insurance. Tort Claim Forms may be obtained from the Office of Business Services located on the 1st floor in the D-Wing and online via the NJ Risk Management website: <span class=\"s1\">www.state.nj.us\/treasury\/riskmgt\/forms.shtml<\/span>. All correspondence is to be addressed as follows:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><b>Department of Treasury<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Division of Risk Management<br \/>\n<\/b><b>P.O. Box 620<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Trenton, NJ 08625-0620<br \/>\n<\/b><b>ATTENTION : TORT CLAIMS UNIT<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"s4\"><\/a>Connecting with Your Roommate: How to Find Their Email Address<\/h3>\n<p>The Office of Residence Life is unable to share the telephone numbers of campus residents. However, residents can easily connect with their roommates by using their Ramapo email account. Each Ramapo email account includes a built-in directory, allowing residents to search for and email other members of the college community, including their roommates.<\/p>\n<p>Connecting with your roommate ahead of time can help you coordinate who will bring shared items and start building your relationship before move-in day.<\/p>\n<p>Please follow the steps below to find and contact your roommate:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2019\/09\/overlook-slide4-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ramapo College Overlook residence hall room\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2019\/09\/overlook-slide4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2019\/09\/overlook-slide4-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2019\/09\/overlook-slide4.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.ramapo.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">your Ramapo gmail login<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">Log in<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">Click compose<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">In the \u201cTo\u201d field type roommate\u2019s name<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">Email address should pop-up<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a id=\"s5\"><\/a>Room Change Request Process<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"254\">Once housing assignments have been made, the Office of Residence Life is unable to accommodate room change requests prior to the start of the semester.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"529\">Residents interested in requesting a room change must submit a Room Change Request Form during the open room change period. More information about the room change process, including important dates and instructions, is available <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/rcp\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"528\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"973\">Please note that housing costs vary across campus depending on the building, area, and type of housing unit. If a room change is approved, prorated housing charges \u2014 and any applicable changes to the resident\u2019s meal plan \u2014 will be assessed and adjusted accordingly on the student account. Residents are encouraged to review housing and meal plan costs through the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-accounts\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"972\">Office of Student Accounts website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"s6\"><\/a>Housing Withdrawals<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"281\">Once a resident withdraws from housing, they must reapply if they wish to request housing in the future. Please note that housing deposits are non-refundable and will be forfeited upon withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"406\">Residents who would like to withdraw from housing prior to the start of the semester must email <span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"404\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"402\">admissions@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"533\">Housing withdrawal requests must be sent from the resident\u2019s Ramapo email account and must include the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"567\">Complete First and Last Name<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"567\">R-Number<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"567\">A clear statement requesting withdrawal from housing<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"567\">Reason for housing withdrawal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-hover table-striped table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #8c0000\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>DATE<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #8c0000\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong>HOUSING ACTIVITY<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>To Be Announced<\/td>\n<td>Last day to withdraw with 100% housing refund.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>To Be Announced<\/td>\n<td>Last day to withdraw with 50% housing refund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"s7\"><\/a>Office of Specialized Services<\/h3>\n<p>Any resident, who is requesting specific housing accommodations due to a medical related condition, will need to register with the Office of Specialized Services (OSS). Once affiliated, OSS will inform the Office of Residence Life of all residents who require specific housing accommodations based on medical documentation provided to their office.<\/p>\n<p>Please submit requests for housing accommodations for the Fall 2026 semester by June 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: (201) 684-7514<\/li>\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:oss@ramapo.edu\">oss@ramapo.edu <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/oss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of Specialized Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Residence Hall Contact Information<\/p>\n<p>Each residence hall has an RA Hall Office that is open Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Most housing-related matters can be addressed through the hall office. Residents may contact their hall office staff by phone or email using the contact information listed below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row colSet\">\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12  equal-height \"><div class=\"col-border\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/bischoff-hall\/\">Bischoff Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:bischoff@ramapo.edu\">bischoff@ramapo.edu<\/a><br \/>\n(201) 684-7053<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcnj_mackinbischoff\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2020\/09\/Instagram-150x150-1.png\" width=\"54\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12  equal-height \"><div class=\"col-border\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/college-park-apartments-cpa\/\">College Park Apartments<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:cpa@ramapo.edu\">cpa@ramapo.edu<\/a><br \/>\n(201) 684-7061<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcnj_cpa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2020\/09\/Instagram-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"54\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12  equal-height \"><div class=\"col-border\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/laurel-hall\/\">Laurel Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:laurel@ramapo.edu\">laurel@ramapo.edu<\/a><br \/>\n(201) 684-7015<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcnj_laurel\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2020\/09\/Instagram-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"54\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12  equal-height \"><div class=\"col-border\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/mackin-hall\/\">Mackin Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mackin@ramapo.edu\">mackin@ramapo.edu<\/a><br \/>\n(201) 684-7043<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcnj_mackinbischoff\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2020\/09\/Instagram-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"54\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row colSet\">\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12  equal-height \"><div class=\"col-border\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/the-overlook\/\">The Overlook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:overlook@ramapo.edu\">overlook@ramapo.edu<\/a><br \/>\n(201) 684-7074<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcnj_overlook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2020\/09\/Instagram-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"54\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12  equal-height \"><div class=\"col-border\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/pine-hall\/\">Pine Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:pine@ramapo.edu\">pine@ramapo.edu<\/a><br \/>\n(201) 684-7213<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcnj_pine\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2020\/09\/Instagram-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"54\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12  equal-height \"><div class=\"col-border\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/village\/\">The Village<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:village@ramapo.edu\">village@ramapo.edu<\/a><br \/>\n(201) 684-7104<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcnj_village\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2020\/09\/Instagram-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"54\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a id=\"s8\"><\/a>Campus Mailbox &amp; Packages<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Upon check in, all residents will be assigned a campus mailbox by their assigned hall\/area office. Resident mail should be addressed in the following format:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><b>Complete First Name and Last Name<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Ramapo College MB#XXXX<br \/>\n<\/b><b>501 Ramapo Valley Road<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Mahwah, NJ 07430-1608<\/b><\/p>\n<p>All packages addressed to campus residents are delivered to the Resident Mailroom, located in the College Park Apartments (The Lodge). When a package arrives, residents will receive an email notification from EZ TrackIt, the system Ramapo College uses to track incoming packages and alert residents of deliveries.<\/p>\n<p>To pick up a package, residents must visit the Resident Mailroom and present their Ramapo ID card.<\/p>\n<p>Important Note:<br \/>\nAt the beginning of each semester, the mailroom experiences a high volume of incoming packages. While the mailroom staff work diligently to process all deliveries, residents may experience delays in receiving their email notifications. We encourage residents to be patient and plan accordingly when ordering items at the start of the semester.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/mailroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mailroom Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"s9\"><\/a>Parking Permits<\/h3>\n<p>All resident students who plan to have a vehicle on campus will be required to apply for and display a valid parking permit.\u00a0 To register for a parking permit, please use this <a href=\"https:\/\/rcnjpublicsafety.omnigo.one\/CESIReportExec\/opr\/OPRMain.aspx?IsAuth=1&amp;groupid=102&amp;groupname=PUBLIC+SAFETY\">registration link.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Parking permits will be placed in your campus mailbox within seven days of permit being approved.<\/p>\n<p>For parking related questions, please email parkingpermits@ramapo.edu<span class=\"s4\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-119 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2019\/05\/Birch_Cafe_Students_B9_JP15-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Student sitting in dining hall\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2019\/05\/Birch_Cafe_Students_B9_JP15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2019\/05\/Birch_Cafe_Students_B9_JP15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2019\/05\/Birch_Cafe_Students_B9_JP15-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"s10\"><\/a>Meal Plan Options<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2f2f2f\">Meal plan change requests take at least three business days to process. Once requests have been processed, an email confirmation will be sent. Residents should not send more than one email request to help alleviate confusion and billing errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"424\">Residents living in traditional residence halls \u2014 Pine Hall, Mackin Hall, Bischoff Hall, The Overlook, and Laurel Hall \u2014 are <strong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"227\">required<\/strong> to have a meal plan.<br data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"251\" \/>Residents living in apartments \u2014 The Village and the College Park Apartments \u2014 are <strong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"350\">not required<\/strong> to have a meal plan, as their apartments are equipped with full kitchens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"682\">Students who wish to change their meal plan for Fall 2026 may do so <strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"536\">now through TBA, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"682\">To view detailed descriptions of available meal plans, please visit the <span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/housing-dining-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Housing &amp; Dining Cost Information <\/a><\/span>website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"722\"><strong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"722\">How to Request a Meal Plan Change:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"941\">Meal plan change requests must be emailed to <span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"792\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"790\">mealplan@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/span> from the resident\u2019s Ramapo email account with the subject line: <strong>Fall 2026 Meal Plan Request<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"892\" \/>The email must include the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"975\">Complete First and Last Name<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"975\">R-Number<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"975\">Meal Plan Option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1025\">Please note:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1105\">Meal plan change requests take <strong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1091\">at least three business days<\/strong> to process.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1105\">Residents will receive a confirmation email once their request has been completed.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1105\">To avoid confusion and billing errors, residents should <strong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1258\">not<\/strong> submit multiple email requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"toTop\"><a href=\"javascript:scrollTop();\">return to top <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/toTop.png\" alt=\"Return to Top Icon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1593 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2022\/03\/Mascot-thumbs-up-edit-242x300.png\" alt=\"RCNJ mascot Rocky giving a double thumbs up\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2022\/03\/Mascot-thumbs-up-edit-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2022\/03\/Mascot-thumbs-up-edit.png 552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"s11\"><\/a>Save the Date: Fall 2027 Housing Selection Deposit<\/h3>\n<p>To secure housing for Fall 2027, resident students must submit a $500 non-refundable housing deposit by February 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Housing deposits will begin being accepted in November 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Students who do not submit their deposit by the deadline will not be eligible to participate in the Housing Selection Process. 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