Ramapo College considers several factors in reviewing an admissions application. Most important being the student\u2019s academic performance in high school, particularly the student\u2019s high school GPA and the rigor of the courses taken. Other factors include: strong letters of recommendation from teachers and\/or counselors; a thoughtful admissions essay; and a record of extracurricular activities (for example: community service, leadership in student organizations and athletics, performance and artistic activities, and part-time employment). AP, IB, and Honors courses are also looked upon favorably.<\/p>\n
Ramapo College is test-optional for all programs, except our\u00a0Articulation Programs<\/a> (Biology\/Dental-LECOM, Biology\/Optometry-SUNY Optometry, Biology\/Osteopathy-LECOM, and Biology\/Pharmacy-LECOM). If you choose to submit an SAT or ACT score, please indicate that on your application. If you choose not to submit, we will review your application holistically using other documents and submitted materials. Students not eligible for these biology related articulation programs will be evaluated for admissions to a generic Biology\/Pre-Med major at Ramapo.<\/p>\n Each application for admission to Ramapo College is reviewed holistically. Each decision is made within the context of the whole applicant pool and the number of places available in our incoming class.<\/p>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Criteria for General Admission<\/p> Freshmen applicants are expected to complete a GED or high school diploma prior to enrollment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Required Credentials<\/p> All supporting credentials should be sent by mail or via email to: <\/strong> You may apply to Ramapo using the Common Application, Coalition Application or our own Ramapo online application. (You must have a credit card available to pay the $65 application fee).<\/p>\n All applicants must submit an official high school transcript from your high school counselor.<\/p>\n Ramapo College is test-optional for all programs, except our\u00a0Articulation Programs<\/a> (Biology\/Dental-LECOM, Biology\/Optometry-SUNY Optometry, Biology\/Osteopathy-LECOM, and Biology\/Pharmacy-LECOM). If you choose to submit an SAT or ACT score, please indicate that on your application. If you choose not to submit, we will review your application holistically using other documents and submitted materials. Students not eligible for these biology related articulation programs will be evaluated for admissions to a generic Biology\/Pre-Med major at Ramapo. All applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a school counselor, teacher or other individual who can attest to your abilities. There is no required standardized format for the letters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span> Joint & Dual Enrollment Advanced Degree Programs<\/p> In addition to the Joint and Dual Degree programs listed below, Ramapo College offers multiple articulated programs<\/a> in Biomedical Informatics, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Podiatric Medicine, Pharmacy, Medical, Dental, and Clinical Lab Science.<\/p>\n Ramapo College offers an accelerated, joint degree program for prospective freshmen students interested in pursuing a Doctorate of Optometry (O.D.) with SUNY College of Optometry<\/a>. The Ramapo College-SUNY College of Optometry Program is a seven-year program. A student in this program will complete three years at Ramapo College as a Biology major, and their fourth through seventh years at SUNY College of Optometry. Upon completing their fourth year of schooling first year at SUNY College of Optometry, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ramapo College.<\/p>\n The application deadline for high school seniors applying to the Ramapo College-SUNY College of Optometry Program is December 15. All supporting credentials (ie. test scores, high school transcript, recommendations) should be received no later than January 15.<\/p>\n All applicants\u00a0must\u00a0<\/strong>be interviewed when initially applying by a representative of the Office of Student Affairs of the SUNY College of Optometry.<\/p>\n To be considered when applying to undergraduate school directly from high school:<\/strong><\/p>\n To be considered once attending a college or university<\/strong>:<\/p>\n If admitted into the 3\/4 program<\/strong>,\u00a0the following are required while attending the undergraduate college\/university:<\/strong><\/p>\n Lake Erie College of Medicine\u00a0(LECOM)<\/a> has developed special Early Acceptance Programs (EAP) that grant qualified students a provisional early acceptance to LECOM\u2019s School of Pharmacy, School of Dental Medicine, and College of Osteopathic Medicine.\u00a0Application to the EAP is separate from the application to Ramapo College.\u00a0 A student may apply for EAP consideration as a high school senior. Students apply to enroll in the EAP on the LECOM Application Portal<\/a>, the application is open from July 15th to April 1st.<\/p>\n LECOM will review the application.\u00a0 If the student meets the requirements, LECOM will offer the student a list of EAP interview dates to self-schedule an interview. Following a successful interview, LECOM will notify the student that they qualify for a provisional letter of acceptance from LECOM and they will be enrolled for participation in the EAP upon approval by the affiliated institution of their choice and submission of their school email address to LECOM.\u00a0 The student and the affiliated school will then be sent the provisional letter of acceptance. Additional requirements, including a final application to LECOM, must be met for final acceptance to LECOM, but another interview is not required.<\/p>\n MEDICAL EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM (4+4)<\/strong> Students who are not admitted into the early acceptance program who are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at LECOM may apply at the end of their senior year for entry into the Doctoral program.<\/p>\n Applications are accepted prior to entering Ramapo College and students should complete the LECOM online EAP application by April 1. The admissions requirements for Phase I of the Medical Early Acceptance Program are:<\/p>\n The admissions requirements for Phase II of the Medical Early Acceptance Program are:<\/p>\n Students must be accepted into the guaranteed admissions program by the Ramapo College Office of Admissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n DENTAL MEDICINE EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM (4+4)<\/strong> Students can be accepted early admission to the Doctor of Dental Medicine program only upon admission to Ramapo and must maintain the standards required for early admission into the program as outlined by the agreement. Other students who are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree at LECOM can apply at the end of their senior year for entry into the Doctoral program.<\/p>\n Applications are accepted prior to entering Ramapo College and students should complete the LECOM online EAP application by April 1. The admissions requirements for Phase I of the\u00a0Dental Early Acceptance Program are:<\/p>\n The admissions requirements for Phase II of the Dental Early Acceptance Program are:<\/p>\n Students must be accepted into the guaranteed admissions program by the Ramapo College Admissions Office.<\/strong><\/p>\n PHARMACY EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM (3+4)<\/strong> The student must have a provisional letter of acceptance in the EAP before starting their second year at the undergraduate institution. Upon submitting a PharmCas application, completing three years of undergraduate study and meeting certain GPA and other requirements, they enter LECOM the following August. LECOM graduates receive a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree. The undergraduate school may award the student a bachelor degree by utilizing credits from the courses taken while at LECOM. Students who are not admitted into the early acceptance program and who are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Pharmacy degree at LECOM may apply at the end of their senior year for entry into the Doctoral program.<\/p>\n The LECOM phase of these programs is four years in Bradenton, FL, three years in Erie, PA but is not available at Seton Hill or Elmira. A distance education (DE) pathway is also available but with some restrictions.\u00a0EAP students are encouraged to take the PCAT but it is not required for admission.<\/p>\n Applications are accepted prior to entering Ramapo College and students should complete the LECOM online EAP application by April 1. The admissions requirements for Phase I of the Pharmacy Early Acceptance Program are:<\/p>\n The admissions requirements for Phase II of the Pharmacy Early Acceptance Program are:<\/p>\n Students must be accepted into the guaranteed admissions program by the Ramapo College Office of Admissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nLake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM)<\/em><\/strong><\/a>
\nThis program is offered jointly by Ramapo College and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). The program includes four years (full time) undergraduate education at Ramapo College followed by four years (full time) of Osteopathic Medical Education.\u00a0The LECOM phase of this program may be completed in Erie, PA, Greensburg, PA, Elmira, NY or in Bradenton, FL. Students enrolled in the EAP may be exempt from taking the MCAT. An AACOMAS application will not be required. The student must have a provisional letter of acceptance in the EAP before starting their third year at the undergraduate institution. Upon completing four years of undergraduate study and meeting certain GPA and other requirements, they enter LECOM the following July. LECOM graduates receive a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.<\/p>\n\n
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\nLake Erie College of Medicine\u00a0(LECOM)<\/em><\/strong><\/a>
\nThis program is offered jointly by Ramapo College and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). The program includes four years (full time) undergraduate education at Ramapo College followed by four years (full time) of dental education. This program is only available in Bradenton, FL. The student must have a provisional letter of acceptance in the EAP before starting their third year at the undergraduate institution. Upon submitting an AADSAS application, completing four years of undergraduate study, taking the DAT and successfully meeting certain GPA and other requirements, the student enters LECOM\u2019s School of Dental Medicine the following July. LECOM graduates receive a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree.<\/p>\n\n
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\nLake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM)<\/em><\/strong><\/a>
\nThis program is offered jointly by Ramapo College and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). The program includes three years (full time) undergraduate education at Ramapo College followed by four years (full time) of Pharmaceutical education. At the end of the senior year of the undergraduate curriculum, which will also serve as the first year of the graduate curriculum, students will receive a B.S. degree (in Biology) conferred by Ramapo College. The program terminates at the end of the third post-baccalaureate year in a Doctor of Pharmacy degree conferred by LECOM.<\/p>\n\n
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