Academic calendar
Fall 2026 Session I runs Aug 26, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026 Full Session
- Summer 2026 Session IISummer Session II 2026
- Fall 2026 Session IRelevant now
- Fall 2026 Full Semester
- Fall 2026 Session II
- Winter 2027
- Spring 2027 Session I
- Spring 2027 Full Semester
- Spring 2027 Session II
- Fall 2027 Full Semester
- Spring 2028 Full Semester
Campus language
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A
- Arching
- The tradition of walking through the campus arch during convocation and again at graduation.
B
- Birch
- Birch Tree Inn, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
- Bischoff
- Pamela M. Bischoff Hall, a residence hall for first-year students.
- Bish
- Bischoff Hall, one of the traditional freshman residence halls.
C
- C-Store
- Roadrunner Central, the campus convenience store located in the Student Center.
- Common Grounds
- The campus coffee shop located in the Mackin/Bischoff lobby area.
- Commuter School
- A common label for Ramapo due to the high percentage of students who live off-campus and drive in.
- CPA
- College Park Apartments, a housing complex typically for sophomores and juniors.
- CPB
- College Programming Board, the student-led group that organizes major campus events.
- CSI
- Center for Student Involvement, the administrative hub for all student clubs and Greek life.
E
- EOF
- Educational Opportunity Fund, a program providing financial and academic support to eligible students.
J
- J. Lee's
- A social and dining space located on the second floor of the Student Center.
L
- Late Night
- The late-night dining service offered at Birch Tree Inn, typically running from 9 PM to 11 PM.
- Laurel
- Laurel Hall, a suite-style residence hall often housing upperclassmen.
- Linden
- Linden Hall, a residence hall often paired with Pine Hall for first-year housing.
M
- Mackin
- Mackin Hall, a freshman residence hall known for its suite-style layout.
O
- OSS
- Office of Specialized Services, which coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Overlook
- Overlook Hall, a residence hall situated on the higher elevation of the campus.
P
- Pine
- Pine Hall, a residence hall primarily for first-year students.
R
- Roadrunner
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any Ramapo student.
- Roadrunner Cash
- A general term for the declining balance funds (Flex or Ramapo Dollars) used on campus.
- Roadrunner Central
- The on-campus convenience store for snacks and basic groceries.
- Roadrunner Express
- The campus convenience store for snacks and basic groceries.
- Rocky
- The official Roadrunner mascot of Ramapo College.
S
- SAAC
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing the interests of student-athletes.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for students.
- Swayze’s
- Swayze’s Cafe, a retail dining location in the Student Center known for quick meals.
T
- The Arch
- The campus landmark where students participate in the Arching Ceremony at the start and end of their college career.
- The Atrium
- The retail food court in the Student Center featuring various stations like the grill and deli.
- The Birch
- The Birch Tree Inn, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
- The Bubble
- The 'Mahwah Bubble,' referring to the isolated, quiet feel of the suburban campus.
- The Pav
- The Pavilion, a central hub for quick dining and student events.
- The Pavilion
- Trustees Pavilion, a building used for events that occasionally hosts dining services.
- The Res
- Ramapo Valley County Reservation, a large park next to campus popular for hiking and swimming.
- The Rez
- Ramapo Valley County Reservation, a popular hiking and outdoor area located directly adjacent to campus.
- The Village
- The Village Apartments, apartment-style housing usually reserved for seniors.
- The Woods
- A collective term for the residence halls Linden, Pine, Mackin, and Bischoff, situated in a wooded area of campus.
- Trustees
- The dining facility located in the Trustees Pavilion, often used for all-you-care-to-eat meals.
W
- Walking the Arch
- The tradition of only walking through the Arch during freshman convocation and again at graduation; doing so in between is considered bad luck.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Adler
- The Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, housing nursing labs and classrooms.
- Adler Center
- The Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, connected to the science wings.
- Archway
- The online platform used by students to join clubs, track involvement, and find campus events.
- ASB
- Anisfield School of Business, the building housing business and accounting classrooms.
- Berrie Center
- The Angelica and Russ Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts.
- Bradley Center
- The Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center, the campus hub for athletics and fitness.
- Connect
- Ramapo Connect, the online portal used for course registration and student records.
- Daily Digest
- The official daily email newsletter sent to the campus community with news and event announcements.
- Flex
- Dining dollars included with a meal plan, usable only at on-campus food locations.
- G-Wing
- A major wing of the main academic building complex housing various classrooms and offices.
- H-Wing
- A wing of the academic complex primarily used for science labs and nursing simulation rooms.
- Public Safety
- The campus police department, often called for lockouts or safety escorts.
- R#
- The unique student identification number (Banner ID) used for all official college business.
- Ramapo Connect
- The central web portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial information.
- Ramapo Dollars
- Funds added to the ID card that can be used for laundry, printing, and vending machines.
- Roadrunner Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meals, and library services.
- Roadrunner Express
- The free campus shuttle service that transports students to local shopping centers and transit hubs.
- The Arch
- The Salameno Spiritual Center, often referred to by its prominent architectural feature.
- The Berrie Center
- The Angelica and Russ Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts.
- The Bradley
- The Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center, the main gym and athletics facility.
- The Bradley Center
- The Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center, the main athletic and gym facility.
- The Shuttle
- The campus bus service that transports students to the Ramsey Route 17 train station and local malls.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 Session I runs Aug 26, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 39 approved campus terms and 22 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.