Applying for Admission to ENHANCE Program:

1. We strongly encourage students who are interested in the ENHANCE Program to visit the college on one of our Open House dates, if possible. ENHANCE staff will be in attendance at the Open Houses so that students/family members can ask questions and find out more information about the program. Dates and sign-up for Open Houses can be found here.
2. Students interested in enrolling in the ENHANCE Program must first apply and be accepted to Ramapo College of New Jersey. The general requirements for First Year applicants can be found here. Application deadlines can be found here. If you have any questions about the Ramapo Admissions process, please contact the Admissions office at 201-684-7300
3. Once accepted to Ramapo College of New Jersey, students interested in applying to the ENHANCE Program will need to provide:
   1. Completed ENHANCE Program application form.
   2. Letter of Acceptance to Ramapo College of New Jersey
   3. Complete IEP including full Psychological evaluation.  Evaluation must state diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and be dated within 36 months of the application. Psychological assessment/evaluation must be completed by a professional who has comprehensive training and direct experience in the differential diagnosis such as a psychologist, neurologist, or psychiatrist. The professional completing the evaluation is not a family member of the student or someone who has a personal or business relationship with the student.
   4. List names and accurate contact information of two references who can attest to college readiness. These must be current mental health therapists, treating psychiatrists, case managers, or special education teachers.
   5. When application materials have been received and reviewed, Suzanne Calgi, Assistant Director of the ENHANCE Program will arrange for an in-person interview with the student/family.

Please note: 

Admission to Ramapo College of New Jersey does NOT guarantee that applicants will be accepted to the ENHANCE Program.

Applications to the ENHANCE Program are not considered complete until all steps (A-E) are fulfilled.