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Graduate Student Welcome & Arching Ceremony
Join us for the 2nd Annual
Graduate Student Welcome Reception & Arching Ceremony
Sunday, September 1st @ 5pm
Registration has closed. If you are still interested in attending or have any questions about the event, please email us at graduate@ramapo.edu or text us at 201.800.6057.
Graduate Student Welcome Reception
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: PETER P. MERCER LEARNING COMMONS
Meet and Greet with fellow Graduate Students, Program Directors, and Staff as well as an official academic welcome from Provost Middleton.
Light refreshments will be served.
Annual Arching Ceremony
Time: 6-7:00pm
Location: Arch
Graduate students will proceed up Mansion Road through the Arch where they’ll be greeted by President Jebb, officially marking the start of their Graduate education. On the eve of Commencement, students will process through the Arch and down Mansion Road, this time cheered on by family, faculty and staff to signify the completion of your Graduate experience.
This event happens rain or shine – Please be prepared. Guests are allowed to view the ceremony by lining the sides of Mansion Road. Please note during the ceremony no guests are permitted in the courtyard by the arch.
If you need disability accommodations, please contact Graduate Admissions at graduate@ramapo.edu.
[/box]Are you an undergraduate student? Check out Welcome Week for activities to help you transition to Ramapo College, participate in our storied traditions and get to meet other students.
Driving Directions & Parking
505 Ramapo Valley Road • Mahwah, NJ • 07430
From the South
Using Route 17
Follow Route 17 North to Mahwah to exit sign “202 Suffern/Morristown” on right. At the end of the short exit ramp turn left (Route 202 South). Continue on Route 202 to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using Garden State Parkway
Leave Parkway at exit 163 (left lane exit). Follow Route 17 North, using instructions above.
Using Route 208
Follow Route 208 North until Route 202 in Oakland. Continue north on 202 until first light in Mahwah. Campus entrance is on right.
Using Route 287
Take Route 287 North to exit 66 (Mahwah); follow Route 17 South to Route 202 exit. At the end of the exit ramp make left turn (202 South). Continue on Route 202 to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using New Jersey Turnpike
Take N.J. Turnpike (I-95 North) to end (exit 18W or 18E). Continue North to Route 80 West to Route 17 North. Follow directions above using Route 17.
From the North
Using Route 17
Follow Route 17 South (approximately 1.5 miles from Suffern exit on N.Y. State Thruway). Turn right at Route 202 exit. At end of exit ramp, turn left (Route 202 South). Continue on Route 202 approximately one mile to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using NY State Thruway
Take N.Y. State Thruway (I-87) South to Route 287 South (New Jersey), exit 15 (Suffern) onto Route 17 South. Follow directions for “From the North Using Route 17.”
From the East
Follow Route 80 or Route 4 to Route 17 North. Follow Route 17 North. Follow directions above “From the South Using Route 17 North.”
From the West
Follow Route 80 East to Route 287 North to Mahwah exit 66 (south on Route 17 to 202 South).
Parking
Enter campus through the South Entrance at Rt. 202 and Ramapo College Road.
Parking for students and guests is available in Lots B, C, and D. The Learning Commons is a short walk from the parking lots. There will be signage to help guide you to the reception location.
Accessible parking is available in the A Lot.
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505 Ramapo Valley Road
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