This policy provides the opportunity for a fresh Ramapo cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) for students returning to the institution after a break of 24 consecutive months.

Reason for Policy

To support the academic success of returning Ramapo undergraduate students.

To Whom Does The Policy Apply

The Ramapo College Fresh Start policy applies only to former RCNJ students pursuing a first undergraduate degree who have been away from RCNJ for a minimum of 24 consecutive months.

Related Documents

Procedure

Undergraduate Residency Requirement Policy (300-F)

Graduation with Distinction for Baccalaureate Degree Recipients (300-P)

Contacts

Office of the Provost – 201-684-7532

Enrollment Management – 201-684-7309

Office of the Registrar – 201-684-7695

FRESH START

Students who have been away from Ramapo for at least 24 consecutive months must re-apply to the College through the Office of Admissions. At that time, a student may also apply for a Fresh Start.

I.

1. 1. Students must petition for Fresh Start and be approved by the appropriate School Dean prior to completing and earning a grade in a course during their first semester of re-enrollment.
   2. Fresh Start is neither automatic nor guaranteed.

II.  If Fresh Start is granted, students begin with a cumulative G.P.A. of 0.00 after which all the rules of academic standing for the College will apply. Specifically, students’ previous RCNJ grades would be adjusted as follows:

1. 1. Grades of P and D or better would reflect credit only, not quality points.
   2. Grades from all prior RCNJ coursework will remain on the transcript but are not included in GPA calculations.

III.  Students who apply for Fresh Start must complete at least 32 additional credits at Ramapo to fulfill degree requirements.

1. 1. Fresh Start is applied to all course work earned prior to the semester of re-admission.
   2. Students can only apply for one Fresh Start opportunity during the course of completion of the first baccalaureate degree.
   3. Invocation of Fresh Start does not preclude students from using other available course-specific grade replacement options for work taken subsequent to re-enrollment.

IV.  Forgiveness is only available for credits earned at RCNJ.

V.  Students readmitted under Fresh Start are responsible for obtaining information about and understanding their individual financial aid eligibility.

VI.  Once invoked, Fresh Start is a non-reversible process.