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Veterans and Military Families Success Team

Veterans at Ramapo College

As you begin your journey and return to college to earn your degree, wear your graduation robe, celebrate your accomplishments in our time-honored tradition of Arching, and toss your cap in the air at Commencement, know that you have the support you need from everyone at Ramapo College. Our Veterans and Military Families Success Team is here to assist you every step of the way. It is our honor to support you in your academic and personal endeavors and help you achieve your goals.


Contact Information

Application and Admissions Process

Nicole Pedoto, Assistant Director Transfer & Veterans
Phone: 201-684-7300
Office: McBride House
E-mail: npedoto@ramapo.edu

GI Bill Education Benefits – Certifying Officer – Financial Aid

Gina Toriello, VA Certifying Official
Phone: 201-684-7252
Office: E-209
E-mail: gtoriell@ramapo.edu

NJ National Guard/ROTC

Sgt Kurt Mercado
Phone: 201-684-7509
Office: E-208
E-mail: rotc@ramapo.edu

Choosing A Major – Academic Advising, Orientation, and Course Guidance

Nicole Pedoto, Assistant Director Transfer & Veterans
Phone: 201-684-7572
Office: E211
E-mail: npedoto@ramapo.edu

Center for Reading and Writing – Tutoring Services

Ramon Reyes, Developmental Writing Specialist
Phone: 201-684-7559
Office: L-211B
E-mail: rreyes@ramapo.edu

Susan Auger, Reading Specialist, Program Coordinator
Phone: 201 684-7118
Office: LC-423
Email: sauger@ramapo.edu

Housing

Stephanie L. Barlow, Associate Director of Residence Life
Phone: 201-684-7119
Office: C-213
E-mail: sbarlow@ramapo.edu

Counseling, with Training in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Counseling Services
Phone: 201-684-7522
Office: D-216
E-mail: chcs@ramapo.edu

Specialized Services Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Barbara Stienstra, Specialized Services Coordinator
Phone: 201-684-7686
E-mail: bsteinst@ramapo.edu

Student Affairs

Melissa Van Der Wall, Dean of Students
Phone: 201-684-7457
Office: C 212
E-mail:  mvanderw@ramapo.edu

Athletics, Intramurals, Club Teams

Jan Koslowsky, Director of Athletics
Phone: 201-684-6242
Office: Q-234
Email: jkoslows@ramapo.edu

Questions about Course Registration

Beth Foster, Associate Registrar
Phone: 201-684-7324
Email: bfoster@ramapo.edu

Career Advisement, Résumé Critique, Graduate School Advisement

Alex Corsillo, Career Advisor
acorsill@ramapo.edu
Cahill Career Center
Phone: 201-684-7444
Office: C-209
Email: careercenter@ramapo.edu

Graduation Applications

Phone: 201-684-7520
Office: D-224
E-mail: grad@ramapo.edu

Tuition/Fees, Payment Plan, Tuition Assistance, Business Services

Barbara Smith, Asst. Director Student Accounts
Phone: 201 684-7484
Office: D120
Email: bsmith3@ramapo.edu

Veterans Student Organization,

Club Office: E-211
Email: vso@ramapo.edu


Other Good Resources for Transitioning Veterans

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