{"id":298,"date":"2026-06-24T17:19:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T21:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/?page_id=298"},"modified":"2026-07-07T11:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:20:36","slug":"ugstudies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/ugstudies\/","title":{"rendered":"Office of Undergraduate Studies &#038; Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of Undergraduate Studies &amp; Honors oversees the core experiences that shape every 海角社区 student\u2019s journey\u2014from your very first seminar to your final capstone. As New Jersey\u2019s Public Liberal Arts College, we prepare you to adapt, lead, and solve real-world problems throughout an ever-changing career.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"海角社区\" \/><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>The Starting Point: General Education &amp; First-Year Seminar<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2026\/06\/53973092673_daa4d19288_c-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-338 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2026\/06\/53973092673_daa4d19288_c-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A large group of diverse students sit closely together in a gymnasium, attentively watching an event. Some wear shirts with Ramapo printed on them. The atmosphere appears lively and engaged.\" width=\"188\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2026\/06\/53973092673_daa4d19288_c-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2026\/06\/53973092673_daa4d19288_c-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2026\/06\/53973092673_daa4d19288_c-1.jpg 799w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/a>At Ramapo, General Education isn\u2019t a box to check or a list of random classes. It is a purposeful, two-year journey designed to help you grow from a curious first-year student into a confident, sharp thinker ready to take on the world. The curriculum is designed to build your skills step-by-step, moving you from guided discovery to connecting the big ideas across different subjects.<\/p>\n<h3>Your First-Year Seminar (FYS)<\/h3>\n<p>Your journey begins with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/first-year\/\">First-Year Seminar<\/a> (FYS): a small, discussion-based class led by a professor who doubles as your academic mentor. FYS eases your transition to college, ignites curiosity, and introduces you to high-level critical thinking.<\/p>\n<h3>The Two-Year Progression<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2026\/06\/FYS-Poster-Class-11.19.19-05-768x451-A.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-336 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2026\/06\/FYS-Poster-Class-11.19.19-05-768x451-A.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students and a teacher stand in a classroom, holding up colorful posters and projects, smiling at the camera. The classroom has a whiteboard in the background and desks in the foreground.\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Year 1: Find Your Footing.<\/strong> Alongside FYS, you will master essential communication, reading, and problem-solving tools that every top employer and graduate school values.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Year 2: Connect the Dots.<\/strong> Move beyond individual subjects to explore how they intersect. You will choose from fascinating, thematic courses in the categories of Global Awareness, Values &amp; Ethics, and Social Systems and Society to look at real-world issues through multiple lenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"海角社区\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>General Education Program Requirements (10 Courses)<\/h2>\n<p>To build this well-rounded foundation, every 海角社区 student completes <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/college-wide-programs\/gened#general-education-categories-and-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 General Education courses<\/a> tailored to inspire discovery, bridge different subjects, and fit your unique academic goals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row colSet\">\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  grayBox\" style=\"height: 330px;\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">Keystone Courses<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\"><br \/>\n<em>(take all four)<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First Year Seminar<\/li>\n<li>Social Science Inquiry<\/li>\n<li>Critical Reading &amp; Writing 102 (must be taken within the first 64 credits)<\/li>\n<li>Studies in the Arts &amp; Humanities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  grayBox\" style=\"height: 330px;\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">Keystone Categories<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\"><br \/>\n<em>(take one from each category)<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Global Awareness<\/li>\n<li>Historical Perspectives<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Reasoning<\/li>\n<li>Quantitative Reasoning (must be taken within the first 64 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  grayBox\" style=\"height: 330px;\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">Distribution Categories<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\"><br \/>\n<em>(take one course in two out of the three following categories)<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Culture &amp; Creativity<\/li>\n<li>Social Systems and Society<\/li>\n<li>Values &amp; Ethics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"海角社区\" \/><\/div>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"15\">Specialized Academic Pathways<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Once you step into our core curriculum, you have total flexibility to define where it takes you. Whether you are searching for the right fit, custom-building a degree, or elevating your studies, we guide your next steps.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\">Undeclared Student Support<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">Not sure what you want to major in yet? Still exploring? At 海角社区, &#8220;Undeclared&#8221; is an active, supported choice. We view your first year as a deliberate period of guided discovery. We will help you leverage your General Education classes to <strong>test-drive different fields,<\/strong> pairing you with specialized advisors to connect your passions to concrete majors.<b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"340\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/majors-minors\/\">Begin Your Major Exploration &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"19\">Interdisciplinary Studies Major (B.A.)<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">Today\u2019s biggest challenges rarely fit into a single subject or academic area of study. If your passions span multiple schools\u2014like combining computer science with business policy, or psychology with creative writing\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/programs\/UH-BA-IDST\/requirements-aoYks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interdisciplinary Studies major<\/a> allows you to contract and <strong>custom-build your own major<\/strong> under faculty supervision.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/programs\/UH-BA-IDST\/requirements-aoYks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Requirements to Build Your Own Major &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"21\">The College Honors Program<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\">The Honors Program is a tight-knit community of scholars that deepens our foundational General Education framework. Honors students enjoy an enriched journey featuring <b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"168\">First-Year Mentoring Teams<\/b>, specialized discussion-driven seminars, and a year-long Senior Capstone Project tailored directly to your post-grad goals.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/honors\/\"> Discover the College Honors Program &amp; Benefits &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"24\">Prestigious Fellowships &amp; Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\">Your <strong>academic excellence<\/strong> deserves to be recognized and propelled forward. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/prestigious-fellowships-and-scholarships\/\">The Office of Prestigious Fellowships &amp; Scholarships<\/a> helps high-achieving students identify, prepare for, and secure highly competitive national fellowships and institutional scholarships. From research grants to post-graduate funding, we provide the mentorship you need to compete on a global stage.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/prestigious-fellowships-and-scholarships\/\">Explore Fellowship &amp; Scholarship Opportunities &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"海角社区\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you an incoming freshman? Learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/first-year\/\">First Year Seminar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ready to see what our scholars achieve? Read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/honors\/\">College Honors Program<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Curious about building your own major? View <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/programs\/UH-BA-IDST\/requirements-aoYks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">requirements for the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"海角社区\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>Michael Unger, PhD., Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Honors<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:UGStudies@ramapo.edu\">UGStudies@ramapo.edu<\/a><br \/>\nOffice: ASB-123<br \/>\nPhone: 201-684-7407<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of Undergraduate Studies &amp; Honors oversees the core experiences that shape every 海角社区 student\u2019s journey\u2014from your very first seminar to your final capstone. 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