​The University Programs at  Ramapo Indian Hills  provide selected high school students with a unique four-year high school experience that includes specialized study and full participation in their school’s academic, athletic, and extracurricular life. University Program students pursue independent research, analyze solutions to real-life problems, propose and defend ideas in seminars, and participate in program related structured learning experiences and colloquiums.

Eligibility

All highly motivated eighth grade private and public school students residing in Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff are eligible to apply to any of the University Programs at Ramapo Indian Hills.  

​Special admission criteria for individual University Programs are included within each program's information webpage.  In addition, all applicants  should possess:
  • An expressed interest and commitment to the Program
  • An academic record of  "B" or higher in all courses in the seventh and eight grades
  • Teacher and counselor recommendations

Grade Requirements

Students who enroll in a University Program are expected to maintain satisfactory or better academic performance in  each of the University Program courses (courses designated "UP").  Satisfactory  performance requires marking period grades  of  C- or higher.   Unsatisfactory performance (marking period grade of D+ or lower) will result in University Program probationary status for the remainder of the school year.  An unsatisfactory final grade in a University Program course may require the student to withdraw from the University Program. 

Engineering  and Design (UPE&D)

Objectives
  • To increase interest in engineering and technology degree programs as passports to many career fields, including business and law
  • To  acquire a solid foundation in math and science and to enhance problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills
  • To work collaboratively, to research design, and construct solutions to open-ended problems in all engineering disciplines
  • To participate  in problem-solving activities in the classroom and through nationally recognized engineering design competitions and projects

International Studies and Business (UPISB)

Objectives
  • To appreciate  cultural diversity
  • To integrate historical thinking and understanding with contemporary global events
  • To analyze  contemporary economic and diplomatic decisions
  • To communicate global issues to educational and public audiences 
  • To incorporate a wide variety of topics that include public health  and epidemics, international law and human rights, trade, poverty, and wealth, the environment, and finance 

Science, Medicine, and Research (UPSMR)

Objectives
  • To pursue independent research in physical, medical, and natural science
  • To participate in challenging seminar courses that require research, writing, and defending position papers
  • To acquire a solid foundation in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in preparation for the College Board SAT subject tests and Advanced Placement exams
  • To pursue career exploration opportunities
  • To participate in science fairs and competitions 

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UNIVERSITY PROGRAM

Program Information Night

October 17, 2019 @ 7:00 PM at Indian Hills High School

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Applying for the University Program at Ramapo Indian Hills?  Here is the Application and the required Parent Endorsement!  Please read through the General Information presentation (PDF) for important application procedures and deadlines!

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Contact Us

Any questions please contact the curriculum office at up@rih.org using the form below or 201.416.8100 ext 3819. 

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