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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
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 RIH.
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 eighth grades
Teacher and counselor recommendations
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
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.
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
Objectives
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
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 Advanced Placement exams along with unique elective courses designed for UPSMR programming
To pursue career exploration opportunities
To participate in science fairs, competitions, and research projects
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