Specialized Programs

The Ramapo Indian Hills High School District has partnered with Bergen Community College, Centenary University, Ramapo College, Syracuse University and Quinnipiac University to offer students the opportunity to earn college credits while enrolled in high school through successful completion of Dual Enrollment courses.  This enables high school students to gauge their ability to do college work prior to full-time college study. Upon successful completion of a dual enrollment course, students are awarded transcripts from the college/university that record credits earned. These credits are transferable to hundreds of colleges and universities nationwide at the discretion of the individual institutions. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A PER-CREDIT TUITION CHARGE ASSOCIATED WITH DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES, although this charge is significantly discounted and financial aid may be available to eligible students.

Students who take these dual enrollment courses, but not for college credit, will have their transcripts reflect a non-SUPA course title. 

For more information:

• Syracuse University Project Advance 
• Bergen Community College Dual Enrollment Program 
• Centenary University Dual Enrollment Program

How to Obtain Dual Enrollment Credits / Transcripts

To receive college credit for Dual Enrollment course(s), an official transcript must be requested directly from the college or university that issued the credit.

Please be aware that a processing fee may apply.

The RIH District does not have access to college transcripts.

IMPORTANT: If you completed a Dual Enrollment course during your senior year, please wait until after July 15th to request your transcript to ensure final grades have been posted.

• Bergen Community College Transcript Request

• Centenary University Transcript Request

• Fairleigh Dickinson University Transcript Request

• Quinnipiac University Transcript Request

• Ramapo College Transcript Request

• Syracuse Project Advance (SUPA courses): SUPA Transcript Request

The Ramapo Indian Hills Pathways Program allows students to pursue themed electives providing a rich background in a particular area of study.  This flexible approach to scheduling will create opportunities for students to complete a particular “Pathway” in one of seven areas.  This program, while completely optional, will give interested students the chance to demonstrate commitment to an area of study in greater depth than the traditional program. The Pathways Program is an exciting avenue for students to pursue an area of interest while, at the same time, take elective offerings in various departments.

Themed Electives for College and Career Readiness

• Provide focus in a specific area of study

• Allow for a variety of electives while providing a themed approach     

• Demonstrate a commitment to an interest area

• Exhibit quality of depth of knowledge in selected Pathway

Current Pathways

• School of Art

• School of Applied Consumer Sciences

• School of Business and Computer Science

• School of Communications 

• School of English

• School of Information Technology and Cyber Security

• School of Music

• School of Sports Information

• School of Theatre

What is Required?  

• Complete a minimum of four courses within the focus area.

• Complete a minimum of one additional course, either in the focus Pathway or one of the Interdisciplinary courses.

• Complete a minimum of 20 credits, including the four Pathways and one Interdisciplinary / Pathways course.

• Pathways may include a required course/experience. 

• Senior Capstone Projects can be developed by individual students through the District’s Option II program.

• More than 5 elective courses may need to be taken if the credits do not equal 20 or more.  Additional courses can be taken from the area of focus or the interdisciplinary list.

• Students can start a Pathway Program at any point during their time at Ramapo Indian Hills.  Students should notify their guidance counselor if they are interested in pursing a Pathway to help in the planning process.  

• For each individual student’s themed Pathways area, his/her transcript will include a letter describing the Pathways program, identify the completed Pathway, and list the courses that were taken to complete the Pathway.

Additional information including the core courses for each Pathway and the Interdisciplinary list of courses can be found in the Program of Studies.  Please contact your child's guidance counselor with any additional questions.  

The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District offers three specialized four-year honors-level programs:

• Engineering and Design University Program (at Ramapo H.S., only)
• International Studies and Business University Program (at Indian Hills H.S., only)
• Science, Medicine, and Research University Program (at Indian Hills H.S., only)

University Program Information (coming January 2026)