Academics

Through our comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, our students develop the requisite knowledge to succeed; but more importantly, they learn to apply that knowledge creatively and effectively. They are aided by a dedicated faculty, sophisticated technological resources, and an impressive network of academic support services.

Colleges and Departments

Opportunity means choices. You can choose from among 44 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs and more than 500 courses in our five colleges:


*Indicates pre-professional sequence only, not an academic major.
**Students seeking teacher certification are required to select an academic major offered
   by another college within the University.

Academic Calendar
Plan for examinations, study days, and holidays.

Academic Support
Resources are critical to a quality education. Academic support provides assistance ranging from study-skill development to writing improvement.

Calendar of Events
A comprehensive list of activities for the current semester.

Catalog - Graduate
A comprehensive listing of course offerings for graduate studies.

Catalog - Undergraduate
A comprehensive listing of course offerings for undergraduate studies.

Continuing and Professional Education
Select from a wide range of credit and noncredit courses on campus or online, as well as special programs for businesses and community colleges.

Information Technology
Set up your e-mail account and access to WP Online. You will also find troubleshooting information for your e-mail, voice and telephone services, software programs, and other computer-related issues as well as the many services offered by Instruction and Research Technology.

Library
The David and Lorraine Cheng Library is a focal point for study and research.

Special Programs
Learn by doing on and off-campus through student-initiated research, honors programs, study abroad, internships, pre-professional programs, and independent study.

University Core Curriculum
University Core Curriculum (the Core) is William Paterson University's new general education program. Select from a broad range of courses in six areas of study.

WPUNJ at Mercer
Mercer County Community College and William Paterson University have joined together to offer several bachelor’s degrees on MCCC’s West Windsor campus. These bachelor’s degrees are currently being offered at MCCC: Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education (P-3 and K-5 Dual Certification), Liberal Studies, and Psychology.