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At William Paterson University, we continuously empower our students to achieve the goals
they set for themselves. Here are some of the ways we help our students succeed.

Think of our professors as Olympic Gold Medalists in Academics.

You’ll find your guru at WP.

Our sports programs add Pioneer pride to the campus community.

Thousands of scholarships available. Invaluable education. Great value.

Small can make a big difference.

Undergrads wrap their arms around the real world in state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and studios.

4 years of guaranteed housing. We’ve got a room with your name on it.

7,209 hours of community service in one year. Our students give back, big time.

Our campus is a vibrant community, set on 370 wooded suburban acres.

You can almost bite the Big Apple from here.

From intramurals or club sports to intercollegiate athletics, the WP community offers something for everyone.

80,000 square feet of classrooms and labs in our newest building.

From China to England to India... grab your passport and learn about the world.

Go Greek. Get social. Soak up some culture. Find your club or start one.

Get a little face time with your future employers.

Our 70,000 alumni are living proof that our students achieve greatness—on campus and out in the world.

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Financial Planning Student Michele Boyle Wins TD Ameritrade Scholarship and Helps Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Helps Students Aspire to Their Future Careers Through Workshop Program

William Paterson University Professor Nicole Davi Creates Free, Online Science Lab Curriculum Based on Tree-Ring Expeditions

Photography by Art Professor Robin Schwartz Adorns Cover of New York Times Magazine

Experience Academic Excellence

Before ‘Willy P,’ I believed I wasn't capable of producing realistic art or having a style that people would like. The faculty helped me prove myself wrong. I've created better art than I could've dreamed thanks to their real and relevant advice. Most, if not all, of my professors have worked in the fields they teach. They understand the demands that artists face in the workforce, setting me up to create – and feel – like a professional.

Jessica Santana ’21
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WP Accomplishments

Onyeka Anyanaso ’19 Accepted to Peace Corps for Two-Year Service in Zambia

WPSC-FM Wins “N.J. Student Radio Station of the Year” Award

Sociology Professor Jennifer Di Noia Awarded Research Grant from the National Cancer Institute that Aims to Promote Healthy Eating in Low-Income Families