Alumni Benefits

Alumni Directory and Search: Memories of old friends can be some of the most evocative that people have. The Alumni Association knows the importance of helping you keep in touch with each other. To assist alumni, a comprehensive alumni directory is now available. To purchase your own personal copy, call 1.800.414.4052. Because all alumni may not be listed in the directory, individuals may also call the Alumni Relations Office at 973.720.2175. We will gladly forward letters to friends, provided a current address is available.

Athletic Facilities, Events and Camps: Join the fitness revolution and become part of the winning Pioneer athletic tradition. You and a guest are entitled to free use of the pool and tennis courts. For more information, call 973.720.2777. William Paterson also invites you to show school spirit by attending athletic events. Either at home or on the road, the Pioneers always appreciate support. Whether you prefer watching football, field hockey, soccer, baseball or softball outside, or going indoors to enjoy basketball, volleyball and swimming, the University has a sport to suit every fan. Alumni are entitled to reduced rates at certain games. Can't get to the game, need a schedule or other information? Follow the Pioneer athletic teams on the Pioneer hotline, 973.720.2547. Alumni pay reduced rates to William Paterson summer instructional sports camps. For specific rates and schedules, contact the Athletic Department at 973.720.2100. Take advantage of alumni discounts as you send your young Pioneer to: Pioneer Baseball Camp Discount: 25 percent, Lady Pioneer Basketball Camp Discount: $25, Instructional Basketball Camp Discount: $25.

Rec Center: You and your family are encouraged to use the Rec Center. Consider purchasing an annual membership, or pay a daily fee. The facilities include the fitness room equipped with: lifecycles, lifesteps, stairmasters, rowing machines, treadmills, Nordic track, Nautilus skate machine, crossrobic machine, and free weights. There is also a weight room, equipped with a full line of Nautilus equipment, and basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts. Perhaps your interest is aerobics, self-defense, SCUBA, CPR, first aid, or lifeguard training. All are available. The Center also houses Ticketmaster, where you can purchase tickets for concerts, sporting events, productions and select Broadway shows. For information about the Rec Center or Ticketmaster, call 973.720.2777.

Career Development Center: Alumni can access the full resources of the Career Development Center for up to one year after graduation and after one year are eligible for the following services: career workshops and job fairs, resume matching and programs such as computerized guidance and test-preparation. You may use the career library that includes job listings, directories, company literature, books, video tapes and free handouts. Alumni have access to the Career Development Center home page for a wide variety of information on job listings (direct link to Jobtrak or input "www.jobtrak.com," select "William Paterson University" and input password "jobs"), resume writing, cover letters, interviewing, upcoming career fairs and more. Let your alma mater assist you; call 973.720.2440. Saturday and evening hours are also available.

Catholic Campus Ministry: The Catholic Campus Ministry Center welcomes all alumni. It offers worship services and social, self-awareness and spiritual programs for everyone. Adjacent to campus, the Center maintains strong ties to the University community. Visit their website at www.wpunj.edu/clubs/ccmc. For information, call Father Louis Scurti at 973.595.6148.

Child Care Center: Reasonable rates are available for working parents with children or grandchildren two-and-a-half to six-years-old. Youngsters must be toilet trained. Call 973.720.2529.

Credit Union Membership: As a University alum, you and your family are eligible for membership in the North Jersey Federal Credit Union. Regardless of changes in employment, location or retirement, you remain a member until your account is closed. Benefits include a no-fee VISA card, free checking, a MAC card, payroll deduction or direct deposit and much more. Call 973.785.9200 for additional information.

Cultural Activities: William Paterson has been a focus of the cultural scene in northern New Jersey for decades. The Distinguished Lecturer Series, The Orchestra at William Paterson University, theater productions, jazz concerts, art exhibits and lectures are available to alumni. For information, call the Shea Center box office at 973.720.2371 and the Ben Shahn Galleries at 973.720.2654. The arts hotline, 973.720.ARTS, also lists the dates and times of upcoming events at William Paterson.

Graduate Programs: William Paterson University offers 19 master's degree programs and 13 specialized certification and endorsement programs. Visit the website to get in-depth information about the programs, or call the Office of Graduate Studies at 973.720.2237.

Language Lab: Practice your foreign language skills at this state-of-the-art facility in the Atrium, which is open five days a week and is free for alumni. For information, call 973.720.2344.

Parking Privileges: We urge you to visit often and when you do, parking is available in the visitor's lot. An alumni parking decal permits you to park throughout the campus in white-lined spaces. Graduates attending classes should obtain a student permit. For more information, call the Department of Public Safety at 973.720.2301.

Registrar and Transcripts: Transcripts of academic records are issued upon receipt of a written request. A nominal fee of $5 for each transcript must be paid by check or money order. If you request an official transcript for a self-managed application package, send a copy of the instructions from the institution. Official transcripts are sent only to official addresses of employees, graduate schools, etc. Forward transcript requests to: The Office of the Registrar, William Paterson University, P.O. Box 913, Wayne, NJ 07474-0913. Allow a minimum of 10 working days for processing. For verification of a degree, the Records Office verifies graduation over the phone at 973.720.2305 to various companies and institutions. If more detailed information is needed, requests may also be submitted in writing.

David and Lorraine Cheng Library: William Paterson's library provides a full range of services seven days a week and is open on weekdays until 11:45 p.m. The library houses more than 350,000 volumes, 1,700 periodical subscriptions, a growing collection of Web-accessible journals and books, and more than 80 electronic databases, many of which feature full-text articles and other documents. An extensive collection of films, videos, audiotapes, and CDs complement the print and electronic resources. An Electronic Resource Center provides access to a variety of computer software, the Internet, and online library resources.Call the Library at 973.720.2542 for information.

Speech and Hearing Clinic: Open to you and your family, the Speech and Hearing Clinic offers comprehensive treatment for communication disorders in children and adults such as articulation difficulties, language delay disorders resulting from neurological impairments, voice problems, fluency, and foreign and regional accents. Audiological services include hearing testing, auditory training, aural rehabilitation, hearing aid evaluations and central auditory processing. The Speech and Hearing Clinic is also open to the general public and is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. For hours and fees, call 973.720.2207.

Machuga Student Center: The Student Center remains the heart of the campus geographically and socially. The main location for daily and special events, it offers a full range of services including an arcade, a lounge, a food court, a restaurant, an art gallery, Starbuck's coffee house, the University Store and Cyber Place, which is available for your computer needs. For information, call 973.720.2292.

Volunteerism:Admissions Volunteers assist in various recruitment activities of new students. If interested, call 973.720.2906. Annual Fund Committee - This group focuses on fundraising through efforts of annual fund drives. For more information, call 973.720.3201. Friends of the Gallery - Individuals fund visual arts and art scholarships. If interested, call 973.720. 2654. Parents Association - Parents/guardians of current and former students support the institution through a variety of activities. Call 973.720.2176 for details.Regional Representatives - Alumni represent the University worldwide. Interested? Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 973.720.2175.

WP The magazine of William Paterson University: WP is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement twice yearly in the spring/summer and fall/winter. We welcome your letters and ideas for future articles. Feel free to drop us a note by e-mail at wpmag@wpunj.edu.

To request your William Paterson University Alumni Association Platinum Plus card, call toll-free (866) 438-6262. (TTY users, please call 1-800-833-6262.) Please refer to priority code K10H when speaking with an MBNA representative to apply for this program. Or, for more information, call Alumni Relations at 973.720.2175.