Graduate Admissions

Before you Apply Online

PLEASE READ the quick-start guide BEFORE entering the online application. For more detailed information, please view the Graduate Online Application Instructions. We recommend keeping a browser open with these instructions while you complete your online application.

You will be required to select a category for your online application, please review the types listed below before continuing.

 *Please be advised that graduate non-degree, post-master's and visiting students who are not matriculated into a degree, certificate or endorsement program are not eligible for financial aid, or the unemployment tuition waiver.For details regarding financial assistance, please refer to the Financial Aid Office.

Doctor of Nursing Practice: Applicants who possess a master's degree accredited by CCNE or NLNAC with a major in nursing (advanced clinical practice or nursing administration/management) and wish to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. *downloadable pdf application only (please see "Additional Downloadable Application Materials" below)

Master's Degree: Applicants who possess a baccalaureate degree and wish to matriculate into a graduate program at William Paterson University to obtain a masters degree.

Graduate Certification Program: This is for those who are seeking an initial State of New Jersey teaching certification.

Graduate Endorsement Program: This is for teachers who are already certified in the state of NJ (standard or CEAS) and are interested in obtaining additional licenses/certifications.

Post-Master’s: Applicants who have previously earned a master’s degree and wish to earn up to 30 credits in courses designated as open to non-matriculated students.

Visiting Students: Applicants currently enrolled in a graduate program other than at William Paterson University, student must be in good academic standing at his or her home institution.

Re-admit: This is for those who have been inactive in their program for more than one year and wish to be reconsidered for admission.

International Applicants: Applicants who are not American citizens and those who do not have permanent residence status with an I-51, or Permanent Resident Status (Green Card) must apply as “international students”.

Non-degree: Applicants who wish to enroll for up to 9 graduate credits* or who possess a Bachelor’s degree but wish to take undergraduate classes at William Paterson University. Courses do not lead to a degree and do not guarantee admission to a degree program, certification or endorsement program.*

*Post-baccalaureate Premedical Pre-professional Studies: Please apply as an undergraduate second degree student.  Go to the Undergraduate Admissions website http://www.wpunj.edu/applynow/ and fill out the undergraduate application, stating Biology as your major, even if it is not your intention to complete the second bachelor's degree.  For further information, visit: http://www.wpunj.edu/cosh/departments/biology/PostBacc/index.dot

Additional Downloadable Application Materials

*The recommender should submit the letter of reference on letterhead and must include current contact information.

If you prefer to mail us your application, you may download a printable version of the Graduate Admissions application.

Mailing Address

Downloaded applications may be mailed to:

Office of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Services
Raubinger 139
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470.