William Paterson University

Frequently Asked Questions

Congratulations August 2007 and January 2008 Graduates, and May 2008 Candidates for Graduation!

Undergraduate Ceremony
The undergraduate ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. on Wightman Field. The rain date is Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. on Wightman Field.

Graduate Ceremony
The graduate ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 20, at 5:00 p.m, Rec Center, rain or shine. Click here to request tickets.

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Letters to families and candidates

• Letter to the families of undergraduate candidates

• Letter to the families of graduate candidates (forthcoming)

Letter to Faculty, Professional and Managerial Staff (details forthcoming)

Other important information (Links forthcoming)

• Instructions for Wearing the Academic Hood [pdf]
• Commencement Instructions for Day of Ceremony
-	Undergraduate [pdf]
-	Graduate [pdf]

• Seating Diagram for Commencement
-	Undergraduate [pdf]
-	Graduate [pdf]

• Degree Ceremony Diagram for Commencement
-	Undergraduate [pdf]
-	Graduate [pdf]

Join us for Senior Send Off!

Join the William Paterson community the night before commencement for a gala event celebrating your graduation. You and your family are invited to join the Alumni Association's Young Alumni Chapter at 7:00 p.m. for a light supper at the newly renovated University Commons. You will receive your invitation in the mail in early April. Contact Alumni Relations at 973-720-2175 or e-mail alumni@wpunj.edu with questions.

Alumni Identification Card:

Your alumni ID card provides you with access to campus facilities and a variety of William Paterson activities and events. Your personalized ID card, along with a summary of alumni benefits and decal, will be mailed to your home address on or before August 1. Don't leave home without it! For more information, please call 973.720.2175 or email alumni@wpunj.edu. We look forward to keeping you connected to your alma mater.