Kick Off Freshman Year with Pioneer Ventures!

Friday, August 26 through Sunday, August 28, 2011

Join us for Pioneer Ventures, an extended orientation program that lets you bond with other new first-year students, move into your residence hall early, or, for commuter students, experience life in our campus housing for the weekend! Choose one of three, fun-filled options:

• Thrills, Fun, Adventure, and the Great Outdoors. Participate in exciting physical activities both on and off campus, such as indoor rock wall climbing, whitewater rafting, and a recreational hiking trip up High Mountain Reserve. You’ll visit the Pocono area of Pennsylvania, experience outdoor resources near campus, and build relationships with other first-year students, student leaders, and staff.
• Leadership: Making Your Mark at William Paterson University. Engage in multiple leadership development activities, low/high ropes courses, and teambuilding exercises. Stay overnight at a retreat center and participate in exciting campsite activities. You’ll explore various leadership styles and connect with peers, administrators, and seasoned student leaders who will help you apply the leadership skills you gain to your future on-campus experience. 
• New York City Presents…Experience the sights and sounds of New York City! You’ll travel into New York via the NJ Transit bus system, which is conveniently accessible from the William Paterson campus. Once in NYC, you will tour Manhattan via subway and participate in both group-led activities and self-guided exploration in smaller groups. Highlights include a visit to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), a trip to City Hall for a Gangs of New York tour, and the Annual Fringe Festival to see an off-Broadway production.

Program cost is $130 per person, billed to your student account. Space is limited, so sign up with the Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership today. Click here to download the application form . Enrollment in Pioneer Ventures is on a first-come, first served basis. Space is limited, so please reply as soon as possible; deadline for sign-up is Wednesday, August 10.

Please fill out the form and mail to:
William Paterson University
300 Pompton Rd, Student Center, Suite# 117
Attn: Candice Perez
Wayne, NJ 07470

Don’t miss this great opportunity to jumpstart your William Paterson University experience!