How do I apply for a room assignment on campus?

New freshmen students are assigned to room with other freshmen students for the first year so that all residents can be in a commu nity with their peer group. Freshmen cannot request to live with upper class residents until after the freshmen year.

There are currently no restrictions on housing requests for students who live within close proximity to the University.

Newly accepted students to the University, who will be registering full-time 12 credits, may submit a Residence Life Contract online.

Click here to request a Residence Life Contract >>

A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 is required to validate your contract. You can pay your deposit directly on line by credit card or e-check by going to www.wpunj.edu/ebill

and clicking on deposits. Print the payment confirmation for your records. If you do not have access to the the web, you may mail a check or money order, payable to William Paterson University, with the contract.

Residence Life has extended the date for guaranteed housing to June 3rd. Housing applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline until all vacancies are filled. Residence  Life will not guarantee assignment to a particular building after May 1st. Submission of the online contract alone does not secure your residence hall space unless the required $150 non-refundable housing deposit is also submitted. Students interested in on campus housing must initiate the contract process, and expressing an interest on the admissions application is not connected to the housing contract request.

Prior to move-in, and usually in the first week of August, all students are given contact information for their roommate so they can e-mail and begin planning the start of your college experience. If you want to to view suggestions on items to purchase you can click here for our document What to Pack for Your Room On Campus.

If you are unable to use this web form, please email us to request a housing contract at athome@wpunj.edu.

What housing options are there for students with a disability?

The University has available living accommodations specifically equipped so that disabled students may reside on campus. All students, however, must be able to reside independently in these facilities; that is, be able to do their own dressing, meal preparation, cleaning, etc.

If you have any disabilities which we should consider in considering your application for on campus housing, please contact our Central Residence Life Office at 973-720-2714 and ask to speak with the Associate Director of Residence Life.

We may also ask that you identify yourself with the Office of Disability Services at William Paterson University. Their contact information is 973-720-2853 and the web site is http://www.wpunj.edu/disabilityservices/.