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Join us for our Virtual Winter Open House: Saturday, December 3, 10:00 a.m.

Orange and black … and green

William Paterson University receives “Green School” distinction for being environmentally friendly

Why we stand out

Scholarships Celebrated

WP students who receive donor-funded scholarships get to connect with and thank their supporters during annual Scholarship Dinner

Together, we’ll do this

Nationally Recognized

WP Ranked Among Top Regional Universities for Social Mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2023

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Together, we’ll do this

Academic Success Center. Advisement Center. Writing Center. Science Enrichment Center. Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Career Development Center. Accessibility Resource Center. Professors that care.

Student-centered support

What are you waiting for?

Proud to be ranked among the best in
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2023

Our greatest strength is helping you find yours

At William Paterson University, we continuously empower our students to achieve the goals
they set for themselves. Here are some of the ways we help our students succeed.

Think of our professors as Olympic Gold Medalists in Academics.

You’ll find your guru at WP.

Our sports programs add Pioneer pride to the campus community.

Thousands of scholarships available. Invaluable education. Great value.

Small can make a big difference.

Undergrads wrap their arms around the real world in state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and studios.

11,000 hours of community service in one year. Our students give back, big time.

Our campus is a vibrant community, set on 407 wooded suburban acres.

You can almost bite the Big Apple from here.

From intramurals or club sports to intercollegiate athletics, the WP community offers something for everyone.

We’re known for helping low-income students graduate into good-paying jobs.

Go Greek. Get social. Soak up some culture. Find your club or start one.

Get a little face time with your future employers.

Our 82,000 alumni are living proof that our students achieve greatness—on campus and out in the world.

What's new at WP?

More news & events

WP Launches Online Certificate Program in Cannabis Studies Open to Both Undergraduates and General Public

William Paterson University Launches Accelerated “3+2” Program in Sport Medicine and Athletic Training—Only Program of its Kind in the Region

Recreational Cannabis Legalization Linked to More Alcohol Use, Says Study Co-Authored by Economics Professor Rahi Abouk and Published by Journal of the American Medical Association

Business Professor Assigns Acts of Kindness to Bolster Students’ Mental Health While Teaching Lessons on Marketing

COVID Health and Safety Update

Why WP?

I recently graduated with my bachelor’s from WP and chose to stay here for my master’s degree largely because of the hands-on learning we do. I have used and learned all the machines in our chemistry labs, but friends at other universities tell me they aren’t able to do the same. With all my experience, I know I’ll have really good job opportunities.

Dwayne Brown
Materials Chemistry ‘24 (Master's); Chemistry ‘22 (Bachelor's)

WP Accomplishments

WP Fine Art Alum Mary Angus ’15 Makes a Splash with Children’s Book She Both Wrote and Illustrated

WP Professor Darlene Russell Named Editor of ProudFlesh: The New Afrikan Journal of Culture, Politics, & Consciousness

William Paterson University Student Nicholas Wilkerson ’23 Goes to the White House, Interviews Top Officials and Receives Medal for Contributions to College Radio