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WP Urgent: Due to weather, Graduate Commencement ceremonies moved to Thurs., 5/21. Click here for more info.
Commencement at William Paterson University provides an opportunity for you to celebrate your achievements with your family, friends, faculty, alumni, and the entire University community.
Don't forget to smile for our cameras! University photographers and videographers will be capturing all the great moments before, during, and immediately after our Commencement ceremonies. Follow us on social media to see the photos and videos from your big day. Tag us with #WPUNJ2026 for a chance to have your content shared.
Ceremony details are below, and additional information can be found at WP's Commencement Webpage.
Graduate degree candidates, click here for important information.
Undergraduate degree candidates, click here for important information.
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Our classrooms are never confined to four walls. Students work closely with faculty, get firsthand research experience, and discover fields they never knew existed. And because no two learners are alike, we offer flexible degree options, alternate credentials, and liberal transfer credits.
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This tailored team of experts is composed of a professional advisor, financial aid counselor, career coach, and starting sophomore year, a faculty mentor in the student’s major.
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The first semester of college can be overwhelming, and Will. Power. 101, our first-year program, is designed to empower students throughout this life transition. In this semester-long course, students will explore what it means to be a powerhouse in academics, campus involvement and personal development, all while becoming more ingrained in the William Paterson community.
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We have exceptional faculty at William Paterson, and in addition to being experts in their fields, our professors strongly emphasize and prioritize mentorship. Here, students refine and grow in their skills while working alongside and building meaningful relationships with faculty.
We equip our students with the skills and resources they need to thrive, as both thoughtful members of society and career-ready graduates. See how you can excel at William Paterson.
