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Will. Power.

Set on 370 wooded acres in Wayne, Haledon, and North Haledon, New Jersey, the campus is just three miles from the historic Great Falls in Paterson yet just 20 miles from the rich cultural, artistic, and commercial life of New York City.

"I gained all the building blocks I needed: experience, an internship, and interview skills."

– Heather Cook ’16

Communication/media production major,
Project Coordinator, NBC Universal

Will. Power.

If you have the will to succeed, William Paterson University is here to help you follow your dreams. Our students are inspired to achieve remarkable things.

"Helping others has been the key to finding my own path."

– Brianna Egers ’20

Marketing major, winner of 2017 national Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellows Award for civic engagement

"Professor Griffiths helped me learn how to think like a researcher and taught me lab and analytical skills."

– Zack Biskup ’18

Environmental science major, conducting research with Professor Mick Griffiths

“Professor Andrew encouraged me to 'go for it' in terms of getting involved and taking on leadership positions.”

– Andrew Massefski '19

Accounting/Finance Major, pictured with Professor Barbara Andrew, dean of the University Honors College.

Will. Power.

A leading public University with nearly 11,000 students, we offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through our five academic colleges. It's easy to become part of our welcoming and diverse community.

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The dedication of my professors has not only cultivated a deep passion in me for environmental science, but has also inspired me to look at the world like a scientist – to question and think critically. This skill opened the door for me to participate in a large laboratory-based research project alongside two of my professors, who are studying shark thermoregulation. It’s been an honor to work so closely with such talented scientists, and to serve as a lead author on an abstract about our work. Ultimately, I hope one day to be a professor, too.

Allison Neumann ’19
Environmental sustainability

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William Paterson provides an exceptional and affordable public education. Learn about the many financial aid programs that support our students’ education, including scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment. Want to start early? Register on RaiseMe for additional funding opportunities.

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