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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.

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"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

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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.

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"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

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"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

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“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, executive director of the University Honors College.

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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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If you have the will to succeed, William Paterson University can give you the power to achieve.

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Discover firsthand all that William Paterson has to offer by attending one of our many
visit opportunities offered throughout the year.

Meet the Deans and our student organizations, tour our campus and residence halls on Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 am.

Come to an Open House or sign up for a personalized tour designed just for you!
We’ll even waive the $50 application fee when you take a tour or attend Open House.

Guide your Will. Power. toward your future career

Use the search bar to find out more information about any major you want. If you are still making up your mind, you have the option to explore all our majors.

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Experience Academic Excellence

When I’m working in the field for my classes, I always feel like a professional thanks to the preparation I’ve gotten from my professors. By creating relationships with so many professors and campus mentors, I’ve gotten a really great educational experience, a well-rounded one, academically and personally.

Annelise Malgieri ’18
Psychology and Exercise Physiology

Funding your education

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.

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