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WP Urgent: Due to weather, all on-campus classes and activities are cancelled, and offices are closed on Monday, February 23. Online classes are on normal schedules. Wayne Hall dining facilities will remain open on a normal schedule. Essential employees to report to campus.

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Women's Basketball Makes Program History in 80-41 Win at Ramapo

The team set the program record for the most New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) wins in a single season with 18, and is undefeated in conference play.

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As one of the most diverse institutions in New Jersey, our environment is unequivocally inclusive, backed by intentional systems that encourage and empower all students, every step of the way.

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As a powerhouse for new talent, William Paterson University offers unmatched support and next-level learning experiences. Together, we're reinventing what an excellent education looks like - here's how.

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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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The transition to college can come with many questions, which is why all first-year Pioneers are paired with a Student Success Team.

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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Mentorship That Goes Beyond The Classroom

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.

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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.

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