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Preakness Hall renamed in honor of the late Dr. Barbara Moll Grant ’54, alumna and professor emerita. A $5 million gift from Dr. Grant’s estate will support student scholarships.

Will. Power.

WP’s Music Department presents the hilarious musical comedy about relationships, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Performances continue September 17 to 19 in Shea Center.

What are you waiting for?

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 380 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.

80,000 square feet of classrooms and labs in our newest building.

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

Get a little face time with your future employers.

Our 80,000 alumni are living proof that our students achieve greatness—on campus and out in the world.

What's new at WP?

More news & events

University Receives New Jersey “Opportunity Meets Innovation Challenge” Grant for Nearly $1.5 Million to Address Food Insecurity for Students with Exceptional Financial Need

Idida Rodriguez ’86 and Audrey McDowell ’91 Appointed to William Paterson University Board of Trustees

William Paterson University to Offer Affordable and Quality Online Undergraduate Degree Programs Aimed at Working Adults

University Launches Center for Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship and Innovation to Provide Education and Research on Sustainable and Inclusive Business Development

Experience Academic Excellence

Being part of the Costakos College of Business has allowed me to immerse myself into the world of accounting and finance through rigorous courses, research opportunities and support from faculty members. I have been able to complete my business honors thesis and have learned valuable communication skills that helped me receive two exceptional internships. WP has given me the tools to jumpstart my career.

Gianna Coscia '22
Accounting and Finance, Honors College