Fall Deadlines After June 1 - Rolling Admissions June 1* - Regular March 1 - University Honors College consideration January 1 - Merit Scholarship consideration December 1 - Priority Nursing consideration December 1 - Early Action Spring Deadlines December 1- Regular December 1- Transfer Scholarship Deadline Additional Information Freshman decisions are processed on a Rolling Admissions basis. Admission to most majors is test-optional but may be helpful in the following circumstances: Test scores may be required for first year Nursing applicants, depending on HS GPA. Test scores may enhance additional merit scholarships and University Honors College admission. Requirements General Requirements Art Majors Music Majors Nursing Majors Sports Medicine Majors Athletic Training Majors University Honors College International Students Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Non-Degree and Visiting Students Transfer, Readmit, Second Degree, or Post-Baccalaureate Subject Area Requirements English (4 units): composition, literature Mathematics (3 units): algebra I, geometry, algebra II Laboratory Science (2 units): biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, anatomy/physiology Social Science (2 units): American history, world history, political science Additional (5 units): college preparatory subjects, literature, advanced math, foreign language, social sciences Certain departments have specific requirements beyond those listed above. See the Special Requirements links on the right side of this page for details. SAT/ACT Scores First-year candidates who are submitting scores should have their SAT or the ACT (American College Test) scores sent directly from the testing service to William Paterson University. Our codes are 2518 for the SAT and 2584 for the ACT. Advanced Placement An entering student who presents an outstanding score on an appropriate College Board achievement test or who demonstrates advanced standing qualifications by other acceptable evidence may, with proper approval, enroll in an advanced course. Follow this link for particular courses and test equivalencies. GED Recipients Students who possess a General Educational Development Diploma (GED) may be considered for admission. SAT/ACT scores may be required depending on the overall GED score received. Students who are not high school graduates and are seeking GED preparation are encouraged to contact their local board of education, community college or adult education centers to learn about and sign up for the GED.
