Welcome to Orientation at William Paterson! One of the most important ways to learn about the campus, academic expectations, and how to become a fully engaged Pioneer is to start by participating in Orientation.
Thank you for choosing WP to continue your educational journey! Your journey as a WP Pioneer begins with Transfer Orientation, and we are excited to meet you! We have a fun and informative day planned for you and your family to get to know our beautiful campus, and learn about helpful resources and important academic information to help you succeed. You will... Meet your Orientation Leaders who will help you connect with other students and guide you throughout your Orientation experience. You'll learn about campus life and how to get involved from a student perspective! Meet your Academic Success Team, which includes your Associate Dean and Academic Advisors. They provide support to help you succeed academically. Meet staff from a variety of offices at our fun Services Fair. Have lots of opportunities to ask questions to help you prepare to become a Pioneer for the Fall 2024 semester. SUMMER 2024 ORIENTATION DATES Monday, August 26th: First-Year, Transfer & International Students
Note: WP Online Students are not required to attend in-person orientations.Information will be provided by your academic program. Your Orientation journey continues with the following requirements and activities to help you prepare for the Fall semester, and get connected once you arrive on campus! Requirements: Check your WP email weekly for important info! Make sure all of your credits have been transferred from your previous institution. Contact University Admissions if you have any questions. Complete your required on-line training course before classes begin! You'll receive an email with the link to SPARC (Sexual & Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course). Make sure your vaccines are updated and upload your required vaccination and health insurance information to the portal in WPConnect. Contact Counseling, Health and Wellness at 973.720.2360 if you have any questions. Questions? Contact us at 973-720-6206 or WPU-Orientation@wpunj.edu, Monday - Thursday, 8am-5pm Things you can do now! Upload your WP ID picture: https://www.wpunj.edu/hospitality/id-center/online-photo-submission Download and sign up for RAVE Guardian Mobile Emergency Notification System: https://www.wpunj.edu/it/news/details.html?id=d83b1510-cc54-4f92-aecf-ffce495ed3a3 Learn about our student clubs, organizations and upcoming events on Pioneer Life (log in with your WP email): https://wpunj.campuslabs.com/engage