FIND YOUR FIT

We empower students at every stage, from the first year of college through graduate study, and every stage in between.
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First-time Student

It’s your first time attending college, or you completed high school dual enrollment.

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Support for 
First-time Students

Empowering you on your new path.

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Student success team

Start college strong with your own personal support team of advisors, mentors, and financial aid and career experts.

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Career Development Center

Jump-start your future with support from our career advisors and the room to explore jobs and internships.

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Parent and guardian resources

Everything you need to empower your student during the application process.

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Transfer Student

You’re currently attending college at a different school and hoping to transfer to William Paterson.

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Support for Transfer Students

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Writing Center

Get help with assignments, applications, and more. Our writing center offers one-on-one consultations about any kind of writing, at any stage.

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Ready to start your journey as a transfer student? 
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Grad Student

You’re applying for your master’s degree or continuing your journey to a doctoral program.

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Support for Graduate Students

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Student Success Team

Your own team for guidance and support, including a professional advisor, a financial aid counselor, a career coach, and by sophomore year, a faculty mentor.

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Ready to start your journey as a graduate student? 
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Returning Student

You’ve attended college before, or you took a break for work, family, or other life circumstances.

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Support for Returning Students

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Writing Center

Get help with assignments, applications, and more. Our writing center offers one-on-one consultations about any kind of writing, at any stage.

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Ready to start your journey as a returning student? 
Apply now via Common app or on our website.

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The tools to find your power

Invest in your education with student success resources.
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Career Development Center

From exploring majors to career coaching and internships, the Career Development Center is the first stop on your journey to career success.
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College of Adult and Professional Studies

Whether you are looking to complete your degree, prepare for a new career, or increase your skills, the College of Adult and Professional Studies is here to help you attain your goals.
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Educational Opportunity Fund

Making college possible for students who need academic and financial support, powered by the state of New Jersey.
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Parent and Guardian Resources

Everything you need to empower your student during the application process.
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Student Life on Campus

Make new connections, live close to campus activity, and build your independence with on-campus housing choices.
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Student Success Team

Your own team for guidance and support, including a professional advisor, a financial aid counselor, a career coach, and by sophomore year, a faculty mentor.
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Will. Power. 101

This one-of-a-kind support service program helps first-year students learn the skills to balance their coursework with peer leaders, unique content, and experiences outside the classroom.
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Writing Center

Get help with assignments, applications, and more. Our writing center offers one-on-one consultations about any kind of writing, at any stage.
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