First Year Students

Welcome to the William Paterson Community!

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. 

Your journey as a WP Pioneer begins with First Year Student 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, 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 / Will Power 101 Instructors. They provide support to help you succeed academically. 
  • Meet staff from a variety of offices at our fun Services Fair.
  • Have many opportunities to ask questions to help you prepare to become a Pioneer for the Fall 2025 semester.

During First Year Orientation, there is also a separate track of sessions for your family members to learn about resources to assist you as student, so please invite them along!

SUMMER ORIENTATION 2025

July 17th:  First-Year, EOF & Honors College Students

July 31st: First-Year Students

August 12th: First-Year Students

August 25th: 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! 

  • Schedule and take any required placement tests.
    • You will receive an email with important information. 
  • Complete your required on-line training courses before classes begin!
    • You'll receive an email with the links to Alcohol 101+ and SPARC (Sexual & Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course). 
    • Programs will be available beginning on July 17th.
  • 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!

     

    Please click links below to view required courses for all First-Year and Transfer students:

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