William Paterson University

William Paterson University of New Jersey requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. William Paterson University of New Jersey accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, William Paterson University of New Jersey has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 53% of students who start college at William Paterson University of New Jersey graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: William Paterson University of New Jersey may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At William Paterson University of New Jersey?

William Paterson University of New Jersey has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with William Paterson University of New Jersey directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey

When choosing a major, William Paterson University of New Jersey students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at William Paterson University of New Jersey. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. William Paterson University of New Jersey false.William Paterson University of New Jersey offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Does William Paterson University of New Jersey Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ William Paterson University of New Jersey does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does William Paterson University of New Jersey Offer Online Classes?

✅ William Paterson University of New Jersey true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does William Paterson University of New Jersey Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ William Paterson University of New Jersey true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does William Paterson University of New Jersey Have An Honors Program?

✅ William Paterson University of New Jersey true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Does William Paterson University of New Jersey Require Internships?

🟨 William Paterson University of New Jersey does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About William Paterson University of New Jersey

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William Paterson University of New Jersey Library

The main library on campus is the David and Lorraine Cheng Library.

Dual Degree Programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

William Paterson University of New Jersey does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does William Paterson University of New Jersey have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at William Paterson University of New Jersey include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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