William Paterson University

William Paterson University of New Jersey Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

William Paterson University of New Jersey has the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB). In fact, more students participate in the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at William Paterson University of New Jersey include Students for Awareness Black Leadership and Equality (SABLE), Student Government Association (SGA), The B.A.B.Y. Dolls (Community Service org.) and Pioneer Players (drama).

William Paterson University of New Jersey students' favorite campus events are Welcome Week, Music Fest and Greek Welcome Back BBQ.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Housing

This table offers information on housing at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most William Paterson University of New Jersey students live off campus. In 2023, 18.3% of undergrads at William Paterson University of New Jersey lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 81.7% of students lived off-campus or commuted to William Paterson University of New Jersey. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

William Paterson University of New Jersey Athletics

At William Paterson University of New Jersey there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at William Paterson University of New Jersey:

Safety at William Paterson University of New Jersey

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

William Paterson University of New Jersey is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The William Paterson University of New Jersey campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to William Paterson University of New Jersey

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