Residence Halls Network Services

Residence Halls Network Connectivity NOTICE

This is an important notice for students with personal computers who have a room in the residence halls.

All students living on-campus in William Paterson University's residence halls can have access to the University's computer network and the Internet from their room. Please, follow the instructions below to obtain network access this semester.

1. Returning students who had network access from previous semesters must fill in the "Residence Hall Access Request Form" located on the student service web page under the "Resnet Access" button . This information is required in order to re-activate your connection. No fee will be charged.

2. First-time residence hall students, and those who did not have personal computers connected to the network in previous semesters, must submit a one time $50 fee to activate the service. To request the optional network access in your room you must must fill in the "Residence Hall Access Request Form" located on the student service web page under the "Resnet Access" button. This information is required in order to activate your connection. A $50 fee will be charged automatically on your student bill after you complete the form.

The web based procedure will require your student ID and PIN number and will prompt you through a few easy to follow steps to obtain network connectivity. You may do this throughout the semester using any Internet service providers or directly from the computers available in computer labs on campus. Details an all information you need are provided on the web pages and will also be available handouts provided when you move into the residence hall.

Please, call 973-720-4357 if you are unable to access the web, and have questions.