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After Your Acceptance
First-Year Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to William Paterson University! You are one step closer to becoming a member of our campus community. Please familiarize yourself with the following procedures and options to complete your enrollment for the upcoming semester.

Please note: the information below is provided in your admissions acceptance package.

Confirm your Admissions
	You must submit the $125 admissions confirmation fee as requested in your acceptance letter to reserve your place in the upcoming freshman class. This fee will initiate the assignment of a placement test and, subsequently, your orientation/registration reservation.

Take Your Placement Tests
	You will be notified if you need to take the University Basic Skills Placement Test or the Foreign Language Proficiency Test. Office of Testing can be reached at 973.720.3095 or basicskills@wpunj.edu.
Submit Your Health Form
	The health form is included in your admissions acceptance package. This form must be submitted to the Health, and Wellness Center before you enroll in classes. It may be submitted independently of your admissions confirmation fee. Health, and Wellness Center can be reached at 973.720.2360.
Consider Campus Housing
	There is no minimum distance requirement for living on campus. Residence hall assignments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To confirm your campus housing, a residence hall facilities contract and a non-refundable $150 deposit are required. This fee is in addition to the $50 admissions confirmation fee. You may request your contract online by following this link. A hard copy may also be requested by directly contacting Residence Life at 973.720.2714 or Reslife2@wpunj.edu. Housing in a standard “double” room will be guaranteed for students who submit their Housing Contract and deposit by June 1. Students who submit Housing Contract and deposit by July 1 are guaranteed housing, but may be subject to “triple” room assignments.
Mark Your Calendars for Freshman Orientation
	All freshmen are required to participate in orientation. Invitations to this two-day event will be mailed on a rolling basis only to students who have: submitted their $125 admissions confirmation fee taken their Basic Skills Placement Tests Questions about orientation can be directed to the Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership at campusactivities@wpunj.edu or 973.720.2271.
Apply for Financial Aid
	Filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for consideration of any grants, loans, or scholarships. The FAFSA is available at your guidance office, or you may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Submit your financial aid information to William Paterson University by using our code: 002625. To receive an initial review of your financial aid package, e-mail a request for an “estimated financial aid award letter”, including the name and social security number of the student. Contact us at 973.720.2202 or finaid@wpunj.edu.
Sign Up for a Tuition Payment Plan
	William Paterson University offers several flexible payment options through Tuition Management Systems (TMS). The program allows students and families to spread all or part of academic expenses over equal monthly payments with no interest. Service costs range from $40 per semester (5-month payment plan) to $60 annually (10- or 12-month payment plan). For more information, contact TMS directly at 1.800.722.4867 or www.afford.com.
Transfer Your Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
	It is the student’s responsibility to request AP test results to be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. No credit will be applied without official documentation. Credit will be issued provided that your AP test score meets William Paterson University transfer standards. These credits can be used to fulfill curricular requirements.
Submit Your Final High School Transcript
	Upon graduation, it is mandatory that the student request that a final transcript, including date of graduation, be sent to the Office of Admissions.
Questions?
	If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Admissions at melendeze@wpunj.edu or 973.720.2763.

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