Visiting/Non-Degree Students

All non-degree/visiting students interested in enrolling in any semester must submit an application and supporting credentials by the specified deadline. Registration materials will be mailed to you after acceptance.

Fall - August 26 (extended from August 1)
Spring - January 14 (documents must be received by January 15
Summer - Varies by Summer term. Click here for Summer deadlines and details.
Winter - December 8 (documents must be received by December 10). 

Students with special conditions who wish to apply after the stated deadline should contact the Admissions Office at 973-720-2646 or Admissions@wpunj.edu and ask to speak with an admissions counselor.  Individual cases will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for admission into each semester. To receive proper guidance, students should make an appointment with an admissions counselor and bring copies of all official paperwork.

Note that non-degree/visiting admission provides access to coursework; it does not provide for academic advisement, financial aid or on-campus residence.

Non-degree, Visiting and Senior Citizen students register for classes using web registration.  High School Dual-Enrollment students should check with their school counselor, dual-enrollment program manager or the Undergraduate Admissions Office regarding registration.

Visiting Students

William Paterson University welcomes visiting students from other colleges and universities!   Visiting students from other colleges must: 

  • Complete the undergraduate Non-Degree admissions application.  Click here to apply online.
  • The $50.00 application fee will be applied to the tuition and fees for visiting and non-degree students after you register for class. The $50 application fee credit is only for Summer and Winter terms.
  • Submit unofficial transcripts showing you are in good academic standing (with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA) at your home college and have completed the equivalent of the WPU course prerequisite at your school (this can be a computer printout of your grades from your student account). For example, if you wish to take Calculus II at William Paterson University, you must show proof that you completed Calculus I at your college. To see if your course has a prerequisite, check the Undergraduate Catalog.

Visiting students should direct unofficial transcripts by either email (recommended), fax, regular mail or in-person to the address below:

William Paterson University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 
300 Pompton Road 
Wayne, NJ 07470

Phone: 973-720-2125
Fax: 973-720-2910
admissions@wpunj.edu 

Semester Requirements
  • A new application must be filed for each consecutive semester (students may register for several terms within a summer semester with one application).
  • A student who has below 2.0 cumulative GPA, has been dismissed or who is on academic probation from a college or university may not enroll as a visiting student at William Paterson University.
  • In order for another institution to receive a copy of the grade report, a transcript request must be completed at Student Enrollment Services, Morrison Hall.
  • Financial aid is not available to visiting and non-degree students.
  • Students may enroll in courses on a space available basis only.  Click here to check course availability in real-time.
  • Students who already hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to take non-degree courses (graduate or undergraduate) must contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 973-720-2237.

Click here to apply online.

High School Dual-Enrollment Students

Currently enrolled high school students who wish to attend William Paterson University for dual-enrollment coursework prior to graduation must meet the following requirements:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • A letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or principal stating the student's ability to handle college-level work and authorization to attend William Paterson University.

Students must complete the Non-Degree application and follow post-application instructions to submit the appropriate documents. Once the admissions office receives these materials, a letter of acceptance and information regarding registration will be sent via email and mailed to the student's home address. There is no application fee for the High School Dual-Enrollment students.

All high school non-degree students will be reviewed for the need to take the University Basic Skills Placement Test prior to registration. The Office of Testing will schedule a date and time once admission is granted. High School Dual Enrollment Students will not be able to enroll into 3000 or 4000 level classes.

Senior Citizens

No application fee is required for senior citizens, aged 65 years or older, who wish to take courses on a tuition free, space available basis. Proof of age must be submitted (i.e., copy of driver's license) with a non-degree application to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.  

Students must complete the Non-Degree application and follow post-application instructions to submit the appropriate documents, including proof of age (copy of drivers' license, etc.).  Once the admissions office receives these materials, a letter of acceptance and information regarding registration will be sent via email and mailed to the student's home address. There is no application fee for qualified senior citizens.

Students who already hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to take non-degree courses (graduate or undergraduate) must contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 973-720-3641.

Incoming National Student Exchange, Study Abroad and International Exchange Students

The National Student Exchange Program (NSE) enables students with a 2.5 GPA to attend up to one year of college in another state without having to pay "out-of-state" tuition. This program includes 155 colleges and universities.

Students must complete the Non-Degree application and follow post-application instructions to submit the appropriate documents.  Once the admissions office receives these materials, a letter of acceptance and information regarding registration will be sent via email and mailed to the student's home address.  There is no application fee for Exchange students.  Please confer with your NSE or exchange student

For information, please contact Cinzia Richardson, Office of International Students and Scholars at 973-720-2306