William Paterson University - Student Organizations and Activities

Student Organizations and Activities

Offering an active campus experience for both resident and commuter students, William Paterson University hosts 24 fraternities and sororities and more than 70 clubs and organizations, as well as a variety of intramural and recreational activities, peer education, and leadership programs. In addition, the University offers club sports in ice hockey, equestrian, rugby, and bowling.

The University has been nationally recognized for its alcohol prevention program, which requires freshmen and transfer students to take alcohol.edu, an online alcohol prevention course to educate students about the consequences of problematic drinking. In addition, specially trained students serve as peer health advocates and help to spread the message to their peers about the need to take a responsible approach to alcohol.

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