1. Get Involved and Find Your People

Ever feel like you're starring in your own reality show? Well, Pace has a cast for you! Check out the Getting Involved page to join clubs, organizations, and activities where you’ll find your tribe. Whether it’s a K-pop fan club or a dance crew, there's something for everyone. Cue the dramatic music!

2. Ace Your Academics with Advising

Confused about which classes to take? Feeling lost like a tourist in Times Square? Fear not! The Academics and Advising section is your GPS. Advisors will help you navigate your schedule, so you can find the easiest path to those sweet, sweet A’s. #LifeHack

3. Swipe Right on Campus Resources

Need a little extra help? No problem. The Resources for Students page has all the cheat codes. From tutoring centers to the writing lab, you’ll have all the academic power-ups you need to level up.

4. Get Techy with It

Check out Pace's tech resources to make sure you’re not the one asking, “How do I print from my phone?” Get your Wi-Fi game strong and explore the tech tools that’ll make you look like a campus wizard. Abracadabra, here's your homework!

5. Health is Wealth, Fam

If you ever feel like you're running on empty, the campus health resources are here for you. From counseling services to fitness centers, make sure to keep your mind and body in tip-top shape. Remember, you can't binge-watch Netflix if you're not feeling 100%.

6. Library: The OG Search Engine

The Pace Library isn’t just for studying—think of it as your personal Hogwarts (is that still cool?). With endless resources and cozy spots to chill, it’s the perfect place to cram before exams or catch up on some Z’s. Shh, just don’t tell the librarians!

7. Snack Attack: Know Your Food Options

Discover all the dining spots on campus and nearby to keep your energy up. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack between classes or a full meal, Pace's dining services have you covered. Pro tip: Always keep an eye out for free food events. #BudgetLiving

8. The Suite Life Reality Show

Living on campus? Congrats, you’re now part of an exclusive club! Get to know your floor-mates, participate in dorm events, and make your room the ultimate hangout spot. Who needs MTV when you’ve got dorm drama? Learn more about Housing and Residential Life at Pace.

9. Safety First, Party Second

Make sure you’re up to speed on all things safety. Know where the campus security offices are, download the safety apps, and always have an emergency contact. It’s like having a safety net for all your wild adventures. YOLO, but safely!

10. Explore NYC: Your Extended Campus

Remember, location, location, location! Take advantage of Pace’s prime location and explore everything the city has to offer—from Broadway shows to secret rooftop dining. Just don’t forget to finish your homework before you hit the town. #Priorities

And there you have it! Follow these tips, and you’ll be ready to take on your first year at Pace like a pro. Now go forth, make memories, and maybe even go viral!

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The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Amelia Wilson has joined its faculty as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic (“IJC”). In her role as Director of the IJC, Professor Wilson will also assume clinical teaching responsibilities. The IJC is part of John Jay Legal Services, Inc., a not-for-profit legal services firm that houses and runs the clinic and externship programs at Haub Law. Previously, Professor Wilson was an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Immigrants’ Rights/International Human Rights Clinic at Seton Hall School of Law.

"The Elisabeth Haub School of Law has a preeminent reputation for its clinical offerings,” said Professor Wilson. “I’m very excited to become the new Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic, which is making a direct and positive impact in providing free representation for immigrants and helping students gain experience towards a career in immigration law. I look forward to bringing my research interests and passion for immigrants’ rights and international human rights to Haub Law and learning from the faculty and students at the law school as well.”

Prior to joining Seton Hall School of Law, Professor Wilson served for four years as Supervising Attorney, Research Scholar and Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School where she co-taught the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic. Professor Wilson has been practicing in the area of immigration law since 2005 and has represented hundreds of individuals as they navigate our detention and deportation system. She specializes in representing noncitizens with mental health disabilities, and her research and scholarship focus on safeguarding the due process rights of this particularly vulnerable population. In addition to teaching, writing, and engaging in direct legal services, Professor Wilson helped the Department of Justice build the first (and to date, only) government-funded appointed counsel system for any immigrant group. Professor Wilson received her JD from the University of Minnesota Law School and her BA from the University of Iowa.

“The Immigration Justice Clinic is one of our flagship clinical programs at Haub Law and I am thrilled that Professor Wilson, who has an extensive background in immigration law, is joining our law school community,” said Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Dean Horace E. Anderson Jr. “Her practical experience along with her scholarship in the area of immigrants’ rights will guide our students as they assist clients in the Immigration Justice Clinic and as they learn in the classroom.”

The Immigration Justice Clinic was founded by Professor Vanessa Merton in 2004 and began serving clients in the spring of 2005. For 20 years, through her retirement and passing in 2024, Professor Merton served as the Director of and taught in the IJC, which provides free legal services to noncitizens who otherwise could not afford legal assistance. These services include representing clients in their applications for asylum or family-based status, in removal proceedings at state and federal detention facilities, and on petitions for crime victims and juvenile immigrants. IJC Student Attorneys litigate in the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the federal courts. They also conduct community “Know Your Rights” programs, engage in legislative advocacy, and have spent several spring breaks volunteering at immigrant detention centers on the southern border. The IJC and Professor Merton have successfully prepared hundreds of students for careers in immigration law, private firms, independent law offices, nonprofit agencies, and prestigious post-graduate fellowships.