Dual admissions students at Delaware County Community College or Montgomery County Community College are automatically admitted to Widener University.
Our straightforward transfer process means that when you arrive at Widener, you'll immediately begin building on what you started in community college. Gain real-world experience through a co-op or internship. Develop next-level skills in cutting-edge facilities. And connect with faculty who are invested in your success.
Get started today. We'll work to transfer as many credits as possible, and scholarships start at $20,000 or more yearly.
Explore the Dual Admission Pathway
Prep for Your Transfer to Widener
As part of our dual admissions program with DCCC and MCCC, students who complete these steps鈥攁nd meet minimum GPA requirements鈥攁re guaranteed admission to Widener. (Our BSN program is excluded.)
Submit an intent-to-enroll form before earning 30 credits at your community college.
Complete an associate's degree.
Submit your free application as a transfer student.
After you submit your free application, send transcripts from every high school and college you attended (if you completed 60 college credits or more, you don't need to submit high school transcripts). From there, our admissions team will work with you to solidify your spot.
Scholarships for transfer students start at $20,000 per year, and eligible students can receive even more. Our financial aid opportunities help Widener rival the cost of a state university. That means you could earn a highly personal degree for the cost of attending a large, public school.
With Widener's campus as your home base, you'll experience the best of the Philadelphia area:
Center City Philadelphia, with access to rich job opportunities and premier attractions
Historic suburbs, complete with cafes, shops, and restaurants
Mass transportation, including Amtrak, SEPTA, and Philadelphia International Airport
Roaring Success
Distinguished by expert teaching, prominent research, and stellar graduate outcomes, Widener鈥檚 academic experience has earned regional and national accolades.
National College of Distinction
Recognized for top-quality teaching, student engagement, and successful outcomes.
$116,100 Mid-Career Salary
for Widener alumni with a bachelor鈥檚 degree, which ranks in the top 22% nationwide
Career Success for Class of 2025
93% achieved their career goals鈥攅mployment, graduate school, or military/service鈥攚ithin 6 months of graduation, per Widener University research.
Grant Funding for Research
Widener manages $8-$10 million annually in grant funding for research and community programming.