Here you are perfectly situated鈥攁 valued member of a warm and supportive campus community on the doorstep of a bustling wider world.
Your Widener experience will unfold at the intersection of several communities, each of which presents distinct opportunities for learning, experience, and enjoying your life.
Main Campus is energized by clubs, teams, ensembles, and initiatives fueled by student interests and talents. Campus is walkable and welcoming, with comfortable and bright facilities for living and dining. Here, you'll feel at home, well-supported, and free to pursue your full range of interests.
Close and long-term ties with our surrounding community of Chester mean countless opportunities for civic engagement with local organizations. Widener-run physical therapy and nursing clinics provide hands-on clinical experience. Future educators prepare for the classroom by teaching in one of the nation鈥檚 only university-run charter schools.
A 10-minute train ride from campus, the nation鈥檚 fifth-largest city offers endless opportunities鈥攆rom research collaborations to projects with nonprofit organizations to internships with Fortune 500 companies and global NGOs.
Widener is also a proud partner of the Campus Philly program that provides you with exclusive access () to the city鈥檚 cultural riches and resources.
Our students head to the nearby suburb of Media for its parks, festivals, concerts, and shopping. You might also have a co-op placement or internship at one of Media鈥檚 many businesses or nonprofit organizations. The Media motto is "Everybody鈥檚 Hometown." Because it鈥檚 diverse and welcoming. And it鈥檚 just down the road.
Here鈥檚 a look back at the moments in 2025 that made us cheer, crave boba and prove that at Widener, going big isn鈥檛 just a trend鈥攊t鈥檚 a tradition.
As the newest major in the School of Engineering, Widener鈥檚 construction management program lays the groundwork for student success with mentorships, site visits and a close-knit community that builds career paths and lifelong networks.
Widener Pride was on full display at the Philadelphia Union for the annual title match. See the highlights from the game.