Beyond the classroom, college is a canvas for personal growth and unforgettable experiences. Embrace the full spectrum of university life by participating in our campus clubs and programs.
From the Commuter Student Association to Greek life to Black Student Union, you have over 70 student-led clubs and organizations at your fingertips to get involved with. While some clubs require a semester-long commitment, others may have open meetings you are free to come to as you please. Can't find what you're looking for? Start your own student organization!
Celebrate what makes Widener with our annual traditions. Our homecoming events—including the fan-favorite golf cart parade—connect generations past and present. Late night and weekend programming gives you a host of options for enjoying your downtime, while finals week events offer easy options for destressing. At the end of your Widener journey, you'll celebrate with your peers through signature senior class programming.
No matter your involvement or skill level, you'll find plenty of opportunities to get involved in athletics and fitness at Widener. With over 20 varsity sport teams, plus club and intramural options, you can play for the Pride, or cheer from the stands!
Keep playing the instrument you love and receive academic credit for it through a variety of musical opportunities on campus. Widener students perform in a variety of settings including home football and basketball games, concerts, recitals, and the homecoming pep rally. Marching band, wind ensemble, and color guard scholarships are available to full-time undergraduate students with outstanding musical ability.
Widener's ROTC cadre, Dauntless Battalion, produces the next generation of leaders and helps students become the best version of themselves. Whether you participate all four years or a single semester, the leadership and management skills developed will remain for a lifetime. Cadets in the ROTC program are given the opportunity to have a significant portion of their education paid for through scholarships which can include room and board, a monthly stipend, and more.
Balancing academics, extracurricular commitments, and personal well-being as a college student can be challenging, but staying organized, using support services, and practicing self-care are key strategies for achieving success.
Discover how Widener's political engagement team helps you see politics in a new light, showing its impact on healthcare, sustainability, and social justice. Join classroom discussions, meet presidential candidates, and participate in service-learning projects to broaden your perspectives and contribute to societal change.
Stay connected to campus events and organizations with the Involve app. Select Widener as your school, click the three yellow lines in the upper left-hand corner of your screen to log in using your Widener credentials, and you're ready to go!
Known as WAVE, the federally-funded initiative is bringing together voices and perspectives from across campus – including, and especially, students – with the goal of providing people with the tools and skills needed to change culture.
A new partnership with TELUS Health offers students a comprehensive wellness app for mental health support and resources, emphasizing accessibility and convenience.
Amanda Rappa ’26 shares her incredible experience as the co-executive producer of the TEDxWidenerUniversity event in September 2023.
University Center, Lower Level
University Center
Office of Student Engagement
