International Students
Explore the resources Widener offers to help you not only feel at home, but thrive throughout your time here.
Resources for International Students
Review the processes and requirements for obtaining an I-20, applying for your visa, preparing for your visa interview appointment, preparing for travel and life at Widener, maintaining your F-1 or J-1 status, and more.
Access everything you need to know to settle in to life at Widener and as an international student in US, from campus wellbeing, mail, banking, and transportation resources, to exploring the Philly area, helpful information for family and friends, and more.
Discover our welcoming, international student network where you will be supported and have opportunities to fill your calendar with engaging experiences and learn how to expand your college horizons while keeping your visa in-check.
The Post Arrival Guide offers quick answers to FAQs and supports students with any concerns during their time at Widener.
Thank you to Saleeth Ulloa Lasso, Class of 2026, for putting this handbook together.
Student Perspectives
My time at Widener was my very first interaction with chemical engineering and the medical side of things. I really like this and want to look into whether I can get a job in the future in this area.
Daniël
van der Spoel
Class of 2024
Undergraduate | Computer Science
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Daniël's
Story
Student Perspectives
Widener has done a really good job preparing me for what hands-on work was going to look like, how I can use my major, and what options I have.
Brandon
Matambo
Class of 2023
Undergraduate | Bachelor's in International Business; Minor in Political Science
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Brandon's
Story
Student Perspectives
I know this was the right program for me. If someone was wondering if Widener was the right place for their MBA, I would just say go for it.
Karina
Brasil
Class of 2022
Graduate | MBA
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Karina's
Story
Student Perspectives
Classes are small. So you can actually have that deep conversation with professors. It turns into an almost individual class and becomes better in the learning process.
Luis
Aguilar
Class of 2017 and 2018
Graduate | Biomedical Engineering Major, Biomedical Engineering Master's
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Luis's
Story
International Students in the News
Widener has seen a significant increase in international applicants and has welcomed students from across the globe, including countries never represented on campus before.
International student-athletes have found a second home playing for the Pride. Embraced by the campus, these students bring new perspectives, both on the field and off.