Student with map during International Education Week at Widener University.

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

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Student Visa & Travel Information

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.

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Making Widener Your Second Home

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.

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International Student Experiences

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.

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International Students' Post Arrival Guide

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. 

Pride Perspectives

Daniël van der Spoel

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

Daniël's Story
Brandon Matambo stands in the lobby of Quick Center; behind him is a stock ticker and students walking down steps

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

Brandon's Story
Karina Brasil stands in front of stone wall

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

Karina's Story

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

Luis's Story