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Fall Orientation

Your official welcome to Widener University! Over several days of engaging sessions and activities, you’ll meet classmates, get connected to campus life, and learn the ins and outs of being a Widener student. By the end, you’ll feel at home, confident, and ready to start your first semester strong.

  1. My College Toolkit
  2. New First-Year & Transfer Students
  3. Orientation Programs
  4. Fall Orientation

What Can I Expect at Fall Orientation?

fall orientation social videoWell, lots! Watch the video ➡️ featuring C.R.E.W. Leaders as they prep you for what to expect. Please lock in the following dates:

  • DAY 1: Monday, August 17, 2026
  • DAY 2: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
  • DAY 3: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • DAY 4: Thursday, August 20, 2026
  • DAY 5: Friday, August 21, 2026

When Does My Orientation Experience Begin?

  • I'm moving on campus early: First-year residential students participating in a pre-orientation program or athletic team and moving in prior to Tuesday, August 18 will receive special instructions from program director or head coach confirming arrival time and location. First-year early arrival participants, whether residential or commuter students, will begin their fall orientation experience on Tuesday, August 18 at 4:15 p.m. and may be required to follow a custom orientation schedule.
  • I'm moving on campus: Every first-year residential student will receive an email from the Office of Student Living with an assigned move-in date and time for either Monday, August 17 or Tuesday, August 18. On both dates, your kick-off orientation session will follow later that same day at 4:15 p.m. and your required orientation sessions will continue until Friday, August 21.
  • I’m a commuter student: The commuter student orientation experience begins Tuesday, August 18 at 3:15 p.m. with check-in. All commuter students will join the main orientation program with required orientation sessions continuing until Friday, August 21.
  • I’m an international student: The international student orientation experience begins Sunday, August 16 at 9:00 a.m. All international students will join the main orientation program starting at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18 with required orientation sessions continuing until Friday, August 21.

New students will need to attend all mandatory orientation program dates detailed below—beginning on either Monday or Tuesday depending on your scheduled move-in date or commuter status and continuing through Friday, August 21. Please plan accordingly.

Fall Orientation is led by the Office of Student Engagement with the help of our student C.R.E.W. Leaders. Have a question about orientation? These teams are your go-to support.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

View Fall Orientation Schedule

Tools to Support Your Orientation Experience

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Pride Guide

The Pride Guide offers a snapshot of important resources, campus information, and offices that will support you as you embark on your Widener journey and beyond. Here, we cover topics like:

  • Widener support networks
  • A toolkit to access all things Widener
  • Academic and wellbeing resources
  • Ways to engage on campus
  • and more!

New PrideGuide Coming Soon!

Apps to Download

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Engage

Engage is a platform that allows students to view and check in to events, and allows event organizers to track attendance. On mobile devices, Engage can be accessed through the CORQ app.

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Canvas

Canvas

Canvas is an absolute necessity for Widener students! This app serves as the hub for all your classes. It is used to view assignments, grades, and make submissions. 

Download (iOS)
Download (Android)

 

Get in Touch

Meet the Student Engagement Team Meet the C.R.E.W. Leaders Parent & Family Orientation Resources