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Pride Experience 1: Summer Registration

At Pride Experience I: Summer Registration, you'll prepare for classes and get to know Widener—the campus, the people, the resources, the fun!

What to Expect at Your Faculty Advisor Course Registration Meeting

This is your chance to ask questions and start strong—come prepared and ready to plan your path to success! Your faculty advisor is here to help you choose the right courses, understand how they fit into your personalized academic journey, and explore opportunities that align with your unique academic and career goals. You'll also get familiar with the student planning system and learn how to make the most of your time at Widener.
 

  • Review your major's course requirements ahead of time in the academic catalog.
  • Explore ASC101 options to find a course that interests you!
  • Review your math placement.
  • Bring a list of any questions you have about classes, scheduling, your major, or academic goals.
  • Ask your advisor about their preferences for communicating and scheduling meetings.
  • Be yourself! You've got this.

For more information about course exploration and registration, view the Ace Advising & Registration blog.

Each Thinking Through course tackles a big, complex question with no easy answer. With your instructor and peers, you'll explore different perspectives and ways of thinking that shape your college experience. Choose a topic that sparks your curiosity and dive into the discussion!

Course Key:
H - Honors
S - Service Learning

COURSE TITLETHE BIG QUESTION
Aliens: Are We Alone?Do aliens exist?
Banned: Creativity & CensorsWhat are the limits of free speech and creative expression? Who gets to decide?
Building ResilienceWhat does it mean to be resilient, and how can we cultivate it in ourselves and our communities?
Climate ChangeHow do we know about climate change?
Crime & Public HealthWhat role does crime play in a "healthy" society?
Digital Community PerilsHow do the digital communities we inhabit shape the world in which we live?
Does Evolution Matter?Can understanding the theory of evolution help address challenges in biology, ecology, medicine, and public health?
Food in SocietyHow and why are our foodways changing?
Green EconomyHow can we change the growth model of our current economy to one that is sustainable and healthy?
How We Choose Our FoodHow do we make choices about the food that we eat?
I am Not AIHow do you know I'm not AI pretending to be human?
Imagine All the PeopleWhat if you had the power to bridge cultural divides in your own community?
Influencers Past & PresentWhat is influence and how can it affect everyday life?
In-Groups & Out-GroupsHow do group identities come into conflict and how can we resolve it?
Injustice in HealthcareHow is injustice related to resistance to healthcare?
Joy & ResilienceWhat is true joy, and how do we invite more of it into our lives?
Marks or Bust: Should We Go?Should we colonize space?
My Gender, My PerspectiveWhat biological or social perspectives impact masculinity or femininity and how we present ourselves in society?
Our Monsters, Our SelvesWhy are we compelled to create monsters? What do they tell us about our past, ourselves, and our world?
People & PowerHow do people shape power and how does power shape people?
Pirates: Heroes or Villains? (Available as  Honors & Non-Honors)What is about pirates that has caused many to see a group of seemingly unsavory figures as heroes?
Rebel GirlsWho's a 'rebel girl' and how do we understand U.S. feminisms?
Relationships & WellbeingHow do our friendships and personal relationships impact our overall mental health and wellbeing?
Religion in Japanese AnimeHow do philosophical and religious traditions help us understand modern East Asia?
Restorative Justice & HarmDoes restorative justice offer hope in addressing harm?
School Garden Ecology (S)How can school gardens promote sustainability, education, and food justice?
Science or Science FictionWhat is the science of science fiction and is it possible?
Sex Ed in the USAHow is sex ed taught in the USA and why does it matter?
The Politics of PerceptionWhat factors shape our perception of the world around us?
The Power of AlgorithmsWhat are algorithms and how do algorithms shape our world?
True CrimeWhy do people commit crime and why do people watch true crime?
Violence in the USAHow has violence shaped the society and culture of the U.S.?
Who Owns the PastHow do societies remember the past and which past do we remember?
Zombies: Myth or RealityWhat is the reality behind zombie myths and zombification and what do these myths tell us about the peoples who create and celebrate them?
Masculine & Masculinities (H)What does it mean to "be a man"? How do definitions of masculinity vary across space and time?
AI: Promises & Dangers (H)What are the promises and dangers of AI?
What is Reality? (H)How do we know what's really real? What makes you you? Is time travel possible? What is possibility?
Technology & the Environment (H)How have social media and technology influenced our relationship with the natural world?
People & Power (H)How do people shape power and how does power shape people?

Your math placement can be found in your admissions portal. 

Your math placement helps determine the best starting point for your coursework and was determined by your provisional level, major, and/or math assessment. Knowing your math placement will help guide your advisor if Math 101 is required.

Start strong by attending every class, managing your time wisely, and using campus resources like tutoring and advising. Don’t hesitate to ask for help—Widener is here to support you!

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