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Support from Day One

Leverage powerful resources to help you thrive through your first year at Widener and beyond.

  1. My College Toolkit
  2. New First-Year & Transfer Students
  3. Support from Day One

When it comes to making the most of your Widener experience, we're all in it together.

Through every big opportunity or challenge that comes your way, you can feel confident that your community is committed to helping you unlock your potential. As part of our investment in you, we offer resources designed to help you tackle your first year—and prepare for long-term success.

From the unique mentorship for first-year students and expert guidance and ongoing support throughout your Widener journey, we'll ensure you have the resources to help you thrive.

Meet the Mentors Who Have Your Back

These compassionate, caring members of the Pride are on standby to support first-year students like you—and complement the academic tutoring and advising offered to undergraduates throughout their time at Widener.

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Personal Student Success Team

This dream team offers personalized support and includes a:

  • Faculty mentor to guide your academic success
  • Peer mentor in your major to help you get acclimated academically and socially 
  • Student affairs liaison to connect you with contacts and resources across campus
  • Librarian to assist with academic research
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First-Year Experience Coaches

Dedicated coaches provide exclusive one-on-one, personalized guidance, making your first-year journey at Widener truly exceptional. Our coaches are readily available to support and empower you through phone, text, email, and even video.

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Pride Mentors

The PRIDE Mentoring Program offers personalized support to new first-year and transfer students through one-on-one and group workshops, along with academic, social, cultural, and leadership development activities. Designed to help students thrive, the program supports:

  • Improving academic performance
  • Adjusting to college life
  • Building connections across campus
  • Gaining insight into academic culture
  • Developing leadership skills
  • Forming meaningful relationships with peers, faculty, and staff

Learn more about PRIDE Mentoring Program

Access Ongoing Support & Guidance

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Academic Success

Academic advising, tutoring, exploratory studies, accessibility services, the PRIDE mentoring program, and the writing and math centers are just a few of the supportive resources available to help you optimize your academic experience.

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Personal Wellbeing

We often say, “We’re All Widener,” and it’s more than a catchy phrase. It embodies our commitment to helping you thrive: to excel not just academically, but in all the ways that are meaningful to you. Your mental, emotional, and physical health are vital to your success which is why Widener offers a multitude of resources dedicated to bolstering your personal wellbeing and sense of belonging.

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Resources for Parents and Families

Partner with us in supporting your student by exploring the resources and opportunities available to them, as well as ones specifically for you.

Resources to Support Your First-Year Student

Get in Touch

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