There's a lot to take in as you adjust to Widener's campus community community. We've compiled resources and guidance to make transitioning into college life as smooth as possible.
When it comes to university life, there's a lot at your fingertips. Here are ways to navigate all the many tools to support you at Widener.
myWidener is your pathway to everything Widener. Use the search bar, explore by categories, and favorite your most used resources.
This is where to explore all things student engagement—student orgs, events, and experiences! Download the Modern Campus Involve app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Your one-stop-shop for resources, tools, and services you can leverage for academic, personal, and career success.
Canvas is Widener's learning management system where you'll find all of your course materials, assignments, discussions, grades, and more.
Purchase your course materials and Widener swag here.
Your key to entering campus buildings and what you’ll swipe each time you use your meal plan or Pride Bucks.
View the Pride Cafe's daily menu and on-campus restaurant hours, sign up for a meal plan, and add Pride Bucks to your account.
Explore the interactive digital campus map to locate buildings and facilities and access walking directions.
Your Widener account grants you access to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive applications.
Search and explore Widener's offices and departments for helpful contact information and more.
Access your financial aid and banking info, student planning, grades, and other info unique to you.
The First-Year Experience Program brings together academics, student-life activities, and community engagement around a shared theme. The program's goal is to consider questions from multiple perspectives, share ideas and conversations in the classroom and beyond, and introduce students to intellectual life and community at Widener.
We've crafted a helpful guide that covers the words and phrases frequently used during your time at Widener! From academic jargon to campus-specific terms, this guide will be your trusted companion, ensuring you feel confident and in-the-know as you embark on your journey at Widener.
A mighty team of mentors are here to help you thrive throughout your first year at Widener and beyond. Explore unique support for first-year students in addition to a diverse network of academic, personal wellbeing, and career support.
Make yourself at home! At Widener you will find a welcoming, inclusive residential and commuter life communities, and an array of dining options. For help, explore these FAQs:
Your college journey is what you make it—so make the most of it! Join a club, participate in events, serve your community, play (or cheer on) a sport. These are the experiences that stick with you long after you graduate.
There's always something happening on campus. Stay in the know by checking your Widener email for the latest Widener Insider and student life newsletters and visiting our campus events calendar and Experience Widener.
Follow Widener's main social accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, & TikTok. But these aren't the only Widener accounts to follow! Offices and departments around campus are active on social media and ready to connect.
Consider these friendly faces your welcoming committee! They'll help to ensure you're settling in smoothly and are happy to answer all your questions.
Let's get you connected to the right resources to address your situation.
