Enrollment Services
The Enrollment Services One-Stop Center is located in Lipka Hall at the corner of 14th and Potter Streets.
Whether you’re a parent or guardian, first year or transfer student, new graduate student, international student, or current student, we can help you with:
- Getting started with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or any financial awards, loans, and scholarships.
- Understanding tuition and fees.
- Receiving benefits under the G.I. Bill and Widener's Yellow Ribbon program.
- Viewing/ paying your tuition bills.
- Establishing an online semester payment plan.
- Campus1Card (student ID Card).
- Registering for classes.
We’ll help you with questions like:
- Does Widener have direct deposit?
- What does my Campus1Card do?
- How do I get a parking permit?
- Can I take summer classes?
Office of Student Financial Services
The Office of Student Financial Services will guide you through the financial aid process and help make a Widener degree accessible.
Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar deals with all matters relating to a student’s academic record. The registrar is responsible for:
- Coordinating class scheduling.
- Registration, grading, and graduation petitions.
- Final exam schedule.
- Maintaining transcripts.
- Loan deferment forms.
- Enrollment and degree verifications.
Office of the Bursar
The Office of the Bursar manages the cashiering, e-bills, and student account functions of the university. For example, the bursar is responsible for crediting your account with any financial aid you receive and for the collection of outstanding tuition accounts.
Campus1Card
The Campus1Card is the official card that is used as a Widener student ID card, library card, flexible spending debit card, meal plan card, residence hall access card, and wellness center access card.
Program Highlight
The 1821 Experience
In this pre-orientation program, you will explore how multiculturalism adds to the college experience and connect with other students on campus.
Program Highlight
Summit Widener
This multi-day backpacking trip, led by members of the Outdoor Adventure Club, offers incoming Widener students a chance to build self-confidence and a social network of like-minded students on campus while having fun in the Appalachian Mountains.
Program Highlight
ELEVATE
This student life leadership program, Enhancing Leadership Experience Via Activities, Training, and Engagement, aka ELEVATE, allows you to build or hone your leadership skills with learning tracks for emerging student leaders.
Program Highlight
Oskin Leaders
The Oskin Leaders program inspires and equips Widener undergraduates to courageously leverage their passion and leadership skills to create significant, positive change.
Program Highlight
PSC/Bonner Leaders Program
This program connects Widener students with a service movement of college students around the country. Students in the Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leaders Program complete 300 hours of community service and a variety of leadership activities.
Difference Makers
Continuing Studies
University College student Dale Kerns Jr. established the Little Angels Foundation, which provides financial and emotional support for children suffering from cancer, tumors, and other deadly diseases.
Difference Makers
College of Arts & Sciences
Chemistry Major Anna Miller ‘12, from East Prospect, PA, served as site team leader at CityTeam International in Chester, where she coordinated the efforts of 10 other PSC students.
Difference Makers
College of Arts & Sciences
Anthropology Major Sara E. McManus ’13 has been named a 2012 Newman Civic Fellow, an award that recognizes inspiring college student leaders who have worked to find solutions for challenges facing their communities.
Difference Makers
Alternative Spring Break
Anthropology Major Jess Viscuso ’12 and Nursing Major Devin Weesner ’13 coordinated Alternative Spring Break efforts for 87 students and faculty and staff chaperones at six locations throughout the U.S.
Difference Makers
Institute of Physical Therapy Education
Doctoral Student Scott Cheney serves on the board of the Society for Student-run Medical Clinics, where he is one of five national directors charged with planning the society’s international conference.
Difference Makers
Widener University
President James T. Harris III has been appointed chair of the Board Directors for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) for 2012–13. Harris has served on the AICUP Board of Directors since 2007, most recently as vice-chair.
Difference Makers
Widener Observatory
Dr. Harry Augensen, associate dean of science and professor of physics and astronomy, helped alumnus Dominic Liberto ’08 arrange a private moment during a public viewing at the Widener University Observatory to propose to his girlfriend, Jenn. She said yes!
