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Contact Information

School of Engineering
Kirkbride Hall, Room 101

tel: 610-499-4037
fax: 610-499-4059

Fred A. Akl, Ph.D.,P.E.
Dean and Professor

Nora J. Kogut, MBA
Assistant Dean
tel: 610-499-4039
njkogut@widener.edu

Rudy Treichel, BSME, MBA
Assistant Dean
tel: 610-499-1294
rjtreichel@widener.edu

Kara Barnard
Administrative Assistant
tel: 610-499-4608
klbarnard@mail.widener.edu

Undergraduate Office
tel: 610-499-4037

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Undergraduate Majors

The School of Engineering provides programs that combine theory and practice to educate men and women who will contribute to the solution of today’s problems and continue learning to enhance their professional careers.

The curricula include a carefully chosen mix of basic science, engineering science, engineering design, practical engineering applications, and the humanities and social sciences.

Majors

The School of Engineering offers majors in the following disciplines:

Minors

Student can also take minors in the following disciplines:

  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Difference makers

Dean Fred Akl Video

Difference makers

Dean Fred Akl Video

Difference makers

Dr. Marina Barnett Video

Difference makers

Catherine Rawlings Video

Difference makers

Dr. Jeannette Wyatt Video

Difference makers

Dr. Nadine McHenry Video

Program Highlight

1821 Experience

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

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

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

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

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.