What are the deadlines to apply?
A majority of the programs operate on a “rolling” basis without any set deadlines. However, please note that if your program of interest is on a “rolling” basis, you should still allow plenty of time to apply and get all of the necessary documents to the program. A file will not be reviewed for an admissions decision if it is not complete. Please contact your program for more information.
When can I apply for admission to a program?
Applications for a majority of the programs are accepted for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Please check with your individual program to check on the desired or required starting semester so that you can plan accordingly.
What is the tuition and cost breakdown?
Widener University is a private metropolitan university. There are varying costs and fees related to each program. The office of
Enrollment Management Services has the most up to date information on costs, fees, and financial aide.
Does Widener University offer assistantships?
There are some assistantships offered throughout campus serving in many different capacities. Many times programs of study offer assistantships to their students. Contact your program for additional information. Please note that assistantships are not guaranteed and are extremely competitive.
What are the requirements to apply?
The admission decisions are made by each specific program; therefore, the admission requirements vary among programs. Contact your program of interest if you have additional questions.
College of Arts and Science Requirements
Center for Education Requirements
School of Hospitality Management Requirements
School of Business Administration Requirements
School of Engineering Requirements School of Nursing Requirements Institute for Physical Therapy Education Requirements
Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology Requirements
Center for Social Work Education Requirements
Can I take a graduate course without entering a degree program?
Many of the programs excluding the full time programs, Clinical Psychology and Physical Therapy, allow students to take and participate in a maximum of two courses as a non-matriculated student. If you are interested in this option, please contact your program of interest.
When are the majority of the courses offered?
The part time programs offer their courses during the late afternoon and early evening hours such as 4:15 or 7:00 pm. The Human Sexuality program offers their courses on Saturdays. The full time programs, Clinical Psychology and Physical Therapy, operate with their courses being offered during the day on Monday-Fridays.
What does the application process entail for a dual or joint program?A program specific application must be completed for the dual or joint program of interest. Supporting documents such as test scores and transcripts must be sent to the program of interest. Decisions are made by both programs individually by the admissions committee. You must be accepted by both programs in order to pursue any of the dual/joint degrees.
If you are applying for the dual or joint programs offered with the Clinical Psychology or Human Sexuality programs, please be sure to adhere to the deadlines and requirements set by these programs first.Where can I find housing information?There is a limited amount of on-campus housing designated for graduate students. Graduate students in the full time programs are given preference for the on-campus housing. If you are interested in the on-campus housing, please contact Pam Millio at 610-499-4156 for the application and additional information.
In the Fall of 2008 Widener University opened the Hub Apartments located across the street from the campus. The Hub Apartments offer studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments which are available furnished or unfurnished. More information is available at
http://www.thehubatwidener.com/ or 610-872-8400.
Delaware County is home to many apartment complexes located less than ten miles away from campus as well.
Does Widener University offer distance learning courses over the web?Currently Widener University does not offer any programs that include a majority of distance learning courses. Some programs may include courses which operate on a hybrid or semi-hybrid format, but there isn’t the capability to complete an entire program via distance learning. Some programs offer their academic programs to a cohort group which is hosted by a different institution such as Shippensburg University. Contact your program of interest for more information.