Office of Student Life
University Center, Lower Level

tel: 610-499-4411
fax: 610-499-1275

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013

Adrienne Michele Craig
Assistant Dean for Student Life
amcraig@widener.edu

Melissa Otis
Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life & Volunteer Services
mdotis@widener.edu

Darlene Thomas
Administrative Assistant
dtthomas@widener.edu

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Orientation

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Student Affairs coordinates many processes to get students started. This page guides you through many of the services our incoming students need to start their semester.

Becoming a part of the Widener University Pride includes registering for classes once accepted, the option to participate in a pre-orientation experience, and attending orientation before classes start.

Summer Registration

Incoming first-year students attend a one-day Student Summer Registration and Parent Orientation session. For students this day includes meeting fellow classmates and C.R.E.W. Leaders, taking placement exams and registering for fall courses. Click Summer Registration to learn more.

Pre-Orientation

Start your first year with new friends, early arrival on campus, and the confidence to succeed before school starts!

Student Affairs offers three distinct programs that will:

  • Build your friend network with incoming and upper classmates
  • Ease you into the college transition
  • Expose the multitude of possibilities awaiting you at Widener
  • All while enjoying new and exciting experiences!

Want to know more? Visit the Pre-Orientation web page.

Fall Orientation

Pride Experience II: Orientation

Wednesday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 26th

Our Fall Orientation program is designed to help students make a smooth transition into college. All first year students are required to attend Fall Orientation. During Orientation, students will attend a series of academic and social events aimed to prepare students for a successful experience at Widener University.

New students will be guided through each day of Orientation by their C.R.E.W. Leaders. C.R.E.W. Leaders are upper class Widener University students who are trained to answer all your questions about life at Widener.

Check out the Fall 2012 Orientation Schedule (Coming Soon) to view the ample opportunities students will have to meet other incoming students, faculty and staff.