Department & Office Directory

The Mechanical Engineering Department provides an education that is postured for a dynamic and highly progressive field that touches all areas of modern technology with practical applications in industry, government, and research. Students are exposed to core curriculum that stresses fundamentals, including strength of materials, machine design, kinematics and dynamics of machinery, vibrations, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and the design of fluid-thermal systems.
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The study of another language through the Modern Languages Department immerses students in an academic experience that emphasizes linguistic fluency and multicultural competence, highly prized skills that open doors to a wide range of potential careers in today’s competitive global economy.
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The Music Department offers numerous opportunities for students to participate in musical performances and to also enjoy performances from renowned musicians from around the world.
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At Widener University's Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, we build meaningful relationships to advance Widener's mission of empowering its community of learners to discover and create better futures for all. Through strategic partnerships, we strengthen engagement, promote investment, and celebrate Pride in Widener. We invite all members of the Widener family—alumni, current students, parents, and friends—to connect with the University’s alumni community. Please feel free to reach out to any one of us with questions, comments, or concerns. And, of course, Go Pride!

The Office of Student Living at Widener is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive residential community. Within the Student Living office, there are a variety of resources to support residents and address questions and concerns. 

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The Campus One Card enables students, faculty, and staff to access many services on campus, in addition to deposit money to purchase goods and services on campus and at some local off-campus businesses.

The Online Social Work Office serves students interested in Widener’s online social work programs. 

The Operations Department handles maintenance and cable issues and provides a wide range of services for the campus community, including building and grounds maintenance, construction management, custodial services, utility management, mail services, and campus sustainability.

Organizational Development Services is an on-campus organizational consulting unit that provides leadership development and training programs to university departments, staff, and the surrounding communities.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), an academic cooperative for mature adults, hosts academic courses, intellectual programs, and social events on a year-round basis.

The Payroll Department provides all information related to employee payroll.

Philosophy critically explores concepts like meaning, truth, justice, and beauty that are deeply embedded in daily life and the other academic disciplines. We prepare our students to think carefully about why they believe what they believe, critically about the world and our tools for understanding it, and creatively about how to solve perennial problems.

The Physics & Astronomy Department provides a strong foundation in the underlying physical laws that govern space, time, matter, and energy.
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The PMC Museum links the legacy of the distinguished Pennsylvania Military College Corps of Cadets, the predecessor of Widener University, with the promises of present graduating classes. Inside the PMC Museum, you’ll find exhibits of sabers, uniforms, scrapbooks, newspapers, and yearbooks.

The Political Science Department offers students the opportunity to experience politics and government processes through political lobbying, international simulations, and campus political engagement.
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The Widener Post Office is a contract postal unit of the USPS, and is located on the Lower Level of University Center.

The Pre-Health Care Professions Department supports students through the transition from their undergraduate studies to medical school.
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The Pre-Law Department supports students through the transition from their undergraduate studies to law school.
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The Pre-OT Department supports students through the transition from their undergraduate studies to the doctoral program in occupational therapy.
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The Pre-PT Department supports students through the transition from their undergraduate studies to the doctoral program in physical therapy education.
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