High energy. Shamelessly enthusiastic. Bursting with pride. This community loves a roaring good time, and you've got a standing invite.

Experience Widener to the Fullest

Student clubs, sports, the arts, Greek life—these experiences are at the heart of life at Widener. They're also where you'll find your people, pursue your passions, shape your identity, and make the kind of memories you'll reflect on decades later and smile (and probably laugh, too).

We'll help connect you to the opportunities that excite and inspire you. Right away, you'll meet others who share your super-specific niche interest, are eager to learn from one another, and are always game to try something new.

Choose Your Adventure

Two Widener students in a colorfully decorated golf cart driving on the track as part of the student organizations golf cart parade.

Clubs & Organizations

Dive into your interests and passions—those you came with and those you're taking for a test drive—all while forming lifelong friendships and having a blast. Learn more about our 90+ clubs and organizations where you can do just that. 

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Athletics & Club Sports

Whether you're competing, playing for fun, or showing up on game day, you'll feel the energy of the Pride. Explore opportunities to play one of our 20+ varsity sports, join a club or intramural team, attend games, and preview life as a Widener athlete.

Students from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority representing their organizations on campus.

Fraternity & Sorority Life

With 18 active fraternities and sororities and more than 200 students involved, Greek life at Widener is more than just the social events. It's about community, leadership, service, and personal growth. Find out which fraternity or sorority is right for you and how to join.

students perform with FreshBaked Children's Theatre

Music & Performing Arts

No matter if your favorite role is onstage, in the crowd, or on the field, you'll uncover countless ways to feel the energy of the arts. From marching band and color guard to theatre, dance, and more, explore the groups that make up Widener's arts scene.

Stacey Robertson building a playground on 9th St in Sun Village alongside PT and OT students

Civic Engagement

Give back and gain valuable experiences by engaging in volunteer opportunities and collaborating with our campus, community, and global partnerships. Incoming first-year students committed to making a difference can join our Bonner Leader Program.

Explore Our Student Events Calendar 🗓️

Our Engage site is your go-to resource to find what's happening at Widener.

Nonstop Action

80+ Student Clubs

With 80+ clubs, you'll find ways to get involved, make invaluable connections, and pursue your interests.     

students celebrate diversity

300+ Events On Campus Annually

There's always something happening on campus. 

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89% Live on Campus Their First Year

Before long, our campus will feel like your second home.

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21 Varsity Sports Teams 

From soccer and volleyball to rugby and track, there are plenty of varsity sports to enjoy at Widener.

Club hockey face off

6 Club Sports Teams

Play on one of our 6 club teams from ice hockey to rugby and more.

Girls powderpuff football

15+ Intramural Sports

Grab some friends and start your own intramural sports team.

Student Perspectives

"I want to be the football player who says mental health is serious... The Widener Athletics community have helped me become who I am today. It’s an amazing opportunity to come to this school and I’m forever thankful."
Justin Mack
Class of 2025
Undergraduate | Sport & Event Management Major
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Student Perspectives

As a former Marine, it helps that Widener is a Yellow Ribbon school--whatever the GI Bill doesn't cover Widener will forgive. I plan to get my bachelor’s, work in a hospital, then I can get into flight nursing and practice trauma care.
Samuel Flood
Class of 2027
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
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Nursing student Samuel Flood does a fireman carry during an on-campus emergency response workshop.

Student Perspectives

Working at Widener's Community Nursing Clinic is a really unique experience that a lot of schools don't have to offer. It’s real life scenarios where we are able to relate to it cause it's around us.
Taylor Wise
Class of 2025
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
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Taylor Wise poses in front of the Chester Community Clinic with her stethoscope draped around her neck.

Student Perspectives

I loved having the opportunity to do research, but also having the opportunity to research with a large medical device company—that’s something you don’t see quite often.
Shaylyn Westmoreland
Class of 2023 and 2024
Graduate | Biomedical Engineering
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shaylyn westmoreland biomedical engineering

Student Perspectives

From when I first learned about Widener, not only did I love the academics, but I loved the plethora of opportunities for extracurricular activities.
Gabrielle Rainey
Class of 2018 and 2022
Graduate | Criminal Justice
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Gabrielle Rainey

Student Perspectives

Being able to have these internships and experiences outside of the classroom makes me feel happy because not only am I able to build connections, but I’m getting experience and understanding with the career that I want.
Ariana Hurtado-Day
Class of 2023
Undergraduate | Psychology, Pre-Physical Therapy
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Widener student Ariana Hurtado-Day