Students running on treadmills at the Pride Recreational Center

Health & Fitness

Explore the spaces, services, and everyday support that help you stay active, eat well, and take care of your health throughout your college experience.

  1. Campus Life
  2. Student Well-Being
  3. Health & Fitness

Physical Health Supported from Every Angle 

From medical care and nourishing meals to physical fitness and more, staying healthy at Widener is simple and supported. You’ll have free access to on-campus Student Health Services when you need care, along with everyday resources that help you stay nourished and active. Whether it’s a quick health checkup, a balanced meal, or time to move, everything is designed to support your physical well-being with ease.

After all, when you feel your best, you can show up fully—in class and beyond.

Care, Nutrition & Everyday Support

We offer a range of student health support & services, including:

  • Evaluation and treatment of acute/chronic illnesses and injury
  • Dispensing of medication, if indicated
  • Immunizations, tuberculosis screening, and flu shots (only available during flu season)
  • Laboratory tests
  • Routine gynecological health care examinations, STI screenings with evaluation and treatment (if indicated), birth control starts/checks, emergency contraceptive pill
  • Referrals to Counseling & Psychological Services and Disabilities Services, as needed
  • Athletic pre-participation physicals for returning athletes
  • First aid supplies, crutches, hot/cold packs
  • Wound care, staple/suture removal

Schedule an Appointment with Student Health

More Support, Made Easy

A look inside the wellness vending machine, displaying a variety of products including over-the-counter medications, personal care items, and health essentials.

Wellness Vending Machine: Access to Everyday Needs

Taking care of yourself should be simple. Widener’s wellness vending machine gives you quick access to everyday health and personal care essentials whenever you need them, so support is always close by. Located in the University Center, the machine provides convenient access to items like pain relievers, cold and flu medication, allergy relief, and other quick comfort essentials to help you stay well and keep moving throughout your day.

Explore What Items Are Available 

Widener Pride Pantry

Pride Pantry Center: No Cost/No Questions

A Pride Pantry Center provides free access to food, personal care items, and everyday essentials to support students when they need it most. Designed to be welcoming and discreet, it ensures you can get what you need without added stress or barriers.

Pride Pantries are located at various spots around campus, where students can take food items they need.

  • Academic Center North (1st floor, Central Student Collaboration Space)
  • Bruce Hall (1st Floor, Near the Social Work Department)
  • Founders Hall (1st Floor Kitchen)
  • Freedom Hall (2nd floor, Directly Above Freshens)
  • Kapelski Learning Center (1st Floor, Near LC-1, Street Side)
  • Kirkbride (3rd Floor Lobby, Near the Lobby Study Area)
  • Pride Rec/ Schwartz Athletic Center (Near the Athletic Training Room)
  • Quick Center (1st Floor, Near the Student Lounge)
  • Wolfgram Library (Entrance Area)

If you or your family experience food insecurity during a time when you are unable to access a Pride Pantry, you can visit any of these sites in Delaware County.

Stacey Robertson eating lunch in the Pride cafe with students.

Meal-Ready: Nourishing & Nutritious Options to Support Dietary Needs

You’ll have access to convenient, nourishing meals and dining options designed to support your health and well-being. Guided by chefs, dietitians, and current nutrition research, dining services make it easier to make choices that fit your lifestyle.

Your Fitness, Your Way

Student exercising in pride recreation center

Pride Recreation Center: Your Fitness Hub

Stay active at the Pride Recreation Center—home to state-of-the-art cardio and strength-training equipment and open recreation space. Work out in our fitness rooms, play sand volleyball, or grab sports equipment for informal recreational activities with friends.

Explore Pride Recreation Center

More Ways to Stay Active

group of students at the pride rec partipating in group fitness cycling

Attend Student-Led Fitness Classes

Stay active with student-led fitness classes that vary each semester, offering a mix of options like yoga, cycling, kickboxing, taekwondo, and more.

Widener hockey club player competing against rival team

Join a Club or Intramural Sport

Get involved in a wide range of club and intramural sports at Widener, where you can compete, stay active, and connect with others through team-based experiences.

beach volleyball

Rent Equipment

We have sporting equipment, giant yard games, board games, and even video games and systems available to check out for free!

Get in Touch

Find an urgent care or emergency room

If you or someone you know needs immediate medical care, call Campus Safety at 610-499-4200, call 911, or visit a nearby urgent care or emergency room.