A graduate holds up a diploma holder that reads "Widener University" during a commencement ceremony under the tent.

Widener University Commencement

Congratulations, Graduates 🎓

Widener University recognized the 2025 graduates over the course of one week with five ceremonies for the Chester-based colleges and schools. Explore the following content to relive the joyful moments and keep the celebration going!

Claim Your Official Ceremony Photo by Lifetouch

Lifetouch Photography took photos as graduates crossed the stage. Chester and Delaware Law graduates can text code 414370GY25 to 90738 to create an account and be notified when photos become available.

Quick Links

Watch the Full Ceremonies

Browse the Commencement playlist to find recordings of the Chester and Delaware ceremonies.

Browse Candid Photos

Explore this album for candid shots from each school and college.

Recap Video

Relive the joy and excitement from commencement week.

Explore the Alumni Network

Stay connected, grow your network, and take advantage of exclusive (free!) alumni resources and ways to engage.

Stories Celebrating Grads

A female graduate student walks through the applause tunnel on her graduation day.

Widener Celebrates Excellence at 2025 Commencement

The 2025 graduates marked their accomplishments in a series of ceremonies held on Memorial Field.

Taylor Easter smiles at the camera wearing a blue graduation cap and blue Widener sweatshirt

Meet Taylor Easter, the 2025 President’s Award Winner

Taylor Easter is the 2025 President's Award winner. One of the university's highest honors, the President's Award recognizes a graduating senior who has contributed the most to Chester campus life through scholarship and participation in extracurricular activities.

Graduates sit in a row at commencement. Their caps are visible with the 2024 tassel hanging down.

An Inside Look at Commencement 2024

Widener celebrated its 2024 graduates in five ceremonies on Memorial Field. Relive the pomp and circumstance with these videos, photos, and stats.

Petition to graduate. (Contact the Office of the Registrar at gradpetitions@widener.edu for more information if you missed the Nov. 1, 2023 deadline.)
RSVP for commencement in Marching Order. (Contact the Office of the Registrar at gradpetitions@widener.edu for more information if you missed the March 15, 2024 deadline.)
Complete degree requirements. Contact your adviser or program director to verify completion of degree requirements.
Satisfy all financial and library obligations. Degree candidates who have balances due at the Bursar's Office or books due at the library must satisfy these obligations before they can receive diplomas.
All students who borrowed a Federal Perkins and/or Federal Direct Student Loan while enrolled at Widener University must complete an online exit counseling session to review their rights and responsibilities. Information about how to access the online sessions will be sent by e-mail.
Obtain cap and gown from the Widener Bookstore. See the Regalia FAQ for pricing and order deadlines.
If you or a guest require an ADA accommodation, see the Accessibility FAQ for more information on how to do so.