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

Widener University Commencement

Petition to Graduate by Nov. 1

If you are a Chester or Delaware campus student who anticipates graduating in May 2026, you must petition to graduate online prior to the November 1, 2025 deadline. 

Go to myWidener and navigate to Student Planning > Home > Graduation Overview > Graduation Application > Apply.  If you have any questions about the process, please email gradpetitions@widener.edu

Widener Commonwealth Law School hosted a separate ceremony separately in Harrisburg.
Widener reserves the right to modify ceremony and celebration plans as necessary.