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15
Nov

Widener Day Open House

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  • Widener University Main Campus
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

High school students and their families are invited to join us on campus to engage with the Widener community—from students and leadership to faculty and staff—through information sessions, campus tours, one-on-one meetings, academic panels, and more. Grab a Starbucks, sample scrumptious campus food, and see why we call Widener University home.

students explore map
17
Nov

International Education Week (Nov. 17 - 21)

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  • Chester Campus
Open to:
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

IEW celebrates studying abroad, learning a new language, and connecting with people worldwide. Join us for a week of events highlighting international education!

Engineering Career Fair
17
Nov

School of Engineering Career Fair

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  • Lathem Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students

Join us for the Engineering Career Fair where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with top employers, explore various career paths, and gain valuable insights to advance your professional journey. Don’t miss this chance to network and discover your next career move!

Planet Saturn
17
Nov

Monday Twilight Stargazing Session

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Looking for something to do after the sun goes down? Reach for the stars and explore the galaxy with Widener's Observatory!

First Quarter Moon
1
Dec

Monday Twilight Stargazing Session

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Looking for something to do after the sun goes down? Reach for the stars and explore the galaxy with Widener's Observatory!

2
Dec

Slime Study Break

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  • Wolfgram Memorial Library - Drost Room
Open to:
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Feeling overwhelmed? Join us and destress with some slime! Join us in the Drost Room of Wolfgram Memorial Library for some slime time! We will provide the supplies and mix-ins for you to create your...

Occupational Therapy Clinic
2
Dec

Occupational Therapy Information Session

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Prospective Graduate Students

Students and parents are invited to learn more about our Pre-Health Care pathways in Occupational Therapy. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the program director and hear from current graduate OT students.

Sun with prominences
5
Dec

Friday Evening Stargazing Session

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Join Professor Augensen at the Widener Observatory for an out of this world experience! Registration is required in advance to attend!

9
Dec

CEU: Movie and Discussion (Holiday Edition): This Christmas

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

It's time for another Movie & Discussions (Holiday Edition)! This Christmas (2007), tells the story of a middle-class African American family celebrating the holiday together at the matriarch's home...

11
Dec

Financial Aid 101

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  • Zoom
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Feeling overwhelmed? Financial Aid Services is here to help! Join Widener's Office of Financial Aid Services to learn the terms, topics, and steps surrounding financial aid. This timely session will...

First Quarter Moon
15
Dec

Monday Twilight Stargazing Sessions

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  • Widener Observatory - Kirkbride Hall
Open to:
  • Alumni
  • Community/Public
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Looking for something to do after the sun goes down? Reach for the stars and explore the galaxy with Widener's Observatory!

Accepted Student Day
1
Feb

Undergraduate Admitted Student Day

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  • University Center
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

Walk the red carpet at Admitted Student Day. Join us for a high-energy day, complete with tours, food, breakout sessions, and more, all focused on helping you preview your future at Widener.

colorful collage of Widener admissions events featuring students jumping and celebrating
1
Mar

Widener Day Open House

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  • Widener University, Chester Campus
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students
  • Prospective Undergraduate Students

High school students and their families are invited to join us on campus to engage with the Widener community—from students and leadership to faculty and staff—through information sessions, campus tours, one-on-one meetings, academic panels, and more. Grab a Starbucks, sample scrumptious campus food, and see why we call Widener University home.

Accepted Student Day
11
Apr

Undergraduate Admitted Student Day

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  • University Center
Open to:
  • Admitted & Incoming Undergraduate Students

Walk the red carpet at Admitted Student Day. Join us for a high-energy day, complete with tours, food, breakout sessions, and more, all focused on helping you preview your future at Widener.

A female graduate in a cap and gown raises her diploma in the air.
12
May

Commencement 5/12 - 5/14

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  • Widener University Main Campus
Open to:
  • Community/Public
  • Current Adult & Continuing Studies Students
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Current Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Widener will host a series of six commencement ceremonies for its Chester and Delaware campus graduates under a tent on Memorial Field the week of May 12. See the full schedule here.