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High School Programs

Calling all high school students: explore your academic passions, get a taste for Widener's powerhouse programs, and set yourself apart when preparing your college application.   

Opportunities to Get Ahead

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Workshops & Camps

Explore your interests, engage in hands-on learning experiences, and get a feel for what Widener is all about.  

Upcoming Events for High School Students

Pride Perspectives

Explore stories of Widener students on the inside track.

Jess Mereshensky poses in a green dress in front of conference banners

It is important to participate in service learning courses because it gives you so many benefits. Students can gain personal growth, improve character values and traits, and responsible behaviors.

Jessica Mereshensky

Jessica's Story
Daniel van der Spoel meets with Prof. Sachin Patil in an engineering lab.

This year really opened my eyes to other fields. I was really able to explore and bridge into different areas to see what I like and see what I don't like. I learned a lot about what I want to do in the future.

Daniël van der Spoel

Daniël's Story
Tiernan poses holding a Philadelphia Eagles jersey that reads "gameday staff"

Coach Liberati was the only coach that answered me and gave me an opportunity to play for him. He played a major role in my choice because it showed me that the staff really cared about me.

Tiernan Johnson

Tiernan's Story
Vinny Csercsevits in a lab working with a 3-D printer

Before doing this summer research experience, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I’ve been trying to narrow it down, and this has opened me up to aerospace engineering.

Vinny Csercsevits

Vinny's Story
Alumnus Andrew Proctor stands on the field at the Washington Commanders football stadium

“I didn’t have a clue about the people behind the games and on TV. Widener opened my eyes to the professional positions out there and helped me see that it was achievable."

Andrew Proctor

Andrew's Story

“Speaking at TEDx has given me confidence to speak on large-scale social issues. I am thrilled I was able to bring awareness to human trafficking, and will devote my nursing practice to creating positive change that empowers survivors.”

Natalie Sassi

Natalie's Story