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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.   

At Widener University, we set our students on the inside track to a rewarding and fulfilling career. And that track begins in high school!

Take advantage of the many opportunities Widener offers high school students like you—at any level—to explore academic interests, interact with Widener's dedicated faculty members and staff, and even start earning college credits while still in high school.

This insider advantage means you'll be ready and confident—even ahead of the pack—when you step foot on campus as an official college student. 

Opportunities to Get Ahead

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Dual Enrollment Program

Earn high school and college credit in our dual enrollment program, gaining valuable academic experience.

Explore hands-on projects and expert guidance at Widener's Engineering Summer Camp for high schoolers.

Engineering Summer Camp

Ignite your passion for engineering with interactive sessions, hands-on projects, and expert-led workshops. 

Widener's Robotics Engineering Summer Camp for high schoolers offers hands-on experiences in building robots, solving challenges, and learning from expert faculty.

Robotics Summer Camp

Master robotics and hone your skills in programming, optimization, and competition strategies. 

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School of Business Workshops

Expand your expertise with faculty-led workshops on topics like investing, sports management, credit scores, and sales strategies.

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Social Work Summer Camp

Enhance your knowledge with faculty-led workshops about the field of social work as well as minors like counseling, psychology, criminal justice, and more.

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Health Professions Summer Camp

Explore health careers like nursing, physical therapy, and clinical psychology, with hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs.

Upcoming Events for High School Students

Summer Camp Bottle Rocket Launch
June 23 • 09:00 AM

Engineering Summer Camp for High School Students (6/23-6/26)

Widener’s Engineering Camp for High School Students invites students entering grades 9-12 to explore

June 23 • 09:00 AM
Widener Health Career Explorers Summer Camp (6/23-6/26)
July 21 • 09:00 AM
Robotics Summer Camp for High School Students (7/21-7/24)
July 21 • 09:00 AM
Soccer & Swim Camp hosted by Widener Soccer
View All Upcoming Events for High School Students

Student Perspectives

“It’s an amazing opportunity to come to this school and I’m forever thankful for everything.”
Justin Mack
Class of 2025
Undergraduate | sport & event management
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Student Perspectives

“I’ve just always wanted to help people and give people voices who are silenced. I really want to do something to work with juveniles moving forward.”
Ivana Brock
Class of 2026
Undergraduate | criminal justice
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Student Perspectives

I plan to get my bachelor’s as soon as I can, work in a hospital for a few years, then I can get into the nitty gritty of flight nursing and practice trauma care which is exactly what I want to do.
Samuel Flood
Class of 2027
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
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Student Perspectives

Camp has always been such a big part of my life... I think the education I got through Widener really helped me to fuel that passion and helped me to make connections that I didn’t know could have been made.
Sophia Hastings
Class of 2018
Undergraduate | Social Work; Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
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Student Perspectives

Working at Widener's Community Nursing Clinic is a really unique experience that a lot of schools don't have to offer. It’s real life scenarios where we are able to relate to it cause it's around us.
Taylor Wise
Class of 2025
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
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Taylor Wise poses in front of the Chester Community Clinic with her stethoscope draped around her neck.

Student Perspectives

Performing Gameday Satisfaction Market Research for the Philadelphia Union was unforgettable. We got an in-depth look at fan, stadium worker, and media reporter insights on the Philadelphia Union, Subaru Park, and loyal fanbase. The energy was palpable.
Ahmad Kamara
Class of 2024
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