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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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College Courses for High School Students

Strengthen your college application and get a jumpstart on your college coursework.

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Dual Enrollment Program

Earn both high school and college credit in our dual enrollment program.

Accelerated College Program

Save a full year of time and tuition by earning up to 30 college credits while in high school.

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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

Engineering Mini-Camp for High School Girls

Feb

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Widener Main Campus

Get to know the fields of engineering and computer science at our mini-camp for high school girls! Open to: High school girls! Registration: Required Cost: Free Register Here REGISTRATION CLOSES...

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Pride Perspectives

Explore stories of Widener students on the inside track.

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Widener is definitely like a home away from home. I spend a lot of time here, so I’ve gotten used to the environment. It’s very comfortable and everyone here is really nice.

Dimple Gandevia

Dimple's Story

Cloe DiFlumeri poses alongside two individuals during an internship at Museum of Arts and Sciences.

There’s so much overlap with my majors. They’re interdisciplinary so they allow me to explore my passions, but I love the different perspectives they all bring.

Cloë Di Flumeri

Cloë's Story

Taylor pictured with the Pride lions statue on campus

“Political science and sociology connect in a lot of different ways. Seeing those connections and then also connecting that to my daily life has been super important.”

Taylor Easter

Taylor's Story

Take a close look at what you do for fun and find a way to keep doing it.

Sam DeVecchis

Sam's Story

I feel like it’s my job to help someone who comes after me – women and also black people in tech. I think about myself. I didn’t have someone to look to.

Desiree Junfijiah

Desiree's Story

Widener is a really welcoming community, and the professors have been by my side the past couple of years, always able to help me with open arms.

Brandon Matambo

Brandon's Story

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