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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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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

Young Scientists Summer Camp

Next Generation Scientists Virtual Summer Mini-camp (7/12-7/16)

12
Jul
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Zoom

Widener's Next Generation Scientists Summer Mini-Camp is the perfect place for high school students to explore subjects hands-on as diverse as biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, mathematics, and physics and astronomy.

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Pride Perspectives

Explore stories of Widener students on the inside track.

Samantha Peisino, holding her phone, sits outside of courthouse in Delaware County

Our criminal justice system has so many wrongs, I want to stop those wrongs.

Samantha Peisino

Samantha's Story
Kelly Quinn in an office at the Philadelphia Parking Authority

I’ve lifted myself up. I went from dropout to summa cum laude. It’s a complete 180.

Kelly Quinn

Kelly's Story
Annamarie Burns holds leadership certificate with two other people

I knew I needed professors who cared about me and my future to get the most out of my college education, and this ultimately led me to attend Widener.

Annamarie Burns

Annamarie's Story
Karina Brasil stands in front of stone wall

I know this was the right program for me. If someone was wondering if Widener was the right place for their MBA, I would just say go for it.

Karina Brasil

Karina's Story
Li Lock presented their findings to Widener peers and faculty.

I knew pretty quickly that I wanted to go to the program at Widener. I’d heard it was a reputable program at an accredited university, and after learning about the range of backgrounds of the faculty and their research interests, I knew this was the place

Li Lock

Li's Story
Student Zan Usmani standing in the Amazon rainforest in Peru

I’ve never felt unsure about what the next steps of dental school were. I always had professors guiding me along my way.

Zan Usmani

Zan's Story
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