Your Guide to Fall Orientation

All programming is mandatory to attend.

New Student Orientation Check-In
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., University Center Atrium
Welcome home to the Widener Pride! Resident students are invited to check in for the Orientation Program, pick up their Student ID card, and receive their residence hall and mailbox keys.

Commuter Student Check-In
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Memorial Field
Welcome home! Our commuter students are invited to check in for the Orientation Program and pick up their Student ID card.

Families Say Goodbye
3:50 p.m., Memorial Field
Parents and families are encouraged to officially part ways with their students and wish them well on their new journey. 

Pride Cookout: A Taste of Philly
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Pride Cafe
It's cookout time! Join fellow classmates and celebrate the beginning of your time at Widener University. Great food, games, and fun times await!

Widener Welcome Sessions!
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., locations vary
Virtual Option
Get excited and pumped about Orientation! You will hear from the Office of Student Engagement and learn what to expect throughout the Orientation Program. Please follow your assigned group in the schedule. 

• Group Chester - Alumni Auditorium
• Group Melrose - Lathem Hall
• Group Pride - 109 Founders Hall
• Group Legacy - 149 Kirkbride Hall 

Residence Hall Floor Meetings
7:30 p.m., residence halls
Your Resident Assistants are ready to welcome you to your new floor and building community. Arrive on time with your roommate in tow. 

All programming is mandatory to attend.

Breakfast
7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Pride Cafe

True Life: We Attend Widener University
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Various Locations
Join your assigned CREW Leader and learn more about Widener services and resources. The session includes an academic campus tour. Bring your schedule to learn exactly where to go on the first day of classes.
Group Assignment: Chester

Green Dot for College Students
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., Alumni Auditorium 
Virtual Option
An engaging and interactive program aimed at combating the bystander effect and power-based violence on college campuses. Don’t miss it!
Group Assignment: Melrose, Pride, Legacy

Session Break
10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m., Outside of Alumni Auditorium 
Enjoy a cool treat provided by your Student Government Association

Conduct Matters
10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Alumni Auditorium
Virtual Option
Join our Assistant Dean of Students and your fellow CREW Leaders to discuss student conduct standards at Widener University. 
Group Assignment: Melrose, Pride, Legacy 

Maximize Your Buzz
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Alumni Auditorium
Virtual Option
Through comedy, multimedia, and practical advice, students will learn to make value-based choices about alcohol to change and shift perceptions. 
Group Assignment: Melrose, Pride, Legacy

Lunch
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m., Pride Cafe
Group Assignment: Melrose, Pride and Legacy
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Pride Cafe
Group Assignment: Chester

Honors Program in General Education Meeting
1:15 p.m.. 109 Founders Hall
This is an invite only event for new members of the HPGE

True Life: We Attend Widener University
1:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Various Locations
Join your assigned CREW Leader and learn more about Widener services and resources. The session includes an academic campus tour. Bring your schedule to learn exactly where to go on the first day of classes.
Group Assignment: Melrose, Pride, Legacy

Green Dot for College Students
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m., Alumni Auditorium
An engaging and interactive program aimed at combating the bystander effect and power-based violence on college campuses. Don’t miss it!
Group Assignment: Chester

Session Break
1:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m., Academic Quad Area
Enjoy a cool treat provided by your Student Government Association 

Conduct Matters
1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m., Alumni Auditorium
Join our Assistant Dean of Students and your fellow CREW Leaders to discuss student conduct standards at Widener University. 
Group Assignment: Chester

Maximize your Buzz
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium
Through comedy, multimedia, and practical advice, students will learn to make value-based choices about alcohol to change and shift perceptions.
Group Assignment: Chester

Dinner
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Pride Cafe 

Pride Night: The Dan Lornitis Hypnotist Show
8:00 p.m., Alumni Auditorium
Think hypnotists are a "see-one-see-them-all" proposition? Well, you haven't experienced a show quite like this. With more than 4,000 live performances, Dan Lornitis has been mesmerizing audiences for years with his uniquely entertaining show. Don't miss it! Bring a new friend!

All programming is mandatory to attend.

Breakfast
7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Pride Cafe

Academic Convocation
10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m, Virtual Experience
Virtual Recording
Academic Convocation is a joyous occasion that marks the beginning of your academic career at Widener University. 

Pride Statue and Pinning Ceremony (POSTPONED)
POSTPONED, Pride Statues
Join your SGA President, CREW Leaders, and fall athletes for the new student pinning ceremony and the signing of the Fight Song! Touch the PRIDE statues for luck to start the year off right! It's tradition!

First-Year Student Advising Sessions
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Various Locations
Students will have an opportunity to connect with their Academic Advisor and fellow classmates in the same academic major. 

• Center for Education – 313 Founders Hall
• Center for Social Work Education – 122 Bruce Hall
• College of Arts and Sciences – Lathem Hall
• Exploratory Studies – Old Main Annex (Room 201)
• School of Business Administration – Quick Center Atrium
• School of Engineering – 149 Kirkbride Hall
• School of Nursing – Alumni Auditorium  

Lunch
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Pride Cafe 

Academic Success @ Widener
2:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Alumni Auditorium 
Virtual Option
Attend this fun and engaging session to get the most out of your college degree and learn how to be a successful student at Widener. 
Group Assignment: Chester

Academic Success @ Widener
3:15p.m.–4:00 p.m., Alumni Auditorium
Attend this fun and engaging session to get the most out of your college degree and learn how to be a successful student at Widener. 
Group Assignment: Melrose, Pride, and Legacy

Living Learning Community Mixer
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Lathem Hall
Connect with fellow LLC students and get connected. (invite only)

Apogee Scholars Orientation Workshop
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., University Center
An invite only event for new members of the Apogee Scholars Program 

Dinner
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Pride Cafe 

Pride Night: The Nash Fung Magic Experience
8:00 p.m., Alumni Auditorium
A show that mixes original magic, psychology, sharp humor & inspirational messages that speak to college students of today. Don't miss it! Large-scale mind tricks, visual mind-reading, and devilish surprises. 
 

All weekend programming is optional to attend.

Program Schedule: Saturday, August 21

Brunch
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Pride Cafe

Prep Time: Free Time!
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Take a moment to catch your breath, prepare for classes. by finding where your classes are, preparing your books and notebooks, and ensuring you have all your supplies ready. All programs today are optional but designed with fun and flexibility in mind. 

Campus Shuttle to Walmart
12:00 p.m., Old Main Shuttle Stop
Forgot to bring something from home? Take advantage of the campus shuttle to Walmart to grab all your necessities. Shuttles will be available to students every 20-30 minutes on the hour. 

Sand Volleyball Game
12:00 p.m., UCTR Volleyball Court
Join the CREW Leaders and your fellow classmates for a game of sand volleyball. All skills are welcome! (Please note: Court conditions may be affected by inclement weather)

Bingo Bonanza
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium
Join the Pride Activities Council as they host the first exclusive bingo event of the semester for the class of 2025! Your Widener student ID card is required to participate and claim any prizes. 

Dinner
4:00 p.m–6:00 p.m., Pride Cafe 

RecFest! Open Rec Night
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Pride Recreation Center 
Explore the Pride Recreation Center and its services! Participate in a facility tour, play video games on the big screen, play a game of pick up ball in the fieldhouse, take a dip in the swimming pool, or simply enjoy a workout. The Pride Pack Dance Team will be on-site to offer a preview of their performances for the upcoming season. Staff will be available to answer all of your questions about the recreation opportunities on campus. Free giveaways and prizes!

Pride Night: Glow Night at The Schwartz
9:00 p.m., Schwartz Athletic Center
Feel the adrenaline rush and join your fellow classmates for Glow Dodgeball, Laser Tag, Glow Sand Art, Glow Wax Hands and more!

Program Schedule: Sunday, August 22

Brunch
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Pride Cafe

Prep Time! Free Time!
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Take a moment to catch your breath, prepare for classes by finding where your classes are, preparing your books and notebooks, and ensuring you have all your supplies ready. All programs today are optional but designed with fun and flexibility in mind. 

Academic Campus Tours
11:45 p.m.–1:00 p.m., Meet in the University Center Atrium
Bring your class schedule and join a CREW Leader to show you the ins and outs of getting to your classes on time. 

Mystery at the Library: A Quest for the Holy Grail 
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Wolfgram Library
In small groups, students are given a notebook page with a missing professor's notes on his Holy Grail research and a mysterious cypher. Students will follow each note on the notebook page by going to stations throughout the library in order to get a clue. Once all the clues are gathered, the students will solve the cypher. During this interactive game, students will become familiar with the library layout, understand what services the library offers, and what resources are available. Students will be entered into a raffle for amazing prizes – which could include a 30” TV, Apple Watch, or other hot college student commodities!

Welcome Back Bash
RESCHEDULED: Saturday August 28, 2021
Join the Pride Activities Council to welcome back the entire Widener University campus community for dinner, music, entertainment, and giveaways throughout the night! Don't miss it! Bring a friend!