SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022 (OPTIONAL)
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Brunch (Pride Café)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PREP TIME! FREE TIME!
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.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
Widener University Bookstore (1440 Providence Avenue)
Need to pick up your books or grab a new Widener t-shirt? Please visit the Widener University Bookstore for all of your start of the semester needs.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Academic Campus Tours (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.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Apogee Scholars Orientation Workshop (University Center – Webb Room)
An invite only event for new members of the Apogee Scholars Program
12:00 p.m.
Campus Shuttle to Walmart (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.
12:00 p.m.
Sand Volleyball Game (UCTR Volleyball Court)
Join the CREW Leaders and your fellow classmates for a game of sand volleyball. All skills levels are welcome!
3:00 p.m.
Widener University “Blue & Gold” Football Scrimmage (Quick Stadium)
Cheer on the Widener Pride during our first scrimmage of the year!
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
BINGO BONANZA (Lathem Hall)
Join the Pride Activities Council as they host the first exclusive bingo event of the semester just for the Class of 2026! Your Widener student ID card is required to participate and claim any prizes.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner (Pride Café)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
RecFest! – Open Rec Night (Pride Recreation Center)
Join Pride Rec for our largest cornhole tournament yet! Our double elimination tournament will have a max of 68 teams (teams of 2), and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams! Tournament details will be emailed to all participants 1 week prior to the event. All teams must pre-register here: Pride Recreation Center Cornhole Tournament. Students can also visit Pride Rec and participate in a facility tour, take a demo spin class, or simply enjoy a workout. Staff will be available to answer all your questions about our recreation opportunities on campus. Free giveaways and prizes!
9:00 p.m.
PRIDE NIGHT: Glow Night at The Schwartz (Schwartz Athletic Center)
Feel the adrenaline rush and join your fellow classmates for Glow Dodgeball, Laser Tag, Volleyball, Glow Wax Hands and more!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2022 (OPTIONAL)
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Brunch (Pride Café)
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PREP TIME! FREE TIME!
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.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Widener University Bookstore (1440 Providence Avenue)
Need to pick up your books or grab a new Widener t-shirt? Please visit the Widener University Bookstore for all of your start of the semester needs.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Academic Campus Tours (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.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mystery at the Library: Quest for the Holy Grail (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! Register here!
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Back Bash (Memorial Field)
Join the Pride Activities Council to welcome back the entire Widener University campus community for dinner, music, entertainment, and giveaways throughout the night! Dinner service will start at approximately 4:00 p.m. Don’t miss it! Bring a friend!