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Your Guide to Transfer Orientation

Welcome to the Pride! Our transfer orientation program will help you make a smooth transition to the student experience at Widener University.  

  1. New & Incoming Students: Welcome to the Pride!
  2. Your Guide to Transfer Orientation

What is Transfer Orientation?

Pride Experience 3: Transfer Orientation is a series of required orientation programs designed to provide incoming transfer students, like you, the opportunity to explore helpful resources and make connections with faculty, staff, and current student leaders - before the start of classes!

The experience is designed with your prior collegiate experiences in mind to offer you a quick overview of a range of topics from how to get involved on campus to preparing yourself for success.

Which Orientation Program is Right For Me as a Transfer Student?

Transfer students entering Widener University in the fall semester will be assigned to Group A or Group B, based on the number of credits transferred from their previous institution. Transfer students entering in the spring semester will be assigned to one group. Please refer to the following chart to determine which program you will attend.

Your Transfer Status Orientation Program Orientation Date What's Next?
Fall Start: Group A Fall Orientation August 17, 2022 Attend Fall Orientation
Fall Start: Group B Transfer Transitions August 12, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.		 Please refer to the steps below to prepare for your Orientation Program
Spring Start Spring Orientation January 6, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.		 Please refer to the steps below to prepare for your Orientation Program

 

 

 


 

 

 

Preparing For Your Transfer Orientation Program

  • This information applies to transfer students entering in the spring 2023 semester.
  • To register, please visit your Admissions Portal by Friday, December 9, 2022.
  • The Pride Experience 3: Spring Orientation Program will be held in-person and on-campus.
  • For information regarding the University's vaccination policy, please visit our Coronavirus Information page.
  • Complete move-in details are located on our Living On Campus FAQ page.

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Orientation Program Check-In (University Center Atrium)

Check-in and enjoy the Resource Information Fair.

10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Orientation Program Welcome and Overview

Join us for the official welcome to our Spring Orientation Program and learn about what Widener has to offer our students.

10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Connecting with your Academic Community

Get acquainted with faculty and staff in your major of choice to learn how a Widener degree can change your life and put you on the inside track.

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Academic Success at Widener

11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Student Financial Services: Financial Success at Widener

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Student Health Services: Ensuring a Healthy You

11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Student Conduct Lessons: Community Standards and Expectations

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Session Break

12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Experience Widener: Involvement as a Key to Success

12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
We're All Widener: Exploring the Pride Community

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wolfgram Memorial Library Orientation

1:00 p.m.
Orientation Program Wrap-Up and Evaluation & Tour Optional Academic Advising Assistance (By Appointment Only)

Incoming transfer students will have an opportunity to meet with their Academic Advisor to address any remaining concerns with courses.

Additional Resources for New & Incoming Students

Get in Touch

We're here to help you make a smooth transition to Widener. Let us know if you have any questions.