Get Involved & Experience Widener

From student clubs and organizations, to athletics and recreation, to leadership and civic engagement opportunities, there are countless ways to get involved at Widener!

Student Experience
Get Involved & Experience Widener

The Widener Experience

Here at Widener, some of your most memorable moments will happen outside the classroom – the friendships forged, the new places explored, the experiences had. We may be a smaller campus, but there are tons of ways to get involved, to make your mark, and to find your place in our welcoming community.

Here, you can:

Join one of our 80+ clubs & organizations
Play for the Pride
Cheer for the Pride
Serve the community
Develop leadership skills
Enjoy a packed calendar full of events, performances, and activities

All of which will enrich your Widener experience.

On Philly's Doorstep

And being so close to Philadelphia means there are even more opportunities to get involved and gain the experiences that will prepare you for a lifetime of personal and professional success.

So make the most of your time here, and experience all that Widener and the region have to offer!

Fully. Engaged.

We're more than just stats. Behind each number is a story of a student who found their place.

Clubs & Organizations

With 80+ academic, social, arts, cultural, and special interests clubs and organizations, there's something for everyone. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, start your own!

Clubs & Orgs

Sports & Recreation

Whether playing varsity, club or intramural sports, or cheering from the stands, you'll be part of the Pride. Looking to stay fit? Our recreational facilities are the place to be.

Athletics & Recreation

Tons to Do

Whether you live on campus or commute, are an undergraduate or graduate student, we offer 300+ events and activities a year for you to experience. There's always something to do here! Plus, we're just minutes from downtown Philadelphia.

Find Your Home

Recent News

Current and alumni members of Phi Delta Theta cut a ribbon to dedicate a bench outside of the chapter house.

Widener Invests in Fraternity and Sorority Life on Campus

Recognizing that fraternities and sororities foster lasting relationships and often contribute to student growth and success, Widener is investing in renovations and updates for Greek life and housing.

Two students play esports while Devin Hartnett stands next to them watching

Game On: Taking Widener Esports to the Next Level

Meet Devin Hartnett, the Super Smash Bros. Melee aficionado who serves as head coach of the Pride’s Esports team, a close-knit group that feels like family.

Two female students sit outside talking while other students walk past.

Putting New Students on Track with Personal Success Teams

With access to their own personal success teams, new students know exactly who to turn to - from health counselors and academic advisors to peer mentors -- from day one.

Pride Perspectives

Hear from our students about their Widener experience.

I attribute much of what has happened to me to Widener.

Dante DiBattista

Dante's Story

I think back at my little freshman self, trying to throw the shot put, and then where I am now, and I know there was a point to all of this. I am so blessed and so thankful for all the opportunities that Widener has given me.

Anna Cooney

Anna's Story

When I’m in a patient’s room, assessing and giving medications, I hear my professors’ voices from lectures. They’ve made me the best nurse I could possibly be and continue to grow into.

Jeremiah McFarland

Jeremiah's Story

I’m interested in a lot of different applications in computer science so I’m not sure where that will take me. It will be an adventure either way.

Hayley Bonhage

Hayley's Story

Widener gives me access to so many great opportunities I wouldn't have had elsewhere. These experiences and opportunities give me a great competitive advantage heading into the workforce.

Evan Davis

Evan's Story

For me, the opportunities at Widener to start this, join that, do this, allowed me to grow tremendously as a person. That’s what turned me into who I am.