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

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Ijjae Hill will draw on her deep-seated commitment to service and helping others in her new role of student trustee on the Widener Board of Trustees.

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Widener’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance is reorganizing and recommitting to its dual role of providing a welcoming and engaging space for students and advocating for their needs.

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Widener Community Emerges from the Pandemic Stronger and More Resilient

Widener is more flexible, capable, and effective as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adapting to remote operations has positioned faculty, staff, and students with the agility to stay connected and continue to advance the university's mission.

Pride Perspectives

Hear from our students about their Widener experience.

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.

Cajua Robinson

Cajua's Story

At Widener I’ve been getting ready for my career by doing it, in the lab and at my internship. When I graduate, I won’t just be starting my career. I’ll be continuing the work that I’ve been doing all along.