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.

Recent News

Professor Donna McCloskey with members of the women's basketball team at Schwartz Athletic Center; each player is holding a pair of socks

From the Classroom to the Playing Field: Widener Professors Join Athletic Teams to Support Student-Athletes

The Athletic Faculty Advisor Program is helping bridge the divide between academics and athletics, with the goal of supporting students, improving communication, and strengthening connections across campus.

Ball girls MacKenzie Lewis and Sammy McCarthy pose for a photo in Phillies jerseys

Foul Balls Beware, Widener is on the Field

Nursing major and softball player Sammy McCarthy, and MacKenzie Lewis, an assistant coach for the Pride, are both serving as Phillies Ballgirls for the 2023 season.

Seven members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, wearing their fraternity shirts, sit on the steps of the library displaying the fraternity's hand sign

The Return of Divine Nine Fraternities to Widener

Driven by student demand and growing diversity on campus, chapters of two historically Black fraternities – Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – have been reactivated on campus.

Pride Perspectives

Hear from our students about their Widener experience.

Being able to have these internships and experiences outside of the classroom makes me feel happy because not only am I able to build connections, but I’m getting experience and understanding with the career that I want.

Ariana Hurtado-Day

Ariana's Story

When I’m here I feel I am welcomed in the community. That’s what has guided me.

Maritza Garcia

Maritza's Story

Student holds a citizenship document while standing in front of a background with American flag and other Americana

Widener is definitely like a home away from home. I spend a lot of time here, so I’ve gotten used to the environment. It’s very comfortable and everyone here is really nice.

Dimple Gandevia

Dimple's Story

Cloe DiFlumeri poses alongside two individuals during an internship at Museum of Arts and Sciences.

There’s so much overlap with my majors. They’re interdisciplinary so they allow me to explore my passions, but I love the different perspectives they all bring.

Cloë Di Flumeri

Cloë's Story

Taylor pictured with the Pride lions statue on campus

Political science and sociology connect in a lot of different ways, especially when you look at the theorists, there’s a lot of overlap. Seeing those connections and then also connecting that to my daily life has been super important.

Taylor Easter

Taylor's Story

I was recently named Director of the Year for excellence in marketing. Widener's pillar of leadership emboldens me. There’s a home for me at Widener and having a seat and getting involved teaches networking and time management.