Diversity & Inclusion

We take great pride in being a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community that values and celebrates each other's differences.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We’re. All. Widener.

That’s not just a saying here; it’s a way of life. It represents the culture of our university - a powerful call for respect, mutual understanding, and unity.

Here you will be embraced and supported by a welcoming and inclusive community regardless of your race, ethnicity, national origin, gender and sexual identity, socioeconomic status, ability, religion, political affiliation, among other things.

We're all Widener!

Pride in Unity

At Widener, you will join a community of students and scholars who hail from across the country and around the world. Our community is woven together by diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives, and our classrooms, residence halls, and social spaces are enriched by this variety.

You will interact with people and engage in the kinds of transformational moments that broaden your own worldview and prepare you for the world and workforce you're about to enter.

We're All Widener

Our We're All Widener initiative demonstrates an approach and commitment to diversity in which a plurality of viewpoints are valued, explored, and seen as opportunities for learning and personal growth. Our focus on diversity emphasizes three key values: We're all valued. We're all contributors. We're all Widener.

Multicultural and Interfaith Organizations & Programs

We're home to numerous multicultural and interfaith organizations – including Black Student Union, Sexuality and Gender Alliance, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship –that enrich our campus and foster an environment where everyone is valued. Educational and social programs unite and inform our community about cultures and traditions represented here and beyond.

Explore Multicultural Clubs & Orgs

Pride in Our Differences

Community. Focused.

Support Services & Resources

Regardless of where you're from or how you identify, you will be supported by dedicated faculty and staff who care about you – the individual. And you will have access to resources and services that will make this place truly feel like a second home.

Common Ground

We all hold different beliefs and perspectives. But we’re committed to sharing our views and engaging with people in respectful, meaningful ways. Through our Common Ground Initiative, students, faculty/staff, and administrators engage in dialogue about important issues on campus and beyond in an effort to build mutual understanding and unity.

Common Ground

Interfaith Organizations & Spaces

We’re committed to the faith lives of all of our students, and support interfaith student organizations, worship, and special events. Our Interfaith Sacred Space is a central location for you to nourish your spiritual life in an open, accepting, and unique environment through prayer, reflection, counseling, activities, and more.

Religious & Spiritual Organizations

Expand Your Worldview

Through study abroad, Alternative Spring Break trips, immersion experiences, civic engagement opportunities, and other activities, you can step out of your comfort zone, explore the world, and engage with a diverse community that reflects the world you're about to live and work in.

Diversity Leadership Inclusion Council

The Diversity Leadership Inclusion Council is a committee that oversees our commitment to diversity and inclusion on campus. The council is comprised of senior administrators, faculty, and staff members.