Campus Setting

Location Matters

Here you are perfectly situated—a valued member of a warm and supportive campus community on the doorstep of a bustling wider world. 

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The Best of All Worlds

There's something here for everyone. Which mean's there's plenty here for you. 

Our campus is gorgeous and walkable and friendly. And booming. Dozens of clubs and activities, championship-caliber teams, and a thriving Greek scene, mean constant opportunities to find your niche, do what you love, and try something new. 

This community feels like a home. It works like a family. Our people are in it together, supporting and guiding and cheering each other on—just as committed to working together as they are to doing their own thing.

Our home in Chester means opportunities for civic partnerships and clinical practice. Our location on the outskirts of Philadelphia creates immediate access to opportunities for professional development and world-class culture.   

Running through it all, a historical commitment to leadership means that as you pursue an active life and education, you're learning to distinguish yourself in everything you do.

Explore the Widener Community

Your Widener experience will unfold at the intersection of several communities, each of which presents distinct opportunities for learning, experience, and enjoying your life.

Our Campus

Main Campus is energized by clubs, teams, ensembles, and initiatives fueled by student interests and talents. Campus is walkable and welcoming, with comfortable and bright facilities for living and dining. Here, you'll feel at home, well-supported, and free to pursue your full range of interests.

Our Neighborhood

Close and long-term ties with our surrounding community of Chester mean countless opportunities for civic engagement with local organizations. Widener-run physical therapy and nursing clinics provide hands-on clinical experience. Future educators prepare for the classroom by teaching in one of the nation’s only university-run charter schools.

Near Philadelphia

A 10-minute train ride from campus, the nation’s fifth-largest city offers endless opportunities—from research collaborations to projects with nonprofit organizations to internships with Fortune 500 companies and global NGOs. Our partnership with the Campus Philly program creates a (deeply discounted) gateway to the city’s cultural riches.

Our Local Suburbs

Our students head to the nearby suburb of Media for its parks, festivals, concerts, and shopping. You might also have a co-op placement or internship at one of Media’s many businesses or nonprofit organizations. The Media motto is "Everybody’s Hometown." Because it’s diverse and welcoming. And it’s just down the road.

Recent Stories About Our Campus & Community

Two students and an alumnus walk together past a Wawa sign at company headquarters

Gottahava Wawa… in Your Business Class

This semester, Wawa is embedded as a case study in an introductory management course, with company executives, including Widener alumni, speaking to students and offering advice. It’s just one of several connections between the university and the convenience store chain.

Sophomore Taylor Kohnow visits an off-site location to test run autonomous drones during her co-op at Exyn Technologies

Mapping the Future of Robotics Engineering

Robotics engineering students are gaining an early introduction to the cutting-edge and diverse robotics industry through co-ops that offer hands-on, real-world experience.

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