Widener University

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At Widener University, we believe academic excellence, career preparation, and civic engagement are the foundations for success. Those values are incorporated into more than 60-degree options university-wide, including top-ranked programs in nursing, engineering, social work, and the arts & sciences.

Widener meets students in their education journeys, with an associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctoral degrees. We have two distinct law schools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, too. Our close-knit community of top-notch teachers, nationally renowned researchers, and students from 48 states and 37 countries are passionate about learning, leadership, and making a difference.

Here at Widener, a leading metropolitan university, we achieve our mission by creating a learning environment where curricula are connected to societal issues through civic engagement.

Our mission at Widener includes the following tenets:

• We lead by providing a unique combination of liberal arts and professional education in a challenging, scholarly, and culturally diverse academic community.
• We engage our students through dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning.
• We inspire our students to be citizens of character who demonstrate professional and civic leadership.
• We contribute to the vitality and well-being of the communities we serve.

When you enroll in an undergraduate or graduate academic program at Widener University, you're taking the first step toward achieving your career and life goals. College students of all ages love Widener for its academic quality, access to professors, and focus on experiential learning, leadership development, career preparation, and community service.

Widener University's Graduate Studies and Extended Learning offers degree and certificate programs in various formats designed specifically for busy working professionals. Below is a list of programs that are currently offered entirely online. If your program of choice is not listed, it may still be feasible to complete your degree or professional certificate program with very minimal traditional classroom participation.

If you want your education to include international study and travel, Widener is the place to be! The university's growing number of international partnerships and study abroad opportunities make it possible for every student to have the opportunity to participate in a global experience.

Widener's Office for Global Engagement is the support system for our students throughout the entire study abroad process, from application to reentry. They act as your guide and help you understand the importance of building an appreciation of the world around us.

College success is all about setting goals, accepting challenges, and meeting—or exceeding—expectations. It's a lot of work, and Widener University is there to help you along the way. We offer a host of academic support services, including career planning, counseling, disability services, and tutoring in math and writing.

Some people are doers. Others are thinkers. At Widener, we believe that great leaders excel at being both. Whether you're a soon-to-be high school graduate or motivated career professional, Widener enables you to reach your highest potential through hands-on learning from our accomplished faculty.

Join a leading university dedicated to your success. It's time to hear you roar. At Widener, we encourage students to feel confident with who they are, embrace their beliefs and passions, engage with their education, and be prepared for success. Widener education is a valuable investment in your future. To help make furthering your education possible, we award as much as 20 million dollars annually in scholarships and grants.

Take the next step in advancing your career by completing a Widener graduate and professional education program. In our hyper-competitive global marketplace, Widener's master's, doctoral, and dual degrees are considered "degrees of distinction" for employers looking to raise their intellectual capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation to compete in the 21st-century business environment.

Student life at Widener is second to none, proving that you don't have to go to a big university to be part of vibrant campus life. You can pursue an abundance of exciting options without ever leaving campus. Or you can venture off campus to enjoy esteemed museums, major metropolitan theatre and dance companies, professional sports teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles or the Philadelphia Phillies, and world-class shopping–all within minutes from campus. When you become part of the Pride, no matter who you are, where you're from, or where your passions and talents lie, you're bound to feel at home.

You'll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive community where all backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives are respected and embraced.

Academic coaching is provided through one-on-one sessions or group meetings with a trained academic coach who will assist students in various areas. Academic coaches also perform many academic success workshops throughout the academic year. Any full-time undergraduate day student can sign up to meet with an academic coach.

The goal of the Office of Career Services is to empower you to become the leader of your professional destiny, connecting your unique passions with meaningful work. From helping you write your résumé and prepping you for an interview to coach you through a cooperative education (co-op) experience, our advisors are on hand.

The disability service office assists students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or psychological disabilities. We work cooperatively with students to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to access academic programs and other university life aspects.

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