Widener University
As an
individual with unique talents, skills, and aspirations, deciding
on the right college poses several challenges. Some of your goals
for the future may be clear. Others may have to be determined. How
do you place yourself in an environment of excellence where you
can build a solid future while leaving an opening for plenty of
new experiences? By combining teaching excellence, opportunities
to change the way you think about the world, practical experience
to apply your knowledge, and the essential support to keep you
focused, Widener gives you the greatest benefits
possible...allowing you to learn, grow, and enjoy yourself along
the way.
Founded in 1821, Widener is a private
university built on a 181-year tradition of teaching
excellence. By combining opportunities to change the way you
think about the world, practical experience to apply your
knowledge, and the essential support to keep you focused, Widener
gives you the greatest benefits possible... allowing you to learn,
grow, and enjoy yourself along the way.
Widener's six undergraduate schools offer over 65 fields of
study. Distinguished faculty committed to helping students
succeed, small class size, and an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
provide opportunities to apply knowledge in a real-world
learning environment. With 2,300 full-time undergraduate
students, extensive graduate and professional programs such as
the School of Law, Widener offers you the resources of a large
institution within the context of a small undergraduate academic
community.
What is Widener?
A nationally and
internationally recognized faculty
At Widener, teaching and graduate assistants are not used. All
classes and laboratories are taught by talented faculty who are
actively involved in their student's educations. Ninety-three
percent of the faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their
field.
 A
small undergraduate academic community of 2,240 students
The expression "Less is more!" certainly
applies to Widener. With a small undergraduate academic community
of 2,240 students, Widener can help individual students get the
most out of their education. The student-to-faculty ration is a
small 11:1, assuring all students of the personal attention to
which Widener is renowned.
A choice of more than 60
programs.
Widener University offers more than 60
different programs in the areas of business administration,
computer science, engineering, hospitality management, human
service professions, liberal arts, nursing, pre-professional
studies, and science. Students who are undecided can enter the
exploratory studies program.
A challenging Honors Program
Widener's Honors Program invites talented students into a
structured program that stimulates and encourages the highest
level of intellectual activity. Students are invited to
participate in the Honors Program based on their high school
records and SAT scores.
Extensive co-op opportunities and
expert career advising
Extensive internship and co-op
opportunities are available to students at
a diverse group of
local, regional, and national companies. Taking advantage of co-op
opportunities is a great way for students to build their resume
and get experience in a field they are interested in. The Career
Advising and Planning Services (CAPS) Office provides programs and
services to assist students with choosing a major, career options,
career-related experience, internships, resume and interviewing
skills, and job placement. CAPS has provided over 65 percent of
the graduating seniors with an on-campus contact that was used as
a method to locate a position.
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