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Commonwealth law student information, important phone numbers and links.

• https://wumail.widener.edu – Office 365 / Email
• https://my.widener.edu – myWidener
• https://widener.instructure.com/ – Canvas
• http://sites.widener.edu/itsnews/ – ITS Blog
• https://sites.widener.edu/service-catalog/ – ITS Service Catalog
• http://quickticket.widener.edu – ITS Client Experience Office Quick Ticket
• https://pss.widener.edu/ – Password Self-Service
• https://widener.omnilert.net/subscriber.php – Widener Alerts
• https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/ – Commonwealth Law
• Client Experience Office – LIC 213
• Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Phone – 717-541-1927 (24×7)
• E-mail: [email protected]

Widener University Account Information

• The Admissions Office will contact you through the email address you entered in your application. This message will contain your Widener ID Number.
• Once your Widener account has been created, you will receive another email from Information Technology Services. This message will contain instructions on how to activate your Widener account.
• You may receive your Widener ID Number well before your Widener account has been created.
• If your email address has changed, you should contact the Admissions Office or the Registrar’s Office immediately to change it.
• You should also “whitelist” widener.edu for your email account.
• If you have any problems or questions please call the Client Experience Office at 717-541-1927 for assistance.
• Your Widener ID number can be found on your ID card.
• Your Widener user name is the name part of your Widener email address.
• Note that your Widener account will be deactivated 3 semesters following graduation

Multi-Factor Authentication

Widener University enforces Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as an added layer of security. MFA is used when accessing University resources from off-campus. When you sign into Office 365/WUMail from an off-campus computer you will be prompted to configure MFA for your account.

The University uses myWidener, which is a Web-based community and information portal. You’ll get your e-mail, keep your calendars, and find out about upcoming events. You’ll also access Web Advisor, so you can view, in a secure site, your anonymous number, which will be required for exams.   myWidener can be accessed through the Law School home page ( http://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu ) by clicking on myWidener at the bottom of the web page or by going directly to https://my.widener.edu .

Information on using myWidener can be found at http://itsnews.widener.edu/2019/03/12/mywidener-faq/ .

Microsoft Office 365 Access

• Open a Web browser and go to https://wumail.widener.edu .
• Type your Widener user ID (jdoe) and your password.
• The first time you login you will be prompted to select the time zone.
• Outlook will open on the screen.

Microsoft Office Download for Home Use

Microsoft Office 365 is available to students and employees by logging into WUMail. Instructions on how to download can be found by going to the ITS Blog at http://sites.widener.edu/itsnews/ and searching for Microsoft Office 365. You may install Office 365 on up to five devices. Note that use of Office 365 will end once your Widener account is deactivated.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a “chat” application that may be used by instructors to communicate with you and your class. You may also use Teams to communicate with other students.

• Login to Office 365.
• Click the App Launcher icon at the top left.
• Click Teams.
• Teams will open.

Microsoft Teams App

For better performance, please download the Teams App.

• Click the Download desktop app icon at the bottom of the left-hand column.
• The App will install.
• Type your complete Widener email address ([email protected]); click Sign in.
• Type your password; click Sign in.

Wi-Fi Access

Wireless Internet access is currently available in all student areas of the Library Building, Side Bar, and the Administration Building.

Instructions for accessing the WU-SECURE wireless network can be found by signing into your myWidener portal and searching for “wireless.” If you need any assistance, please come to the ITS Office located on the second floor of the Library Building.

Widener Service Catalog

A list and descriptions of service provided by Information Technology Services can be found at https://sites.widener.edu/service-catalog/ .

Widener University Alert System

Register to receive weather and other alerts at https://widener.omnilert.net/subscriber.php .

Personal Computer Recommendations

ITS does not have specific hardware or software recommendations concerning computers. Normally, most computers purchased in the last 2-3 years meet minimum specifications. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for specific requirements for Examplify. Widener’s purchasing discounts are extended to students. For information regarding what discounts are available go to https://sites.widener.edu/service-catalog/ and choose a link for “Discounts and Free Offers”.

Most computers come with Microsoft Windows 11 Home Edition as the operating system. This is fine as you can always upgrade to Pro later if needed. Some will come with version “Windows 11 Home S”. The “S” means it is secure and you can only install apps from the Microsoft Store. This is easily changed to the full Home operating system.

The Office 365 suite and LinkedIn.com are available for FREE for all Widener faculty, staff, and students.

Examplify is administered and supported through the Registrar’s Office. If you have questions about Examplify please contact the Registrar’s Office which is located in the Administration Building.

Westlaw and LexisNexis

If you have questions about or need account information for Westlaw or LexisNexis please contact the Reference Librarians in the Legal Information Center.

LinkedIn Learning

ITS provides all students and employees with access to LinkedIn Learning which has courses on Microsoft Office applications as well as dozens of other topics. A link can be found under All Apps when you login to WUMail. Use your Widener University ID and password to register.

Computer Lab Information

A computer lab is provided for students to use on the second floor of the Library Building near the Pit. There are also several computers throughout the Library for student use. These computers have Microsoft Office 2019 as well as various web browsers (Edge, Chrome, and Firefox). As in the Library, food and drink are not permitted. Please keep in mind that the Lab is a place of study and students are asked to be considerate of others.

There are two laptop stations in the second floor computer lab. These stations allow you to connect your laptop to a large monitor with either a VGA or HDMI connector. There is also a USB charging port available at each station. Unfortunately, ITS is unable to accommodate other types of video connections.

Logging Into Lab Computers

To sign in to the lab computers you are required to have a Widener University login ID and password. Please take the time to activate your account through the Password Self-Service Web site at https://pss.widener.edu/ . There is also a link on the login screen of myWidener. Activating your account allows you to reset your account password at a later date if you forget your password.

Students should not save anything to the hard drives of the lab computers as any files saved will be erased immediately upon rebooting the PC. ITS encourages students to save files to a USB drive or cloud storage such as, Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.

ITS Computer Lab Operating Hours

ITS does not staff the computer lab but it is primarily open the same hours as the Law Building. Hours may change due to holidays or special circumstances but will almost always follow the posted library hours. Hours may change between academic sessions, during final exams, and due to holidays or special circumstances.

Computer Lab Printing

In order to print from the computers or make copies from the copy machines located in the Law Library and the 2nd floor Computer Lab, students must have a Widener ID card. Funds can be added to your ID card by following the instructions on the card machine located in the copy room in the Law Library. As you enter the copy room in the Law Library, the card machine is located to your left. The charge for copying or printing is $0.08 per page. For assistance, see the Library Information Desk.

Computers in the Library and Computer Lab will have a desktop shortcut to https://printcenter.widener.edu/myprintcenter/ . Simply sign in with your Widener User ID and upload your documents. Web pages and other source material must be copied to a Microsoft Word document or text file before printing.

LexisNexis provides some free printing in the Law School for students to print their research from their website. Student representatives and the library reference staff are responsible for maintaining and answering any questions regarding these printers and the associated software.

Classroom Technology Use

Classrooms are configured to support instructional activities. Students and student groups are permitted to use the classrooms and technology when classes are not being held. There are network and projector connections available for laptop use through the podium. ITS asks that you do not unplug or move equipment. This is very important as disruptions to scheduled classes may result. If you need to move the podium in A180, please contact Brian Fearnbaugh for assistance.

Laptops to Loan (L2L) Program Policy

Loaner laptops are now available for checkout from the Commonwealth Law Client Experience Office. At this time, only Windows laptops are available. Laptops have Microsoft Office 2019 installed as well as several Web browsers. A carrying case and charger are included. A loaner laptop can be requested by visiting the Laptops to Loan (L2L) Program Policy page.

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What to expect your 1l year at widener.

Entering your first year of law school can be extremely intimidating because it is completely different than any learning environment you were in before. During your 1L orientation you should expect to get a small taste of what it is like to function in a law school classroom. You will have professors teach a mock class during the week of orientation in which students will be able to understand how to read cases and find the applicable rule of law from those cases. Students will also be able to understand how the Socratic method works and can prepare for the types of questions they may be asked in their regular classes once the semester starts.

After orientation, classes will begin and the regular division students are typically split into two separate groups. Each group will travel to all classes together and will learn from the same professors. The evening division is typically a smaller group of students so there is no splitting into separate sections. During the Fall semester 1L students will take Contracts, Torts, Property, Legal Methods, and Civil Procedure. Most, but not all, of these courses will then continue into the Spring semester and the courses become Contracts II, Civil Procedure II, etc. For regular division students, classes will typically begin around 9:00am or 9:30am. There is usually a break in the 1L schedule which allows time for homework and lunch and classes resume in the afternoon at 2:00pm. For evening division students, classes could start as early as 6:00pm and end as late as 10:00pm. Most 1L classes last either an hour and 25 minutes, or 55 minutes depending on the number of credits a student will earn for the course.

The amount of homework a student can expect during their first year will change over time. At the start of the Fall semester, professors tend to assign less work as they are aware students are just starting to adjust to the rigor of law school and do not yet fully comprehend cases the first time they read them. As the Fall semester progresses 1L students can expect more pages of homework for each of their classes, but this increase usually goes unnoticed because students learn how to read and understand cases faster. The Spring semester of 1L will pick up in pace significantly because now 1L students have successfully completed one semester of law school and know how to manage their time to get all of their work done before class.

1L year can be overwhelming at times so it is important for students to take advantage of the many different support systems that Widener offers. For example, each 1L class will have what Widener refers to as an “Academic Success Fellow,” this is a 2L or 3L student who excelled and received a top grade in that class in a prior year. This student will hold weekly office hours and is there to answer any questions that 1L students may have about the material. The professors of all 1L courses also hold office hours and are always willing to answer any questions students may have. Widener also has a peer mentorship program that is run by the Student Bar Association which pairs a 2L or 3L student with any 1L who wants to have a mentor and that mentor is there to coach the 1L on anything from exam taking strategies to how to find a suitable internship or externship.

A student’s 1L year can feel stressful at times, but it is also a very rewarding experience, and it is one that will shape a student into the attorney that they will shortly become.

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Foundations and Transformations - General Education Full Requirements

To accomplish the objectives for a general education at Widener University, students are required to complete:

• ASC 101. Thinking Through (3 credits)
• English 101. Reading, Thinking, and Writing (3 credits)
• Humanities (9 credits, including one 300-level course)
• Science (9 credits, including one science laboratory course)

Social Science (9 credits)

Flex course (3 credits from any arts and sciences course).

• ASC 401 . Transformations Capstone Course (3 credits)
• Diversity (1 course)

Writing Enriched (4 courses)

• Quantitative Reasoning (1 course)

Physical Education (1 credit)

• MATH 101 or at least Level 3 on the Mathematics Assessment

General Education Purpose Statement

Widener University cultivates critical, creative, and independent thinking to develop undergraduates who demonstrate intellectual integrity, civic engagement, and potential for leadership. General education promotes awareness and synthesis of different strategies of knowing, questioning, and understanding. Through the integration of experiences both inside and outside the classroom, students learn to act as responsible citizens and to pursue knowledge beyond the boundaries of the university. This is commonly referred to as a liberal education, which is defined by the American Association of Colleges and Universities as:

A philosophy of education that empowers individuals, liberates the mind from ignorance, and cultivates social responsibility. Characterized by challenging encounters with important issues, and more a way of studying than specific content, liberal education can occur at all types of colleges and universities. “General Education” and an expectation of in-depth study in at least one field normally comprise liberal education.

The Foundations and Transformations program at Widener is designed to transform students, to develop ways of being, knowing, and doing that foster the habits of curiosity and creativity, the ability to grapple with complexity and ambiguity, the commitment to responsible citizenship and social justice, and the flourishing of lifelong learning for personal and professional growth.

Foundations and Transformations provides students with a liberal education in the arts and sciences, and the transformative experience of applying these ways of knowing to pressing questions that shape how we live and act in an interconnected world.  

General Education Goals and Objectives

The requirements are designed to help students meet Widener University’s general education goals and objectives.

• Gives clear presentations before a group.
• Writes papers that require locating, analyzing, and formally referencing information sources to support conclusions.
• Makes claims and draws conclusions that require the analysis and evaluation of evidence.
• Synthesizes divergent content, methodologies, and models.
• Makes and assesses ethical judgments.
• Demonstrates an awareness of different points of view and analyzes how these are informed by factors that may include culture, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity, age, disabilities, language, religion, sexual orientation, or geographical area, among others.
• Solves problems using mathematical methods.
• Interprets, makes inferences, and draws conclusions from data.
• Determines whether numerical results are reasonable.
• Evaluates the workings of the natural and physical world using theories and models that can be tested by experiments and observations.
• Evaluates social science theories and research methods related to questions of human behavior, mental processes, communication, social and cultural structures, and institutions.
• Evaluates philosophical, historical, and aesthetic arguments, evidence, and artifacts.

About the General Education Requirements

Asc 101: thinking through (3 credits).

All students at Widener take ASC 101   : Thinking Through during their first year. Each ASC 101 class explores a pressing question - a question of great significance that asks us to engage with the big issues that shape our world, our ways of relating to each other, or our ways of producing and sharing knowledge. All Widener students get to choose which ASC 101: Thinking Through course they take; students are encouraged to look over the wide range of options and select a course that focuses on a question that they care about and want to spend more time exploring. A student’s major will never tell them which questions they have to focus on - ASC 101 is meant to be a chance to explore new ways of thinking.

ASC 101 is also a chance to get to know Widener better and to build a sense of community and belonging on campus. This course is a small, discussion-based seminar, with only 18 students per class (25 if the course is team-taught by two professors). These courses meet in person, two or three times per week, so that students and professors can work closely together. Some sections of ASC 101 are linked to a specific section of ENGL 101, meaning that students take both courses with the same group of classmates. This option offers more opportunities to build connections with peers, as well as coordinated support from the two professors.

ASC 101 asks students to dig into high-stakes questions by drawing on the expertise, scholarship, and intellectual toolkit of faculty from across the College of Arts and Sciences. Students will explore how the discipline and methods presented by the professor(s) can help answer the course question, and consider how different perspectives transform the way we respond to ideas. Classes may feature guest speakers, or special on- or off-campus events that expose students to the range of ways that people can engage with the question under consideration.

All sections of ASC 101 support General Education Goals 1 (centered on communication), 2 (developing critical thinking), and 4 (broadening intellectual perspectives).  In addition, all sections have three common learning objectives.

Students will be able to:

• analyze and evaluate a pressing question with attention to students’ own worldviews
• engage with multiple perspectives related to a pressing question
• differentiate opinions and beliefs from evidence-based claims and recognize that types of evidence vary from subject to subject

ASC 101 should be taken by incoming students in their first fall semester to introduce the types of inquiry-based learning characteristic of a liberal education. Students transferring to Widener with Junior status are not required to take this course.

English 101: Reading, Thinking, and Writing (3 credits)

ENGL 101    helps students build on their previous writing preparation and develop skills to undertake the kind of reading, interpretation, and writing that will be required of them at Widener. Courses focus on expanding each student’s available set of writing tools and techniques, as well as exposing them to written genres and research methods relevant to their undergraduate careers. Each section of ENGL 101 draws on the university’s First Year Theme and invites students to explore that theme through a variety of engaging readings. As part of their ENGL 101 experience, students may participate in special campus events and activities, such as attending a lecture by an invited speaker or discussing a common reading with other students from different sections of the same course.

All students complete the first-year writing course ENGL 101 Reading, Thinking, and Writing, except honors students who complete ENGL 103, which is the Honors Program equivalent. Some sections of ENGL 101 are linked to specific sections of ASC 101, meaning that students take both courses with the same group of classmates. This option offers more opportunities to build connections with peers, as well as coordinated support from the two professors.

Arts and Sciences Foundations Courses

Arts and Sciences Foundations Courses are designed to help students develop the habits of the mind essential to a liberal education: comprehending the world from multiple perspectives; understanding, acquiring, synthesizing, evaluating, and questioning knowledge beyond the boundaries of a single field or discipline; and cultivating an awareness of one’s place within the larger community.

All students are required to complete a minimum of 9 semester hours each in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. A semester hour consists of one hour in class, or two to three hours of laboratory or field work each week for a semester. This requirement is based on the conviction that a baccalaureate degree represents more than expertise in a specific field. Students broaden their knowledge and perspectives by taking courses in academic areas that are devoted to understanding. Students should work closely with advisors in selecting courses appropriate to their interests and academic needs.

Courses taken on a pass/no pass basis may not be used to satisfy the Arts and Sciences Foundations requirement.

Humanities (9 credits)

Courses in the humanities foster a sense of historical consciousness, aesthetic appreciation, and philosophical judgment. The study of the humanities demands rigorous interpretation and openness to multiple perspectives. Through this program, students develop depth and breadth in their understanding of the human condition.

All students are required to take one 300-level humanities course as part of the humanities foundation. In the humanities, most courses at the 300-level do not have pre-requisites and faculty design these courses to serve the interests and skills of majors and non-majors regardless of class year. 100 and 200-level courses acquaint students with key issues in a field of study, while 300-level courses develop students’ abilities to engage with and contribute to the scholarship of a specific area of inquiry. These 300-level courses cover a rich range of topics and emphasize small class sizes and a discussion-based seminar where students engage with the complexities of different points of view. Students transferring a minimum of 57 credits total and 9 credits in humanities, are not required to take a 300-level humanities course.

Humanities Foundations courses include courses in:

• Art History
• Creative Writing
• English (excluding ENGL 100, ENGL 101, ENGL 111)
• GWS courses when taught by an instructor in the humanities.
• AFAS courses when taught by an instructor in the humanities.

Science (9 credits, including 1 laboratory)

The disciplines of the Science Division at Widener University consist of the natural sciences (biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics and astronomy), as well as the formal sciences (computer science and mathematics).  In science courses students gain the intellectual background to understand the modern scientific view of the world as well as, the methods and the history of knowledge acquisition, the authors of scientific endeavor, and the process of knowledge construction.  Science is driven by a curiosity to understand the fundamental ideas that explain the natural world. 

Courses in the natural sciences explain how the natural world works using theories and models that can be tested using experiments and observations.  Theories form the basis for new analyses, explorations and applications only so long as they continue to be bolstered by concrete evidence, proof and/or utility. In formal science courses, students learn to employ logical reasoning and problem-solving methodologies to construct algorithms and proofs.   

In a science lab, students use the tools of a discipline to understand the natural world or test new ideas and hypotheses.

Science Foundations courses include courses in:

• Computer Science (excluding CSCI 101–124)
• Earth and Space Science
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics (excluding MATH 101–110)
• PSY 355 Biological Psychology
• Science (excluding SCI 100)

Courses in the social sciences develop an appreciation for both the quantitative and qualitative methods for assessing human behaviors and interactions. Research questions are grounded in theoretical assumptions. Social Science Foundations courses include:

• Anthropology
• Criminal Justice
• Economics (EC 101, EC 103, EC 104, and EC 202)
• Communication Studies (excluding COMS 217, COMS 260, COMS 262, COMS 264, COMS 265, COMS 266, COMS 309, COMS 317, COMS 360, COMS 362, COMS 364, COMS 367, COMS 368, COMS 384, COMS 395)
• Political Science
• Psychology (excluding PSY 381, PSY 385, PSY 386)
• GWS courses when taught by an instructor in the Social Sciences.
• AFAS courses when taught by an instructor in the Social Sciences.

An additional Arts and Sciences Flex Course gives students the flexibility to explore other disciplines, learn new ways of thinking, and facilitate the completion of a second major, a minor, or a certificate program. This is a course not specified by a student’s major so students are free to select a course of their choice. The Flex course may be an additional Arts and Sciences Foundations course or students may select an interdisciplinary course with African and African American Studies (AFAS); Arts and Sciences (ASC); Digital Media Informatics (DMI); or Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies (GWS) prefix.

ASC 401: Transformations Capstone (3 credits)

This is an upper-level course taken by students with junior or senior status. This course offers students the opportunity to synthesize and reflect on their Foundations and Transformations Program experience. Students will select their specific course by topic, choosing one that they would like to explore in greater depth.

Students in a major that requires more than 129 credits, with no free electives, and is constrained by accreditation requirements may count ASC 401: Transformations Capstone as a Flex course. 

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Diversity (2 courses).

Diversity courses provide students with the opportunity to engage in the study of cultural phenomena (concepts, histories, policies, experiences, etc.) that have typically been left out of traditional US educational settings. These courses often cover new ground for students, exploring systems and structures that are responsible for the mistreatment and marginalization of groups and individuals within and across societies.

Students can expect to find a variety of course offerings and topics that span a broad range of academic departments, disciplines, and programs. Because it is important for students to see through the eyes of other peoples and cultures, to understand the effects of systems of power, privilege, and oppression, and to develop the knowledge to skillfully engage across different contexts, all students are required to take one course that carries the Diversity (D) designation by meeting at least one of the criteria below.

• Criteria A  These diversity courses focus on cultures in the US or abroad that have been marginalized or underrepresented in discussions and courses in US academic settings. Students in these courses will gain exposure to discourses and perspectives that they would be unlikely to study otherwise.
• Criteria B  These diversity courses focus on power structures that lead to the marginalization and oppression of some identity groups within and across societies. Some examples include courses that examine race through the lens of structural racism and racial/ethnic supremacy or courses that examine gender through the lens of patriarchy and misogyny. These courses focus on power structures that exist both within and across various cultures.

Students who transfer in with Junior status are required to take 1 Diversity course.

Writing is more than simply a means of communication, and good writing is a skill that should be mastered by all students. Writing is also a means of thinking and learning, and as such it is an important tool that faculty can use as part of the learning process. In addition to ENGL 101, all undergraduate students must complete at least four courses (preferably one per year) that are designated as Writing Enriched. Writing Enriched courses employ a “writing to learn” approach: Students engage more deeply with course material through the writing process while also strengthening their writing skills. Therefore, students should choose courses intentionally in close and informed consultation with their advisers to supplement and complement the major.

• To facilitate students’ ability to communicate effectively through writing.
• To provide sustained focus on writing via multiple drafts and assignments as a way to develop both writing and critical thinking skills.
• To facilitate the discovery of and the development of mastery in a field of study.

Writing Enriched Criteria

• The course includes a sustained focus on writing as demonstrated through the syllabus, requiring multiple drafts and assignments.
• Students receive actionable feedback on their writing from the course instructor.
• Students substantially revise using critical thought and feedback to improve their writing.
• Students incorporate the feedback from the course instructor in a critical way in subsequent writing.

Transfer students may be required to take fewer than four Writing Enriched courses according to the following schedule:

Transfer students, depending on their major, may be required to take specific courses in order to complete their degree that are also designated Writing Enriched. Consequently, they may need to complete more than the minimum number of Writing Enriched courses listed above.

Program Support—Writing Center

The university maintains a Writing Center to assist students with writing assignments in any course. Professional tutors in the center work individually with students and coordinate their efforts with instructors. Faculty encourage students to use the center from the first draft of an assignment through to the final revision. Call the center at 610-499-4332 for more information.

Quantitative Reasoning (1 course) .

Completion of one course designated “Quantitative Reasoning” (QR).

QR courses expect students to

• use simple mathematical methods from arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems
• determine if numerical results are reasonable
• recognize the limitations of the methods they have been taught to use 
• interpret, make inferences, and draw conclusions from data

These goals are a central focus, and emphasis on Quantitative Reasoning is sustained throughout the required course. QR courses are structured so that the emphasis is on students doing the reasoning. The students’ work in these courses takes the form of problem sets, projects, computer programs, field research, lab reports, and similar assignments, and involves a process of growth through opportunities to correct and revise assignments.

Students are required to complete 1 credit of Physical Education.

Physical Education credit include:

• 0.5 credit 100-level PE courses open to all students
• 1 credit PE 200-Varsity Sport Participation

Veterans, first-year students, and transfer students who are 21 years of age or older; students transferring to Widener with sophomore or higher status (a minimum of 30 semester hours of approved transfer credit); and students with verifiable medical conditions that preclude their participation in physical education are exempted from this requirement. Exempted students are not required to make up the one credit in lieu of the physical education courses.

Mathematics 

The mathematics general education requirements are:

• MATH 101    or at least Level 3 on the Mathematics Assessment.

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The Widener University academic calendar shows key academic dates for all undergraduate, graduate, and adult and professional studies students, including when classes are in session, deadlines to add and drop classes, as well as holiday schedules.

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*Note:  "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, or Schools of Engineering, Business, or Nursing.  Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Graduate & Continuing Studies.

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*Please Note: Students enrolled in the fully online MSW, MBA, and RN-BSN programs should consult their student success counselor for their Academic Calendar. 

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*Note: "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, or Schools of Engineering, Business, or Nursing. Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Graduate & Continuing Studies.

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August 2020

September 2020, october 2020, november 2020, december 2020, spring 2021.

*Please Note:  Students enrolled in the fully-online MSW, MBA and RN-BSN programs should consult their student success counselor for their Academic Calendar.

January 2021

February 2021

August 2019, september 2019, october 2019, november 2019, december 2019.

*Note:  "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences or Schools of Engineering, Business, Nursing or Human Service Professions.  Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Extended Learning or Online RN-BSN Students

Spring 2020

January 2020, february 2020.

*Note: "Undergraduate Day" students are enrolled in majors in the College of Arts & Sciences or Schools of Engineering, Business, Nursing or Human Service Professions.  Items marked for "Undergraduate Day" students do not apply to undergraduate students in the Center for Extended Learning.

Summer 2020

2020 summer registration (pride experience i).

All Summer Registration events for incoming undergraduate students will be held online.

• June 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 

2020 Full Summer Session (20/SUM)

• May 11 - August 16

2020 Summer Session 1 (20/SU1)

May 11 - June 28

First 5 Week Summer Session (Undergraduate, Extended Learning and Graduate)

May 18 - June 26

2020 Summer Session II (20/SU2)

• June 29 - August 16

Second 5 Week Summer Session (Undergraduate, Extended Learning and Graduate)

Summer 2021, 2021 summer registration (pride experience).

• June 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

2021 Full Summer Session (21/SUM)

• May 10 - August 15

2021 Summer Session 1 (21/SU1)

May 10 - June 27

May 17 - June 25

2021 Summer Session II (21/SU2)

• June 28 - August 15

Second 5 Week Summer Session (Undergraduate, Continuing Studies, and Graduate)

Academic Year 2018-2019 (pdf)

Get in Touch

Deann lichtenstein.

Old Main, 1st Floor Office 15

• 610-499-4562
• [email protected]

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