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  • 1/25/26 & 1/26/26: Due to the forecasted winter storm this weekend, WLC's campus will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25. In addition, classes on all Widener University campuses are canceled for Monday, Jan. 26, and offices on all campuses will be closed. We will not be moving to remote classes and office operations. Stay safe, keep warm, and enjoy the snow.

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Student Handbook

The Widener Law Commonwealth Student Handbook for the Harrisburg campus is offered as a download in PDF format. The Handbook is no longer provided in paper format as part of our efforts to maintain our status as a nationally recognized “Green Campus.”

2025-2026 Student Handbook

2025-2026 Student Handbook (PDF updated on 11.12.25)

2024-2025 Student Handbook

2024-2025 Student Handbook (PDF posted on 8.13.24)

2023-2024 Student Handbook

2023-2024 Student Handbook (PDF posted on 8.13.23)

2022-2023 Student Handbook

2022-2023 Student Handbook (PDF posted on 8.8.22)

2021-2022 Student Handbook

2021-2022 Student Handbook (PDF posted on 8.9.21)

2020-2021 Student Handbook

2020-2021 Student Handbook (PDF updated on 11.16.20)

2019-2020 Student Handbook

2019-2020 Student Handbook (PDF updated on 8.20.19)

The Handbook includes information on important policies including, but not limited to: Graduation Requirements; Course Loads; Examinations and Grading; Attendance Requirements; Procedures for Visiting Students; Dismissal and Reinstatement; Dean's Office Regulations; Student Code of Conduct; Faculty Policy Statement on the Curriculum; Certificate Program Requirements; Disability Policies; Confidentiality; Policies Regarding Alcohol, Drugs, Weapons and Tobacco; Information Technology and Financial Aid. The Handbook reflects current policies and may be amended by the Faculty from time to time.