Widener University Commonwealth Law School

Last Updated June 28, 2022
3800 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States

Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience

Nondiscrimination Policy

This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:

  • Sexual Orientation
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Expression

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

  • Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
  • Automatically on faculty class rosters
  • Upon student’s request, on transcript
  • Upon student’s request, on diploma

Pronouns

  • Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
  • Students can indicate on law school application

Scholarships

Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:

  • Sexual Orientation
  • Gender Identity

Resources and Opportunities

  • LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
  • Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
  • Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair

Classroom Experience

  • Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
  • Faculty required to use gender-inclusive language in their syllabi

Faculty

  • School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

  • In main law school building
  • In the law library
  • ADA accessible

Local Community

  • LGBTQ+ specific events   
  • Pride events 
  • Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ owned businesses         
  • Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)    

Navigating Widener University Commonwealth Law School

Questions about financial aid

Financial Aid Office
Allura Lawrence
aalawrence@widener.edu

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

No contact information provided.

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Registrar’s Office    
Molly Acri
mmacri@widener.edu

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Student Affairs Office
Randi Teplitz
rbteplitz@widener.edu

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

No contact information provided.

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