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.