<img width="235" height="209" alt="WelcomeToSemesterNewsPromo" src="/site/files/oldnewsfiles/WelcomeToSemesterNewsPromo.jpg" class="FloatLeft">Widener Law is pleased to welcome new students to both the Delaware and Harrisburg campuses! Orientation week events commence on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, August 12th</span> on the Delaware Campus and on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, August 13th</span> on the Harrisburg campus.<br><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Registration and Welcome to the Profession</span><br><br>On the Delaware campus, new students may register at the Admissions Office between <span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Monday</span>. A special <span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to the Profession Ceremony will follow at 6:00 p.m. on the campus lawn</span>. Students should attend the <span style="font-weight: bold;">mandatory</span> ceremony in <span style="font-weight: bold;">professional attire</span>.<br><br>On the Harrisburg campus, open registration for new students will run from <span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. in the Administration Building on Tuesday the 13th</span>. The Harrisburg <span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to the Profession will follow at 5:00 p.m</span>. The Honorable Renée Cohn Jubelirer of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania will deliver the affirmation and offer remarks, and Vincent Champion, Esq. ’01 of Rhoads &amp; Sinon LLP will also speak.<br><br>New students can find schedules and other pertinent resources on the respective orientation pages for <a href="/Gateway/CurrentStudents/DelawareStudents/AcademicResources/Orientation.aspx">Delaware</a> or <a href="/Gateway/CurrentStudents/HarrisburgStudents/AcademicResources/Orientation.aspx">Harrisburg</a>. Please note that attendance at all orientation events is mandatory.<br><br>Look for coverage of both welcome ceremonies on the website on Wednesday.<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Introduction to Law</span><br><br>“Given the great variety in the experiences of our students before law school, we have designed the Introduction to Law classes for all students to learn core concepts and skills essential to a successful performance in law school. While the week provides only an introduction to law school, we expect students to take seriously the opportunity to begin building habits that will be useful throughout law school,” says Delaware campus Assistant Dean for the <a href="/CampusLife/AdvisingandCounseling/OfficeofStudentAffairsDelaware.aspx">Office of Student Affairs</a> <a href="/Academics/Faculty/ProfilesDe/JohnstonPatrickJ.aspx">Patrick J. Johnston</a>.<br><br>“In order to be fully prepared for the Intro to Law course that takes place during Orientation, students should view the posted Intro to Law packet, which includes first assignments, course expectations, and required textbooks,” advises Assistant Registrar Molly Acri.<br><br>Welcome to Law School<br><br>“In my experience, the Orientation week provides a great opportunity for students to get to know the Widener Law community - including faculty, staff and fellow classmates. The scheduled activities really give students a good idea of what to expect as they embark on their law school career,” Acri says.<br><br>The entire Widener Law community is excited to welcome you and looks forward to working with you as you embark upon your law school career!