You are about to join a community of people devoted to creating and sharing information. You will use technology in your degree program, in particular classes, in labs, in teams, in field work both on and off campus.

To prepare for your arrival at Wilkes, please make sure your computer meets our recommended specifications.

Technology in and out of the classroom...

• At Wilkes technology is used to enhance teaching, learning, and access to information in your areas of inter­est.
• Many of Wilkes classrooms are technology enhanced; open access labs are available 24 hours a day.
• Students are provided with Email accounts, central files, and personal student web pages.
• Students can perform many administrative functions, such as registering for classes, paying tuition, and adding or dropping courses, online.
• High-speed access to the campus network and Internet is available in campus dorm rooms.
• A wireless network is in place in some areas and will expand campus-wide by the end of 2006.
• Wilkes University is a member of Internet2 - a high-speed network that connects over 200 universities working in partnership with industry and government to develop and deploy advanced network applications and technologies.
   

Wilkes' strategic initiative -- Digital Wilkes -- is in place to enhance technology.

During 2006 many upgrades will occur to make Wilkes a leader in leveraging technology in the academic environment.