What do you want to do?
Not sure what to study? Don't worry! You don't need to declare your major until the start of your junior year. Your advisor will be there every step of the way.
Online Graduate Programs
Earn your master's degree online at Wilkes. Our affordable and flexible programs are designed for working professionals just like you.
Pursue your passion or align your graduate studies with your career goals with programs in business administration, creative writing, nursing and education.
At Wilkes, we know you’re capable of more, and we know you’ll achieve it.
We know you're willing to...
Work Hard
Create Connections
Go The Extra Mile
This is a haven for whatever you find interesting. For those willing to work for whatever comes next.
Finding a Community on Campus
Lourdes Navarro earned academic accolades as an environmental engineering major, got involved on campus, and learned English during her time at Wilkes. But her fondest memory is the community she discovered as a Colonel.
Discipline and Balance Make for a Winning Combination
Cameron Butka always knew he wanted to go to a small school that was close to home. At Wilkes, Cameron thrived, not only as a biochemistry major but as a record-breaking student-athlete.
Discovering a Passion for Research
When Minnie Nguyen came to Wilkes, she thought a pharmacy major was the path to her future. After experimenting with plants, birds and bacteria, she discovered a love for lab work and a major in biology.job / graduate school placement rate Asterisk
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Where Colonels call home.
Discover your place at Wilkes. Our compact, 35-acre campus blends stately mansions with state-of-the-art facilities in a historic downtown neighborhood.
When you need a study break, take a walk and enjoy some delicious cuisine from around the world. Visit the River Common Park for a jog, bike ride or picnic. Hop in the car and take advantage of the recreational activities available in the nearby Pocono Mountains. The journey’s up to you.
The leadership opportunities I held within clubs helped me grow as a professional and stand out as a candidate when applying for fellowships.
Kieran Collins - Pharmacy '24, Post-Doctoral Fellow, GSK Medical Affairs
I'm very grateful for my mentors because they trust me as a leader.
Brenda Arias - Bonner Leader
Wilkes has become my home away from home, and I am so happy to be here. I love spreading the word about this amazing school, and I enjoy being involved, sharing my traditions, and learning new ones.
Shanelly Hinds - 2024 President of the International Student Ambassador Club and Secretary of the Wilkes African Cultural Association
You're ready. How will you make it happen?
Our financial aid team will guide you every step of the way. With merit scholarships and financial aid packages for 100% our first-time, full-time students, we’ll show you how to make your Wilkes education a reality.
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Wilkes welcomes all.
Wilkes University is an inclusive learning environment committed to increasing access to higher education. We create opportunities for the dialogues that increase diversity awareness. We embrace and celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives which strengthen and enrich our campus and our community.
What does success look like to you?
You bring the hard work. We'll provide the support.
Our expert faculty will challenge you to exceed your limits and cheer you on while you do. Focus on research. Start a business. Study abroad. Land an internship. Your success is up to you, but we’ll provide the support to help you get there.
Wilkes is a university that delivers:
- Promise without pretense.
- Access without exception.
- Happiness without compromise.
Are you ready to open the door?
