Your admission to Wilkes means we know you’re a unique individual with the power to succeed here! And we know you’ll make the blue and gold look great on campus and out in the world.
Join the Colonel family and take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities that our nationally ranked research university has to offer:
Our compact, 35-acre campus blends stately mansions with state-of-the-art facilities in a historic downtown neighborhood. Explore hot spots on our interactive map and watch videos featuring current students.
Confirm your enrollment with a $300 tuition deposit. Your confirmation will save your seat in this year’s class of Colonels and secure your invitation to student orientation in the summer.
Connect with incoming first-year students on the Facebook page created just for your class.
Students must request to join and will be approved by an admin, who verifies that the person is accepted or confirmed at Wilkes. Parents will not be admitted in this group.
Anyone who requests to join this group will be approved by an admin.
A college education is a big investment, and Wilkes is committed to making sure you and your family get the most return from your education. That’s why Washington Monthly ranked Wilkes among schools offering the “best bang for the buck” — for offering marketable degrees at an affordable price.
More than 90% of Wilkes students receive some form of financial aid, including merit scholarships that reward your academic performance regardless of financial need.
Learn more about the types of financial aid available, including grants, scholarships, work-study funds and direct loans, and contact our team of financial aid experts with any questions. We can help make sure a Wilkes education works for you.
We’re committed to the health and safety of you and the entire Wilkes community.
Health and Wellness Services, conveniently located on campus, offers routine health care and counseling free of charge for all students. Staff includes a registered nurse practitioner, a registered nurse and licensed counselors. A physician staffs the office two days a week, and we can provide referrals to local health care practitioners if needed.
Our Department of Public Safety has highly trained officers on duty 24/7. You’ll see them around campus in SUVs, on bikes and on foot. They’re here to help.
Showcase your Colonel spirit during your high school graduation!
Download and print the mortar board design below to decorate your high school graduation cap!
Select the sign design(s) below to download a high-quality PDF to provide to a sign vendor.
Personalize this sign with your name!
Select an image below to download and save to display on your phone.
