For Parents

Admissions Resources

If you’re beginning your college search, if your child has been accepted to Wilkes, or if you’re the parent of a current student and you’re wondering what to do next, we can help. 

Explore our resources below to learn about admissions, financial aid, the payment process, and other frequently asked questions by parents. 

Admissions Process

At Wilkes, your student will join a family of Colonels dedicated to supporting each other — both in college and in life. Our first step is to guide you through the admission process.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ADMISSIONS

Admissions Events

Ready to discover Wilkes with your family? Save the date and register for an upcoming admissions event.

See Upcoming Events

Parent Portal

Wilkes University has a new way to stay involved with your student and receive news from our school. Sign up for our parent portal, whether you are a parent of a prospective student or a current student. This portal is your one-stop shop for access to important campus news and deadlines, personalized newsletters on your schedule, announcements via email, and more!

Access Parent Portal

Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour and meet our students as they share information about programs, opportunities, life on campus, and more!

START YOUR VIRTUAL TOUR

Stay Involved with CampusESP 

Wilkes University has a new way to stay involved with your student and receive news from our school. It’s your one-stop shop for access to important campus news and deadlines, personalized newsletters on your schedule, announcements via email, and more!

Sign up for CampusESP external website

Financial Aid Resources

Tuition & Costs

Wilkes is committed to making education affordable for students and their families. Browse our scholarships, calculate costs using our Net Price Calculator, and review types of financial aid.

Pay Tuition Bill

Make a payment on your student’s tuition account, set up a payment plan, or get assistance with accessing your tuition bill with these helpful resources. 

Make A Payment, View Statement/Invoice, or Enroll in Payment Plan


Need help navigating billing?

We’ve created a helpful video series to walk you through the process of viewing your tuition statement, making payments, setting up payment plans, and more. 

WILKES PAYMENT TUTORIALS external website

About Our Campus

Academics & Research

Wilkes students learn from accomplished faculty and have opportunities to gain hands-on experiences from day one in forward-thinking, job-growth degree programs. See our schedule and learn more about academics at Wilkes. 

Services & Resources

Wilkes delivers services and resources that make it easy to plan for the next step. We’re focused on making sure students have a safe, supportive and accessible environment to learn while discovering who they are and who they want to be. 

Life At Wilkes

Life at Wilkes is about more than just classes. Explore housing and dining options, review our student handbook, and learn more about activities and resources available to Wilkes students. 

Student Development at Wilkes

A Wilkes student is never limited to just academics. From clubs and intramural sports to volunteer opportunities and on-campus events, there are always things to do and ways to get involved.

Learn more about student development