Family Day

Celebrate your Family of Colonels!

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025

Family Day is an annual fall tradition held on the Wilkes campus, providing an opportunity for families to connect with their students while getting a first hand look into a day in the life at Wilkes!

Online registration opens in August - check back soon!

The weekend will afford you many opportunities to spend time together as a family, as well as to meet faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, friends and other Wilkes families.

The weekend will afford you many opportunities to spend time together as a family, as well as to meet faculty, staff, administrators, friends and other Wilkes families.

The full Family Day schedule will be posted in August - check back soon!

Things to Do While Visiting Your Wilkes Student

Looking for things to do when you come to campus? Take a look at some of the cool activities right around the corner from Wilkes! Northeast Pennsylvania is home to waterfall hikes external website, an Indoor Trampoline Park external website, and even axe throwing at The Hatchet Factory external website. Celebrate Fall with a visit to one of our many pumpkin patches external website.

Questions?

For any questions about Family Day, please email or call us at:

You can also visit the Wilkes University Parents page for additional important upcoming dates.

Accessibility

Wilkes University is an equal opportunity institution. For more information, please consult our nondiscrimination policy statement.

Patrons requesting accommodations or services at Wilkes University or university-sponsored events in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III: Public Accommodations are asked to contact University Events.

It is recommended that requests be made at least five (5) business days prior to any event.

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