Orientation is a vital part of your college experience and prepares you with all the
tools you will need when you set foot on campus for the first time as a Wilkes University
Colonel this August!
During Orientation, there will be opportunities to meet other classmates in small
groups and with your academic advisor, as well as to learn about campus services and
activities. Of course, there will also be a lot of time for fun!
Registration for 2023 Orientation sessions will open in the Summer.
2023 Orientation Sessions
Friday, July 7
Monday, July 10
Friday, July 14
Last Year's Schedule
Schedule for 2023 orientation will be posted closer to Summer 2023. Check out last year's schedule to get an idea of your orientation experience this
summer!
8 a.m.
Registration
1st Floor Concourse, Henry Student Center
Check in at the Henry Student Center to start your Orientation experience! A continental
breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
9 a.m.
Welcome Session
Darling Theater, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
Welcome to Orientation! Wilkes University President, Dr. Greg Cant and Student Orientation
Coordinator, Lindsey Scorey will welcome students and guests. There will be a review
of the day’s events before heading off to the first session.
9:40 a.m.
Meet your Orientation Leader
Various Campus Locations
Your Orientation Leader will provide you some important information that will help
you navigate the day's events and offer an opportunity to get to know your fellow
Colonels!
10 a.m.
Preparing for the College Transition
Room 101, Stark Learning Center
Staff from University College will present on what to expect when meeting your academic
advisor and how to navigate the transition to academic life at the University.
10:30 a.m.
Meet your Academic Advisor
Assigned Classrooms
Meet your advisor! Hear what your fall semester will look like from your assigned
academic advisor. Schedule your individual appointment with your advisor at this time.
11:15 a.m.
Socialize the Wilkes WAE
McHale Athletic Center, University Center on Main
Get to know your fellow Colonels and future classmates during this exciting tradition
hosted by Wilkes Adventure Education (WAE)!
11:30 a.m.
Individual Advising Meetings with Academic Advisors
Assigned Classrooms
Meet with your academic advisor one-on-one to discuss your academic schedule and course
offerings for the fall semester.
12:15 p.m.
Lunch & Resource Fair
McHale Athletic Center, Simms Center on Main
Rejoin your family/guests in the McHale Athletic Center to enjoy lunch! Once you've
finished, visit with campus resources that can help you get ready for the fall semester!
1 p.m.
Math Placement Test Retake
Room 105, Breiseth Hall
Math placement tests will be available to retake at this time. If you are unsure about
your math placement test status, please ask your academic advisor or any of the Orientation
staff.
1:30 p.m.
Residence Life Info Session OR Commuter Life Info Session
Room 101/100, Stark Learning Center
Depending on whether you intend to live on campus or commute, you with either hear
from the Office of Residence Life to learn about living on campus and residence hall
expectations, or the Wilkes University Commuter Council leadership and their staff
advisor to learn about commuting to campus, parking, and more!
2:30 p.m.
Grow, Connect, Celebrate!
Room 101, Stark Learning Center
Join the Office of Diversity Initiatives to learn how our programs and services support
you throughout your Wilkes experience to grow, connect and celebrate you!
3 p.m.
Explore your Career Gateway
Room 101, Stark Learning Center
Presented by the Center for Career Development and Internships, learn about the resources
and career development opportunities that will assist you in your professional experiences!
3:30 p.m.
Student Panel
McHale Athletic Center, Simms Center on Main
Hear from student leaders on what life is like at Wilkes! Ask questions about the
student experience, academic life and what it means to be a Colonel.
4:30 p.m.
Closing Session
McHale Athletic Center, Simms Center on Main
As Orientation comes to a close, learn of the next steps - Welcome Weekend, Move-in
Day, and more!
5 p.m.
Campus Tours (Optional)
Various Campus Locations and Residence Halls
Orientation Leaders will lead you on a tour throughout campus, highlighting academic
buildings and multiple residence halls.
8 a.m.
Registration
1st Floor Concourse, Henry Student Center
Check in at the Henry Student Center to start your Orientation experience! A continental
breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
9 a.m.
Welcome Session
Darling Theater, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
Welcome to Orientation! Wilkes University President, Dr. Greg Cant and Student Orientation
Coordinator, Lindsey Scorey will welcome students and guests. There will be a review
of the day’s events before heading off to the first session.
9:40 a.m.
Preparing for the College Transition
Darling Theater, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
Staff from University College will present on what to expect when meeting your academic
advisor and how to navigate the transition to academic life at the University.
10:30 a.m.
Meet your Student's Academic Advisor
Assigned Classrooms
Meet your student’s advisor! Hear what the fall semester will look like from your
student’s assigned academic advisor.
11:15 a.m.
Navigating Your First-Year Financial Aid and Tuition Billing
Room 101, Stark Learning Center
Hear from the Office of Student Financial Services and the Office of the Bursar on
the important “must-knows” of navigating financial aid and paying your tuition bill
for the first-year of college.
12:15 p.m.
Lunch & Resource Fair
McHale Athletic Center, Simms Center on Main
Rejoin your student in the McHale Athletic Center to enjoy lunch! Once you've finished,
visit with campus resources that can help you get ready for the fall semester!
1:30 p.m.
Parents and Partnership
Darling Theater, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
Presented by Campus Counseling, hear about the resources available to you and your
student as they transition into college and make their mental health a priority throughout
each semester!
1:50 p.m.
Safety at Wilkes
Darling Theater, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
Presented by the Wilkes University Police Department, learn more about the services
offered and how to stay informed about safety on campus.
2:10 p.m.
Student Involvement
Darling Theater, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
Presented by the Office of Student Development, learn about the importance of being
involved in extracurricular life, the opportunities for involvement at Wilkes, and
the learning and fun that accompanies it!
2:25 p.m.
Break
Theater Lobby, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
Take a break and enjoy a snack!
2:40 p.m.
Residence Life Info Session OR Commuter Life Info Session
Darling Theater/Geis Hall, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center
Depending on whether your student intends to live on campus or commute, you with either
hear from the Office of Residence Life to learn about living on campus and residence
hall expectations, or the Wilkes University Commuter Council leadership and their
staff advisor to learn about commuting to campus, parking, and more!
3:30 p.m.
Student Panel
McHale Athletic Center, Simms Center on Main
Hear from student leaders on what life is like at Wilkes! Ask questions about the
student experience, academic life and what it means to be a Colonel.
4:30 p.m.
Closing Session
McHale Athletic Center, Simms Center on Main
As Orientation comes to a close, learn of the next steps - Welcome Weekend, Move-in
Day, and more!
5 p.m.
Campus Tours (Optional)
Various Campus Locations and Residence Halls
Orientation Leaders will lead you on a tour throughout campus, highlighting academic
buildings and multiple residence halls.
Explore More About Wilkes
Life at Wilkes
Learn more about life as a Wilkes student, including residence life and housing, dining
options and student clubs.
The First Year Student e-Mentoring Program eases the transition of new students to
college and provides a supportive environment for academic success and personal growth.
The program helps each new student connect with peers, upperclassmen, and the institution
as a whole.
A First Year Student e-Mentor is a full-time undergraduate student who leads a group
of approximately 15-25 new students throughout the first semester of their career
at Wilkes University, beginning at summer Orientation and concluding at the end of
the fall semester.
I came to Wilkes not knowing what the campus was like or even the community, but it
was one of the best choices I’ve made.
Katherine Emereus | Political Science, 2024
One reason why I chose Wilkes is because of the connections and relationships that
you can make with students, faculty and staff.
Long Le | Pharmacy, 2025
I chose Wilkes because it felt like home. The opportunities on and off campus are
endless and there is lots of room for growth and development.
Emily Repp | Nursing, 2024
Between talking to alumni and experiencing the campus early on, I knew this was the
school for me.
Dean Ambosie | Biology and Synthetic Bioengineering, 2023
Are all first-year students required to attend an Orientation session?
Orientation is an important part of acclimating to life at Wilkes University. Students
meet with their advisors, learn about being a resident or commuter student, make their
fall schedule and so much more. We host multiple sessions to meet the needs of as
many students as possible, and ask that every effort be made to attend.
If students absolutely are unable to attend any of the summer Orientation sessions,
they should contact orientation@wilkes.edu or call 570-408-4014.
Do families have to attend Orientation?
Although it is not required, it is strongly suggested that parents or guardians attend
Orientation. There is a whole track geared towards the interests of families so they
can support their first year student.
Who should I contact with allergy, physical, or any other accommodations?
