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Check out the activity and excitement of an open house or plan a personalized visit designed just for you. Come see us and really get to know the spot Colonels call home.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Wilkes Weekdays
Feb 16 : 10 AM - 12 PM
Feb 16 : 1 PM - 3 PM
Apr 6 : 10 AM - 12 PM
Plus 1 more date for Wilkes Weekdays
If you’re just beginning your college search and haven’t yet visited Wilkes University, Wilkes Weekdays are a great opportunity to visit campus on a day when Wilkes University is in session but you’re off from school. At a Wilkes Weekday event you will learn more about the admissions process and get to explore our beautiful campus. This event is recommended for first-time visitors and students/families who are just starting the college search process.
This visit experience includes a guided campus tour along with an admission presentation led by one of our knowledgeable Admission Counselors, who will walk you through the college search process and answer your questions during a dedicated Q&A session.
Wilkes Weekends
Feb 21 : 10 AM - 12 PM
Feb 21 : 12 PM - 2 PM
Mar 7 : 10 AM - 12 PM
Plus 1 more date for Wilkes Weekends
If you’re just beginning your college search or have not yet been admitted, Wilkes Weekends offer a great opportunity to visit campus on a Saturday and learn more about the admissions process.
Senior Saturdays
Feb 21 : 10 AM - 12 PM
Feb 21 : 12 PM - 2 PM
Mar 7 : 10 AM - 12 PM
Plus 2 more dates for Senior Saturdays
Designed specifically for admitted Fall 2026 first-year students, Senior Saturdays offer a more personalized campus visit experience. During your visit, you and your family will take part in a guided campus tour and enjoy one-on-one conversations with both an Admission Counselor and a Financial Aid Counselor. Appointments are intentionally limited to ensure individualized attention on select dates, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
Personalized Visits
Make your Wilkes visit personal! We offer a variety of by appointment experiences whether you're just starting your college search, have been admitted but have some questions about the financial aid process, or are interested in transfering to Wilkes.
Colonels on Campus
Colonels on Campus is a special visit experience designed exclusively for admitted Fall 2026 students at Wilkes University. This program offers admitted seniors the opportunity to participate in a variety of events hosted by our on-campus partners, giving you a deeper look at life as a Wilkes student.
Through interactive programs, campus activities, and meaningful connections, Colonels on Campus allows you to experience Wilkes alongside our vibrant campus community. It’s a chance to explore academic interests, engage with student life, and envision yourself as part of the Colonel family before your first day on campus. We look forward to welcoming you to campus and helping you take the next step in your Wilkes journey.
Urinetown, The Musical
Feb 22 : 2 PM - 4 PM
Location: Darte Center
In this side-splitting satire, water is scarce and Hope is even scarcer. Set in a dystopian world, citizens must pay a fee to access the public amenities, the only place to legally use the restroom. These facilities are run and monitored by the richest of society. In a wave of revolution, the poorest and filthiest of these amenities becomes a number one site for major change.
With an incisive score by Tony winner Mark Hollmann, hilarious lyrics by Hollman and Tony winner Greg Kotis, and a plot with thrilling twists and turns, Urinetown is an “audacious and exhilarating” (The New York Times) take on the classic story of a ragtag group of underdogs coming together against a corrupt power. In this Tony-winning musical, nothing is safe from criticism — capitalism, politics, the establishment, the anti-establishment, and even musical theater itself!
Please be advised that WUT’s production of Urinetown includes the use of theatrical fog and haze effects, as well as strobe lighting. These elements may affect audience members who are sensitive to atmospheric effects or flashing lights. Viewer discretion is advised. If you have concerns or require accommodations, please contact the box office prior to attending the performance.
Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series: Brionne Janae
Feb 25 : 7 PM - 7 PM
Location: Kirby Hall Salon
Brionne Janae is a poet and teaching artist living in Brooklyn with their two dogs. They are the author of Because You Were Mine (2023) which was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in Lesbian Poetry, Blessed are the Peacemakers (2021) which won the 2020 Cave Canem Northwestern University Press Poetry Prize, and After Jubilee (2017). Brionne is a 2023 NEA Creative Writing Fellow, a Hedgebrook Alum and a proud Cave Canem Fellow.
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Last Look: Artist Demo with Helen Zughaib
Feb 28 : 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: Sordoni Art Gallery
Our exhibition will wrap with a special Last Look: Artist Demo with Helen Zughaib. Zughaib will talk about her creative process and show her gouache painting techniques. Attendees will be able to try out techniques at our gouache station. Lite refreshments from The Burnt Norton will be served.
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