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Visit the River Common Park for a jog, bike ride or picnic. Hop in the car and take advantage of the recreational activities available in the nearby Pocono Mountains. The journey’s up to you. Around Wilkes-Barre The Surrounding Region external website Plan Your Visit What do you want to do? Search query Not sure what to study? Don’t worry! You don’t need to declare your major until the start of your junior year. Your advisor will be there every step of the way. Explore All: Majors and Minors Graduate Programs Online Programs Online Graduate Programs Earn your master’s degree online at Wilkes. Our affordable and flexible programs are designed for working professionals just like you. Pursue your passion or align your graduate studies with your career goals with programs in business administration, creative writing, nursing and education. Apply to an Online Program Available Programs Graduate Education Graduate Nursing Creative Writing MA/MFA MBA At Wilkes, we know you’re capable of more, and we know you’ll achieve it. We know you’re willing to... More About Work Hard Work Hard Work Hard Choose a major that challenges you to be more. The interconnected nature of our academic programs allows you to explore and combine multiple interests. Academics at Wilkes More About Create Connections Create Connections Create Connections Develop relationships with people who will help you grow. Mentorship at Wilkes More About Go The Extra Mile Go The Extra Mile Go The Extra Mile Earn real-world experience and find your career path. Career Development at Wilkes This is an incubator for whatever you find interesting. For those willing to work for whatever comes next. Brahim Hamid Oudjana: Finding Success and a Family at Wilkes Brahim Hamid Oudjana came to Wilkes from Oman intending to study for one semester and stayed a year. Now in his second year in the United States, he’s participating in the Disney College Program. He credits Wilkes with making it all happen. Nikki Dawar: Ready to Grow as a Guthrie Scholar First-generation Wilkes student Bhavika (Nikki) Dawar was accepted into the Guthrie Scholars program, a residency for undergraduate students interested in a career in medicine. Tejinder Singh Learns and Leads at Wilkes After earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in his native India, Tejinder Singh still felt career opportunities were limited. It led him to enroll in the master’s degree program in engineering management at Wilkes. 98% job / graduate school placement rate Asterisk $41 Million offered in scholarship aid 13:1 student-faculty ratio Asterisk indicates based on self-reported survey data. An active and vibrant community. View All Events View All News May 25 EdD Virtual Information Session Join faculty and admissions representatives to learn more about the Ed.D program and... Live, Work and Learn Abroad with the Fulbright... May 2, 2024 Jun 13 Transfer Student Orientation Enrolled students transferring into Wilkes for the Fall 2024 semester should register for... Tables Turn at Reverse Career Fair May 2, 2024 Where Colonels call home. Discover your place at Wilkes. Our compact, 35-acre campus blends stately mansions with state-of-the-art facilities in a historic downtown neighborhood. When you need a study break, take a walk and enjoy some delicious cuisine from around the world. Visit the River Common Park for a jog, bike ride or picnic. Hop in the car and take advantage of the recreational activities available in the nearby Pocono Mountains. The journey’s up to you. Around Wilkes-Barre The Surrounding Region external website Plan Your Visit Previous Next I didn’t expect to have such strong connections with my professors, leading to other opportunities like internships. The student-to-faculty ratio here is phenomenal. Yugadi Hullur ’22 - Biology and Chemistry Biology Major Chemistry Minor Watch Yugadi’s Video There is opportunity at Wilkes to step up and be a leader, which is very valuable in terms of getting into industry. It allows you to get experience and take initiative. Justin Burda ’22 - Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Major Electrical Engineering Major Watch Justin’s Video My interviewer was familiar with how good the nursing program at Wilkes is, which definitely helped me get my externship and job. Alyssa Kresge ’22 - Nursing Nursing Major Passan School of Nursing Watch Alyssa’s Video You’re ready. How will you make it happen? Our financial aid team will guide you every step of the way. With merit scholarships and financial aid packages for 96% of our first-time, full-time students, we’ll show you how to make your Wilkes education a reality. LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL AID Connect with #WilkesU Instagram Instagram link Facebook external website Twitter external website Wilkes welcomes all. is an inclusive learning environment committed to increasing access to higher education. We create opportunities for the dialogues that increase diversity awareness. We embrace and celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives which strengthen and enrich our campus and our community. LEARN ABOUT DIVERSITY INITIATIVES What does success look like to you? You bring the hard work. We’ll provide the support. Our expert faculty will challenge you to exceed your limits and cheer you on while you do. Focus on research. Start a business. Study abroad. Land an internship. Your success is up to you, but we’ll provide the support to help you get there. Wilkes is a university that delivers: Promise without pretense. Access without exception. Happiness without compromise. Are you ready to open the door? 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