Wilkes University Reviews
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Samantha from Wilkes Barre, PA
12/02/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
11 out of 11 people found this review useful. 1 of 15
Categories Comments Great for these types of students This school is great for people looking at pharmacy, nursing, or engineering as a career. Great pharmacy and nursing programs and many types of engineering.
Tips for prospective students Apply early, especially if applying for a guaranteed seat. Do not blow off your senior year of high school, grades still play a role in college acceptance.
Bang for the buck Offers the best scholarships. I got more than $50,000. Offers many great trips for students at really low prices. Movie tickets are available for $3 and include free popcorn. Trips to haunted houses for Halloween and New York for shopping. Free plays on campus as well as comedians, hypnotists, events with lots of free food. And probably the best event is Casino Night where you get in for free, get free food and drinks and can win awesome prizes. Prizes include: Macbook Pro, 40 HD TV, purses from Dooney and Burke and Coach, Tiffany's jewelry, digital cameras, i-pod touches, new i-pod nanos, Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Flip, external hard drive, and home theater! There are seriously some amazing prizes and you can win them for free!
Am enjoying being here Small community, can walk many places so you don't need a car. But if you want a car, first year students CAN have them. Small campus, so very close to people. Know almost everyone in your class by name. Lots of socials and events to hang out with friends and have fun and win stuff. Beautiful campus, lots of old mansions. I feel pretty secure as well, public safety always patrolling campus.
Am learning a lot The classes are small, so better one on one with teachers. Teachers are very personable and helpful. Can get tutors for free or see teachers during office hours for help. Study sessions are also available to review and discuss information for tests.
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Nathaniel
06/08/2009Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
8 out of 9 people found this review useful. 2 of 15
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Determined, committed, good work ethic, community oriented, give back to society, type of person.
Tips for prospective students Go for it. Relax during interviews. Staff will be up front with you from the beginning. Coaching is offered for future interviews.
Bang for the buck High expectations, commitment by staff, closeness, first name basis, available for special help, guaranted seats to grad and medical schools
Will enjoy being here Small numbers, close friends, very helpful peers
Will learn a lot Small school, small class sizes, individual attention promised by professors, Helped a lot already
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Danielle from Leesport, PA
06/06/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 15
Categories Comments Great for these types of students This is a great school for students interested in majoring in Pharmacy, Nursing, or Engineering. It is also ideal for students looking for a small, close-knit, university campus.
Tips for prospective students I highly recommend visiting this beautiful campus several times before starting classes so that you can really get a feel for the university's atmosphere. While at school, I also suggest meeting with the professors one on one (even if you think you know the material) because it will give you more confidence about your knowledge and it will also provide you with a greater relationship between you and your professor. Also, take advantage of the free tutoring services on campus and don't be afraid to ask the upperclassmen or your Teaching Assistants for help and advice.
Bang for the buck There are lots of great opportunities for students at very cheap (or FREE) prices. These exciting school events include Homecoming, several Casino Nights, Winter Weekend, Spring Fling, a Block Party, and more! At these events, several prizes and FREE giveaways are often available for students. There are also hiking, biking, rock climbing, and other outdoor events through the campus's Adventure Club with little to no cost. Other free fun events include the opportunity to see hypnotists, comedians, magicians, etc. Furthermore, FREE bowling passes, FREE gym memberships to the YMCA, discounted movie tickets, and discounted bus trips to NYC and Philadelphia are available to all interested students. The chance to have fun for practically no cost to you is almost always a possibility as long as you are willing to take advantage of these great opportunities!
Am enjoying being here It is a very beautiful, small, and walkable community for students. While freshmen CAN have cars on campus if they desire, there is a small parking fee and some may find that a vehicle is not exactly necessary for this small campus. The open Greenway (between the two main classroom buildings) is also a place for relaxing in the sun, while the many events in the Student Union Building serve as a great opportunity for socialization. The dorms are also a place to socialize and make friends if you live on campus. Also, since it is a much smaller campus than most, it is very close-knit and you may soon find yourself knowing everyone in your grade (especially in your major) by name.
Am learning a lot Lots of the classes are very small so there is more one on one interaction with the professors. Also, several of my professors really strived to help my classmates and I so that we could further expand our knowledge. It's not purely a matter of memorizing, you actually begin to explore and understand the information in front of you. This can be challenging to some, but for me it has really perked my curiosity and interest in many subjects.
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Keyla from Allentown, PA
06/24/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 4 of 15
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students If you get the chance to apply to do it. It's a great school.
Bang for the buck The scholarship this chool gives are great and very helpful.
Will enjoy being here I like how It's small so I would get to know everyone. More friends equal more fun!
Will learn a lot I believe I will. Small classes means more attention and help you will recieve.
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Jennifer from Allentown, PA
02/18/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
5 of 15
Categories Comments What to do for fun there's so much to do for fun.
Tips for prospective students attend an open house take a tour of the school ask questions
In three sentences wilkes is a wonderful school. the professors and staff are very nice. i look forward to attending.
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Melissa from Shohola, PA
03/26/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Public Safety Office 24.7
Greek Life None.
Great for these types of students Extremely academically rigorous.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Gyro place on Public Sqare...very close to campus.
What to do for fun $3 movie theater movie tickets, once per week. Hookah. BE SAFE.
Tips for prospective students Consider your surroundings.
In three sentences Good college, good professors, poor community.
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Taylor from Hanover Twp, PA
06/06/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 15
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students Study, study, study!
In three sentences Overall I like Wilkes a lot, there is a lot to do around the campus and the overall teaching is decent. The nursing program is hard, but it is meant to be, you are going to have peoples lives in your hands.
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Jazlynn from Monroeton, PA
07/10/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
8 of 15
Categories Comments What to do for fun go to sporting events and cheer on my fellow classmates. hangout with friends.
Food and Dining very good. certain nights are better than others but its all good
Dorm Life Love it! make friends and have a blast!
Tips for prospective students don't shy away in your room because you are scared of people, go to events and make friends. put yourself out there!
In three sentences Its a small, but beautiful campus. The staff and seniors make you feel so comfortable. Its just a big loving and caring family.
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Abby from Bloomsburg, PA
08/14/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Always security guards walking around. Nothing horrible ever really happens.
Clubs and Activities Many to choose from, almost too many to do all that you want to do. There is a big club day where every club offered has a table set up and you go around and sign up for the clubs that you wish to participate in that school year. Pretty neat.
Great for these types of students Wilkes is great for the students that cannot focus in a large classroom and need one on one attention. It is also good for the students that want to know their professors personally.
Bang for the buck I love Wilkes because I have really found something I like there, but I do think that it could be less expensive since everything is not yet updated. Although, they do give the students a lot of really cheap things such as $3 movie tickets to a really nice theater, etc.
What to do for fun Wilkes constantly has events planned for hours in between classes and hours after classes. For example, they love to plan ropes courses in the UCOM building. They are really fun too. There are a ton of different clubs to join that meet during set aside hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. No classes are scheduled on those two days between 11 and 1 because those two hours are set aside for club time.
Food and Dining The food is good. There are three different places to eat on campus with plenty of options, they are just pretty expensive like any other college. There are also many different places to eat about two blocks from campus. Any kind of cuisine is a short walk away...I love that!
Dorm Life I actually commute to school. The commuting is very easy and not hard at all to find a parking space because of the new parking garage addition to campus. I have heard from many friends that they love their dorms, especially the ones in the old mansions. They are something unique from the usual block walled dorm rooms.
Academic Rigor Everyone at Wilkes pushes you to strive for more than you are striving for already. There is no easy path, everything requires 110% at this school in order to receive good grades. It will end up paying off in the end.
Tips for prospective students This is a great school to attend for the sciences. There is a huge addition in the process of being built right now. It is expected to be finished in three years. There are small classes and the teachers really strive to know you and interact with you. I have not had a teacher that has refused to help when I needed help.
In three sentences This is a great, small, private school. There are small, concentrated classes for the one on one teaching experience. Everyone at Wilkes acts like a big family including faculty.
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Emily from Washington, NJ
11/18/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Public safety is extremely protective and reliable.
Greek Life We do not have sororities or fraternities.
Clubs and Activities They allow students to create their own clubs and Wilkes University supports students clubs.
Great for these types of students Enjoy seeing the same familiar faces very often.
Bang for the buck The activities the clubs plan for students to join.
What to do for fun They always offer a lot of clubs that allow students to engage in.
Food and Dining Wilkes University offers diverse food.
Dorm Life The RA's are very caring.
Academic Rigor There is plenty of help offered for students.
Tips for prospective students Begin to buckle down and get serious with deadlines because procrastination is not an option when you are in college. The key to achieving your goal of good grades is studying two hours for each hour you are in class.
In three sentences Wilkes University offers great class size, the student to faculty ratio is similar to high school. Also, the faculty are extremely dedicated to the students. Finally, the environment is a great place for the educational atmosphere.
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Kevin from Hazleton, PA
12/19/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
11 of 15
Categories Comments What to do for fun Clubs, Parties & lots of stuff to do.
Food and Dining I love the food at Wilkes.
Dorm Life I do not live in campus
Tips for prospective students Come to Wilkes
In three sentences Wilkes is fun. The Professors are there to help. Wilkes has a very nice campus.
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Nguyen from Allentown, PA
12/26/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Since it's located right in the city, the school do not arm their security with firearm. They use the Wilkes-Barre PD. But they do have public safety. They are fully trained and certified. They do patrols around campus on foot and bike 24/7. The dorms are secure. Some dorms have two checkpoints to get through to even reach any rooms. There are panic boxes everywhere. There have been minimum to no accidents every semester. Sometimes safety is too emphasized that it gets a little annoying.
Greek Life None
Clubs and Activities Various clubs and activities. There is even a paintball club. There is an adventure club.
Great for these types of students If you are looking for the movie college experience. As in, big parties and crazy nights...Wilkes is NOT for you. There are parties, but not those big college parties.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There are no school recognized frats or sororities.
Bang for the buck Liberal arts programs, don't bother coming here. It's not worth the price.
What to do for fun Since Wilkes University is right in the middle of the City of Wilkes-Barre there are a lot of things to do for fun. A movie theater is 1 block away from the university. The university offer $3 movie tickets instead of the regular price, $10, move tickets. There is the Wyoming Valley mall and various shopping squares located in Wilkes-Barre township. It's a 5-10 minute drive. Barnes and Noble bookstore, 3 blocks away, serves as the University bookstore. It also has a star bucks. Chacko's Bowling alley is a 5 minute drive. The university offers free bowling tickets. A skating rink. The mohengan sun arena is a 5-10 minutes drive away. For those that are or will be turning 21, there are numerous bars within a 3 block radius of the university. They are cheap since a majority of their customers are college students.
Food and Dining Food is good for about a month. Then it just taste like whatever. There are multiple dining areas on campus. The Student Union Building Cafeteria is the main food hub. It has an all you can eat buffet on various food items. Also catering to vegetarians. Salad bars available. Then there is Rifkin Cafe. They serve deli items. They also have snacks and coffee. Gambini Cafe provides breakfast and light lunch items.
Dorm Life The university mandates that all freshman and sophomore have to live on campus. The campus is small. Therefore, everyone who lives on campus knows each other. The dorms have been renovated for a modern look. There are various mansion style buildings on campus. They still have their historic looks, with some modern adjustments. There are co-ed dorms and single gender dorms. The university also bought an apartment complex many years back. It has 12 floors + PH. Students that live on campus are close and tight knit. Since the university mandates that freshman and sophomore must live on campus, there is no worry about not making friends.
Academic Rigor Professors are dedicated to their students. They want to see them succeed. So they make the courses challenging and forces students to explore new things and ideas. They are not narrowed minded. Instead, they like to see new student perspective on different subjects. The university expects excellence. Minimum GPA for freshman is 1.7. Minimum GPA for upperclassman is 2.0.
Tips for prospective students Use all of the services the University has to offer. They offer a lot. So make sure you use them all. That includes free freshman lectures on how to be successful in college. The lectures include note taking, test taking, study aides, and more. Get to know all of your professors. Talk to them. You never know when you will need letters or career networks. Stay on top of your studies. It's very important for freshman to start off strong. If you are lacking, there are many places to seek help. That includes the professor and tutors.
In three sentences A little pricey for those who are going for liberal arts. Engineering, pharmacy, and nursing programs are excellent at Wilkes University. The small enrollment means you get to know EVERYONE on campus.
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Mark from Easton, PA
02/06/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus safety is often looking for students that are partying rather than trying to protect them from other criminals. Be care walking around away from the campus
Clubs and Activities Bunch of clubs and Division 3 sports teams to choose from.
Bang for the buck Tuition is typical for a private school and they offer multiple scholarships that aren't to difficult to qualify for.
What to do for fun Main street has a bunch of stores, restaurants, and shops. Can often find a party on the weekend if you venture of campus. Wilkes is good with offering a bunch of other student activities as well.
Food and Dining Decent dining at the Sub and Cafe.
Dorm Life I live off campus which is pretty inexpensive. On - campus housing is another story.
Academic Rigor Classes come with a good workload. Some teachers are harder than other when it comes to grading, but your still often challenged by the work they give you
Tips for prospective students Try to live off campus if possible. On - campus housing can get really expensive.
In three sentences A very good school for one looking to find a quality education in a small classroom environment.
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Caitlyn from Lake Hopatcong, NJ
02/24/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Excellent. No partying on this campus.
Greek Life Yes.
Clubs and Activities Something for everyone.
Great for these types of students Like a small college where everyone knows each other. Located in the town so you can walk to stores, transparation.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus None I can think of.
Bang for the buck Compatible with other colleges in the area.
What to do for fun Volunteer. Attend activities. Wilkes has always got something planned regularly. Never a dull moment.
Food and Dining Excellent. Food Plan. You can eat as much as you want.
Dorm Life Mansion Style. Very family oriented. The Housing Department does an excellent job of matching personalities.
Academic Rigor Strong professors that are approachable and are interested in helping you succeed.
Tips for prospective students Visit the campus. Speak with current students.
In three sentences Wilkes University is a small private campus of about 2,500 students that provides students with assistance in helping them be successful with their studies by offering tutoring, guidance counseling and activities at the campus to ensure students are comfortable and want to be successful.
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Devanie from Wilkes-Barre, PA
03/18/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
15 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus Security is always walking around campus and willing to help you whenever. If you are scared to walk home alone you can call campus security and they will walk you home.
Clubs and Activities I am in two clubs and a sport and I still have plenty of time to do work and school work.
What to do for fun There are plenty of clubs, sports, intramurals with the school and they also host trips like bowling or even going to places.
Food and Dining Wide variety of food and great hours, so you never go hungry.
Dorm Life There are many options that you have to pick from if you want to live on campus.
Academic Rigor This school is very hard on academics but they give you plenty of resources to help you to succeed.
Tips for prospective students If you're looking for a smaller school this is definitely a school you should look into.
In three sentences Wilkes University is exactly what I was looking for in a college. It is in a small location and a rather small school. The staff is very helpful and hands on.
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