Wilkes Weekends

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM until 1:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Wilkes University
84 W South St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18766
United States

Wilkes Weekends: Wilkes Weekends offer a great opportunity to visit campus on a Saturday and learn more about the admissions process. This visit includes a guided campus tour and an admissions 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 Weekend Schedule

o 60 Min- Campus Tour (This tour is a walking tour so comfy shoes are recommended!)

o 30 minutes- Presentation with one of our knowledgeable Admission Counselors

o 30 minutes- Open Q&A with our Admission Counselor

Need FAFSA help? We’re here for you! Join us after Wilkes Weekend for FAFSA with the Colonels! Our team will help you navigate the FAFSA process, answer questions, and make applying for financial aid easier. Bring your questions and take the next step toward becoming part of the Colonel family. Register for both Wilkes Weekend and FAFSA with the Colonels using the form below.

Wilkes Weekends

Please fill out the form to schedule a visit at Wilkes University. Directly after submission, we will email you a confirmation with campus and parking directions.

First Name*

Preferred Name

Last Name*

Birthdate*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address*

Home Phone

Student Cell Phone Number*

Yes! Please send me Wilkes info and event updates via text message

Do you have any family members who are Wilkes graduates or employed by Wilkes? (optional)

Parent /Guardian Contact Information

Relationship Type

Parent /Guardian First Name

Parent /Guardian Last Name

Parent /Guardian Email (for confirmation / reminder email purposes)

Academic Plans

Intended Enrollment Period*

What type of student will you be?*

Major of Interest 1*

Major of Interest 2

Please indicate if you are interested in a pre-professional program

Please select your nursing status

Did you know Wilkes offers combination programs that allow you to complete a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in less time than a traditional Masters program? Please indicate below if you are interested in one of these programs:

Athletic Interest

Clubs/Organizations/Special Interests

School Information

High School Name*

High School Graduation Year*

College School Name

Would you like to add another college?*

College School Name

Campus Visit Guest Count

How many people are you bringing with you?*

Total number of attendees (including yourself)*

Additional Visit Questions

Do you have any accessibility/special needs?

Please describe your accessibility needs so we can best accommodate you during your time on campus.

If you are interested in meeting with Financial Aid later this day, please check the box below.

Saturday, October 24 at 01:00 PM - Wilkes Weekends - Financial Aid Visit

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Plans

In order to complete your FAFSA, you and your parent contributor(s) will need to individually complete FSA IDs prior to the event. To learn which parent(s) require an FSA ID and steps on how to complete, please visit: wilkes.edu/fsaid or contact our office at 570-408-4512 or financialaid@wilkes.edu for assistance.

Have you already created your (student) FSA ID?*

Please check to confirm*:

I am confirming that I will complete my FSA ID will be completed prior to the event.

Has your parent contributor(s) already created their FSA ID?*

Please check to confirm*:

I am confirming that my parent contributor(s) will complete their FSA ID prior to the event.

Please verify your independent status here by answering the "Dependent or Independent" questions. If your answer is "no" to all questions, you would not be considered an independent student.

Please check to confirm*:

I am confirming I have answered "yes" to at least one of the dependency questions in the above link and can provide documentation to support my independent status.

Will a parent be present with you for this event?*

Please check to confirm*:

If you are a dependent student and your parent contributor(s) are not present, you will be unable to fully process your FAFSA.

We will send you reminder emails/texts in the days leading to the event. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions in the meantime.