Foreword
This Student Handbook is designed to provide Wilkes students with an overview of the University — its people, programs, policies and procedures. The Handbook and other University publications provide significant information all students should know, and students are responsible for the information and regulations outlined within. The Student Handbook is published by the Office of Student Affairs.
- Mission, Vision, and Values
- Institutional Learning Objectives
- An Educated Man or Woman
- About Wilkes University
- Notice of Nondiscrimination
- Graduation and Persistence Rates
- Federal and State Act Compliance
- Alma Mater
- Student Life & Success
- Student Development
- Expenses and Payments
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Academic Services
- Academic Regulations
- Residence Halls
- Governance
- Policy on Inclement Weather
- Calendar
- Fund Raising Guidelines
- Procedures for Becoming a Club
- Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
- Student Involuntary Withdrawal Policy
- Emergency Telephone Numbers
Our Mission
To continue the Wilkes tradition of liberally educating our students for lifelong learning and success in a constantly evolving and multicultural world through a commitment to individualized attention, exceptional teaching, scholarship and academic excellence, while continuing the University's commitment to community engagement.
Our Vision
Wilkes University will provide exceptional educational experiences that transform students and develop innovations through scholarly activities that lead to national recognition and shape the world around us.
Our Values
- Mentorship: Nurturing individuals to understand and act on their abilities while challenging them to achieve great things.
- Scholarship: Advancing knowledge through discovery and research to better educate our constituents.
- Diversity: Embracing differences and uniqueness through sincerity, awareness, inclusion and sensitivity.
- Innovation: Promoting creative scholarly activities, programs, ideas and sustainable practices.
- Community: Appreciating and collaborating with mutual respect to foster a sense of belonging.