2024-2025 Returning Student Housing & Dining Selection
Below you will find all the information you need to choose your on-campus housing arrangements for the 2024-2025 academic year! If you have any questions about the information below, please contact the Residence Life office at 570-408-4350.
All current first year students who are not commuting are required to live on campus for their second year at Wilkes. If these students do not participate in selection, they will be placed manually after selection has concluded.
Housing Selection Important Dates
| Date | Selection Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 28 | Housing Applications Open |
| Wednesday, March 13* | Housing Selection Info Session Location: Breiseth 107 Time: 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday, March 19* | Housing Station - SUB Lobby Enter Housing Raffle & Get Questions Answered 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, March 21* | Housing Station - SUB Lobby Enter Housing Raffle & Get Questions Answered 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, March 27 | Housing Applications Due & Roommate Groups Finalized |
| Monday, April 1 | Housing Selection Times Finalized - Viewable on Self-Service Page external website |
| Thursday, April 4 |
Year-Round Housing Selection Same Hall, Same Room Homesteading Same Hall, Different Room Homesteading (Selection times assigned: 3:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Honors Housing Selection |
| Tuesday, April 9 | Housing Selection for Roommate Groups (Selection times assigned - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) |
| Thursday, April 11 | Housing Selection for Individuals (Selection times assigned - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) |
*Attendance at these events will earn individuals a chance to enter into our Housing Selection Drawing: The winner will receive the first priority number on group or individual selection day! Students can be entered at each event. A winner will be allowed to select for themselves or for their group if they have pre-selected roommates.
Housing Selection Priority
In almost all cases, housing selection is based entirely around a student or a group's earned credits. Earned credits are defined as any credits attributed to student that are not currently in progress. Spring 2024 credits are not earned credits as they are still in progress.
A student's earned credits are used to determine housing selection times. Students with more earned credits will have earlier selection times and more housing options from which to choose. For roommate groups, the earned credits of each individual is averaged together to determine the group's selection time.
Example
Group A
- Charlie has 22 earned credits.
- Kirby has 18 earned credits.
- Hunter has 19 earned credits.
- Jordan has 35 earned credits.
Group B
- Sam has 55 earned credits.
- Skylar has 15 earned credits.
- Justice has 12 earned credits.
Group C
- Rochelle has 41 earned credits.
- Karlea has 31 earned credits.
As you can see in the example above, Sam has the highest earned credits of any student applying for housing. However, Group B would choose housing second after Group C, because their group's average credits is lower than Group C's average credits.
Housing Application Guide
In order to select housing accommodations for the 2024-2025 academic year, you will need to complete a housing application. This application will require you to affirm the 2024-2025 Housing & Dining Contract. You can find an electronic copy of that by clicking the button below. In addition, once you complete the application, you will receive a copy sent to your Wilkes University email address.
2024-2025 HOUSING AND DINING CONTRACT (.pdf)
Please follow these step-by-step instructions on how to complete your housing contract:
- Log on to the Housing Self-Service page external website.
- On the new screen, select the Application tab on the side menu bar.
- Select 2024-2025 Returning Student Housing Application (Fall 2024).
- Complete each step of the application, starting with an electronic signature and completing all questions ending with the selection of a meal plan.
- When your application is complete, select Submit. You should receive an email confirmation. Save this email in the event there is an issue with your application!
If you are interested in selecting housing with several of your fellow students, you will need to create a roommate group before the deadline of March 27, 2024. When housing selection times roll around, you will only be able to see housing options that fit your group's size. If you are a group of three, for example, only triple rooms in mansion-style housing or triple apartments will be available for you to select. If you are a single individual, you will only be able to see singles or double/triples in a mansion. Apartment style housing may be available for Individual Housing Selection if there are apartments unselected during the Roommate Group Housing Selection process.
Please follow these step-by-step instructions on how to create a roommate group.
- Log on to the Housing Self-Service page external website.
- On the new screen, select on the Roommate & Room Selection tab on the side menu bar, then select Select Roommates.
- Search for your desired roommate(s) with a simple First Name/Last Name and email address search. Your desired roommate will NOT show up if they have not completed their housing application. Check with them to ensure they have completed this step if you do not see your desired roommate when searching.
- Repeat these steps for all desired roommates.
All requests will be sent via email to your fellow students. Requests will need to be accepted in order for the roommate group to be formed. Make sure that you check back to your housing portal to ensure your roommate requests have been accepted. All roommate groups must be finalized on or before March 27, 2024!
Take some time to think about where you would like to live next year. This will help speed up your selection process when it actually comes time to choose your housing. For the 2024-2025 Academic Year, these are the types of housing options available and the halls in which they are available.
When choosing housing, you will only be able to see options that reflect your roommate group. For example, a roommate group of three (3) will only be able to see triple rooms and triple apartments. You will not be able to select a housing option that does not match your group size.
Mansion Style Housing
| Hall | Housing Type | Bathrooms | Air Conditioning? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinsky | Singles, Doubles | Shared/Community | Yes |
| Slocum | Singles, Doubles | Semi-Private | Yes |
| Sullivan | Singles, Doubles | Semi-Private | No |
| Weiss | Singles, Doubles - Single Gender (female) | Semi-Private | No |
Apartment Style Housing
| Hall | Singles | Doubles | Triples | Quads | Quints | AC | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 West | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | Yes | Single bedrooms, Located above YMCA |
| 77 West | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | No | Single Bedrooms, Efficiency Kitchens |
| Michelini Hall | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Yes | Upper-level students |
| Rifkin Hall | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | No | Efficiency Apartments |
| University Towers | 3 | N/A | 81 | 11 | 0 | Yes |
Doubles/Quads - shared bedrooms |
40 West
Located at 40 West Northampton St., these apartments are located on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors of the YMCA. Each apartment contains single bedrooms for each resident, full-sized beds, a full kitchen, and a private bathroom. Each apartment includes bedroom and living room furniture. Laundry is located on 4th and 5th floors. This residence hall is air-conditioned.
77 West
Located at 77 West Northampton St (across from Evans Hall), 77 Westis an apartment building that features three triple apartments and two quad apartments. Each apartment includes single bedrooms. These apartments include bedroom and living room furniture. Each apartment has an efficiency kitchen and private bathroom. Laundry is located in the basement and requires residents to go outside to access. This residence hall is not air-conditioned.
Michelini Hall
Located at 80 West River St, Michelini Hall is home to our upper-level students. This is also a location where honors upper-level students live. The building contains the only five-person apartments on campus, in addition to other occupancy apartments. Each apartment contains a full kitchen, living room space, private bathroom, and single and double bedrooms. Living room and bedroom furniture are provided and laundry is located on the first floor. This residence hall is air-conditioned.
Rifkin Hall
Located at 80 S River St., Rifkin hall is home to a number of efficiency apartments, which means that the apartment does not necessarily contain defined living and sleeping spaces. Each apartment contains an efficiency kitchen, is fully furnished with living and bedroom furniture, and has private bathrooms. Laundry is located on the first and second floors. This residence hall is not air-conditioned.
University Towers
Located at 15 E Northampton St and next to the parking garage, this building is a 14 story apartment style building. Composed primarily of triple apartments (1 double bedroom and 1 single bedroom), this building houses the majority of upper-level residential students on campus. There are a select number of quad apartments (2 double bedrooms) and double apartments (1 double bedroom) available. Each apartment includes living room furniture, a full-sized kitchen with dishwasher, and a balcony. Laundry is located on each floor. This residence hall is air-conditioned.
All apartment style housing includes both standard bedroom furniture as well as living room furniture. Residents are prohibited from bringing in their own upholstered furniture to apartments. This includes but is not limited to couches, love seats, futons, recliners, and arm chairs. Residents are allowed to bring hard seating, such as a dining room chairs and table.
Once you have thought about where you'd like to live next academic year, you will wait for an assigned selection time. Please refer to the different housing selection options below to see what day you will be selecting housing.
For folks with housing accommodations approved through the Office of Disability Support Services, the Office of Residence Life will be in touch with you prior to the start of housing selection (April 4) to consult with you about your plans for housing next year.
April 4 | Year Round Housing Selection
This housing selection time will be specifically for folks who have agreed to the Year Round housing charge. Students selecting year-round housing who are already in 40 West or University Towers may keep their current room assignment if desired.
To secure year-round housing, a majority of room occupants must participate in the Summer option: 3 occupants out of 4 in a quad, 2 out of 3 in a triple, and 2 out of 2 in a double. The full room occupancy must be achieved for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, and if necessary the university may assign an additional roommate if one is not proposed by the group.
Only available for 40 West (YMCA) and University Towers.
Selection times will be assigned between 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and will be announced by April 2.
April 4 | Homesteading: Same Hall, Same Room Selection
This housing selection time will be specifically for folks who have indicated their interest in remaining in their current housing assignment. You must form a roommate group and everyone in that group must currently (Spring 2024) live in the same room or apartment.
If you currently live in 40 West or University Towers and have not chosen Year Round housing, there is a possibility that you will be unable to homestead.
Not available for first year halls (i.e. Catlin, Evans, Pearsall, Roth, Sturdevant, Waller Halls)
Select any time between 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
April 4 | Homesteading: Same Hall, Different Room Selection
This housing selection will be specifically for folks who have indicated their interest in remaining in their current hall but want to choose a different room. You must form a roommate group and everyone in that group must currently (Spring 2024) live in the same hall.
Please make sure someone from your group is available to choose housing during your assigned time. All members of your group must be in the same hall in order to participate in this housing selection.
Not available for first year halls (i.e. Catlin, Evans, Pearsall, Roth, Sturdevant, Waller Halls)
Selection times will be assigned between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
April 4 | Honors Hall Selection
This Housing Selection time will be specifically for first-year honors students for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Selection times will be assigned between 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
April 9 | Roommate Group Housing Selection
This is for all other students interested in living with their matched roommate group in an available room or apartment. Groups will only be able to see and choose rooms or apartments that match their group size (i.e. a group of four will only be able to see four-person apartments, a group of two will only be able to see residence hall double rooms or double apartments, etc.). Only matched-roommate groups will be added to this process.
Selection times will be assigned between 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
April 11 | Individual Housing Selection
This is for all other students who do not have a matched roommate group. All individuals who have completed applications will be added to this process. However, if you selected housing during Roommate Group Housing Selection, you will not need to select again on April 11.
Apartment spaces may be selectable if there are still available spaces after Roommate Group Housing Selection is complete.
Selection times will be assigned between 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.