first year student

Orientation for first-year students at Wilkes introduces them to the University with an event that provides opportunities to make new friends, map students’ academic futures and engage in hands-on activities. New students typically enjoy an overnight stay on campus during orientation.  That was before the COVID-19 pandemic. The solution for…

As the second orientation session for first-year students draws near, the newest class of Colonels will begin their college adventure. First-year student orientation begins on Sunday, July 14 and concludes in the afternoon of July 15. Though orientation is full of exciting firsts for Wilkes University incoming students, it also…

In its new series, “First Year Q&A,” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. Meet Andrew Kovalick Major: Biology Hometown: Dallas, Pa. Activities: Basketball, Research, Biology Club, Commuters Club, National Society of Leadership and Success Favorite class: Principles of Modern Biology II Why did you choose Wilkes? “I chose Wilkes because my whole…

In its new series, “First Year Q&A” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. Meet Jessica Grace Smith Major: Accounting and Finance Hometown: Millersville, Md. Activities: Wilkes University Softball Team, infielder Favorite class: Integrated Management Experience I & II Why did you choose Wilkes? “I fell in love with…

In its new series, “First Year Q&A,” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. This week, we’ll highlight twin sisters Cassidy and Devon. Meet Cassidy and Devon Catrambone Major: Nursing Hometown: Glenmoore, Pa. On-campus Activities: Nursing Student Organization, Intramural soccer, competition cheer Favorite Class: Microbiology What sport do you…

In its new series, “First Year Q&A” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. Meet Jessica Zajac Major: Environmental Science Hometown: Factoryville, Pa.                       On-campus Activities: Marching band, pep band, Civic Band, and Biology Club Favorite Class: Biology with Dr. Kenneth Klemow What instrument do you play?  Alto Saxophone              Why…

In its new series, “First Year Q&A” News@Wilkes will highlight the journeys of first-year students. Meet James Hughes Major: Neuroscience, Pre-Med Member of the Honors Program, Guthrie Scholar and Penn State Hershey Medical School Guaranteed Seat program The Guthrie Scholars program is designed to give qualified seniors at Wilkes University…