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Wilkes University: Campus Housing

Although I have only stayed in Evans Halls, the worst you hear about the campus dorms is that the mansions do not have air conditioning. In Pennsylvania the winter months normally last from October to May, so air conditioning is a luxury during September rather than a necessity for the entire school year. Some of the buildings are rather old, but Wilkes does a superb job at keeping them modern and clean (this includes kitchens on every floor of Evans Halls and new flat screen televisions as of 2010-2011 school year). Two thumbs up!

You Can Tell Diversity Is Important

As an incoming freshman at Wilkes University, it's easy to see that diversity is a priority at this campus. Although most students are from the surrounding states and Pennsylvania, at orientation, there were students from places as far as South America, Georgia, and California. There is slightly more men than women, and students can choose to belong to a co-ed dorm if they please. The campus, also, has a variety of religious buildings, and government/leadership programs involving the community, economics, and politics.

Pricey and Not Necessary for a Small Campus That Has Alternative Transportation

I personally hope to obtain a parking permit at Wilkes. Each student has a choice of parking on campus (about $120/semester) or off campus by the football field ($40/semester). Unless you need to drive home frequently, I wouldn't recommend getting it at the price the school is requesting. The campus is so small that you don't need to drive, and if you do you can always car-pool with another student. They also have shuttles that take students to the mall, local events, football games, etc. I am getting a parking permit because I live far away, but close enough to drive home if I need to.