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Wilkes University is a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs, open to all who show promise. In addition to 45 majors, Wilkes offers 24 master’s degree programs and five doctoral/terminal degree programs. Learn more at wilkes.edu.

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Wilkes University is a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs, open to all who show promise. In addition to 45 majors, Wilkes offers 24 master’s degree programs and five doctoral/terminal degree programs. Learn more at wilkes.edu.

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Willkes University Welcomes Honors Program Newest Class

Wilkes University is welcoming 40 new students to its Honors Program for the fall 2020 semester. The fall 2020 semester will begin on August 24 following the University's Welcome Weekend which provides first-year students with an introduction to life at Wilkes. The Wilkes University Honors Program recruits exceptionally talented and highly motivated students. They receive an enhanced, interdisciplinary educational experience, which will drive intellectual, professional and personal achievement. To be accepted, students must have a SAT score of 1,100 or higher, or rank in the top 20 percent of their high school graduating class. Students accepted into the program reside in a living-learning community. Students in the program are eligible for an annual academic enrichment grant, unique in higher education, which students can use to help fund study-related expenses such as travel or technology. Other scholarship opportunities specific to honors students are also available upon acceptance to this program.
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Enrollment - 2020 Jul 30

Wilkes University Welcomes More Than 500 First-Year Students

Wilkes University is welcoming more than 500 students to campus as members of its new first-year class. The fall 2020 semester will begin on August 24 following the University's Welcome Weekend which provides first-year students with an introduction to life at Wilkes.
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Enrollment - 2020 Jul 30

Wilkes University Welcomes Class of 2023

Wilkes University welcomes more than 500 students into the University's newest class.
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Enrollment - 2019 Aug 19

Wilkes University Welcomes Honors Program Class of 2023

Wilkes University welcomes 52 students into the honors programs newest class.
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Enrollment - 2019 Aug 19

Wilkes University Welcomes Honors Program Class of 2022

Wilkes University welcomes 91 students into the honors programs newest class.
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Enrollment - 2018 Aug 21

Wilkes University Welcomes Class of 2022

Wilkes University welcomes nearly 700 first year students who make up the University's newest class.
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Enrollment - 2018 Aug 21

Wilkes University Welcomes Class of 2021

Wilkes University welcomes over 600 students into the class of 2021.
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Enrollment - 2017 Aug 21

Wilkes University Welcomes the Class of 2020

Wilkes University would like to welcome over 700 students into the class of 2020.
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Enrollment - 2016 Aug 23

Wilkes University Students Inducted into Teacher Education Program

Wilkes University inducted 15 education students into its teacher education program at a pinning ceremony attended by faculty, parents, friends and students on March 15. Students were presented with "Proud to Teach" pins by faculty presenters.
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Enrollment - 2016 Apr 13

Wilkes University Welcomes Class of 2019

Wilkes University welcomes over 600 students into the class of 2019.
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Enrollment - 2015 Aug 28

Wilkes University Welcomes the Class of 2018

Wilkes University would like to welcome the 565 incoming freshmen students that comprise its Class of 2018. It is the 81st freshmen class in University history.
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Enrollment - 2014 Jul 15

Wilkes University Welcomes the Class of 2018

Wilkes University would like to welcome the 565 incoming freshmen students that comprise its Class of 2018. It is the 81st freshmen class in University history.
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Enrollment - 2014 Jul 1

Wilkes University Welcomes the Class of 2017

Wilkes University would like to welcome the 617 incoming freshmen students that comprise its Class of 2017. It is the 80th freshmen class in University history and the third time that the University has a first-year class of more than 600 students.
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Enrollment - 2013 Aug 23

Wilkes University Welcomes the Class of 2017

Wilkes University would like to welcome the 617 incoming freshmen students that comprise its Class of 2017. It is the 80th freshmen class in University history and the third time that the University has a first-year class of more than 600 students.
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Enrollment - 2013 Aug 23
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