Curious about Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Come see us, either virtually or in person. And bonus—there’s NO application fee when you visit us!
Make an appointment to speak with an admissions counselor, or join us for an Open House or other event (see below). And while you’re here, we encourage you to take the time to investigate area housing options.
Admissions Events
In-Person Visits
We are all about personalized attention at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, so start your Penn State journey with a one-on-one visit with an admissions counselor and a campus tour! See the calendar for available appointments. Need an alternate time? Let us know what works best for you, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please call the Admissions office at 570-675-9238 or email [email protected]. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Virtual Visits
Prefer to meet virtually? Can’t visit campus in-person? Schedule a one-on-one Zoom session with one of our admissions counselors. You’ll learn about our academic programs, the admissions process, financial aid opportunities, campus life, and more. Virtual visits are currently being held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. See the calendar for available appointments. Need an alternate time? Please call the Admissions office at 570-675-9238 or email [email protected]. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Please note: Attendance at any public event involves certain unavoidable risks such as exposure to or infection by transmissible diseases, viruses, and other illnesses (including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and its variants). Your presence at events or programs hosted by The Pennsylvania State University indicates your assumption of any and all such risk as well as your agreement to adhere to all University policies including, but not limited to, those intended to mitigate the spread of transmissible illnesses. As a member of our community or guest, it is your responsibility to practice basic health, safety, and sanitation measures. The University prohibits your attendance if you have symptoms of any commonly spread transmissible illness.
