Dec 10, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin

Tuition and Fees



Graduate and Professional Program Tuition and Program-Specific Fees

 Master’s Programs Tuition and Fees

M.A. in Creative Writing $750 per credit hour
M.F.A. in Creative Writing $700 per credit hour
M.A. in Creative Writing $675 per credit hour
Application Fee $35
Acceptance Deposit $300 (one-time fee)
General University Fee Creative Writing $84 per credit hour
Residency Fee – CW 501 , CW 510 , CW 516 , CW 616R   $275 (one-time fee)
M.B.A. $801 per credit hour
M.S. in Education* $571 per credit hour
M.S. In Bioengineering
M.S. in Engineering Management
M.S.E.E.
M.S.M.E.
$1,001 per credit hour
$1,001 per credit hour
$1,001 per credit hour
$1,001 per credit hour
M.S. (Mathematics, Mathematics Education)
M.S.N. (Nursing)
$1,001 per credit hour
$729 per credit hour

General Fees:

Application Fee $45 (one-time fee)
Online Graduate Admission $35 (one-time fee)
Online Non-Degree, Graduate Ed $35 (one-time fee)
Online International Graduate $65 (one-time fee)
Audit Fee One-half of tuition cost
Challenge Examination Fee $90 per credit hour
IEP - Intensive English Tuition $4,999 per semester
Engineering Lab Fee $115 per class
General Fee $86 per credit hour
Graduation Fee $200 (charged to all graduating students in their last semester)
Nursing Dissertation Binding Fee $48 per copy
Transcript Fee $15 per copy

Individual departments have the right to charge laboratory and breakage fees as appropriate.

Third-Party Billing and Deferred Payment forms are available on the Wilkes web site. These forms must be submitted each semester.

Note: The Bursar’s Office is prohibited from signing graduation clearance forms until any outstanding balance is paid in full. Graduates who have requested the deferred payment option must pay the final semester balances personally before clearance forms are signed. Those prospective graduates not complying with the above policy will not be cleared until actual payment is received from their employer.

Doctoral and Professional School (Pharmacy) Tuition and Fees

Education (Ed.D International Leadership)

Ed.D.* $864
(2024-2025 Academic Year)
Application Fee $45
International Residency Fee $550
US Residency Fee $300

Nursing (D.N.P.)

Tuition $1,025 per credit hour

Nursing (Ph.D.)

Tuition $1,025 per credit hour

Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Full-time Tuition (12-18 credits) $22,185 per semester
General University Fee $518 per semester
Professional fees for P1’s, P2’s, P3’s and P4’s $700 per semester

 

Laboratory Fees: (by Department)

Art Department (LART)    
ART 101 Experiencing Art   $65
ART 111 Fundamentals of Color and Design   $65
ART 113 Drawing and Composition   $65
ART 120 Painting I   $75
ART 121 Printmaking   $75
ART 122 Sculpture   $65
ART 123 Ceramics   $65
ART 134 Computer Graphics I   $55
ART 138 Digital Photography   $55
ART 220 Painting II   $75
ART 234 Computer Graphics II   $55
ART 238 Digital Photography II   $55
ART 241 Women in Art   $35
ART 198/298/398 Topics   $55
ART 298 T:  Ceramics II   $65
Integrative Media, Art & Design (IMAD)    
IM 101 IM Foundations I   $35
IM 120 Foundations in Game Design   $55
IM 201 IM Foundations II   $55
IM 210 Introduction to Game Development   $55
IM 240 Cross Media Typography   $55
IM 301 IM Principles of Motion and Layering   $55
IM 302 IM Principles of Interactivity   $55
IM 303 Advanced Principles of Interactivity   $55
IM 304 2D App Development   $55
IM 305 3D Game Development   $55
IM 310 Advanced Game Development   $55
IM 320 IM Concept Dev. And Practices   $55
IM 330 Virtual Environments and Emergent Technology   $55
IM 341 Cross Media Typography II   $55
IM 350 3D Environments & Animation   $55
IM 351 3D Environments & Animation II   $55
IM 355 Digital Audio   $55
IM 391 IM Project I   $55
IM 392 IM Project II   $55
IM 198/298/398 Topics   $55
IM 400 IM Portfolio Capstone   $55
CSE Program Fee-Engineering Field of Study EEGR-CIV   $240
Biology Department (LBIO)    
BIO 105 The Biological World (Fall Only)   $175
BIO 113 Microbiology   $175
BIO 115 Human Anatomy & Physiology   $200
BIO 116 Human Anatomy & Physiology   $200
BIO 121 Principles of Modern Biology I   $175
BIO 122 Principles of Modern Biology II   $175
BIO 225 Population & Evolutionary Biology   $200
BIO 226 Cellular & Molecular Biology   $175
BIO 254 Super Lab   $175
BIO 306 Invertebrate Biology   $175
BIO 311 Comparative Physiology   $175
BIO 312 Parasitology   $175
BIO 314 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy   $175
BIO 321 Mammalian Physiology   $175
BIO 323 Functional Histology   $175
BIO 324 Molecular Biology   $175
BIO 325 Endocrinology   $175
BIO 326 Immunology & Immunochemistry   $175
BIO 327 Medical Microbiology PHA 327 - Medical Microbiology $175
BIO 328 Developmental Biology   $175
BIO 341 Freshwater Ecosystems EES 341 Freshwater Ecosystems $175
BIO 342 The Archosaurs: Birds, Dinosaurs, and Crocodilians   $200
BIO 343 Marine Ecology EES 343 Marine Ecology $175
BIO 344 Ecology EES 344 Ecology $175
BIO 345 Genetics   $175
BIO 346 Animal Behavior   $175
BIO 347 Biostatistics & Experimental Design   $175
BIO 348 Field Zoology   $175
BIO 352 Pathopsysiology   $175
BIO 361 Plant Form and Function   $175
BIO 362 Plant Diversity   $175
BIO 363 Hemp Biology and Analysis PHA 462 Hemp Biology and Analysis $175
BIO 366 Field Botany EES 366 Field Botany $175
BIO 369 Plant Pathology   $175
BIO 391 Senior Projects I   $175
BIO 392 Senior Projects II   $175
BIO 394 Biological Field Study   $175
BioEngineering (LBEG)    
BEGR 415 3-D Modeling in Human Anatomy and Physiology   $140
BEGR 421 Biofluidics and Microfluidics   $140
BEGR 422 Biomedical Measurement Laboratory   $140
BEGR 424 Molecular Biology   $140
BEGR 426 Immunology and Immunochemistry   $140
BEGR 451 Mechatronics/Bioinstrumentation   $140
BEGR 474 Imaging in Biomedicine   $140
BEGR 488 Biomedical Devices and Design   $140
BEGR 501 Practicum in Synthetic Biol I   $140
BEGR 502 Practicum in Synthetic Biol II   $140
Chemistry Department (LCHM)    
CHM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab   $180
CHM 113 Elements and Compounds Lab   $180
CHM 114 Chemical Reaction   $180
CHM 117 Intro. Chemistry Lab for Engin   $180
CHM 233 Organic Chemistry I Lab   $180
CHM 234 Organic Chemistry II Lab   $180
CHM 237 Essentials of Organic Chemistry Lab   $180
CHM 246 Analytical Chemistry Lab   $180
CHM 258 Polymer Chemistry Lab   $180
CHM 261 Plant Sample Preparation for Chemical Analysis   $180
CHM 323 Adv Inorganic Chemistry   $180
CHM 343 Instrumental Methods…   $180
CHM 346 Advanced Separations Chemistry   $180
CHM 353 Physical Chemistry I Lab   $180
CHM 354 Physical Chemistry II Lab   $180
CHM 357 Physical Chem. For Life Sciences Lab   $180
CHM 363 Biochemistry Lab   $180
CHM 370 Integrated Lab I   $180
CHM 391 Senior Research I   $180
CHM 392 Senior Research II   $180
CHM 395 Independent Research   $180
CHM 396 Independent Research   $180
Communication Studies (LCOM)    
COM 222 Basic Video Production   $65
COM 262 Digital Storytelling   $65
COM 321 Advanced Multimedia Reporting   $65
COM 322 Advanced Video Production   $65
COM 323 Advanced Audio Production   $65
Computer Science (LCS)    
CS 125 Computer Science I   $60
CS 126 Computer Science II   $60
CS 231 Introduction to Data Science   $100
CS 234 Concurrent Programming   $70
CS 235 Data Management   $70
CS 245 Data Structure and Algorithms   $70
CS 246 C and Unix   $70
CS 260 Introduction to Cloud Computing and loT   $95
CS 283 Web Development I   $70
CS 285 Mobile Applications   $70
CS 317 Software Integration   $80
CS 319 Principles of Programming Languages   $80
CS 326 Operating System Principles   $80
CS 327 Compiler Design   $80
CS 328 Algorithms   $80
CS 331 Data Science Practicum   $110
CS 334 Software Engineering   $105
CS 340 Artificial Intelligence   $80
CS 341 Machine Learning   $110
CS 355 Computer Networks   $105
CS 361 Cloud Computing Practicum   $105
CS 364 Numerical Analysis   $50
CS 366 3D Environments & Animation (LIMD) IM 350 3D Environments & Animation $55
CS 383 Web Development II   $105
CS 391 Senior Projects I   $105
CS 392 Senior Projects II   $50
CS 428 Algorithms   $80
CS 464 Numerical Analysis   $50
MTH 362 Advanced Calculus   $50
MTH 363 Operations Research   $50
MTH 364 Numerical Analysis   $50
MTH 365 Numerical Linear Algebra   $50
MTH 462 Advanced Calculus   $50
MTH 463 Operations Research   $50
Education - Undergraduate    
ED 180 Educational Psychology (GAR) (Fall & Spring)   $40
ED 190 Effective Teaching Practices (Fall & Spring)   $40
EDSP 210 Teaching Students with Special Needs   $30
EDSP 225 Special Education Methodology I (Fall & Spring)   $40
EDSP 226 Special Education Methodology II (Fall & Spring)   $30
EDSP 227 Behavior Management(Spring)   $30
EDSP 263 Infants, Toddler, and Young Children with Special Needs   $30
ED 264 Child Development & Cognition - Classroom Application   $30
ED 300 Special Methods - Foreign Language (7-12)   $40
EDSP 302 Methods in Special Education(Graham Academy) (Fall)   $40
ED 321 Literacy Foundations I (Heights-Murray) (Fall)   $40
ED 322 Literacy Foundations II (Heights-Murray) (Spring)   $40
ED 330 Math for Elementary & Early Childhood (Heights-Murray) (Fall)   $40
ED 371 Special Methods Sciences (7-12) (Fall)   $40
ED 375 Middle & Secondary Education Methods (4-12) (Spring)   $40
ED 381 Middle & Secondary Social Studies Methods (4-12) (Fall)   $40
ED 385 Classroom Management (Fall & Spring)   $40
ED 390 Student Teaching With Seminar   $100
Education - EdD    
ED 615 INT Proseminar in Educational Leadership   $550
ED 615 HA1 Proseminar in Educational Leadership   $300
ED 615 HA2 Proseminar in Educational Leadership   $300
ED 615 HA3 Proseminar in Educational Leadership   $300
ED 629 INT Proseminar in Educational Leadership   $550
ED 629 HA1 Strategic Planning for Public and Non-profit Organizations   $300
ED 629 HA2 Strategic Planning for Public and Non-profit Organizations   $300
ED 629 HA3 Strategic Planning for Public and Non-profit Organizations   $300
ED 697 W1 (Summer) Dissertation Proposal Seminar   $300
ED 697 W2 Dissertation Proposal Seminar   $300
ED 697 W3 Dissertation Proposal Seminar   $300
ED 697 INT Dissertation Proposal Seminar   $550
ED 697 HA1 Dissertation Proposal Seminar   $300
Electrical Engineering (LEE)    
EE 140 Scientific Programming for EE   $115
EE 241 Digital Design   $115
EE 247 Programming for Embedded Applications   $115
EE 252 Electronics II   $115
EE 271 Semiconductor Devices   $50
EE 283 Electrical Measurement Lab   $115
EE 285 Electrical Measurement Lab   $115
EE 314 Control Systems   $115
EE 339 Engineering Electromagnetics II   $115
EE 342 Microcomputer Oper & Des   $150
EE 345 Computer Organization   $115
EE 381 Microfabrication Lab   $115
EE 382 Modern Communication Lab   $115
EE 298, 398 Special Topics   $125
EE 442 (Graduate Course)   $50
EE 445 (Graduate Course)   $125
EE 481 Microfabrication Lab (Graduate Course)   $115
EE 482 Modern Communication Lab (Graduate Course)   $115
Engineering (LEGR)    
EGR 214 LInear Systems   $125
EGR 222 Mechatronics   $115
EGR 391 Senior Projects I   $160
EGR 392 Senior Projects II   $160
Earth & Environmental Sciences (LEES)    
EES 105 Planet Earth   $175
EES 213 Climate Modeling   $175
EES 230 Ocean Science   $175
EES 241 Prinicples of Environmental Science Labs   $175
EES 251 Synoptic Meteorology   $175
EES 280 Principles of Astronomy   $175
EES 198, 298, 398 Topics   $175
EES 341 Freshwater Ecosystems BIO 341 Freshwater Ecosystems $175
EES 343 Marine Ecology BIO 343 Marine Ecology $175
EES 344 Ecology BIO 344 Ecology $175
EES 366 Field Botany BIO 366 Field Botany $175
EES 391 Senior Projects I GEO 391 Senior Projects I $175
EES 392 Senior Projects II GEO 392 Senior Projects II $175
EES 394 Field Study   $175
Geology (LEES)    
GEO 103 Introduction to Geology Lab   $175
GEO 212 Historical Geology   $175
GEO 281 Mineralogy   $175
GEO 282 Petrology   $175
GEO 198/298/398   $175
GEO 345 Stratigraphy & Sedimentation   $175
GEO 349 Structure & Tectonics   $175
GEO 351 Paleoclimatology   $175
GEO 352 Hydrogeology   $175
GEO 370 Geomorphology   $175
GEO 380 Geology Field Camp Course (Summer Only)   $3,200
GEO 388 Regional Studies   $175
GEO 390 Applied Geophysics   $175
GEO 391 Senior Projects I   $175
GEO 392 Senior Projects II   $175
GEO 398 Field Camp Course (Summer Only-for external students)   $3,140
Geographic Information Science (LEES)    
GIS 271 Environmental Mapping I   $175
GIS 272 Environmental Mapping II   $175
GIS 301 GIS Applications & Colloquia   $175
GIS 310 Programming and Customization   $175
GIS 315 Web GIS   $175
GIS 320 Introduction to Geospatial Modeling   $175
Mechanical Engineering (LME)    
ME 140 Scientific Programming   $115
ME 175 Machining   $115
ME 180 CADD Lab   $115
ME 314 Inverse Problems   $115
ME 315 Programmable Logic Controllers   $115
ME 317 Robotics   $115
ME 323 Fluid Mechanics Lab   $115
ME 326 Heat Transfer Lab   $115
ME 330 Vibrations Lab   $115
ME 335 Finite Element Methods   $115
ME 337 Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Engineering   $115
ME 343 Additive Manufacturing   $115
ME 347 Thin Film Manufacturing   $115
ME 380 Advanced CADD   $115
ME 384 Mechanical Design Lab   $115
ME 391 Senior Projects I   $160
ME 392 Senior Projects II   $160
ME 398 Special Topics   $125
Nursing (ABSN)    
NSG 210 Principles of Nursing, Individual, Family & Community   $783
NSG 211 Physical Assessment   $145
NSG 307 Adult Health I   $48
NSG 308 Adult Health II   $48
NSG 318 Nsg Roles Ldrshp/Pop Health   $1,345
Nursing (LNSG)    
NSG 210 Principles of Nursing, Individual, Family & Community   $320
NSG 214 Pathophysiology for Professional Nurses   $391
NSG 235 Med Surg I   $291
NSG 237 Med Surg II   $129
NSG 331 Nursing Practice II   $48
NSG 332 Nursing Practice III   $1,238
NSG 340 Advanced Care Concepts   $96
NSG 345 Senior Practicum   $1,345
Graduate Nursing (LNPL)    
NSG 506 Advanced Practice in Adult-Gerontology Clinical I   $27
NSG 515 Advanced Practice in Adult-Gerontology Clinical II   $27
NSG 535 Advanced Practice in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I   $27
NSG 536 Advanced Practice in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II   $27
NSG 546 Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical I   $27
NSG 547 Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical II   $27
NSG 549 Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical with Children and Families   $27
NSG 608a Professional Liability Fee   $27
NSG 590 Respondus   $11
NSG 591 Respondus   $11
NSG 608a Scholarly Project   $27
NSG 608b - Scholarly Project (dissertation binding/Pro. Liability fee)   $53
NSG 608b - Professional Liability Fee   $27
NSG 630 Professional Liability fee   $27
NSG 631 Professional Liability fee   $27
NSG 631 Dissertation (Binding)   $57
AHA Course Fee (ELN5) 1258-314-5187-100    
NSG 117 Basic Life Support Renewal   $115
NSG 217 Basic Life Support Renewal   $115
NSG 317 Advanced Life Support   $50
Pharmacy (Professional Fees)    
Insurance Malpractice (Pharmacy)   $27
PHA 462 Hemp Biology and Analysis BIO 363 Hemp Biology and Analysis $140
Professional Fee - P1   $700
Professional Fee - P2   $700
Professional Fee - P3   $700
Professional Fee - P4   $700
Physics (LPHY)    
PHY 105 Concepts in Physics   $75
PHY 171 Principles of Classical and Modern Physics (only fall and spring/no summer)   $150
PHY 174 App of Classical and Modern Physics   $150
PHY 204 General Physics I Lab   $150
PHY 205 General Physics II Lab   $150
PHY 206 Modern Physics Lab   $175
EGR 214 Linear Systems   $125
PHY 374 Imaging in Biomedicine   $125
PHY 391 Senior Projects I   $200
PHY 392 Senior Projects II   $200
Psychology (LPSY)    
PSY 399 Internship Experience   $93
PSY 401 Applied Capstone   $126
PSY 410 Advances Research Methods   $150
PSY 495 Capstone: Advanced Independent Research   $60
PSY 496 Capstone: Advanced Independent Research   $60
PSY 498 Capstone: Advanced Topics in Psychology   $60
Dance & Theatre Laboratory (LTHE)    
DAN 120 Tap Dance Per Class $20
DAN 121 Modern Dance I Per Class $20
DAN 211 Modern Dance II Per Class $20
DAN 231 Jazz Dance II Per Class $20
DAN 250 Classical Ballet I Per Class $20
DAN 251 Classical Ballet II Per Class $20
DAN 298 (All Sections) Per Class $20
DAN 310 Modern Dance III Per Class $20
DAN 311 Modern Dance IV Per Class $20
DAN 320 Dance Composition Per Class $20
DAN 330aJazz Dance III Per Class $20
DAN 331 Jazz Dance IV Per Class $20
DAN 350 Classical Ballet III Per Class $20
DAN 351 Classical Ballet IV Per Class $20
THE 190 Theater Laboratory Per Class $75
THE 191 Theater Practicum Per Class $50
THE 206 Musical Theatre Studio I Per Class $50
THE 307 Musical Theatre Studio II Per Class $50
Sidhu School of Business & Leadership    
Personal and Professional Devlopment (PPD) Fee   $35
Technology (Simulation & Testing Fee)   $50

Payment Options

Wilkes requires that all students obtain financial clearance no later than two weeks prior to the start of the semester by doing one of the following:

  1. Pay your bill in full
  2. Have a financial aid award that covers your balance
  3. Enroll in the online payment plan
  4. Have a third-party payor or an employer tuition deferment form submitted. 

Payments can be made in the following manners:

1. Cash, Credit Card or Check Payment can be made at the Bursar’s Office located in Miller Hall during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) or payments may be mailed to:

Wilkes University - Student Lockbox
P.O. Box 824696
Philadelphia, PA 19182-4696

2. Electronic Check and Credit Card Payments can also be made on the student portal. Enter your user name and password. Select “Student Services” and follow the remaining prompts. A password should be assigned by the time the bill is due; if, however, a password has not been issued, please call the Help Desk at 1-800-WILKES-U ext 4357. 

Wilkes University accepts credit or debit cards with MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express. 

Financial aid shown on the tuition bill will be applied to the account balance.

Please Note: Students who fail to pay all indebtedness to the University shall not be permitted to receive any degree, certificate, transcript or grades

 

Participation in the Online Installment Payment Plan

Enrollment in the Installment Payment Plan should be completed immediately upon receipt of the University invoice. The current outstanding balance will be divided into three equal installments for the Summer Semester and five equal installments for the Fall and Spring Semesters, with the first payment due August 15th for the Fall semester. Students must enroll each semester.

Participation in the Employer Tuition Deferment Agreement

Deferred payments for employer reimbursement and third-party payer arrangements will be permitted provided the student has made application and received approval for this plan at least two weeks before the first day of the semester. Applications for Deferred Employer Tuition Deferment are available on the Wilkes website. Graduating seniors are not eligible for the deferred payment option.

Enrollment in a Third Party Sponsored Tuition Coverage Plan

If the student is expecting to receive financial support from ROTC, Veterans Rehabilitation, The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, or other third-party sponsored tuition plan, documentation must be provided each semester. Approved coverage which is not already listed on the invoice, can be deducted from the “Calculated Total Due.” Please indicate the source and the anticipated amount of coverage on a copy of the invoice when remitting payment for the adjusted balance.

Third-Party Billing and Deferred Payment forms are available on the Wilkes portal. These forms must be submitted each semester.

Note: The Bursar’s Office is prohibited from signing graduation clearance forms until any outstanding balance is paid in full. Graduates who have requested the deferred payment option must pay the final semester balances personally before clearance forms are signed. Those prospective graduates not complying with the above policy will not be cleared until actual payment is received from their employer.

Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018

The University complies with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (38 USC 3679(e)), and will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement of a payment by the VA under chapter 31 or 33 veteran educational assistance entitlement

All Covered Individuals (anyone who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits) are requested to provide a written request of use of these entitlements and will be permitted to attend or participate in the course of education beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website e-Benefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes). The Certificate of Eligibility or Statement of Benefits is required to be submitted no later than the first day of courses for which an individual wishes to use the individual’s entitlement to education assistance in order to provide proper and timely certification and disbursement of VA funding. Additionally, all covered individuals will be required to provide any and all additional information necessary to complete the proper certification of enrollment by the institution within 10 days of notice.

This policy does not prevent the University from requiring that the difference between the amount of the student’s financial obligation and the amount of the VA education benefit disbursement be satisfied.

‘GI Bill®’ is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Payment of Charges

Prior to the beginning of each semester, tuition bills listing all current semester charges and approved financial aid are available online to all registered students. All payments can be mailed directly to:
Wilkes University - Student Lockbox
P.O. Box 824696
Philadelphia, PA 19182-4696
Electronic check, Discover, Master Card, Visa and American Express payments can be made on the Wilkes University student portal with no fee.
Any questions concerning charges and payments should be directed to (570) 408-4960 or you can email billing@wilkes.edu. Payments can be made by check, credit card or cash in person at the Bursar’s Office located in Miller Hall at 32 W South Street in Wilkes-Barre.

Students who fail to pay all indebtedness to the University shall not be permitted to receive any degree, certificate, or transcript of grades.

To make online payments, follow these simple steps.

  • Log on to portal.wilkes.edu
  • Enter your Wilkes username and password
  • Click on the ‘Student Services’ tab
  • Click on ‘Tuition and Billing’
  • Click on ‘Make a Payment’ and follow the steps to make a payment.
  • Be sure to print your receipt before you log out of the system.

Students who do not know their Wilkes username and password should contact the Help Desk at 570-408-4357 or 1-800-WILKES-U ext. 4357.

Students may consult with Financial Aid for information regarding scholarships and loan programs.

Subject to the regulations concerning refunds, the total tuition is considered fully earned by the University upon completion of registration by the student.

Students are referred to the course descriptions in this Bulletin for laboratory and other fees associated with particular courses. Inquiries about particular charges should be addressed to the Bursar’s Office. Note that graduate and professional school tuition and some fees are program specific.

Refund Schedule*

Withdrawal or Drop Date Based on Percentage of Course Completion Tuition Adjustment (Less Fees*)
0-13% course completion (includes first class session for all courses) 100%
14-20% course completion 75%
21-27% course completion 50%
28% course completion- end of term 0%

*All fees charged by the university are non-refundable

Refunds

Tuition Refund Policy

  1. Non- participation students who are dropped from a course for not satisfying the requirement for initial course participation are refunded 100 percent of the course tuition.
  2. The following schedule applies to learners in all credit bearing programs for all terms that follow traditional, accelerated and online formats.
  3. Students who request an exception to the tuition refund policy due to extenuating circumstances should submit a request in writing to the Tuition Refund Appeals Committee for review.

Refund Schedule*

Withdrawal or Drop Date Based on Percentage of Course Completion Tuition Adjustment (Less Fees*)
0-13% course completion (includes first class session for all courses) 100%
14-20% course completion 75%
21-27% course completion 50%
28% course completion- end of term 0%

*All fees charged by the university are non-refundable

Payment Options

Wilkes requires that all students obtain financial clearance no later than two weeks prior to the start of the semester by doing one of the following:

  1. Pay your bill in full
  2. Have a financial aid award that covers your balance
  3. Enroll in the online payment plan
  4. Have a third-party payor or an employer tuition deferment form submitted.

Payments can be made in the following manners:

  1. Cash, Credit Card or Check Payment can be made at the Bursar’s Office located in Miller Hall during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm) or payments may be mailed to:

    Wilkes University - Student Lockbox
    P.O. Box 824696
    Philadelphia, PA 19182-4696
     
  2. Electronic Check and Credit Card Payments can also be made on the student portal at portal.wilkes.edu. Enter your username and password. Select “Student Services” and follow the remaining prompts. A password should be assigned by the time the bill is due; if, however, a password has not been issued, please call the Help Desk at 1-800-WILKES-U ext. 4357.

Wilkes University accepts credit or debit cards with MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express.

Financial aid shown on the tuition bill will be applied to the account balance.

Please Note: Students who fail to pay all indebtedness to the University shall not be permitted to receive any degree, certificate, transcript or grades.

Intersession Tuition

Tuition charges for intersession semesters must be paid in full two weeks before the first day of class. The deferred payment option does not apply to intersession charges.