WILKES UNIVERSITY

The University will not be responsible for the loss of or damage done to clothing through
the laundering or drying processes. Students should carefully read washing instructions
on garments. Commercial laundromats are located near the campus for comforters and
larger items. Students not living on campus will receive a $50 penalty charge if found
using University laundry facilities.
If a student leaves their laundry in the laundry room for more than 24 hours, the Office
of Residence Life will confiscate the items. Students are not permitted to remove other
students laundry.
Work Order Requests
All work order requests should be called into ext. 2FIX (2349) or emailed to
2FIX@wilkes.edu.
Resident Assistant On Call
From 7 p.m. each weeknight until 7 a.m. the next morning and throughout the entire
weekend there will be Resident Assistants (RAs) on call. If students are in need of
assistance and their RA is not available, they can contact the RA on call for assistance
(The on call schedule is located on the RA’s door).
Student Mail
All students’ mail is received and distributed at the University mailroom in the Student
Center. When having mail sent to you please use the following format: Name, Box #, 84
West South Street, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. Mailbox numbers will be
assigned at the beginning of the semester and these numbers should be used in the
resident’s return address. Normally, there is one mail delivery daily, Monday through
Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Students should check their mailbox
regularly.
Protecting Your Property
To protect their belongings from theft and damage, students should exercise common
sense. Wilkes University is not and cannot be responsible for the loss of personal
property; therefore, the following are recommended:
1. When leaving your room, lock doors and secure windows at all times.
2. When you will be gone for a long period of time, notify your friends and have them
check your door periodically.
3. Do not leave notes on your door indicating your absence from your residence hall.
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