WILKES UNIVERSITY

minutes and has two central drop-off points on campus. Payment is added to a
student’s bill ($40.00/semester).
All University lots are open from 4:30 pm to 7:30 am, Monday through Friday, and all
day Saturday and Sunday. Students with evening classes or labs may park on campus
during those hours.
There are two City lots within walking distance of the campus. Parking meters are an
option, but have a two-hour maximum. Some private homes and businesses have
parking available for students. Watch for signs or phone the businesses.
It is the responsibility of the student to make timely application for on-campus parking
and/or secure other parking accommodations.
Off-Campus Students and Community Relations
Contact: Barbara King, Associate Dean
Some students of junior or senior class standing at the University will elect to move off
campus. In doing so, they assume a particular set of responsibilities as they enter the
larger community of Wilkes-Barre and its surrounding area.
In a city community the lifestyle of neighbors will vary considerably. Wilkes is located in
a residential area and respect for the property, privacy, and lifestyle of all the
University’s neighbors is expected.
It is suggested that all students living in non-university housing should be sure to sign a
lease with the landlord. Renter’s insurance is highly recommended and may sometimes
be available through a family’s homeowners policy. Immediately prior to moving in to
an apartment or house, take photographs of each room and any problems that are
visible. Make a list of those things that need repair and present it to the landlord before
you move in. Keep a copy. This procedure is recommended for the protection of the
renter.
The University will not be responsible for the condition of non-university buildings or
the actions of a landlord. Students are encouraged to see the Associate Dean of Student
Affairs if serious problems arise or if the City of Wilkes-Barre needs to be involved.
The University has established regulations for those living on campus based on safety
and respect for others. It is essential, therefore, for students living off campus to create a
positive climate of mutual respect for their neighbors. Certainly the foremost of these
regulations is that students residing off campus must live in conformity with the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Wilkes-Barre. Similarly, conduct by
off-campus students or guests visiting their apartments cannot interfere with the
reasonable expectations of neighbors.
Off-campus students will, therefore, be expected to behave in such a manner that will
afford their neighbors their rights as citizens and will promote positive
neighbor/community/University relationships. Noise, littering, or other complaints
referred to University Public Safety or the Associate Dean of Student Affairs or a
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