Office of Global Engagement

You Are Welcome Here

Located on the 2nd Floor of the Weckesser Annex on campus, the Office of Global Engagement fosters intercultural understanding and global perspectives among the 杏吧直播app community.

We believe that all members of our community should have opportunities to engage with other cultures, develop new perspectives and learn how to lead in a global society.

Meet Our Staff

Questions? Contact us at global.engagement@wilkes.edu.

What We Do

Through partnerships across campus and around the world, we:

Support study abroad programs
Promote curricular and co-curricular global initiatives
Welcome international students, scholars, faculty and staff to our campus

Our core services include:

Ensures regulatory compliance for our international students, scholars and faculty
Supports international student success from pre-arrival through graduation
Facilitates student participation in study abroad programs.
Administers faculty-led study abroad programs
Assists in establishing international partnerships and the drafting and review of international agreements

Our Services

International Admissions

Our international admissions team guides undergraduate and graduate students from around the world through the application process.

Begin the International Application Process

International Student and Scholar Services

We provide cultural, academic, and social support and assists with immigration questions for international students, faculty and staff.

Get Support from Scholar Services

English Language Center

We offer programs to help English language learners prepare for the classroom and beyond.

Explore the English Language Center Programs

Study Abroad

杏吧直播appstudents who want to expand their cultural awareness through immersive study and travel are encouraged to participate in a variety of Study Abroad trips.

LEARN How to STUDY ABROAD

A Sweet Success Story

Belgian international student Toon De Schepper and fellow 杏吧直播appstudent Billy Berry turned a taste from Toon's home into a multi-state business with their All Belgium waffle truck.

All-Belgium Waffle truck in Wilkes-Barre

A Sweet Summer Internship

Sometimes homework assignments can lead to really sweet opportunities. Just ask Jesus Rios and his experience interning at the enviable location of Chocolate World on the Hersheypark campus.

Spanish and Pharmacy Combine for a World of Possibilities

Derek Donaldson took advantage of study abroad opportunities in Peru and Spain. He collaborated with a professor to craft a chapter of a Spanish-language textbook for medical professionals.

Coffee and Co-ops in Costa Rica

Pre-law student Sydney Cogswell explored course coffee co-ops and community service during a Study Abroad trip to Costa Rica.

countries represented by international students on campus

diversity, cultural, inclusion and equity programs hosted annually

150+

cups of coffee served at our popular Global Coffee Hour events each semester