Registered nurses are available while the Health Service is open, and a physician is available at specified hours during the week. Appropriate referrals are made as necessary to community physicians and hospitals. The University Health Service does not provide clinic hours during the summer months. In times of escalating health care costs it is essential for students to have health insurance coverage. The Office of Campus Counseling assists students in resolving personal concerns or problems.
Appointments are available throughout the day and on evenings and weekends if necessary.
Referrals to community agencies and other professionals are made as necessary. The Director of Counseling also works closely with student groups and the professional staff of the University to provide workshops and group sessions on areas of interest or concern. Testing services are also available, at no charge, to Wilkes students. Due to the intricacies of certain programs or requirements imposed by professional and graduate schools or external accrediting agencies, the University has named advisors in special areas of interest. The Pre-Law Advisors work with students from any discipline who wish to go on to law school.