Each residence hall has lounge areas, as well as full kitchens and laundry facilities. University residence halls are either coed or single sex facilities. Rooms are equipped with cable television access, data ports, telephones, single beds, dressers, desks, desk chairs and closet space. All resident students take part in the University Meal Plan. Meals are served in the dining hall in the Student Union.
Residents have the option of choosing either a nineteen or a fourteen meal per week plan.
An active Student Government and numerous campus clubs and special-interest organizations provide a structure of activities for student life outside of the classroom. More than 60 clubs and organizations are recognized by Student Government and the University. Volunteer Action and Community Service are a cornerstone of Wilkes' mission and tradition. Eligibility for Student Government funding requires that clubs and organizations be actively involved in community service. The University also maintains WCLH, an FM radio station which is operated by students and broadcasts daily at 90.7 MHz.