Navigating Wilkes: A Guide to Transportation and the Honors Program

Wilkes University, like many institutions, presents its students with a variety of transportation options and academic opportunities. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of transportation resources and explore the distinctive features of the Honors Program, offering valuable insights for prospective and current students.

Campus Transportation at Wilkes

Understanding the available transportation options is crucial for navigating the campus and surrounding areas efficiently.

Shuttle Services

Many universities offer shuttle services to facilitate movement between different parts of the campus, especially between upper and lower campus locations. These services are free to students, and often run on a regular schedule, with stops at key locations. Shuttles are often crowded. Please make room on your seat for other passengers. You are not permitted to save seats for others who are not on the shuttle at that moment. Do not bring large packages and/or bags on the shuttle that need storage on a seat designated for another rider or need to be stored in the aisle. Always wait for your turn to board the shuttle.

Public Transportation

Public transportation options, such as Palm Tran in Boca Raton, can extend students' reach beyond the campus. Route schedules are typically available at student support services.

Alternative Transportation

For those seeking more flexible options, services like Zipcar provide rental cars on an hourly or daily basis. Additionally, student-run services such as FAU Night Owls offer free transportation around campus late at night.

Parking Regulations

Motor vehicle parking on campus is regulated and strictly enforced by university police. Motorists are strongly encouraged to park in appropriate locations, obtain necessary permits, and follow posted rules to avoid almost certain parking citations and fines. University is not responsible for loss or damage to parked vehicles. Please be aware that all vehicles parked on University property is done so at the owner’s risk. Students parking cars on campus must register vehicles with university police. As appropriate, they will be allowed to park in specific lots, including commuters and occupants of residence halls and apartment complexes. Off-campus students living nearby may not necessarily be able to obtain commuter parking permission. Faculty and staff will no longer need to use hangtags on their vehicles to park on campus. Your license plate will serve as your hang tag. Note: Vehicles must be parked in spaces front-in rather than backing in. Visitors must obtain a short-term parking pass. These may be obtained at University Police, located near the Andruss Library. All parking lot signage supersedes the campus parking map. Always observe signage at lots even if they differ slightly over the parking map. Parking on University - owned or leased property is at the driver’s own risk. The University assumes no responsibility for damages or theft. Commuter Students who live outside the walking perimeter will park in the lots shown in black. Resident hall students with 60 or more credit hours can register a vehicle and park in the First Street (Green) Lot. Students with less than 60 credits can register a vehicle and park in the Blue Lot or Orange lot, There is a parking fee of $41.00 per semester for the Blue lot and $61.00 for the Orange lot. Overnight visitors on lower campus will need to obtain a virtual pass at University Police and will be able to park in the Green lot overnight. Students residing in University Apartment complexes can register a vehicle and park in designated spaces located near each apartment complex. These lots require a parking fee of $41.00 per semester. Overnight visitors at University Apartments on upper campus will need to obtain a visitor pass at the JKA Community Building. If you're a visitor to campus, you must obtain a visitor's parking hangtag and display it in your vehicle. Visitors may park in any legally lined area on campus. Permits can be obtained in the following buildings: Carver Hall and the University Police. Free round trip shuttle service is available between the upper campus and lower campus. Visitor parking hangtags are available at Carver Hall and the University Police. If you're an overnight guest of a student, which are allowed only on upper campus in apartments and only after that guest is registered with Residence Life, you can obtain a parking pass from the University Police Department which is open 24 hours / 7 days a week. Parking is permitted only in lined spaces, in the decal/ hangtag designated area. Olympus Apartments and the Jessica Kozloff Apartments. Parking in these lots requires a special hangtag for the specific lot or a visitor pass. Parking in some areas of campus is restricted for resident directors, the Community Government Association and University vehicles. Handicapped parking spaces are located throughout campus. Cars parked illegally in restricted areas can be towed at the operator's expense. Special events parking, including athletic events, is in specifically identified areas. Designated parking lots for sports activities are found on upper campus near the athletic facilities; parking on grassy areas is prohibited. Parking tickets are $15 (plus $4.95 payment processing fee), and can accumulate on an hourly basis. Violators who get three or more parking tickets, with one or more unpaid, for at least 20 days prior to the current violation, will have their vehicle booted and/or towed at the owner's or driver's expense. Individuals who illegally park in a fire lane or handicapped space will receive a traffic citation that will be filed with the magisterial district judge. The fines for illegally parking in a handicap spaces carries a $50 to $200 fine. Parking in a fire lane carries a fine of $50. All vehicles must be registered with the University through IPARQ and The Permit Store. Metered parking is available at the Recreation Center. Parking areas shown on the University parking map are identified by color codes. Students, faculty, and staff are issued permits in accordance with the color coded system. Eligible vehicles may be registered at the University Police office for appropriate parking identification Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Parking and boot fees need to be paid via our payment and appeal online system at The Permit Store. Three (3) unpaid parking citations will result in your vehicle being booted and possibly towed. A boot removal fee of $25 will be assessed. All citations must be paid before the immobilizing device is removed. Any student with citations, which have not been paid, will have a HOLD placed on their student account. If a hold is placed on your student account, classes may not be scheduled, transcripts may not be received, and you may not apply for a parking decal.

Additional Parking Information

Town Police enforces parking regulations on both sides of Second Street. CU-Bloomsburg permits are not valid in this area. Town of Bloomsburg Police Department enforces this area and requires a pay-by-phone service by Passport Parking. This area will be designated by signs with information on how to pay for parking using a mobile application. We hope these FAQs help answer your questions. If not, please feel free to contact the University Police. University Police dispatchers can answer questions regarding parking. Get a visitor's permit and display it in your vehicle. Visitors may park in any legally lined area on campus. Faculty and staff may register three vehicles. Log into bloomsburg.thepermitstore.com go to accounts and add the vehicle you brought to campus, then go to manage permits and attach the vehicle to your permit. You may only have one vehicle attached to your permit. Get a disabled vehicle permit from University Police within a half hour of the break down.

The Honors Program: Cultivating Academic Excellence

The Honors Program at Wilkes is designed to provide academically gifted students with a challenging and enriching educational experience. It focuses on fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

Eligibility and Application

Students with strong academic records and community service records are invited to apply to the Honors Program. Typically, applicants need to have an SAT score of at least 1190 or an ACT score of at least 26. Seniors should apply to the Honors Program by Jan. 15.

Program Features

The Honors Program offers several unique features:

Interdisciplinary Approach: The program encourages students to explore connections between different fields of study.
Small Class Sizes: Honors courses often have smaller class sizes, allowing for more personalized attention and in-depth discussions.
Honors Housing: Students may have access to honors housing for their first year on campus.
Dedicated Study Space: There is a space dedicated for Honors students to study.
Study Abroad: Students can study abroad as an Honors student.
Community: The program fosters a strong sense of community among its members.

Coursework and Credit

Honors students have opportunities to earn Honors credit through designated courses or by enhancing existing courses. To receive Honors credit for a course, students typically need to complete additional work that aligns with the existing syllabus.

Staying Active in the Program

Students are encouraged to actively participate in the Honors Program throughout their academic journey. It's perfectly acceptable not to take an Honors course every semester. Absences due to legitimate reasons will be accommodated.

Program Continuation

To remain within the Honors Program, students generally need to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Engaging with the Honors Community

The Honors Program values input from faculty, alumni, and other members of the university community. Formally, alums can serve on the Honors Program Alum Group (HPAG).

Jojo Wilkes: A Model of Leadership

Jojo Wilkes serves as the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Spurgeon College, returning to the program with a strong history of leadership, competitive success, and Christ-centered mentorship. Wilkes previously spent three seasons as the head coach at Calvary University, where she led the Warriors to one of the most successful stretches in program history. In her first season, Calvary earned second-place finishes in both the conference and regional tournaments, held a consistent national ranking, and achieved the program’s first-ever at-large bid to the NCCAA Division II National Tournament. Before her tenure at Calvary, Wilkes served two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at Spurgeon College under Coach Evie Stanton. As a former outside hitter and libero at Faith Baptist Bible College, Wilkes earned numerous national honors, including NCCAA Division II All-American Second Team, ACCA All-American First Team, and NCCAA Division II Libero of the Year. Rooted in her faith, Wilkes strives to build a program defined by character, culture, and Christlike leadership. “I love the vision Spurgeon has-not just for athletics but for maintaining the integrity of Christian education,” she said upon her return. Wilkes and her family live in the Kansas City area.

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