Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Contact Information: www.wb.psu.edu
PO Box PSU, Lehman, PA 18627-0217
570-675-9238 or
wbadmissions@psu.edu
Visit this campus
Established in 1916, Penn State Wilkes-Barre is not only the oldest institution of higher education in the Wyoming Valley, it is also one of the most beautiful campuses in the Penn State system.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Commons building provides a friendly, casual atmosphere for conversation and relaxation. Noon-time programs featuring musicians, comedians and other entertainers are held there, as well as lectures, workshops and presentations. We're also very proud of our $3.7 million Athletics and Recreation Building. Facility features include a large gym, regulation basketball court, three racquetball courts, weight room with weight-training and cardiovascular equipment, health and wellness center, and a multi-purpose room for aerobics, dance, and other activities.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre proudly offers the advantages of an intimate campus atmosphere combined with all the resources of a major research university, located on a scenic estate in northeastern Pennsylvania just nine miles from Wilkes-Barre.
Housing Information:
From I-81 (Route 1):
From I-81, take Exit 170-B to Rt. 309 North (not Rt. 309 Business), and go approximately 6.5 miles to Hillside Road. (There is a green and white Penn State Wilkes-Barre road sign on the right side of highway.) Turn left at traffic light onto Hillside Road and follow the blue Penn State signs to campus, approx. 6 miles.
From I-81 (Route 2):
From I-81, take Exit 170-B to Rt. 309 North (not Rt. 309 Business). Follow Rt. 309 North to Rt. 415 in the center of Dallas. Follow Rt. 415 North (straight at intersection) to Rt. 118 West. Follow Rt. 118 to Lehman, and turn left onto Mountain View Drive. From Mountain View Drive turn left onto Old Rt. 115 (the next stop sign). Drive approximately a quarter of a mile to the campus, which is on the right.
From Northeast Extension - Interstate 476
Exit the Northeast Extension using Exit 105 (Wilkes-Barre Interchange). Turn left on Rt. 115 heading North (downgrade). Follow Rt. 115 which merges directly into Rt. 309 at I-81. Follow directions listed above in I-81 Route 1 or 2.
From 118/Central and Western PA
Take I-80 East to I-180 West. Proceed North on I-180 to Rt. 405 (about 15 minutes). Turn right onto Rt. 405. At first light, turn left heading towards Hughesville. In Hughesville, turn right at second light onto Rt. 118 East. Follow Rt. 118 East (approximate 45 minutes) to Old 115. (Look for a blue Penn State sign.) Bear right onto Old 115, and proceed approximately 1/2 mile. The campus is on the right.
