Student Services and Programs
Career Development Center
The Office of Career Development assists students throughout their college experiences in identifying career interests, selecting a college major, developing meaningful internship experiences and establishing individually appropriate career and life goals.
Resources and services provided by the career development office are designed to encourage Wilson College students to be proactive in their own career planning and to enhance their educational experiences. Through self-assessment, career exploration and career/life counseling, students have the opportunities to become more self-aware and to develop skills that enable them to become productive, responsible individuals prepared to meet their future career and life challenges. All students are urged to consult with career development from their first year through graduation.
Wellness Center
Wilson College intentionally approaches education in a holistic manner. The Wellness Center encompasses counseling, health and chaplaincy services to foster the integration of mind, body and spirit.
Counseling Services
Individual counseling, life skills counseling and support groups are available and free to all currently enrolled Wilson students who are currently enrolled in a degree program and are currently taking classes. Medication management is also available with a contracted psychiatrist who works collaboratively with the counselor to provide continuity of care. Wilson College Counseling Services Center staff also works collaboratively with a variety of community resources. The counselor’s primary focus is on insight-oriented counseling through a self-referral system. All counseling and medication management services are held in the strictest of confidence.
The counselor addresses issues on a regular basis through workshops, special programs and teaching, and works in collaboration with health, career, chaplaincy, athletics, student development and residence life services to develop awareness and empowerment programs. Issues addressed include – but are not limited to – transition to college life, depression, sexual assault awareness, sexual identity, healthy eating and nutrition, body image, relationship concerns, drug and alcohol issues, anxiety, living with bipolar disorder and diversity.
Counseling services also integrate the philosophy of the Honor Principle into programming, individual sessions and support groups, reinforcing the need for students to be assertive by being honest with themselves and others. With this in mind, the counselor’s goal is to empower students so they can have a healthy awareness of their own mental health and well-being. The counseling center staff members are Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselors.
Health Services
The Health Services Center is staffed by a registered nurse who is available for limited routine services. A local medical practice offers non-emergency care to all students by self-initiation or arrangement through the college nurse. In case of serious illness or emergency, appropriate medical personnel are consulted. All resident students are required to submit a certificate of medical examination and proof of immunizations, including the meningitis vaccine, prior to enrollment.
Religious and Spiritual Life
Wilson’s Office of the Chaplain seeks to foster spiritual exploration and personal growth for all members of the campus community. Wilson has a full-time chaplain dedicated to empowering students, staff, faculty, and other members of the Wilson community to learn about different religious/spiritual traditions, engage in interfaith dialogue, develop personal and community ethics, and sustain student-centered groups (such as the Agape Christian Fellowship and the Fiber Fellowship craft group). The chaplain also leads weekly ecumenical Christian chapel services, plans interfaith events and services, offers pastoral care, organizes community service activities, arranges retreats and supervises the Sarah’s Cupboard Student Food Pantry.
Wilson College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and supports community members of all religious and spiritual traditions and expressions.
Dining Services
Located in Lenfest Commons, Jensen Dining Hall offers regularly scheduled meals to the campus through SAGE Dining Services. Meal plans are available to all students, faculty and staff members. Residential students (with the exception of graduate students) are required to purchase a meal plan. Commuter students, staff, faculty members and guests may pay as they go for meals. Special dietary concerns are accommodated on an individual basis when needed, with vegetarian fare along with gluten-free and allergen-free options offered at every meal. Menus and offerings are based on feedback from students via comment cards, food forums and emails.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Wilson College’s athletic program is considered an integral part of the education environment. This experience offers students an opportunity to participate in a quality program that contributes to the development of strong leadership skills, while emphasizing teamwork, fair play and personal development. Nearly a quarter of students play at least one intercollegiate sport and many compete in more than one.
Wilson College is a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Wilson is also a member of the North Eastern Athletic Conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference, offering varsity teams in field hockey, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s volleyball , and men’s golf.
All students participating in intercollegiate athletics must have proof of medical insurance. In addition, a physical examination by the college physician is required prior to participation in any intercollegiate athletics activity. Eligibility is based on compliance with NCAA regulations and acceptance of department policies.
Child Care Center
The Child Care Center strives to provide high-quality early care and education for pre-school and pre-Kindergarten-aged children of Wilson College students and staff, as well as families in the Chambersburg community, through a curriculum that is child-centered and developmentally appropriate. The center participates in Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS quality initiative and exceeds state minimum licensing standards.
International Scholar Services Office
The Office of International Scholar Services supports all Wilson College students studying abroad, as well as all international students. Study-abroad services include support related to program selection, course selection, scholarship application, travel, visas, passports and more.
International student services include support related to travel needs, visas and visa regulations, employment, cultural adjustment and more. Monthly trips and activities are offered for international students. In addition, the Friendly Family program provides additional support by pairing international students with families or individuals in the Chambersburg area.