Life on Campus

Life on Campus

The University of Scranton is a devoted to the Jesuit principle of cura personalis, care for the person with respect to their own uniqueness. The University acknowledges the integral role that campus life and co-curricular engagement have in ensuring a transformational student learning experience. For this reason, the University encourages students to immerse themselves in learning both inside and outside of the classroom. The University offers a range of engagement opportunities and support services including, but not limited to, leadership development, faith formation and reflection, health and wellness, and career development. 

Student Life

The Division of Student Life strives to foster extraordinary student formation of mind, body, and soul through a distinctly Jesuit educational experience that prepares reflective, compassionate, courageous, and capable graduates who thrive in justice, spirit and truth.

The dedicated staff in the Division of Student Life work each day to build a shared culture dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and justice, finding God in all people and circumstances, being people with compassion for others, and respecting each person in their uniqueness.

Departments within the Division of Student Life include: Center for Career Development, Center for Health Education and Wellness, Center for Student Engagement (Leadership Development, Orientation, Student Activities), Counseling Center, Cultural Centers (Multicultural Center, Jane Kopas Women’s Center), Dean of Students Office, Residence Life & Housing, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution, Student Health Services, and University Police.

Residence Life & Housing

Mission: The Office of Residence Life and Housing serves students who live on campus and off-campus by challenging them to expand their learning beyond the classroom with a focus on fostering a transformational education of the whole person.  Residence Life and Housing staff contribute to the formation of “men and women for and with others” by providing students with opportunities and skills to create safe, inclusive, and supportive environments in which students are able to pursue their academic interests while developing meaningful interpersonal relationships.  The Office of Residence Life and Housing encourages community involvement to prepare students for well-informed, responsible, and engaged global citizenship. As a result of engaging in opportunities provided by the Office of Residence Life and Housing, students will:

• Develop self-awareness of, and the ability to articulate, one’s values, goals, and identity;
• Identify University resources and support services;
• Learn how to make informed choices by considering consequences for self, others, and community;
• Enhance interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrate an awareness of communal living through successful integration into and ownership of one’s community; and
• Cultivate an understanding of and appreciation for people, beliefs, and current issues, both locally and globally.  

The Office of Residence Life & Housing, located on the first floor of Condron Hall, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Office of Residence Life & Housing can be reached via phone at (570) 941-6226. Additional information is available online at www.scranton.edu/residencelife.

Select Residence Life Policies and Guidelines

The University of Scranton requires all first- and second-year undergraduate students to live in campus housing. Exceptions to this policy are limited to commuting students who reside with a parent, legal guardian or spouse; are 21 years of age or older; or present other documented extenuating circumstances. The Admissions Office determines a student’s residency status upon admission to the University. Students may apply to live off campus for their junior year but must be approved by the Office of Residence Life & Housing and the Division of Student Life.

The University of Scranton guarantees on campus housing to undergraduate students for four consecutive years. Accordingly, if an undergraduate student moves off campus while enrolled, they are no longer guaranteed campus housing and can only be housed on campus if space permits. This guarantee applies to all housing offered through the housing selection process.

For a more comprehensive listing of current Residence Life Policies and Guidelines, please visit the Student Handbook (www.scranton.edu/studenthandbook).

Intersession

Resident students taking one or more classes during Intersession may live in University housing. Just as during the semesters, students residing in first-year and sophomore Universities residences are required to have meal plans. All residential students who had a meal plan during the fall semester will continue with their meal-plan program for Intersession absent an affirmative change on their part. For reasons of safety and security, those not enrolled in classes or otherwise participating in a University obligation during Intersession are not permitted to reside in University housing during this time absent exceptional circumstances. Student athletes who are in-season, approved by the Office of Residence Life & Housing and the Athletics Department, may live in their rooms during Intersession without taking classes.

Dining Services

Students have a choice of six meal plans that provide unlimited, 14 or 10 meals per week.

• The unlimited meal plan provides an unlimited number of meals per day in our Fresh Food Company Monday through Friday, with brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
• The 14-meal plan provides any combination of 14 meals per week, not to exceed 3 meal swipes per day.
• The 10-meal plan offers students any combination of 10 meals per week, not to exceed 3 meal swipes per day.
• The unlimited plus, 14-meal plus and 10-meal plus plans offer students the same amenities as the regular meal plans with the addition of more flex dollars.

All first-year students living in University housing must participate in the unlimited or unlimited plus meals plan during their entire first year. Sophomore residential students must participate in one of the six meal plans. Meal plan participation is optional for junior and senior residential students as well as for students residing off-campus.

The Roche Family Center for Career Development

The Roche Family Center for Career Development provides comprehensive services and programs to address the career related needs of all students.  With a focus on experiential learning and preparation, the career team delivers information through individual appointments, workshops, industry-specific programs, and classroom presentations.  Relevant topics include: career decision making, major choice, resume/cover letter writing, job search, interview preparation, networking, and industry expectations.

Through a strong network of alumni and industry professionals, the Roche Family Center for Career Development continually seeks out new internship and full-time employment opportunities for students.  In addition to job and internship search practices, students receive advice and coaching to prepare for a variety of post-graduation plans, including: graduate school, long-term or military service, entrepreneurship, etc.

The Roche Family Center for Career Development located in the heart of campus in 235 Loyola Science Center, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Evening hours are arranged on an individual basis.  The phone number is (570) 941-7640.  Additional information is available online at www.scranton.edu/careers.

The Cultural Centers

The Cultural Centers (Multicultural Center & Jane Kopas Women’s Center) are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive campus culture where all people are valued and their human dignity respected. The Cultural Centers offer work study, volunteer, intern, and service-learning opportunities.

Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center is committed to fostering an inclusive campus community where individuals advocate for the respect of the human dignity of all people. The Multicultural Center values the personal and academic growth of all students. The Center is dedicated to supporting students holistically and honoring the diverse identities and perspectives that make our campus special. Additionally, the Center offers students opportunities to further develop their multicultural competence.

The Multicultural Center is located on the first floor of the DeNaples Campus Center. Additional information can be obtained by calling (570) 941-5904 or visiting www.scranton.edu/Multicultural.

Jane Kopas Women’s Center

The Jane Kopas Women’s Center is committed to fostering an inclusive campus community where individuals advocate for the respect of the human dignity of all people. Consistent with the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission, the Center strives to engage all people in advancing gender equity and inclusion.

To do so, the Center facilitates meaningful dialogue, co-curricular learning, and skill development in the areas of feminism, advocacy, leadership, and empowerment so that students may become catalysts for a more just world. 

JKWC programs are largely focused on educating students about gender equity issues including, but not limited to, anti-violence advocacy, body integrity awareness, and women’s leadership and skill. The JKWC offers resources for academic courses, special projects and personal enrichment including books, periodicals, and films.

Interested students are encouraged to contact the JKWC by calling (570) 941-6194 or visiting 205F DeNaples Campus Center. Additional information can be found at www.scranton.edu/JKWC. 

Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution

As a Catholic and Jesuit University, The University of Scranton challenges students to lead faith-filled lives in support of the common good. To this end, students are expected to comply with behavioral standards that promote respect for self, others, and community. The Community Standards are set forth in the University’s Student Code of Conduct, which is published annually in the Student Handbook.  (www.scranton.edu/studenthandbook)

The Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution educates students regarding their behavioral responsibilities as members of the University community and ensures that the process to adjudicate matters of misconduct is consistent and fair-minded. For more information about the University’s student conduct process or conflict resolution services, please visit www.scranton.edu/studentconduct or call (570) 941-7680.

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides free, confidential services for all enrolled undergraduate and full-time graduate students at the University. College students are often navigating challenges related to stress, relationships, transition, trauma, academics, self-concept, family dynamics, alcohol and other drug use/abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders or learning disabilities/ADHD and the Counseling Center is here to help in identifying ways to cope with these concerns with the goal of fostering student wellness and success.

The Counseling Center is staffed by licensed professionals including psychologists, counselors, and social workers who are available to help students make the most of their years at the University. Additionally, as needed, the Center provides referrals for counseling and psychiatric evaluation in the greater Scranton community or in students home communities.

The Counseling Center, located in O’Hara Hall, sixth floor, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency crisis consultation is available on a 24-hour basis from August through May while classes are in session by contacting the University Police Department at (570) 941-7777. For information only, our web address is www.scranton.edu/counseling. Due to the fact that email communication is not confidential, appointments must be made by calling the Counseling Center at (570) 941-7620 or by stopping by the Center in O’Hara Hall, sixth floor.

Student Health Services

Good health is an essential part of academic and personal success in college. Student Health Services is committed to assisting students in the acquisition of the knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviors necessary to attain and maintain an optimum level of personal wellness.

Student Health Services is located on the first floor of Weiss Hall and is open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All services are confidential. Student Health Services is staffed by a small team of physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners and clinicians. A consulting physician sees patients on a part-time basis. Appointments can be made online by calling the office at (570) 941-4298.

Cooperative relationships with community health care providers such as laboratories, pharmacies, hospitals and medical specialists complement the care offered on campus. University fees cover almost all medical services on campus. A limited formulary of prescription medication is available to students at a reduced cost. Care by community providers such as laboratory, x-ray, specialists, emergency room visits, or hospitalization are subject to the student’s health insurance or private payment.

For more information regarding forms and immunization requirements please visit www.scranton.edu/studenthealthservices.

Center for Health Education and Wellness

The Center for Education and Wellness (CHEW) promotes a healthier campus community through prevention programs and educational activities. The CHEW crew of health education professionals, student workers, and peer health educators provide dynamic workshops, community awareness events, and individualized guidance to help students make healthy decisions and live balanced lives.

CHEW staff design, deliver and evaluate wellness and health programs, train student peer educators, and work with other University departments on programming and policies to improve the well-being of students, colleagues and the community. Through myriad of programs and campus-wide activities, CHEW staff encourages students to assess their individual health and to create lifestyles that support wellness in all its dimensions.

CHEW wants you!  CHEW seeks students interested in learning about health and wellness while making a difference on campus to serve as Peer Health Educators. Leaders among the student body, CHEW Peer Health Educators gain not only valuable health information, but useful presentation skills and leadership ability all while having the option of earning service-learning credit. For more information, stop by CHEW or apply online!  Check out all that CHEW has to offer you.  

The Center for Health Education and Wellness, located on the first floor of Weiss Hall, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact (570) 941-4253 or visit www.scranton.edu/chew for more information.

Center for Student Engagement

The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) coordinates student programming, student clubs and organizations, new student orientation, and leadership development initiatives. CSE offers students a streamlined way to meaningfully engage in co-curricular opportunities at The University of Scranton.

Through various collaborative partnerships throughout the University, the goals of the Center are: to provide support for first-year and transfer students and their families; to offer exceptional educational and social programming to the campus community; to support and challenge students to become more fully involved in clubs and organizations; and to provide a wide array of leadership development opportunities. Meeting these goals will uniquely allow us to assist in the strategic plan of challenging, empowering and engaging our students through a commitment to be leaders for change.

Programs and services offered by The Center for Student Engagement include:

• New Student Orientation and Fall Welcome programs assisting with the transition into life at the University for first year and transfer students.
• Advisement of The University of Scranton’s Programming Board (USPB) and Commuter Student Association (CSA).
• The Leadership Development Program including the Scranton Emerging Leaders program, National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC), Club Council and Transition Summit programs, the Leadership Capstone program and more.
• Club support such as assistance with programming, budget management, leadership development, officer information and advisor support.

Orientation and Fall Welcome

New Student Orientation and Fall Welcome assists all new students (first-year and transfer students) with their, with their transition to life at the University. The program is the link between the Admissions process and students’ arrival at the University for their first semester. The emphasis is on class scheduling, academic and social integration and providing a natural connection to the strong sense of community at the University.

Leadership Development Program

The University of Scranton leadership development program’s mission is to facilitate, educate, and motivate students to seek out opportunities to make a significant difference when serving their current and future communities. Through formal organization participation, leadership certificate programs, and various workshops and activities, we challenge students to develop skills, self-reflect, and make social change through action. More information is available online at http://www.scranton.edu/leadership.

Student Government

Student Government is an organization charged with the task of maintaining and improving all aspects of undergraduate student life to ensure a productive academic and social environment for the student body. Its familiar faces and widespread involvement give the campus life and energy. Its leadership consists of elected student officers. The Student Government Office is located in the Student Forum (205 DeNaples Campus Center).

Clubs and Organizations

The University of Scranton encourages students to participate in activities, clubs, and organizations supported by CSE. These nearly 100 clubs and organizations encourage students to become immersed in the campus community. Such activities allow members to develop their leadership skills while meeting the goals of the organization and its members. A complete list of campus clubs and organizations is available on the web at https://royalsync.scranton.edu

The Center for Student Engagement is located in the Butler Student Forum (205 DeNaples Campus Center) is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The telephone number is (570) 941-6233. (www.scranton.edu/cse)

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Scranton is a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  As such, it is prohibited by NCAA rules to offer any type of financial assistance based on athletic ability.

Since 2006, the University has been a proud member of the Landmark Conference, which is comprised of the following institutions:  The Catholic University of America (Washington, D.C.), Drew University (Madison, N.J.), Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, PA), Goucher College (Baltimore, MD), Juniata College (Huntingdon, PA), Lycoming College (Williamsport, PA), Moravian College (Bethlehem, PA), Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove, PA) and Wilkes University (Wilkes-Barre, PA).

The University consistently ranks in the top half of the Landmark in the Presidents Trophy standings.  The Trophy was created to recognize the best overall athletics program. It is based on a formula that rewards institutions for regular season conference standings as well as results in Landmark postseason competition.  Scranton won the Presidents Trophy in 2020 and 2023 and has finished runner-up seven times (2008, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024) and third three times (2009, 2015, 2022).

All 23 sports that the University sponsors compete in the Landmark Conference.

The athletics office is located in the John Long Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional information is available online at http://athletics.scranton.edu.
 

The University has established a tradition of excellence on both the national and conference level. Scranton has won three national titles, two in men’s basketball (1976, 1983) and one in women’s basketball (1985), while the men’s soccer team has advanced to the semifinals four times, including championship match appearances in 1980 and 1981. The women’s soccer team has played in the NCAA tournament 22 times, including quarterfinal berths in 2001 and 2003, while nine other teams – baseball (2021, 2024), men’s cross country (1975), men’s golf (1974, 2023, 2024), field hockey (1997, 2019, 2021), men’s lacrosse (2011, 2023, 2024), softball (1982, 1983, 2019), women’s volleyball (1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2021, 2022), women’s lacrosse (2003, 2004, 2019, 2023, 2024) and women’s tennis (2012, 2013, 2014, 2018) – have competed in NCAA championships. 

In 16 seasons in the Landmark Conference, Scranton has won 55 titles: men’s basketball (8), women’s soccer (11), women’s swimming (4), women’s basketball (12), women’s tennis (4), men’s lacrosse (3), men’s soccer (3), women’s cross country (2), field hockey (2), softball (1), women’s lacrosse (2), men’s golf (1) and baseball (2). 

In its previous affiliation with the Middle Atlantic Conferences, the University captured 82 championships. The men’s and women’s basketball teams led the way with 17 each, followed by women’s soccer (13), men’s soccer (11), women’s tennis (10), softball (7), women’s volleyball (5), women’s swimming (3), field hockey (1) and baseball (1).

The University has also produced its share of All-Americans. Since 1959, 93 student-athletes have earned this prestigious honor. The women’s basketball program has produced 25 All-Americans, while women’s soccer is next with 12, followed by men’s basketball (11), men’s soccer (11), men’s lacrosse (8), women’s swimming (3), wrestling (3), women’s volleyball (5), women’s lacrosse (4), softball (2), field hockey (3), baseball (2), men’s golf (1), men’s cross country (1), women’s cross country (1) and women’s track & field (1). 

Excellence in all athletic venues has also translated to success in the classroom. The University has produced 45 Academic All-Americans and 17 student-athletes have earned prestigious NCAA postgraduate scholarships.

Recreational Sports

The Byron Recreation Complex is located at the top of campus, adjacent to the John Long Center. The complex contains three multi-purpose courts with a 1/10 mile track, two racquetball courts, a six-lane swimming pool, a dance aerobics room, a multipurpose room, a spin studio, and locker rooms. A 14,000 sq. ft. fitness center is located across campus on the first floor of Pilarz Hall. This facility is home to 50+ pieces of cardio equipment, as well as 20+ pieces of Cybex VR3 selectorized weight machines, a multi-station cross fit station and a free-weight area. 

Housed within the Byron Complex, the Recreational Sports Department seeks to provide a comprehensive program of sports activities designed to appeal to the diverse needs and interests of the University community. Intramural leagues begin approximately the third week of each semester and include basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, softball, flag football, soccer, tennis, badminton, pickleball, kickball, and corn hole.

In addition to league programs there are also many opportunities for individual recreation. Group exercise classes are conducted on a weekly schedule and may be attended on a drop-in basis. The fitness center is open more than 100 hours each week and there are daily open swim hours. Whether students are looking for a competitive game of basketball, a high-impact group exercise class, or just a leisurely swim in the pool, the Recreational Sports Department can meet their needs. For more information contact the Rec office at (570) 941-6203.

Student Publications

The University has two student publications with which students can become involved. The Aquinas is the University’s student newspaper which is run with support from the Communication faculty. Esprit is the University’s literary magazine which is coordinated through the English & Theatre department. To learn more about getting involved with The Aquinas, visit http://aquinas.scranton.edu. To learn more about getting involved with Esprit, visit https://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/english/Esprit/Esprit.shtm.

Performance Music

The University of Scranton Bands, Choirs, String Orchestra, and Steel Drum ensembles offer high-quality instrumental and choral performing ensemble opportunities in a variety of formats ranging from very large ensembles to small ensemble and solo performing opportunities.  Participation is open to any and all interested University students (as well as alumni, faculty, staff, and administration) with no individual audition requirement nor enrollment or membership fee, in the finest liberal arts tradition.

In addition to performances by the bands, choirs, and string ensembles, the department presents a series of concert and recital performances by outstanding and renowned musicians representing a variety of musical genres. In some instances, guest artists perform as soloists with the student ensembles, and all guest artist programming is closely coordinated with the student ensembles to offer special masterclasses, workshops, and lectures by our visiting artists. All performances are free of charge, open to the public, and take place in the magnificently restored concert hall of the Houlihan-McLean Center, which features excellent Steinway B, L, and M performance pianos, a Zuckermann single manual transposing harpsichord, and a fully restored Austin Opus 301 Symphonic Organ.

Our tradition of guest artists and clinicians has brought to our student musicians, our campus and our community the joyful experience of performing with and hearing a very long list of musical masters, among them Wess “WarmDaddy” Anderson; The Anderson Twins; Arnt Arntzen; Alvin Atkinson; George Avakian; Carlos Avila; Kyle Athayde; David Lao Ball; Eddie Barbash; Mikaela Bennett, Joseph Boga; Kako Boga; John-Morgan Bush; Janet Sora Chung; Jeffrey & Lauren Curnow; Marg Davis; Michael Davis; Aaron Diehl; Mark Dover; ELEW; Peter Evans; Marion Felder; Dan Ficarri; Elliott Figg; Dr. Wycliffe Gordon (H. ‘06); Victor Goines; Andrew Gonzalez; Mark Gould; Frederick Hohman; Caleb and Amanda Hudson; Carmen Intorre; Dr. T. Terry James (H. ‘88); Christopher Johnson; Jeremy Ajani Jordan; Dr. Rob Kapilow (H. ‘09); Jon-Erik Kellso; Mark Kosower; Jennifer Krupa; David Lantz III; Brandon Lee; Dan Levinson; Dennis Lichtman, Sherrie Maricle; Dr. Wynton Marsalis (H. ‘96); Thomas Murray; Ted Nash; Javier Nero; Alex Nguyen; Trevor Nuckols; Alex Pattavina; Jerron Paxton; Sam Pilafian; Leigh Pilzer; Marcus Printup; Jay Rattman; Eric Reed; Ricky Riccardi; John Romeri; Joshua & Joanne Lessner Rosenblum; Joel Ross; Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, Loren Schoenberg; Jumaane Smith; Tim Smith; Ron Stabinsky; Robert Starer; Andres Tarantiles; Warren Vache; Frank Vignola; John Wilson; Lawrence and Pamela Wolfe; Stephane Wrembel; Greg Zelek; The New York Trumpet Ensemble; “Travelin’ Light”; Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks; The National Jazz Museum in Harlem All-Stars; DIVA Jazz Orchestra; The New Wonders; Louis Armstrong Eternity Band,; and members of the New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Minnesota, Cleveland and Dallas Symphony Orchestras, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, The Empire Brass Quintet, and The Canadian Brass; and many others. Our long and productive relationship with our late composer-in-residence, Dr. Vaclav Nelhybel (H. ‘85) continues to be honored through close cooperation between the University and the Nelhybel Estate in the establishment of “The Nelhybel Collection.”

Our annual World Premiere Composition Series performance, the only series of its kind in the nation, has received honor and acclaim from artists throughout the world.  Since 1984, the series has provided our students with opportunities to work and interact with internationally renowned composers and conductors, and has made significant contributions to the wind and choral repertoires. Our programs also include “The Nelhybel Collection”, which contains the manuscripts and materials of our late composer-in-residence Vaclav Nelhybel; and The Scranton Brass Orchestra, a fully professional ensemble which offers two annual performances during breaks in the academic year.

Hundreds of students participate in the ensembles every year and are achieving their performance goals in the musical ensemble of their choice.

For more information on any of our Performance Music offerings, please visit our website or contact Cheryl Y. Boga or Janelle Decker, Conductors/Directors of Performance Music.

Web: scranton.edu/music
Email: music@scranton.edu
Facebook: PerformanceMusicatTheUniversityofScranton      
Instagram & X: UofSMusic
YouTube: U.of Scranton Performance Music
Phone: (570) 941-7624

Radio

More than 80 students each year gain valuable experience while operating WUSR, 99.5 FM, which is broadcast at 300 watts with a coverage area of 700 square miles. The broadcast region of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area has an audience of more than 250,000. The format is eclectic with rock, jazz, urban and alternative music. In keeping with the University’s mission, the station produces public affairs programming and provides the community with an alternative to commercial radio. Students are encouraged to become involved with all aspects of the station, from on-air positions to management whether or not they are members of the Department of Communication and Media.

Television & Film

Royal Studios gives students the opportunity for hands-on experience in digital audio, film, video and multimedia production. While Royal Studios is part of the academic Department of Communication & Media, all students are invited to participate. Students take the initiative in producing, directing, writing, shooting and editing audio, video, film, television and multimedia formats to express their creativity. These productions range from comedy and sports to news and documentaries. Student-produced media have won awards and been shown locally at The Circle Drive-In Theater in neighboring Dickson City.

Theatre 

The University of Scranton Players offer numerous opportunities for students across campus (regardless of major or minor) in their production season. Housed in the McDade Center for the Literary & Performing Arts, Players get hands-on experience working with professionals in the theatre arts in both of our performance spaces, the Royal Theatre & Studio Theatre. Our season offers a mix of classical and contemporary works as well as musicals and student-created projects.

Tied to the Theatre Program, the Players have played host to theatre luminaries like Stephen Karam, Sara Ruhl, Douglas Carter Beane, Caridad Svich, Dennis Size, Richard Harris, and Jason Miller.

Participation on & off stage is open to all students, regardless of academic year or major. Students interested should look for the University of Scranton Players on Facebook, or at http://thescrantonplayers.com.

The Campus

The University’s 58-acre campus is in the heart of Scranton, a community of 75,000 within a greater metropolitan area of 750,000 people. Since 1984, the University has erected 33 new buildings, acquired 18 and completed more than 61 major renovation projects to acquired and existing facilities.

The past 16 years have been spent reimagining our campus to fit the transformational education we offer, including: 

• The Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center (2008), the 118,000-square-foot hub and heart of our social life on campus a campus center, which became the city’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified structure. The adjacent 22,000 square-foot John and Jacquelyn Dionne Campus Green was added in 2019.
• Christopher and Margaret Condron Hall (2008), a 386-bed sophomore residence standing seven stories high.  
• An apartment and fitness complex on the 900 block of Mulberry Street, which consists of the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Hall and Montrone Hall (2011), and provides fitness space, a dining area and apartment-style units to accommodate 400 juniors and seniors. 
• Loyola Science Center (2011), the 200,000-square-foot, LEED gold-certified home to 22 class and seminar rooms, 34 laboratories and a multistory atrium that invites collaborative learning for all members of the campus and community. 
• Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall (2015), an eight-story center for the University’s Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Exercise Science programs. Materials used, water efficiency and energy-saving devices were among the key factors considered for the Leahy Hall’s LEED silver certification. 
• The Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus (2018), which features NCAA-regulation baseball and softball fields, as well as a multi-purpose field that meets NCAA regulations for men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse.
• Class of 2020 Gateway, a lit glass wall etched with the seal of the University that spans the center of the four-story west façade of St. Thomas Hall, which was renamed to honor the character shown by members of that class throughout the pandemic.

• 7,600 square feet of new mechanical engineering labs and shop area in Hyland Hall (2021).

• Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall (2025), a nearly 90,000 square-foot center for workforce development, applied research and outreach currently under construction on the 300 block of Madison Avenue on campus. Expected to open for the fall 2025 semester, the building incorporates glass walls, steel and stone into a modern design intended to meet LEED silver certification requirements.

The University of Scranton at a Glance

Students

The student population, including adult, part-time and graduate students, is approximately 4,724. Most full-time, first-year students live on campus.

Student Life

• Over 2,800 students provided tens of thousands of service hours each year.
• More than 90 active clubs and organizations
• 23 NCAA Division III (non-scholarship) athletic programs – 11 for men and 12 for women
• All intercollegiate athletic teams compete in Landmark Conference.

Academic Programs

Economic Impact

The University of Scranton had an overall economic impact of $277 million in Northeastern Pennsylvania and supported 2,860 jobs, according to a study conducted by the Institute for Public Policy and Economic Development in 2024. This was based on data from the 2022-2023 academic year. Operations and spending generated over $21.3 million in federal taxes and over $7.1 million in state and local taxes. The University invested $7.1 million in campus construction projects in 2022-2023 and paid $107,381 in construction-related permits and fees. The economic impact of construction totaled $11.4 million, and the tax impact of construction amounted to $1.2 million.

The University engages with the local community through direct service and outreach, including through various student volunteer programs run by the Center for Service and Social Justice, such as the First-years in Reflection Service Together (FIRST), the We Care Program and the annual Volunteer Fair. In 2023-2024, University students provided tens of thousands of hours of service, much of it in Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2024, the Leahy Clinic for the Uninsured reopened in collaboration with the Geisinger Commonwealth Medical College to provide medical care for disadvantaged populations. The Leahy Clinic provided care to 202 patients across 474 visits during spring 2024 alone, demonstrating the critical need for its service and its pivotal role in the region’s healthcare safety net.

The University also regularly partners with local agencies through the Office of Community Relations and the Office of Community-Based Learning to address community-identified needs through academic courses and projects that address issues such as economic insecurity, refugee health, non-profit capacity building and more. In 2023-2024, 87 community-based learning classes were conducted with a total of 48 faculty from 12 different academic departments. The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) assists businesses across a broad regional area, generating significant economic impact. For the City of Scranton in 2023-2024, the SBDC provided 1,761 consulting hours to 244 clients.

Through different offices and programs, the University offers K-12 mentoring, tutoring and academic enrichment programs, including the University of Success college preparation program. The University coordinates other civic engagement and special collaborative projects and regularly welcomes the community for free events and programs, including lectures, concerts and other programs. In 2024, the University offered more than 100 free events to the public and from 2002-2024 held 591 community events.

Catalog Archives

The Weinberg Memorial Library’s digital collections include undergraduate and graduate course catalogs, published annually by The University of Scranton (and its predecessor, St. Thomas College). Undergraduate catalogs are available dating back to 1926; graduate catalogs are available from 1967. View the catalogs at scranton.edu/library/coursecatalogs.