Transfer Brochure 2015

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TRANSFER STUDENTS

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Yes We Have It! Academic Programs Majors

Minors

Accounting - Accounting Information Systems - Forensic Accounting - General Accounting - Accountancy (5-year joint Bachelor/Master’s) Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Biology Biomathematics Biophysics Business Administration Chemistry Chemistry/Business Chemistry/Computers Communication Community Health Education Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer Science Counseling and Human Services Criminal Justice Economics (Business) Economics (Social Science)

Education - Early & Primary Teacher Education - Middle Level Teacher Education - Secondary Education - BS/MS in Special Education (5-year program) Electrical Engineering Electronic Commerce Engineering Management English Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Exercise Science Finance Forensic Chemistry Health Administration History Human Resources Studies Individualized Major International Business International Language/Business International Studies Journalism and Electronic Media Languages & Cultures - Classical Languages - French & Francophone Cultural Studies

Concentrations Asian Studies Catholic Studies Environmental Studies Human Development Italian Studies

- German Cultural Studies - Hispanic Studies - Italian Latin American Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Media and Information Technology Medical Technology Military Science Neuroscience Nursing Occupational Therapy Operations Management Philosophy Physical Therapy (DPT) Physics Political Science Pre-Engineering Psychology Sociology Strategic Communication Theatre Theology/Religious Studies Women’s Studies

Pre-Professional Judaic Studies Latin American Studies Nutrition Studies Peace and Justice Studies Women’s Studies

Dentistry Law Medicine Optometry Podiatry Veterinary Medicine

Art History Business Leadership Coaching Criminology Educational Studies General Business Leadership Music History Portuguese Writing

Many of our majors may also be taken as minors.

Programs of Excellence Business Leadership Honors Program Honors Program Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program

admissions.scranton.edu/academics

With 66 majors, 44 minors and more than 38 concentrations, we have the program for you!

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STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO:

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

37 % ABOVE 6-YEAR GRAD RATE

NATIONAL AVERAGE

STUDY

ABROAD

FRESHMAN RETENTION

89%

RATE:

Scranton has connections to programs across the globe, helping students in nearly every major study abroad.

Since 2005, our students have studied in 41 countries and on every continent except Antarctica. admissions.scranton.edu/studyabroad

Academic Programs

Our facts speak for themselves, but they don’t tell the whole story. Experience Scranton’s campus and community for yourself. Expect more from Scranton.

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WeAcceptance Get Results! & Job Placement Our students expect more from their education, and at Scranton, we deliver. Our students gain acceptance to medical and law schools at rates higher than the national average, and they gain employment with some of the nation’s top employers.

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37%

ACCEPTANCE

ACCEPTANCES

OF STUDENTS

PROFESSIONS SCHOOLS

IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS

STUDIES AFTER GRADUATION

RATE INTO HEALTH

INTO LAW SCHOOLS

PURSUE GRADUATE

Schools such as:

Schools such as:

Schools such as:

Medicine - Georgetown University School of Medicine - Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University - The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

- Boston College Law School

- Columbia University

- Boston University School of Law

- Emerson College

- Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America

- Fordham University

- Cornell Law School

- New York University

Dentistry - The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University - University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine - University of Maryland School of Dentistry Veterinary - University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Medicine - Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

- Fordham University School of Law - Notre Dame Law School - Temple University Beasley School of Law - University of Chicago Law School - University of Pennsylvania Law School - Villanova University School of Law - William & Mary Law School

admissions.scranton.edu/outcomes

- King’s College London - Penn State University - Syracuse University - The University of Scranton - University of Pennsylvania - University of Virginia - Villanova University - Yale University

College of Arts & Sciences - AXA Financial - BAE Systems - Cigna Healthcare - The Coca-Cola Company - iHeartMedia, Inc. - JPMorgan Chase - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

- PepsiCo - PPL - Tribeca Film Center - U.S. House of Representatives - U.S. Interactive Media - U.S. News & World Report - The Walt Disney Company

Top Internship Opportunities - AJ Wealth - Allied Rehab Hospital - Big Brothers Big Sisters - Blue Cross of NEPA - CBS Radio - The Commonwealth Medical School - Fox 29 - Goldman Sachs - IBM

94% of the class

- KPMG

of 2014 was employed or pursuing graduate or professional studies within 6 months of graduation.

- Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office - Marley’s Mission - MetLife - Moses Taylor Hospital - PA Department of Corrections - PwC

Kania School of Management - Amazon - AMC Networks - AXA Equitable - Bloomberg LP - Deloitte - EY LLC - Goldman Sachs - KPMG - Morgan Stanley - Baker Tilly - PNC Bank - PwC - Prudential Financial - SAP - The Vanguard Group - Thomson Reuters - U.S. Department of Labor - VaxServe

Panuska College of Professional Studies - AmeriCorps - Bishop Shanahan High School - Chicago Public Schools - Christian Brothers Academy - Geisinger Medical Center - Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems

- Ralph Lauren Corporation - Scranton Times Tribune - SiriusXM Radio - Tobyhanna Army Depot - United States Secret Service - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - WBRE PA Live

- MasterCard - Nagoya International School - Notre Dame Elementary School - Phoenix Children’s Hospital - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - University of Maryland Medical Center - Wyckoff School District

internships for credit

at 432 organizations in 9 states in the last 2 years

Outcomes & Results

Top Student Employers

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Campus is Alive Athletics, Clubs & Activities

With more than 80 clubs and organizations, you will never be bored at Scranton.

Clubs & Organizations - Advertising Club - Association for Psychological Sciences Student Caucus - Asia Club - Association for Early Childhood International - Association for Computing Machinery - Biology Club - Business Club - Chemistry Club - Community Health Education Club - Commuter Students Association - Circle K International - College Democrats - College Republicans - Colleges Against Cancer - Council for Exceptional Children - Counseling and Human Services Association - Criminal Justice Club - Debate Society - Exercise Science Club - Finance Club - Gaming Club - Habitat for Humanity - Health Professions Organization

- Healthcare Administration Society - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - International Business Club - The International Club - Italian Society - Liva Arts Company - Marketing Society of The University of Scranton - Math Club - Men and Women for Octaves (A Cappella Group) - Middle and Secondary Education Club - Move for Those Who Can’t - The Philosophy Society - Photography Club - Physical Therapy Club - Picture This: Scranton Royals Sign - Portfolio of Responsible Investments under Student Management - Pre-Law Society - Pre-Physician Assistant Club - Psychology Club - Ranger Challenge Club - Royal Astronomy Club - Royal EMS Club

- Royal Historical Society - Scranton Aquatic Systems Specialists - Scranton Inclusion - Scranton Neuroscience Society - Scripture of Scranton - Se Habla EspaĂąol - Society of Accounting Students - Society for Human Resource Management - Social Dance Club - Society of Physics Students - Student Education Club of The University of Scranton - Student Government - Student Nurses Association - Student Occupational Therapy Association - Students for Life - Students for Suicide Prevention - Students in Free Enterprise - Sustainability Club - United Colors Club - University of Scranton Programming Board - Wishmakers-On-Campus - Young Americans for Liberty

- Bands, Choirs and String Ensembles - University Players - Liva Arts Company - 99.5 WUSR-FM - Royal Network News - Also a student newspaper, literary magazine, history journal and yearbook

Ministry & Service Through service, retreats, reflection, worship and conversation, we encourage you to see the world in new ways and help you explore the deeper questions of life, no matter your faith tradition.

Athletic Teams - Baseball (Men’s) - Basketball (Men’s & Women’s) - Cross Country (Men’s & Women’s) - Field Hockey (Women’s) - Golf (Men’s) - Lacrosse (Men’s & Women’s) - Soccer (Men’s & Women’s) - Softball (Women’s) - Swimming/Diving (Men’s & Women’s) - Tennis (Men’s & Women’s) - Volleyball (Women’s) - Wrestling (Men’s)

Club Sports - Cheerleading - Crew - Dance - Equestrian - Fencing - Figure Skating - Ice Hockey - Men’s Volleyball - Mountain Sports - Rugby - Ultimate Frisbee® - Urban Beats Crew

Residence Halls - 87% of housing is new or renovated - Diverse options from first through senior year - Guaranteed for four consecutive years - Light housekeeping

Meal Plan Nationally recognized for best campus food.

No wonder 90% of our students choose a meal plan (even when they don’t have to!).

admissions.scranton.edu/athletics admissions.scranton.edu/campuslife

Campus Life

Creative Outlets

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Can IAdmissions Get In? & Financial Aid Scranton’s transfer process is very simple, and we will guide you through each step. We realize that one of the most important factors in your decision is how many of your credits will transfer to Scranton, so we will provide you with a credit evaluation after your application and transcript(s) have been received. Transfer credit is reviewed on an individual basis for courses in which a C or better has been earned. Students transferring are required to complete a minimum of 63 credits at Scranton to earn a baccalaureate degree.

Application Requirements • Complete The Common Application for free online • Official transcripts from all colleges attended, whether or not credit was earned, and a list of courses in progress • Letter of recommendation • Personal statement If fewer than 30 college credits completed, please also send: – Official results of the SAT/ACT/TOEFL – Official high school transcript • Permanent Residents must submit a copy of their current Proof of Residency card •

Questions can be directed to: Deborah Lipinski • transfer@scranton.edu • (570) 941-4839

DATES TO REMEMBER

Preferred Application Filing Dates December 15 (for spring semester entry) August 1 (for fall semester entry)

scranton.edu/apply

We offer a variety of programs in recognition of academic achievement, financial need, diversity and ROTC service.

State and federal assistance, installment payment plans and work-study can also be part of the mix of financing options.

Merit Scholarships Loyola and Arrupe Scholarships are available to qualifying transfer students and range from $8,000 to $17,000 annually. All accepted students are automatically evaluated for scholarships based on the complete Admissions application. Scholarship recipients will be notified in their acceptance letters.

Need-Based Financial Aid Students who wish to apply for need-based financial aid should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov by April 15 for the following fall semester. Spring term entries need to update their FAFSA to include The University of Scranton (code 003384) on the college section.

admissions.scranton.edu/financialaid

VISIT

OUR CAMPUS

Expect more from Scranton! Join us for a personal appointment, tour our beautiful campus and have lunch on us. You can call our Visitor’s Center to arrange a personal meeting with a department faculty member or coach.

Plan your campus visit. We’ll be expecting you.

Open House October 25 & November 8, 2015

October 23 & November 6, 2016 1-888-SCRANTON

scranton.edu/visit

Admissions & Financial Aid

Financing Your Scranton Education

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The DeNaples Center

Loyola Science Center

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Center for Rehabilitation Education

Level 1

Forum

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I have had the opportunity to learn from professors who are so incredibly knowledgeable and immersed in their fields.

I’m genuinely excited to go to my classes, even at 8 a.m. on a Monday morning.

Mackenzie Thompson ’17

First-year room

Sophomore room

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Junior/Senior apartment

Junior/Senior room

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“Best Values in Private Colleges”

“Friendliest Colleges” – The Huffington Post

– Kiplinger

“Best Colleges“ – U.S. News & World Report

“Character Building Colleges” – Templeton Foundation

“Best Food”

– The Princeton Review

Getting Here!

Campus Map & Directions

Hartford

WV

City of Scranton

Washington, D.C.

We Are Close To You! 2 hours from Syracuse 2 hours from New York City 2 hours from Philadelphia 3 hours from Hartford 3.5 hours from Baltimore

GPS ADDRESS

4.5 hours from Boston

820 Mulberry Street Scranton, PA 18510

4.5 hours from Washington D.C.

Free County Bus Service for students Free University Shuttle Bus

Our Campus

5 Minute walk from downtown Scranton Close to stores, restaurants & historic sites

admissions.scranton.edu/directions

VISIT

OUR CAMPUS Open House October 25 and November 8, 2015 October 23 and November 6, 2016 1-888-SCRANTON scranton.edu/visit We’ll be expecting you.

admissions.scranton.edu Office of Admissions, The University of Scranton, The Estate, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510-4699