High School Scholars: Information for Accepted Students

High School Scholars Application Information

Confirming Admission

To guarantee your seat in the High School Scholars Program, please return the confirmation card received in your acceptance letter two weeks before the start of classes. Confirmation cards for the next session should be sent as soon as possible.

Please note: Students enrolled in the High School Scholars Program for the Fall or Spring terms must update their High School Scholars applications with a new transcript, SAT scores (if available) and registration form in order to be able to register for High School Scholars classes in the Summer term.

Orientation

Those accepted into the High School Scholars Program will participate in an Orientation. Further information will be sent to accepted High School Scholars students in the mail. Some things to anticipate during Orientation include:

  • Registration
  • Campus tours
  • Royal Card photos
  • Bookstore visit
  • Guest speakers, including a former High School Scholar
  • Information about:
    • Support services
    • Library
    • Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence
    • Parking
    • Academic advising
    • Future opportunities

Contact Information for Academic Advisors

Virginia Rabush Egan
Academic Advisor
O'Hara Hall
virginia.egan@scranton.edu
(570) 941-4932

Phil Yevics
Academic Advisor
O'Hara Hall
philip.yevics@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6631


Helpful Hints

  • Be on time for your first day of class!
  • Exchange phone numbers with people in case you need to miss a class, are running late, need help with homework and studying, etc.
  • Things to bring to class:
    • Pens and pencils
    • Highlighter
    • Textbook
    • Notebook
    • Folder
    • Binder
    • Calculator (if taking a course that would require one)
    • A positive attitude!

Resources on Campus

Office of Admissions
Location: The Estate
Phone: (570) 941-7540
Email: admissions@scranton.edu

Regular and Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Academic Advising

College of Graduate & Continuing Education
Our center provides high school scholars with advising and class registration.

Location: O'Hara Hall, 2nd Floor
Phone: (570) 941-7580
E-mail: cgceadvising@scranton.edu

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


 


Bookstore
You can buy your books for class as soon as you get your schedule. If you would like to do so on the day of Orientation, make sure that you have cash, MasterCard or Visa with you.

Location: DeNaples Center, 1st floor
Phone: (570) 941-7454
E-mail: bookstore@scranton.edu

Regular Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Technology Support Center & Royal Card
The purpose of the Information Resources Technology Support Center is to facilitate the use of The University of Scranton's computing systems, software, networks and facilities through timely, accurate, and courteous responses to customer support requests.

Location: Alumni Memorial Hall
Phone: (570) 941-4357
Email: techsupport@scranton.edu

Regular Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, 800 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


On-Campus Dining
Phone: (570) 941-7456
E-mail: dining-services@scranton.edu


Food Court,
DeNaples Center, 1st Floor


Fall & Spring Hours:
Monday - Friday
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 10:59 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.
Late Night: 8:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Friday late night until 10:00 p.m.)

Saturday
Brunch: 12:00 p.m. - 3:59 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.
Late Night: 8:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday
Brunch: 12:00 p.m. - 3:59 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.
Late Night: 8:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.




Starbucks,
DeNaples Center, 1st Floor


Fall & Spring Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.




Convenience Store,
DeNaples Center, 1st Floor


Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.




Fresh Food Company,
DeNaples Center, 3rd Floor


Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Lunch: 10:41 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Light Lunch: 2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Dinner: 4:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday
Brunch: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Light Lunch: 2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Dinner: 4:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Summer Hours: Closed




Hyland Café,
Hyland Hall


Regular Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: Closed




Java City,
Weinberg Memorial Library


Regular Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, Closed
Sunday, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: Closed

Bleecker Street,
Loyola Science Center

Regular Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: Closed

Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence
The Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE) encourages and supports a strong culture of teaching, learning, and scholarship in the Ignatian Tradition for a diverse University community. They provide opportunities for students to work together to achieve academic success and have a positive learning experience at the University. Student support services offered include tutoring, technology, reading, the writing center and services for students with disabilities.

Location: Loyola Science Center, 5th Floor
Phone: (570) 941-4038
Email: ctle@scranton.edu

CTLE Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Weinberg Memorial Library
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library incorporates special facilities including quiet study areas, computer labs, group study rooms, a 24-hour study room with its own computer lab and Java City coffee bar, the Heritage Room, the University Archives and Special Collections, Internet databases, ports for laptops and wireless connection to the University's wireless network, two Information Literacy labs and an extensive Media Resources Collection.

Phone: (570) 941-4000
Web: www.scranton.edu/library

Regular Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Please visit the Library's website for a list of hours for fall and spring breaks and holidays, and for a list of extended hours around final exams.


Parking and Public Safety

Parking and Public Safety Pavilion
Phone: (570) 941-7888
The University Police Department is available 24 hours a day.

Parking Permits are required to park in The University of Scranton parking lots, Monday through Friday at all times.

Parking Services Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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