Mission Statement:

The Office of Residence Life is dedicated to the Jesuit tradition of holistic education outside and inside the classroom.  Residence Life will serve The University of Scranton student by:

• Providing a safe, secure, and academically supportive environment.
• Promoting independence, interpersonal skills, and healthy relationships.
• Cultivating acknowledgment of responsibility to oneself, The University of Scranton, and the global  community.
• Developing transferable skills and leadership abilities to foster lifelong learning.

• Develop more meaningful interactions with faculty members in the residence halls. 
• Develop their understanding of theology and explore their personal beliefs related to faith as individuals in a group. 
• Identify with the Jesuit values and University mission.
• Make a positive impact on the University community.
• Become aware and knowledgeable of local, domestic and international justice issues. 
• Identify their personal goals related to leadership development and begin to make progress achieving these goals.
• Increase self-awareness and develop their ability to clearly communicate their individual identity, motivations, values, beliefs and ideas.
• Develop an understanding and appreciation for eight dimensions of wellness.
• Understand their leadership role as Residence Life staff members and develop confidence in their ability to be and effective student leader.
• Develop their conflict resolution skills. 
• Identify University resources and support services and engage purposefully with these departments to promote academic and personal success.
• Identify University policies related to their behavior.
• Challenge their concepts related to alcohol and drug use.
• Engage in an integrated residential experience that supports their learning in and out of the classroom.
• Cultivate intentional, healthy and enduring interpersonal relationships.
• Promote peer accountability.
• Attain the professional and functional skills to transition to post-Scranton experiences.
• Recognize the continued development of self and acknowledge that process as required for maturation.
• Foster an appreciation of global perspectives, ecological awareness as well as an understanding of one’s civic responsibility.
• Appropriately model and maintain high peer expectations for healthy and responsible alcohol consumption.