International Student Programs
at The University of Scranton GR ADUATE
A Degree of Distinction The University of Scranton, a Catholic and Jesuit institution, is known for many things, especially academic prestige, exceptional sense of community, and state-of-the-art facilities and technology. Founded in 1888, the University offers 66 undergraduate and 26 graduate academic programs of study. The total student body population is approximately 6,000 students, and there are 130 international students from 20 countries.
Business Administration (MBA)
Counseling
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)
• Accounting • Enterprise Resource Planning • Finance • International Business • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Operations Management
Graduate Programs
Chemistry • Biochemistry (MS) – Research Track • Chemistry (MS) – Research Track • Clinical Chemistry (MS) – Research Track
• Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) – Criminal Justice Concentration • School Counseling (MS)
Education • Early & Primary Teacher Education (MS) • Reading Education (MA, MS) • Secondary Education (MS)
Health Administration (MHA) Nursing
• Adult Health (MSN) • Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) • Nurse Anesthesia (MSN) • Nursing Practice (DNP)
Physical Therapy (DPT) Software Engineering (MS) Theology (MA)
Application Requirements International students must submit the following documents:
• Online application: www.scranton.edu/gradapply
• Statement of intent
• Official academic transcripts from
• Official certificate of
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Proof of English proficiency
• Applicants to the MBA Program must also submit official GMAT scores. Students with
every college/university attended
finances/scholarship letter
3 or more years of documented, related work experience may be eligible to complete a case study in lieu of the GMAT. To be eligible, applicants must submit official proof of English proficiency scores of 80 ibt TOEFL or overall IELTS band score of 6.5 in addition to their official work experience.
Graduate Application Deadlines • June 1st: Application and all official documents due for admission into the fall term. • November 1st: Application and all official documents due for admission into the spring term. • March 1st: Application and all official documents due for admission into the summer term. • Doctor of Physical Therapy applicants have a deadline of February 1st. • Counseling program applicants have a deadline of March 1st. • Doctor of Nursing Practice applicants have a deadline of March 1st. • The following programs only begin in the fall term: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Health
Administration, Master of Science in Software Engineering, Master of Science in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Clinical Chemistry (applications to the Chemistry programs may also be accepted for admission into the summer term.)
PLEASE NOTE: International students should apply to the term that they will begin their graduate program. If you require an English transition program, please apply to The University of Scranton for the term in which your English transition program will be completed and you are ready to begin graduate coursework.
Tuition & Fees
All international students are required to submit an official certificate of finances in order to be granted full admission and receive the form I-20. For additional information on the necessary amount of assured financial support, please visit www.scranton.edu/international
Accreditations The University has earned accreditation from 17 different agencies, including recognition by the nation’s most prestigious bodies in the fields of business and management, nursing, computer science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chemistry and counseling. • Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) • The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) • American Chemical Society (ACS) • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) • Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE) • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) • Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) • National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB) • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) • Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) • Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing • Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
“ If you want a quality education in a very friendly environment, then The University of Scranton is the place to be.” — Asad Akram, Pakistan, Class of 2013
“The campus scenery is simply breathtaking, the buildings are modern, and the equipment is high-tech. I am simply proud to be a Scranton student!” — Cecilia Ndura, Kenya, Class of 2013
English Proficiency Applicants that are from non-English speaking countries are required to submit proof of English proficiency. Some academic programs require a higher proof of English proficiency. This proof can be achieved in a number of ways: • Submission of an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 61 on the Internet-based test or 500 on the paper-based test. These minimum scores may vary depending on the specific graduate program requirements. • Submission of an official IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of overall Band 6.0. This minimum score can vary depending on the specific graduate program requirements. • Submission of an official STEP (Society for Testing English Proficiency) score of at least Pre-1st grade. Some graduate programs may require a 1st grade score. This exam is offered exclusively to Japanese students by the Society for Testing English Proficiency. • Attendance at an ELS Language Center with completion of level 112. www.els.edu • Attendance at the English Language Institute at the University of Delaware with completion of academic Level 6 with grades of B+ or higher. http://sites.udel.edu/eli/ • Attendance at a center within The Language Company with successful completion of Level 9, as well as the Advanced Proficiency Level. www.thelanguagecompany.com
PLEASE NOTE: International students should apply to the term that they will begin their graduate program. If you require an
English transition program, please apply to The University of Scranton for the term in which your English transition program will be completed and you are ready to begin graduate coursework.
Points of Pride • Students from other countries have studied at the University for more than 50 years. In the past five years,
the University has enrolled graduate and undergraduate students from 55 countries. • For 21 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” edition has ranked the
University among the 10 top master’s universities in the North and, for the first time, included Scranton in a national listing of “stellar examples” of schools with a “Focus on Student Success.” Scranton is also named among only 49 colleges in the nation recognized by U.S. News as “Up-and-Comers.” • For the past 13 years, The Princeton Review has included Scranton among its “377 Best Colleges.” In the
2015 edition, Scranton was also included as one of the Top 20 “Best-Run Colleges” by The Priceton Review. • The University’s MBA program is among the top 15 in the nation for general management according to
a national ranking of business schools published by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review. • For seven consecutive years, Scranton has ranked among the nation’s elite universities included in
Forbes magazine’s online listing of “America’s Best Colleges.” • Since 1972, 148 graduates of The University of Scranton have earned Fulbrights or other prestigious
international fellowships. For the past seven years, The Chronicle of Higher Education has listed the University among the “top producers” of Fulbright awards for American students. • The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1, and the average class size is approximately 21. • Scranton is one of only 100 colleges and universities in the nation to be named to
Templeton Foundation’s Honor Roll of Character-Building Colleges. • Scranton is listed among the 198 colleges in the nation included in the 11th edition of
Barron’s “Best Buys in College Education.”
“The University of Scranton is not only about the excellent academic experience, but it is also about networking with great people. You will feel welcomed there, and you will find yourself prepared for your career when you finish your program.”
— Kihoon Kwon, South Korea, Class of 2012
“The University of Scranton gives you the opportunity to learn a great deal both inside and outside the classroom. Coming to Scranton has definitely been one of the best decisions I have ever made.�
— Killian Ankers, Ireland, Class of 2014
International Clubs & Activities The University of Scranton, through the Student Affairs Division, actively sponsors many programs and services for students. In addition to these programs, international students have opportunities to participate in programs sponsored by the International Student Club, the Saudi Student Club and also many other special interest clubs. The International Student Club meets frequently on various topics including cultural exchange, immigration-related issues, and the Global Dialog Series. During the academic year, the International Student Club sponsors bus trips to nearby cities such as New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C., with many opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. Every semester, as part of the orientation program, The International Student and Scholar Services Office, in collaboration with the International Student Club will plan a Welcome Gathering, which will bring new and current students together as an effort to better connect new students to the University community. International students are also invited to participate in the International Friendship Program. Through this Friendship Program, international students have the opportunity to be hosted by the University community and learn more about the American way of life.
Contact Us The University of Scranton Office of Graduate & International Admissions – The Estate 800 Linden Street Scranton, PA 18510 If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Graduate & International Admissions at (570) 941-4416 or cgce@scranton.edu www.scranton.edu/international
Location The University of Scranton is located in northeastern Pennsylvania in the center of the city of Scranton, a community of 75,000 within a greater metropolitan area of 750,000. Our location offers the best of both worlds – the city and the mountains. From campus, you can walk downtown to shop, watch a movie, visit art galleries or see a show. The campus is just 2 hours from both New York City and Philadelphia. Easily
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