International Student Programs
at The University of Scranton UNDER 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.
Undergraduate Programs
• Accounting, BS • Applied Mathematics, BS • Biochemistry, BS • Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, BS • Biology, BS • Biomathematics, BS • Biophysics, BS • Business Administration, BS • Business, AS • Chemistry, BS • Chemistry-Business, BS • Chemistry-Computers, BS • Classical Studies, BA • Communication, BA • Community Health Education, BS • Computer Engineering, BS • Computer Information Systems, BS • Computer Science, BS • Counseling & Human Services, BS • Criminal Justice, BS • Early & Primary Teacher Education, BS • Economics, BS (CAS) • Economics, BS (KSOM) • Electrical Engineering, BS • Electronic Commerce, BS • Electronics-Business, BS • Engineering Management, BS • English, BA • Entrepreneurship, BS • Environmental Science, BS • Exercise Science, BS • Finance, BS
• Forensic Chemistry, BS • Health Administration, BS • History, BA • Human Resource Studies, BS • Individualized Major • International Business, BS • International Language-Business, BA • International Studies, BS • Journalism & Electronic Media, BA • Latin American Studies, BA • Liberal Studies, BS • Management, BS • Marketing, BS • Mathematics, BS, BA • Media & Information Technology, BS • Medical Technology, BS • Middle Level Teacher Education, BS • Neuroscience, BS • Nursing, BSN • Occupational Therapy • Operations Management, BS • Philosophy, BA • Physics, BS • Political Science, BS • Psychology, BS • Secondary Education, BS • Sociology, BS • Strategic Communication, BA • Theatre, BA • Theology/Religious Studies, BA • Women’s Studies, BA • World Language & Cultures majors, BA * Many of our undergraduate majors may also be taken as minors.
Application Requirements International students must submit the following documents: • Online application: www.scranton.edu/apply • Official transcripts (with certified English translation) showing all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades • Official results of the TOEFL or IELTS and official results of the SAT I or ACT (optional) – The University of Scranton School Codes: SAT and TOEFL: 2929 ACT: 3736 • Letter of recommendation • Official certificate of finances/scholarship letter • Personal statement • List of extracurricular activities (optional)
Undergraduate Application Deadlines • November 15th: Early Action • March 1st: Regular Decision (Rolling) • May 1st: Confirmation Reply Date
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. • Submission of an official IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of overall Band 6.0. • Submission of an official STEP (Society for Testing English Proficiency) score of at least Pre-1st grade. 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. www.thelanguagecompany.com
PLEASE NOTE: International students should apply to the term that they will begin their undergraduate 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 academic 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 39 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. In the 2014 edition of “Best Colleges,” Scranton placed 8th in the North. Scranton is also named among only 49 colleges in the nation recognized by U.S. News as “Up-and-Comers.”Scranton is among just 61 universities in the nation recognized for making “the most promising and innovative changes in areas of academics, faculty, student life, campus or facilities.” • For the past 13 years, The Princeton Review has included Scranton among its “Best Colleges.” In the 2015
edition, Scranton was also included as one of the Top 20 “Best-Run Colleges” by the Princeton 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 nine 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.” • U.S News & World Report ranked three undergraduate programs of The University of Scranton’s Kania School
of Management among the top 25 in the nation in it’s “Best Colleges” business specialty list in the fall of 2014.
“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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