Student Life

A TWENTY-FOUR/SEVEN COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

LIVE

LOVE

> Join with lots of other students in a full calendar of activities and more than 900 events. > Choose from more than 80 student clubs and organizations — or start your own! > Join Student Government or the

Programming Board, even as a first-year student, to help lead our student life.

“As a member of the Business Club, I had opportunities to apply what I learned in the classroom to real-life situations with industry professionals.” 80 CLUBS There are more than 80 active clubs and

The Commuter Student Association hosts various events with residence halls and other clubs and organizations. Each year, more than organizations—from Urban Beats Crew to rugby to Habitat for Humanity.

If we don’t already have a club for what captivates you, create one.

Mark Miller ’19 Marketing Archbald, Pennsylvania

170,000 HRS

University of Scranton students volunteer 170,000 hours of service per year — locally, nationally and globally.

“The University of Scranton Players gave me the opportunity to work with talented while developing useful skills I wouldn’t learn anywhere else.”

Ali Basalyga ’19 Strategic Communication Scranton, Pennsylvania

“Retreats are a great students to take time for themselves, meet new people and get out of their comfort zones.”

theatre professionals opportunity for our 300 Bridget Pynn ’21 Occupational Therapy Brooklyn, New York HEALTH students participate in instrumental and choral performing PROFESSIONS ensemble opportunities. ORGANIZATION provides support, information and networking opportunities to students interested in the health professions.

“Through Performance

Music, I have the opportunity to do something I love in a welcoming and lively environment.”

Each year, more than 150 students, from virtually every academic Kristen Denniston ’21 major, participate in stage Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology productions presented by The Hawley, Pennsylvania University of Scranton Players.

PRE TO ENGAGE

As part of F.I.R.S.T. (Freshmen Involved in Reflective Service Together), 40 incoming freshmen immerse themselves in five days of service.

“Intramural volleyball has provided me with a fun and competitive environment where my teammates have become like family!”

Trajan Hyde ’21 Biology West Orange, New Jersey BACK TO SCHOOL BONANZA First-year students volunteer at this free fair for local children, which features face painting, music, crafts, refreshments, prizes and more.

“As a Peer Health Educator, I loved putting on events that help my fellow students learn more about living well. I gained valuable skills and many friends along the way!” 27 RETREATS

is the University magazine, completely operated by students. were offered last year through Campus Ministries with themes ranging from hiking and camping to art and spirituality.

“The equestrian team allowed me to grow not only as a rider and athlete, but also as a teammate and leader.”

Cory Freivald ’20 Philosophy Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology West Orange, New Jersey

Scranton’s 58-acre hillside campus is located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Northeast region, an area rich in natural scenic beauty.

Katelyn Langford ’19 Philosophy and Biology Temple, Pennsylvania

PARE TO ENGAGE

“The Entrepreneurship Club challenged me to think outside the box and create solutions to modern problems in the business world.”

Zachary Pavlocak ’20 Business Administration Middlesex, New Jersey

Whether you’re a writer, musician, singer, actor, dancer, journalist or broadcaster, you’ll find ways to express yourself.

Students plan more than 900 events each year, creating a full campus calendar each and every week. Campus Ministries offers numerous opportunities to explore the deeper questions of life, no matter your faith tradition. MIDNIGHT MADNESS is a school-wide pep rally, filled with activities and tributes to sports teams, that lasts until midnight.

SPRINGFEST is an annual festival that features live music, battle of the bands,

“The F.I.R.S.T. program welcomed me into this loving community and showed me how to truly be a man for and with others.”

Patrick Chapman ’19 Psychology Counseling and Human Services Yardley, Pennsylvania

THE AQUINAS

900+ EVENTS

games, food and fundraisers!

“The Health Professions Organization helped guide me on my path to medical school and helped me successfully manage college life.”

Hunter Smith ’20 Physiology Belvidere, New Jersey

STEP OUT, TAKE PART AND LEAD

Scranton students find many opportunities to develop leadership skills. Students help plan and guide campus activities and events. They participate in leadership programs and workshops. They engage in extensive co-curricular activities in each of our three colleges. Through experiences geared toward personal and professional development, they grow into capable, confident, lifelong leaders.

DID YOU KNOW

Scranton students take advantage of hundreds of leadership opportunities on campus, learning important skills that pay dividends throughout their careers and lives.

ENGAGEMENT WITH A PASSION

Fahad Ashraf knows well the benefits of involvement and leadership. As a double major, double minor, student government president and orientation assistant, Fahad made the most of the immense opportunities that await all students on Scranton’s campus.

On getting involved

“There are so many ways to get involved on campus — from clubs and organizations to intramural sports to all kinds of student activities. Being a part of such an active campus gives you every opportunity to become the best version of yourself by meeting new people, developing new skills and becoming a more well-rounded person.”

On nervous beginnings

“Entering Orientation before my first year, I was nervous, not knowing how I would fit in at Scranton. However, the Orientation leaders made me feel immediately at home. I was so inspired by the experience, I later applied and ultimately joined the team as an orientation assistant.”

On pursuing leadership

“Becoming a leader on campus has really helped me to grow. I had to put myself out there, not always feeling comfortable, but through these experiences — Orientation team, Student Government, student organizations and more — I’ve grown into a confident person who’s unafraid to step out and do things. I’ll no doubt benefit from these experiences long after I leave Scranton.”

Fahad Ashraf

Class: 2020 Majors: Biology and Philosophy Hometown: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Club & Organization Transitional Summit

Leadership Capstone National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference Orientation

Programming Board Scranton Emerging Leaders Student Government