A CATHOLIC & JESUIT UNIVERSITY ROYAL DAYS THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON

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1 A CATHOLIC & JSUIT UNIVRSITY ROYAL DAYS TH UNIVRSITY OF SCRANTON

2 TH UNIVRSITY OF SCRANTON PARNT/GUARDIAN SCHDUL Welcome to The University of Scranton! We would like to provide you with a schedule of optional events for you to attend during our Royal Days program. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Check-in DeNaples Center 401 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast with Campus Representatives DeNaples Center 407 9:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Value of a Scranton ducation DeNaples Center :15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Admissions & Financial Aid: Next Steps DeNaples Center :00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Break 11:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Academics at The University of Scranton CAS: DeNaples Center 407 KSOM: Brennan Hall 509 PCPS: Leahy Hall :45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Lunch with Campus Representatives CAS: DeNaples Center 407 KSOM: Brennan Hall 509 PCPS: Leahy Hall :45 p.m. -1:00 p.m. Break Return to DeNaples 407 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Scranton Area DeNaples Center 407 1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Campus Tour Departs from DeNaples Center 4th floor 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Check-out DeNaples Center 407 2:15 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Depart DeNaples Center via shuttles to hotels & Fitzpatrick Field CAS: College of Arts & Sciences KSOM: Kania School of Management PCPS: Panuska College of Professional Studies

3 A CATHOLIC & JSUIT UNIVRSITY PARNT/GUARDIAN PRSNTATIONS Scranton Area During this presentation, you will learn about downtown and area attractions and engage in discussion and dialogue about the Scranton area, including opportunities for student engagement. Admissions & Financial Aid: Next Steps A representative from the Office of Admissions will discuss what to expect in the coming months for an accepted and/or enrolled student at Scranton. A representative from the Office of Financial Aid will discuss the successful steps to apply for all sources of financial assistance and review federal, state and University of Scranton aid programs. In addition, a review of our Family Financing Plan (FFP) will walk parents through the calculation of remaining costs and sample financing strategies. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Value of a Scranton ducation During this presentation, you will learn about the many ways that The University of Scranton stands out from other colleges and universities. University representatives will provide information and leave time for questions about our academic offerings, career development support and other important topics. Academics at The University of Scranton Current students will share their insight and personal experience on our honors, study abroad and student research programs. Honors programs include the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program, Honors Program and Business Leadership Honors Program. Our Study Abroad Program is worldwide and offers unique opportunities for students to immerse themselves in another culture. The Faculty/Student Research program engages students in research activities as part of their academic experience. 24 YARS IN TOP 10 RANKINGS: NO. 6 IN TH NORTH IN 2018 U.S. NWS & WORLD RPORT NO. 22 IN TH NATION FOR IMPACT ON GRADUAT ARNINGS TH CONOMIST magazine BST VALU U.S. NWS & WORLD RPORT FORBS MONY magazine BST BUY BARRON S

4 A PRMIR DUCATION SINC 1888 PARNT/GUARDIAN ADDITIONAL NOTS In addition to spending time in the DeNaples Center, you are welcome to visit the Weinberg Memorial Library during your visit. The Heritage Room, a beautiful student study area on the fifth floor, provides a quiet location for you to relax. The entire second floor provides a quiet space as well, with several public use computers available. Admissions Help Desk The Admissions Help Desk is located in the lobby outside of the DeNaples Center 407. Our staff will help with shuttle service, directions and questions. The telephone number for the Help Desk is should you need to contact us. There will also be a white information tent at the base of the Commons just outside the Weinberg Memorial Library; from that central point on campus, our staff can point you in the right direction to any of our buildings or facilities. Bookstore The Bookstore is located on the first floor of the DeNaples Center and is pleased to offer 10% off your purchase. This offer is valid today only for Royal Days visitors who present this program to the cashier. Financial Aid If you have an appointment scheduled with Financial Aid, please go to their office on the fourth floor of St. Thomas Hall, Room 401, at the appropriate time. There are walk-in appointments available until 4:30 p.m. as well. Fitness Center The Fitness Center in Pilarz Hall will be open for drop-in visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Fitness Center is located across from the DeNaples Center (corner of Mulberry Street and Monroe Avenue). A student representative at the front desk will greet you and provide a brief tour. Meals The meals provided are complimentary. Complimentary refreshments will also be available throughout the day in DeNaples Center 407. Military Science (ROTC) Military Science (ROTC) in the lower level of Rock Hall will be open until 4:30 p.m. for drop-in visitors. Shuttle Vans Shuttle vans will run from the DeNaples Center to the Radisson and Hilton hotels and to Fitzpatrick Field from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The shuttle pick-up point is by the red balloons outside of the DeNaples Center on the Parking Pavilion side.

5 DSCRIPTIONS OF STUDNT PRSNTATIONS Resident/Commuter Student Life Residence Life staff members will briefly share what it is like to live on campus, including our residence hall layouts, included amenities and the ways we seek to make your residence hall feel like home at Scranton. In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn about our exciting Residential Learning Community offerings for both resident and commuter students, hear from our resident assistants and ask questions. The Arts njoy a tour of the historic Houlihan-McLean Center, home of Performance Music at Scranton. Meet the Director and find out more about musical opportunities as both a performer and an audience member. Faith & Service Student leaders and professional staff from the Office of Campus Ministries discuss faith and service at Scranton, including retreats, worship opportunities, service opportunities locally, across the nation and abroad, and social justice programs. Regardless of your faith tradition, Campus Ministries is committed to journeying with you as you become women and men for and with others. Division III Athletics This session, presented by the Associate Athletic Director, will provide information about our Landmark Conference affiliation, NCAA Division III status and an overarching view of our athletics department and its role within the broader University community. Additionally, athletic facility updates and upcoming initiatives will be discussed. Getting Involved on Campus With over 80 clubs and organizations on campus, the Scranton community offers something for everyone! Current students will share their experiences with getting involved on campus, followed by a question-and-answer session. Honors, Research & Study Abroad Programs Current students will share their insight and personal experience on our honors, study abroad and student research programs. Honors programs include the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program, Honors Program and Business Leadership Honors Program. Our Study Abroad Program is worldwide and offers unique opportunities for students to immerse themselves in another culture. The Faculty/Student Research program engages students in research activities as part of their academic experience. WHAT S NXT? Join us for Preview Day for Accepted Students Saturday, March 24 RSVP at scranton.edu/previewday Join our Class of 2022 Confirm your enrollment & submit your deposit by May 1 scranton.edu/status Please contact Admissions with questions at: admissions@scranton.edu or SCRANTON

6 COURT ON MAHON COURT QUINCY CLAY AVNU COSTLLO CO URT HITCH AVNU U AVN NORTH WBSTR AVNU TAYLOR AVNU AV NU RDINGTON HALL AV LONG CNTR TH STAT ADMISSIONS from I-81 to I-81 W RIDG RO RL LAU RIDG ROW LOYOLA SCINC CNTR LIN DRIV KR SSL R CO U RT XIT 185 T CTL SACRD HART CHAPL ALUMNI MMORIAL HALL SPRUC STRT LINDN STR INFO TNT NU ON DIS MA TH COMMONS TH COMMONS WINBRG MMORIAL LIBRARY LINDN STRT CONDRON HALL ST. THOMAS HALL* MCDAD CNTR FOR LITRARY & PRFORMING ARTS JFF RS AD AM SA VN U MCGURRIN HALL TH ROYA L WAY DWARD R. LAHY JR. HALL FRSHMAN RSIDNC HALLS GLM DNAPLS CNTR BRNNAN HALL HYLAND HALL TO COURTHOUS SQUAR PILARZ HALL & FITNSS FACILITY VIN STRT MON RO MAD SHUTTL PICK-UP/ DROP-OFF MULBRRY STRT O HARA HALL ROCK HALL MCK N ISON AVN U COU RT MO IR HOULIHAN MCLAN CNTR JFF RS O KR SSL R NA VN U CO U RT NA C OURT COCK CAMPUS MAP R OYA L DAYS V N T M A P Hilton ANN KAW LAC Walking route to and from the DeNaples Center & Fitzpatrick Field See Red Route: Takes about 9 minutes (.4 mile/1006 steps on iphone) U VN AA IV N D R LAURL LI AR C D AV. FITZPATRICK FILD PARKING & SHUTTL PICK-UP/DROP-OFF Produced and last updated for The University of Sc iphone / Google Maps GPS Addresses Scranton, PA Alumni Memorial Hall Ridge Row Brennan Hall 304 Madison Avenue Condron Hall 1121 Linden Street DeNaples Center 900 Mulberry Street dward R. Leahy Jr. Hall 257 Jefferson Avenue Houlihan McLean Center 620 Mulberry Street Hyland Hall 271 Jefferson Avenue Long Center 912 Linden Street Loyola Science Center 860 Linden Street McDade Center for Literary & Performing Arts 313 Monroe Avenue McGurrin Hall 257 Jefferson Avenue O Hara Hall 300 Jefferson Avenue Pilarz Hall & Fitness Facility 901 Mulberry Street Redington Hall 1076 Linden Street Rock Hall 415 Monroe Avenue Sacred Heart Chapel 802 Linden Street Shuttle Drop-Off/Pick-Up DeNaples Center (red balloons) * St. Thomas Hall 860 Linden Street The Financial Aid Office is located in Room 401. Weinberg Memorial Library 851 Linden Street