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Office of Admissions
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510-4699
1-888-SCRANTON or
570-941-7540
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Welcome to The University of Scranton's on-line
application! Thank you for taking the time to apply on-line. Our Admissions Committee is eager to review your application and will make the final decision on applications for admission. We will consider the following factors in reaching an
admissions decision: demonstrated evidence of a student's academic ability, intellectual curiosity, a student's high school record, class rank,
SAT and / or ACT scores, strength of character, and motivation. The requirements for a completed application depend on whether you are applying as a freshman, transfer, or international student. See the application procedures for more information.
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| APPLICATION PROCEDURES |
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Completed application |
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$40 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee, payable to "The
University of Scranton" (waived for on-line applications) |
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Letter of recommendation
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Official transcripts (with certified English translation) showing all secondary and post-secondary courses and grades |
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Official results of the SAT I or ACT
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SAT:
2929
(same for TOEFL scores)
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ACT: 3736
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Official results of the TOEFL or
IELTS |
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Certified confirmation of financial resources |
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Personal statement |
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List of extracurricular
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Please be sure to request that your official test scores and transcript(s) are forwarded to
The College of Graduate and Continuing Education
O'Hara Hall Rm. 210
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 941-7600 (outside the USA)
E-Mail: cgce@scranton.edu
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| SCHOLARSHIPS |
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All
accepted students are evaluated for academic merit scholarships. No special
applications are required. Students receiving merit scholarships will be
notified of the amount in the acceptance packet.
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| AP,
IB AND COLLEGE CREDIT |
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If
you have taken any Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or college
courses and you decide to enroll at The University of Scranton, you should
submit all official scores and/ or transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
Course evaluations will be completed during the summer before your freshman
year. Please see our Web sites for more information: www.scranton.edu/apmatrix
and www.scranton.edu/ibcredit.
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| APPLICATION
DEADLINES |
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November 15: Early Action
Early
Action is a non-binding program for students who have a strong desire to
attend The University of Scranton. We will mail Early Action admission
decisions on December 15.
December 15: Regular Decision Application Review Begins
Regular
Decision applications will be reviewed after Early Action candidates have been
notified. Once the completed application is received, it can take four to six
weeks to process. Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis after December
15.
March 1: Preferred Application Deadline
We accept qualified applicants
on a rolling basis, but we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Applications received after March 1 may not be reviewed if the class is full.
May 1: National Candidates’ Reply Date
Admitted applicants must
reserve their place in the fall class by this date. This is accomplished by
submitting both the confirmation card provided in your acceptance packet and the
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| FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES |
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February
15: Preferred Financial Aid Application Deadline
If you would like to
apply for financial aid, including need-based grants, loans and student
employment, we require you to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form, preferably before February 15 for the following fall semester. You can pick up the
application in your guidance office or apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
The Title IV Code for The University of Scranton: 003384 (to be used on FAFSA)
March 15: Financial Aid Notification
The Financial Aid Office begins
to send out financial aid packages on a rolling basis around March 15.
May 1: National Candidates’ Reply Date
Admitted applicants must
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