About Us
- Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
  Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
Academics
- At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
  At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
Admissions
- Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
  Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Student Life
- Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
  Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
Current Students
Alumni
- With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
  With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
Athletics
- Athletics
- Recreation and Intramurals

2025 National History Day In Pennsylvania

The 2025 NHD in PA State Contest will be held at the University of Scranton on April 12 and April 13, 2025

NHD Theme Book 2025

NHD Evaluation Forms

Spectator and Judging Policy

NHD Guide to Student Research

Primary Sources from the Library of Congress for NHD Projects

Special Hotel Rates in Scranton for the NHD in PA State Finals

Historic Sites in Northeastern Pennsylvania

To Register:

National History Day State Contest Registration: Register here for National History Day State Contest

The University of Scranton also hosts the Region 2 contest for Northeastern Pennsylvania, the set date is March 1, 2025. Register here for Regional National History Day

Please see the following link to access the Registration Packet for the State Finals if you have qualified Registration Guide and Info Packet

Resources

Teacher Resources

Sample Project Database

Guide to Historical Resources

NHDWebCentral Supplemental Handbook

NHD in PA Judges Code of Conduct

Program Resources

National History Day Website

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