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.
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

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Retirement Plans

Exempt Retirement Plan

Professional staff and administrators from one of two vendors: the Teachers Insurance Annuity Association (TIAA) and Transamerica Retirement Solutions. Contributions total 14% of salary and are shared by the University and employee according to a salary-based schedule.

Non-Exempt Retirement Plan

Two vendors also are available to non-exempt staff. They are Teachers Insurance Annuity Association (TIAA) and Transamerica Retirement Solutions. Contributions of 10% of earnings are made into the plan on an employee’s behalf by the University.

Eligibility

These plans provide for 100% immediate vesting. Participation is mandatory and begins the first day of the plan year (June 1) following attainment of age 20 ½, six months of service, and 1,000 hours worked. New eligible staff and administrators will be invited to attend a presentation by TIAA and Transamerica Retirement Solutions to assist in making a decision about initial participation.

Voluntary 403(b) Plan

A voluntary 403(b) program is available. Enrollment materials and salary reduction agreement forms for Transamerica Retirement Solutions, and Teachers Insurance Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA) may be obtained through discussion with a member of the Office of Human Resources.

Retirement Plan related documents

Beneficiary Designation and Information Change Forms

Exempt Staff:(Administrators, Full-time Faculty and Professional) Para-professional included in this category for Retirement plan purposes.

Non-exempt Staff:

Customer Service

To receive customer service direct from Transamerica Retirement Solutions or Teachers Insurance Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA) use the following:

Transamerica Retirement Solutions

1.800.755.5801
www.trsretire.com

Teachers Insurance Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA)

1.800.842.2776
www.tiaa.org

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.
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

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