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Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.

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At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.

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.

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Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.

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Time Away From Work

The University of Scranton provides a variety of benefits allowing for time away from work. Employee status, length of service and nature of the situation will determine the type of leave and pay status of this time away from work.

Time Away From Work includes:

Bereavement Leave
FMLA -- Medical Leave of Absence (for employee or for qualifying family member)
FMLA -- Military
Holiday Pay and Time Off Policy
Jury Duty
Military Leave of Absence (USERRA)
Mission and Community Service Leave
Paid time off:
Personal Leave of Absence
Staff Holiday Calendar
Voluntary Vacation and Sick Time Donation Policy
- Voluntary Vacation and Sick Time Donation/Request form
Work Related Injury & Workers' Compensation

To check your current vacation/sick/personal time balance, go to the my.scranton.edu portal, on the Employee Tab under Payroll Device. For further information on leaves of absence please contact the Office of Human Resources at (570) 941-7767.

Human Resources

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources
St. Thomas Hall, Suite 100
The University of Scranton
Scranton, PA 18510-4633
Phone: 570-941-7767
Fax: 570-941-4636

To Report Suspected Child Abuse :

Call CHILDLINE: (800)-932-0313

Call Campus Police: (570) 941-7777