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.
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  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
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- Recreation and Intramurals

Community Based Learning Opportunities For Students And Faculty

students preparing food Community-based learning, open to all academic disciplines, emphasizes academic rigor, reflection, and the development of ongoing community partnerships. The Center for Service and Social Justice works with over 100 non-profit organizations in the Scranton area. We’ve developed long-standing relationships with many agency partners. We invite these agencies to our annual Volunteer and Service fair every Fall as a means for them to meet with you and your students. We maintain updated current contact information of local agencies on our website.

The Center for Service & Social Justice offers its service to faculty wanting to integrate community-based learning into their syllabi in the following ways:

Coordination of Service Sites - see our List of Community Partners
Presentations to Classes
Reflection Resources
Clearances for Volunteers
Student Preparation
Course Integration in Collaboration with CBL office

Learn more at the Community Based Learning website

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