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Counseling Center
O'Hara Hall, 6th Floor
Scranton, PA 18510
The University of Scranton
Phone: 570.941.7620
Fax: 570.941.4256

Resources for Sudents

We consistently hear from students and families that The University of Scranton is a remarkable community. Among the reasons our community is so dynamic and supportive are the range of services and resources we provide and, most importantly, the way in which our students take ownership of their Scranton experience. On this page, we have assembled links to activities, departments, clubs, organizations, services and resources that are devoted to helping you make the most of your time at Scranton.

If you would like more information on any of the resources listed, please do not hesitate to call our office at (570)-941-7620 or visit one of the corresponding pages.

On-Campus Resources

The Center for Career Development

The University of Scranton's The Center for Career Developmentstrives to facilitate the process of career success by helping students focus on a personal sense career direction consistent with their unique talents, aspirations, and vocation. Guided by the principles of Jesuit education and aware of the need to impart knowledge that has immediate and long-term value, our personnel assume the roles of coach, teacher, and mentor.

Center for Education and Wellness (CHEW)

The University of Scranton, through the establishment of the The Center for Health Education and Wellness(CHEW), is committed to assisting every member of the community in the development of self-responsibility and responsible decision making. Wellness is a continuous, active process - not a single life event or achievement. It is a process of becoming aware of the different areas of your life, identifying the areas that need improvement, and then making choices that will help you attain a higher level of health and well-being.

The Multicultural Center

We're building a diverse community at the University of Scranton because it's a part of our mission and our identity. We share in an educational tradition that began over 450 years ago when Saint Ignatius Loyola founded the Society of Jesus. From the beginning, the Jesuits welcomed students of diverse backgrounds, races, and religions. This openness grows from the Jesuit belief that we find God in the world with all its rich diversity.

The Multicultural Centervalues the personal and academic growth of all students. We are a resource dedicated to assisting students holistically, and honoring the diverse identities and perspectives that make our campus special. Your experience at The University of Scranton is our top priority! Please feel free to visit us anytime!

Off-Campus and Commuter Student Life (OCCSL)

The Office of Off Campus and Commuter Student Life (OCCSL)provides support through a variety of programs and services that are designed to meet the specific needs of students who live off-campus and commute. Whether you commute from home or rent an apartment in the local community, our office has something for you.

Recreational Sports

The Recreational Sports Department at the University of Scranton seeks to provide a comprehensive program of physical sports activities designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of the University students, faculty, and staff members. Through the intramural programs there are opportunities to learn sports skills for contemporary or lifelong needs; to participate in structured competitive or non-competitive activities; to develop or maintain a measure of physical fitness; to participate in activities for the development of social and emotional fitness and to assist in providing a desirable university atmosphere designed to stimulate, promote, and enhance the formal education process.

Residence Life

The Office of Residence Life serves students who live on campus and off-campus as well as those who commute from home by challenging them to expand their learning beyond the classroom with a focus on fostering a transformative education of the whole person. Residence Life staff contribute to the formation of “men and women for and with others” by providing students with opportunities and skills to create safe, inclusive, and supportive environments in which students are able to pursue their academic interests while developing meaningful interpersonal relationships. The Office of Residence Life encourages community involvement to prepare students for well-informed, responsible and engaged global citizenship.

Student Health Services

It is to be expected that students will come to Student Health Services for treatment of illness or injury. However, each member of the staff of Student Health Services is committed to promoting student learning and personal development within the multiple dimensions of wellness including social, intellectual, career, emotional, spiritual as well as physical.

We invite you to come to Student Health Services to explore any aspect of your well-being. Our services include the provision of information and referral to other departments within The University or the greater Scranton community to ensure that you receive the assistance you need.

On-Campus Private Resources

Campus Ministries:

Campus Ministries invites members of the entire University community to join us in reflection and celebration as we work together in various ways to promote justice, revere life in all its diversity, and grow closer to God. At our daily and Sunday liturgies, and special campus-wide liturgical celebrations, students, faculty, and staff minister to each other as musicians, readers, Eucharistic ministers, and ministers of hospitality.

Jane Kopa's Women's Center

The purpose of Jane Kopa's Women's Center is to advance an environment where people can live and work together in equity, understanding, and mutual respect. The Women’s Center works to increase awareness of gender equity issues and thus promote personal growth and whole-person development among University students, faculty, and staff. The Center strengthens the sense of shared purpose throughout the University by addressing gender issues on campus and working to ensure the integration of women into every facet of the University community. It contributes to the University’s commitment to community service and social justice by providing leadership and resources on gender issues.

In order to overcome “the legacy of systematic discrimination against women,” described in the Jesuits’ 34th Congregation document, the Center is dedicated to empowering women to reach their fullest potential. However, it recognizes that gender discrimination adversely affects men and women. Therefore, we recognize the need for both women and men to work together for gender equality. The Center respects cultural and racial diversity as an expression of this commitment to equality, working to dismantle the internal and external structures of discrimination in order to develop new models for gender equality and justice.

Office of Equity and Diversity (Title IX)

Office of Equity and Diversity Strives to:
• Ensure the University's compliance with State and Federal Equal Opportunity laws, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act;
• Protect equal opportunity, related to conditions, terms, and privileges of employment and education;
• Provide an internal avenue of redress through the investigation and resolution of complaints of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment;
• Offer reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities;
• Support the University in its proactive recruitment, hiring, and retention policies to enhance a welcoming, inclusive community for all students and employees;
• Foster mutual respect and understanding among all campus communities and constituents.
• Promote an awareness of, and appreciation for diversity through education sponsored programs.

University Police

University Police is the primary law enforcement authority at The University of Scranton. University Police Officers have full law enforcement powers, including the authority to make arrests for criminal violations on University property. Our department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with 17 full-time sworn Police Officers, 3 Service Officers, 4 Police Dispatchers, 30 Student Officers, and over 150 security cameras around the campus. University Police includes other departments such as Parking Services, Emergency Communications, and Environmental Health & Safety. These entities work in unison with each other to ensure that the University of Scranton enjoys the safest environment available for our students, faculty, and staff.

Off-Campus Resources

Legal Resources:

Lackawanna Bar Association

North Penn Legal

Find a Counselor in your area:

Psychology Today

Food Pantries:

USDA National Hunger Hotline

Scranton Area Food Pantries

Keystone Rescue Mission Alliance Inc.
Soup kitchen and pantry is at 8 W Olive St
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18508
Phone - 570-871-4795

United Community Outreach
3364 Scranton Carbondale Highway
Blakely, PA 18447
For hours, call, 570-489-4961

Salvation Army Food Pantry

Scranton, PA, 18505
Phone: 570-344-9878
*An appointment is needed. Services range from a pantry to Christmas meals or gifts, applications to SNAP food stamps, and even financial aid in a crisis. There are free Thanksgiving turkey dinner meals, Christmas food baskets, and even financial help. There is also a soup kitchen

Drug & Alcohol Resources:

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism

Local

Scranton's Alcohol & Treatment Services

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous- NA

Al-Anon

Grief Support:

Grief Share

Grief- Psychology Today

Help Guide: How to Cope with Grief