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

Suggested Packing List

To help you plan, here's a list of some items you might want to bring along:

Bedding & Pillows (our mattresses are "Twin XL" and measure 39" x 80"), Mattress Pad
Computer & Printer (optional)
Fan
Insurance card
Laundry detergent/basket
Painter's Tape or 3M Command products for hanging items in your room
Room Decorations
Shower Caddy/Basket
Shower Shoes
Towels
UL Listed Surge Protector(s)
Area Rug (6x9 or smaller will fit in any of our rooms)

Please DO NOT bring the following items to campus:

Candles/incense/plug-in air fresheners
Chemicals/flammable materials
Darts/dartboards
Fireworks
Halogen lamps
Homemade lofts and cinder block bed risers. Purchased bed risers are permitted up to 8" high.
Over the door mirrors or racks are not permitted on bedroom door
Pets (fish are permitted, 1 tank per room up to 10 gallons)
Removable wallpaper (Does not come off of walls without damage to the walls/excessive clean up)
Space heaters or air conditioners
Toasters/toaster ovens/open-coil heaters or burners/indoor or outdoor grills or air fryers (Keurigs & microwaves are permitted)
Weapons of any kind (kitchen knives used in their intended manner are permitted)

Please note: refrigerators must be smaller than 3.5 cubic feet and use less than 175 watts of power.

See the on-line Student Handbook for a more thorough list of prohibited items.

Please contact the Office of Residence Life if you have any questions regarding a specific item.

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