New Student Orientation FAQs
Students and/or parents who may need accommodations for the Orientation program should indicate any accommodations needed when they register for a New Student Orientation session. If you need to make changes to your accommodation requests, please call the Center for Student Engagement at (570) 941-6233 for assistance as soon as possible.
For accommodations that will be needed for the academic year, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (which processes accommodation requests), the Counseling Center, and Student Health Services are open now and throughout the summer. We encourage you to reach out in early summer to ensure that any accommodations can be in place before the semester starts.
Contact Information:
- Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence: 570-941-4038 /ctle@scranton.edu
- Counseling Center: 570-941-7620
- Student Health Services: 570-941-7667 /studenthealthservices@scranton.edu
Students will not take placement exams during the New Student Orientation in-person sessions. Students will take any required placement tests online beginning in May. These processes will be self-paced and on-going leading up to Orientation.
If you have questions regarding whether or not you will need to take an exam, please contact your Advising Center. The phone numbers of each Advising Center are listed below.
- College of Arts and Sciences (570) 941-6323
- Kania School of Management (570) 941-6100
- Panuska College of Professional Studies (570) 941-6390
During Orientation, all students will stay on campus in University housing. The University does not provide linens so bring whatever you feel you would need to sleep over for one night. Keep in mind, it is only one night, so you won't need to bring a lot.You should pack the following items:
- Pillow
- Linen/Sheets (beds are 76" or 80" - bring long sheets if you have them)
- Towels
- Blankets
- Toiletries
- Alarm clock
- Fan
- Casual clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Umbrella
- Shower shoes/flip flops