Campus Ministries

Office Hours: Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (570) 941-7419
Website: www.scranton.edu/ministries

Campus Ministries, part of the Mission and Ministry Division, serves the mission of The University of Scranton by making visible and effective our Roman Catholic and Jesuit identity with a spirit of inclusivity of all religious traditions. Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the charism of St. Ignatius Loyola, we offer students opportunities to explore their relationship with God through active reflection and discernment on retreats, preparing for the sacraments, engaging in interfaith dialogue, and worshipping together as a community of faith.

SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Mass is celebrated daily on campus. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered each weekday prior to the 12:05 p.m. Mass.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday Masses

• 11:00 a.m.
• 4:30 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses

• 12:05 p.m. - Monday-Saturday
• 4:40 p.m. - Monday-Wednesday, Friday
• 7:00 p.m. - Thursday, followed by Rosary & Benediction

Byzantine Catholic Divine Liturgy

• 4:40 p.m. Thursday

Muslim Jum'ah Service

• 1:00 p.m. - Friday

Liturgical Ministers

Students serve the University faith community, primarily in the roles of Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, and Ministers of Hospitality. Additionally, students assume leadership roles in communal celebrations of prayer, such as the Stations of the Cross and Reconciliation Services.

Music Ministry

Students dedicated to bringing music into the liturgical life of our community can participate in Music Ministry as cantors, choir members, and instrumentalists. These musicians provide music for Sunday Mass, seasonal prayer services, and University-wide liturgies.

BUILDING FAITH COMMUNITIES

Retreats

Students are invited to join the Campus Ministries staff on overnight retreats each semester. Retreats are designed to empower students to explore more deeply their relationships with God. These experiences are thematic, focusing on the spiritual needs of our student body. Most retreats take place at our beautiful Chapman Lake Retreat Center located 12 miles from campus.

Pastoral Counseling

Many students find campus ministers good mentors who help students reflect on their college experience. We are also here to assist students with questions about God and their faith lives.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

RCIA

The RCIA program (the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is offered to any students interested in receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and/or Eucharist, with reception into the Roman Catholic Church during the Spring semester.

Spiritual Direction

Those interested in broadening and enhancing their relationship with God can meet with a spiritual director regularly, usually for an hour every month or so, to discuss their prayer lives and their ever-changing relationships with God.

For Students who are from Faith Traditions other than Roman Catholicism

The Campus Ministries' professional staff seeks to journey with students as each strives to incorporate the beliefs of each person's faith tradition into daily life. All programs offered from Campus Ministries are open to all students. Those who are searching for their place in relation to God, religion, and spirituality are most welcome to explore Campus Ministries' offerings. We are also ready and willing to assist students looking to find a house of worship of their religious tradition near campus.

• The Campus Mosque was established in 1996 and is located at 306 Taylor Avenue.
• Since 1988, the Byzantine Rite Chapel in Ciszek Hall on Mulberry Street has served as a place for personal prayer and Eastern Rite liturgical celebrations.

Center for Health Education & Wellness (CHEW)

Location: 205K DeNaples Center
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (evenings by appointment)
Telephone: (570) 941-4253
Email: chew@scranton.eduWeb: www.scranton.edu/chew

CHEW is Your Health Connection!

The Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) strives to build a healthier campus community and is dedicated to the promotion of wellness in mind, body, and spirit, in keeping with the Jesuit philosophy of Cura Personalis. As such, CHEW offers a wide variety of programs, resources, and services that encourage and support campus members as they gain knowledge, practice skills, and form habits that promote and support a balanced and healthy lifestyle. CHEW oversees a wide-range of multidimensional wellness programs and resources such as weekly meditation and yoga classes, Alcohol Awareness Week, Fitness Challenge, and Stress Less Week, to name a few.

Peer Education Programs

CHEW's Peer Health Educators (PHE) are specially-trained student leaders who help make the campus a healthier and safer environment by raising awareness and hosting wellness events. Students in the PHE program produce campus health projects and lead active and informative sessions on a variety of wellness topics geared toward the college student population, such as physical activity, late night programming, mental health, and alcohol prevention. PHE's can be found facilitating interactive wellness programs and passing out healthy giveaways from our Wellness Wagon around campus!

Student Leadership and Involvement

CHEW wants you! CHEW continually seeks students interested in becoming a peer health educator, who want to learn about health and wellness and make a difference on campus. Leaders among the student body, CHEW peer health educators gain not only valuable health information, but useful presentation skills and leadership abilities. For more information, stop by CHEW or apply online!

Late Night at Scranton

A can't-miss University of Scranton experience, Late Night at Scranton offers students alternative social opportunities to alcohol-related activities on campus during late night and weekend hours. Most events are hosted by Scranton student clubs & organizations and are well-attended by students from all class years. Look for events such as carnivals, paint nights, game shows, movie premiers, glow-in-the-dark yoga, dances, midnight breakfast, bonfires, and tournaments on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Check out Late Night at Scranton on RoyalSync and Instagram.

Center for Service and Social Justice

Location: DeNaples Center 205B
Office hours: Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: (570) 941-7429
Website: scranton.edu/volunteers 

The Center for Service and Social Justice (CSSJ), part of the Division of Mission and Ministry at the University, provides transformational learning experiences that respond to the Gospel call to help those in need and uphold the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church. The programming and experiences offered help inform the individual conscience and challenge each to work toward the transformation of unjust societal structures. The office focuses on four areas: Local service, Domestic Outreach, International Service and Social Justice.

• Local service: CSSJ works with 140 non-profit organizations in the Scranton area, providing student volunteers. We assist with placement, interviewing and training for individual student and Community Based Learning. We also sponsor on- campus programs such as SMART mentoring, Safe Trick or Treat for local children, food and clothing drives, pet therapy and many other programs.
• Domestic Outreach: This program sponsors service trips during Fall, Intersession and Spring breaks. Students travel to locations locally and across the country .Students are empowered to express their faith in reflective service while responding to local and national needs.
• International Service: This program provides opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff to be immersed in cultures and experiences in developing countries of our world, instilling a deep concern for the rights and dignity of every person, especially the poor and most vulnerable. These transformative seven to ten day service experiences in Central and South American countries take place during May and June at the completion of the Spring semester.
• Social Justice: These programs provide students with education, experiences and opportunities for advocacy. On- campus programs focusing on current topics of injustice are offered throughout the semester, including poverty, refugee and immigration simulations as well as many other options. Each November, we sponsor a trip to Washington DC to participate in the Ignatian Family Teach In for Justice. The Social Justice Club engages Scranton students in tangible acts of solidarity to build a more just and peaceful world, mobilizing their peers by learning about and acting on global emergencies and injustices. Participants organize awareness campaigns, prayer services, candlelight vigils, faith-sharing groups, legislative advocacy, and fundraising campaigns for global emergencies
• CSSJ also provides assistance to graduating seniors in finding placement in one of many long-term service organizations. By serving in the United States as well as the developing parts of the world, participants are able to enrich their own cultural vision and come to a deeper understanding of the Christian principle of justice.

Cross Cultural Centers

Location: DeNaples Center 205F/G 

The Cross Cultural Centers (Jane Kopas Women's Center and Multicultural Center) are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community that advocates for the respect of the human dignity of all people. The Centers offer opportunities for awareness, education, and dialogue on issues related to diversity, identity, privilege, oppression, equity, and justice, and recognize this as essential to the formation of people for and with others. Students can engage with the Cross Cultural Centers through work study, volunteer, intern, and service learning opportunities. Jane Kopas Women's Center  

• Location: The DeNaples Center 205F 
• Phone: (570) 941-6194 
• Web: www.scranton.edu/jkwc 

The Jane Kopas Women's Center strives to engage people of all genders in advancing gender equity and inclusion. To do so, the Center facilitates meaningful dialogue, co-curricular learning, and skills development in the areas of feminism, advocacy, leadership, and empowerment so that students may become catalysts for a more just world. The JKWC hosts programs, workshops, presentations, dialogues, and other opportunities focused on educating students about topics of gender equity, including representation, gender-based violence, body image integrity, intersecting identities, and more. The JKWC offers a resource library and gathering space for continued learning and personal development. 

Multicultural Center 

• Location: The DeNaples Center 205G 
• Phone: (570) 941-5904 
• Web: www.scranton.edu/multicultural 

The Multicultural Center (MC) promotes intercultural learning and celebrates and honors diversity for an inclusive community. The Center engages students in the development of knowledge, awareness, and skills about multiculturalism, cultural competence, and advocacy for marginalized populations to live and thrive in a diverse and global world. The MC offers programs intentionally designed to foster constructive and transformational learning. Through these opportunities, students are challenged to reflect on their own identities, learn about others, engage in respectful dialogue across differences, and honor diversity in all forms. In addition to work study, volunteer, intern, and service learning engagements, students can also get involved in the MC through the supported student club, United Cultures Organization (UCO). UCO sponsors cultural events on campus, including the annual International Fashion Show and Festival of Nations. 

Dining Services 

Location: DeNaples Center, 3rd Floor 

All Resident members of the Class of 2024 are required to participate in either one of the two Unlimited Meal Plans that are offered (see below). 

Commuters in the Class of 2024 have several options for easy, convenient access to any and all Dining Services on campus. 

• Purchase any of the six offered Meal Plans (see below) 
• Deposit funds into an individual Royal Card account. Then simply use Royal ID card to access these funds. 
• Use cash or credit card for any Dining Services transactions 
• Commuter 60 & 30 Block Meal Plan 

Commuter 60 & 30 Block Meal Plan 

The 60 & 30 Block Meal Plan will provide commuter students a meal plan option that is very similar to our popular traditional meal plans - but with one VERY big difference. This plan is uniquely designed with you in mind because it complements the lifestyle of an active commuter student by offering a more manageable number of meals at an unbeatable price! It's all about value, convenience and flexibility - something every commuter student can appreciate! 

The 60 Block Plan includes:  

• 60 Meals per semester 
• $150 in “Flex" dollars 
• PLUS 2 guest meals 

The 30 Block Plan includes: 

• 30 Meals per semester 
• $25 in “Flex" dollars 

Your 60 & 30 meals can be used in the Fresh Food Company for a delicious “all-you-care-to-eat" meal or for a pre-set “cash equivalency" in the DeNaples Food Court, Mulberry Food Court or Einstein Bros. Bagels. So if you have ever considered signing up for a meal plan before, we have made the decision much easier. Sign up for the Commuter 60 or 30 Block Meal Plan today! 

Meal Plans 

The University offers the following meal plans: 

• Ultimate Meal Plan  
  • Unlimited access to the Fresh Food Company 
  • Includes $ 70 “Flex" & 6 guest passes 

• Ultimate “PLUS" Meal Plan  
  • Unlimited access to the Fresh Food Company 
  • Includes $ 170 “Flex" & 6 guest passes  

• 14 Meal Plan  
  • Includes $180 “Flex" & 12 guest passes  

• 14 “PLUS" Meal Plan  
  • Includes $280 “Flex" & 12 guest passes  

• 10 Meal Plan  
  • Includes $260 “Flex" & 18 guest passes  

• 10 “PLUS" Meal Plan  
  • Includes $360 “Flex" & 18 guest passes  

 
Flex Dollars: 

Flex dollars are automatically placed into an account accessible with the Royal Card ID and can be used at any campus Dining Location listed below. Any balance in this fund at the end of the fall semester is carried over to the spring semester. Any unused balance at the end of spring semester is carried over to the following fall semester.  

Guest Passes: 

Guest meals are special, bonus meals accessible with the Royal Card ID and can be used to treat a guest in the Fresh Food Company or DeNaples Food Court. Any unused guest meals are forfeited at the end of spring semester. 

Dining Locations: 

Meal plan meals may be used at the Fresh Food Company, the first-floor DeNaples Food Court, or at Einstein Bros. Bagels. 

Students may also add money to a Royal Card account, which can be used at any Dining Services location in addition to many other places on and off campus.  

For more information, call (570) 941-7456, e-mail dining-services@scranton.edu, or visit scranton.campusdish.com. Refer to the Student Handbook for more detailed information.

Off Campus & Commuter Student Life

• Location: DeNaples Center 205T 
• Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
• Telephone: (570) 941-6292 
• Web: www.scranton.edu/occsl 

Off-Campus and Commuter Student Life (OCCSL) is committed to serving as a resource, and providing information, programs, and leadership opportunities that enrich the experiences of off-campus and commuter students. 

Living Off-Campus 

All first year and sophomore students are required to live in University housing, except those with commuter status (a local student residing with a documented parent or relative). OCCSL provides an off campus educational process for all rising juniors and seniors, as well as rental resources and workshops about moving and living off-campus, lease review, and tenant's rights and responsibilities.  OCCSL also supports the Off-Campus Ambassadors (OCA), a group of junior and senior off campus students who strive to educate, advocate and program for their off campus peers and the unique experiences of independent living in college. 

Commuter Students 

Commuters are an important part of the University community and OCCSL strives to support the specific needs of commuter students through a variety of programs and services such as locker rentals, coffee hours, and social and educational programs. OCCSL works closely with the Commuter Student Association (CSA) to encourage commuter students to stay connected to campus and provide them with ways to learn about campus resources, voice their concerns, and connect with peers. CSA welcomes all students to participate and is a great way to meet other students, develop leadership skills, plan events and make some of your best college memories. Consider applying for the first-year chair position on the CSA executive board (that process occurs early in the Fall semester).

Performance Music

Location: Houlihan-McLean Center 

For more information on any of our Performance Music offerings, please visit our website or contact Cheryl Y. Boga, Conductor and Director of Performance Music. 

• Web: scranton.edu/music 
• Email: music@scranton.edu / cheryl.boga@scranton.edu  
• Facebook: PerformanceMusicatTheUniversityofScranton       
• Twitter & Instagram: UofSMusic 
• Phone: (570) 941-7624 

The University of Scranton Bands, Choirs and String Ensembles offer high-quality instrumental and choral performing ensemble opportunities in a variety of formats ranging from very large ensembles to small ensemble and solo performing opportunities. Participation is open to any and all interested University students (as well as alumni, faculty, staff, and administration) with no individual audition requirement nor enrollment or membership fee, in the finest liberal arts tradition.

In addition to performances by the bands, choirs, and string ensembles, the department presents a series of concert and recital performances by outstanding and renowned musicians representing a variety of musical genres. In some instances, guest artists perform as soloists with the student ensembles, and guest artist programming is closely co-ordinated with the student ensembles to offer special masterclasses, workshops and lectures by our visiting artists. All performances are free of charge, open to the public, and take place in the magnificently restored concert hall of the Houlihan-McLean Center, which features excellent Steinway B & L performance pianos, and a fully restored Austin Opus 301 symphonic organ.

Our tradition of guest artists and clinicians has brought to our student musicians, our campus and our community the joyful experience of performing with and hearing a very long list of musical masters, among them Wess "WarmDaddy" Anderson; Kyle Athayde; David Lao Ball; Eddie Barbash; Joseph Boga; Jeffrey and Lauren Curnow; Michael & Marg Davis; Aaron Diehl; Marion Felder; Wycliffe Gordon; Victor Goines; Mark Gould; Carlos Henriquez; Frederick Hohman; Caleb and Amanda Hudson; T. Terry James; Rob Kapilow; Mark Kosower; Jennifer Krupa; Brandon Lee; Joanne Lessner; Wynton Marsalis; Kako Miura; Ted Nash; Sam Pilafian; Leigh Pilzer; Marcus Printup; Eric Reed; Joshua Rosenblum; Loren Schoenberg; Jumaane Smith; Tim Smith; Erica von Kleist; Robert Starer; Andres Tarantiles; Warren Vache; Frank Vignola; Lawrence Wolfe; Pamela Wolfe; Greg Zelek; The New York Trumpet Ensemble; David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band; The National Jazz Museum in Harlem All-Stars; DIVA Jazz Orchestra; Kyle Athayde Dance Party; and members of the New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Minnesota, Cleveland and Dallas Symphony Orchestras, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, The Empire Brass Quintet, and The Canadian Brass; and many others.

Our annual World Premiere Composition Series event, the only series of its kind in the nation, has received honor and acclaim from artists throughout the world. Since 1984 the series has provided our students with opportunities to work and interact with internationally renowned composers and conductors and has made significant contributions to the wind and choral repertoires. Our programs also include "The Nelhybel Collection", which contains the manuscripts and materials of our late composer in residence Vaclav Nelhybel, and The Scranton Brass Orchestra, a fully professional ensemble which offers performances during breaks in the academic year. Hundreds of students participate in the ensembles every year and are achieving their performance goals in the musical ensemble of their choice.

Recreational Sports

For more information on any recreational activity, program or schedule, stop in the recreation office or call (570) 941-6203. 

Intramural Leagues 

Intramural leagues begin approximately the third week of each semester. Register on-line at imleagues.com. 

Recreation 

Fitness Center: A 14,000-square-foot fitness center is located on the first floor of Pilarz Hall. This facility is home to 50 pieces of cardio equipment, some equipped with individual cardio theatre, as well as 22 pieces of Cybex VR3 selectorized weight machines, a multi-use Crossfit station, and a state-of-the-art free weight area. A valid Royal Card is needed to access this facility. The fitness center hours are: 

• Monday-Thursday: 6am- Midnight 
• Friday: 6am-9pm 
• Saturday: 10am-9pm 
• Sunday: 10am- Midnight 

Gymnasium: The Byron Complex houses three full-sized gymnasium courts that can be used for basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and a variety of other activities. This facility is home to an extensive intramural program that runs five nights a week. The gyms are also available for open recreation on a daily basis. In addition, one court can be reserved for clubs, dorms, etc. Contact the recreation office for schedules and reservation information. 

Equipment Issue: A variety of recreational equipment is available for use through the recreation office. Those wishing to borrow equipment must present a valid Royal Card/membership card. 

Spin Classes: Spin classes are held daily during the academic year. Schedules and registration for classes are done through IMLeagues.com.  

Aerobics/Group Exercise Classes: A variety of group exercise classes are conducted daily during the academic year. Check in the recreation office at the beginning of each semester for schedules. 

Pool: The swimming pool is open for lap and recreational swimming at various times throughout the week. Please check in the recreation office at the beginning of each semester for current pool hours. 

Guest Policy: Students, faculty, staff and alumni members may bring a maximum of two guests into the facility at the rate of $5/day for the Byron Complex and $10/day for the fitness center. Guests are limited to three visits per semester and must register in the recreation office. Alumni who are not members do not have guest privileges. 

Employment Opportunities: The Recreation Department hires approximately 100 students each year to officiate intramural games and assist in the running of the recreational complex. Interested students should inquire in the recreation office. First priority will be given to those who qualify for federal work study. 
 

Residence Life

• Location: 100 Condron Hall 
• Telephone: (570) 941-6226  
• Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
• Website: scranton.edu/reslife 
• Email: res-life@scranton.edu 

The Office of Residence Life challenges students to expand upon their academic experience with a focus on educating the whole person through engagement in opportunities within their living communities. Committed to forming “men and women for and with others,” Residence Life offers safe, inclusive, and supportive living environments for students to pursue their academic and co-curricular interests while developing meaningful interpersonal relationships. Students are expected to actively participate in their residential communities, respecting the rights of others while embracing the responsibilities associated with positive community building. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in community conversation and events, ensuring healthy decisions regarding substance use, managing time and stress effectively, developing relationships, and exploring faith. 

Benefits of Residence Hall Living 

The residence halls are set up specifically to assist you in your transition to The University of Scranton. We are proud to do this in a variety of ways. First, our student staff, Resident Assistants (RAs) work for the University and aim to make your stay filled with both learning and positive experiences. Second, the many policies we outline in this handbook are designed to promote a collegial and supportive environment. Lastly, the programs and events offered by the residence hall staff are designed to educate you to some of the many opportunities and challenges of the University environment. 

Responsibilities of Residence Hall Living 

As a member of an educational community you possess certain privileges and responsibilities. We expect all residents to be active in their residential communities; this involvement will enrich the student's college experience through community involvement and will make the academic program more meaningful, no matter what the student's major. Along with the privilege of being independent and away from home comes the responsibility of meeting the expectation set by the University as expressed in this handbook. Our goal is to provide an environment full of opportunity for all students who live in our residence hall community. 

Roommate Interactions 

For many of you, this may be the first time you are sharing a bedroom with a non-relative. The Residence Life staff asks that you make every attempt to get to know your roommate and realize that each person comes from a different background. Please recognize and appreciate positive differences in your roommate and in other people within the community. Although the staff understands that each student is an individual in their own right, there are some things that you should not tolerate, such as a roommate who violates University policy. If you need to speak to someone about a roommate concern, please speak with your Resident Assistant. Other resources include Jesuit Counselors, Campus Ministers, Area Coordinators, or Counselors from the University Counseling Center. 

Jesuit Heritage 

The University of Scranton is a Jesuit and Catholic University. We are fortunate to have Jesuit priests living in some of our residence halls. These staff members are available for counseling and various issues that may arise in your life. As a Jesuit institution, the University is proud of its Ignatian, or Jesuit heritage. The Jesuit Counselors, Campus Ministers, other faculty, staff, administrators, and fellow students work equally hard to keep the Jesuit vision alive in all of their work.