Wondering What To Expect at the Nov. 5 Open House?

This weekend, prospective students and their families can experience The University of Scranton at Open House. On Sunday, Nov. 5, attendees can meet with faculty, students, admissions counselors and financial aid representatives. Registration and tours begin at 9 a.m.

In the meantime, students who attended on Oct. 22 share their thoughts on Scranton and their day on campus.

"Ever since my first visit I knew I wanted to come here. This is the school I compare other schools to," said Emma Douglas, Woolwich Township, New Jersey, who attended Open House with her parents Kevin and Katie.

Inspired by its Catholic and Jesuit mission, Scranton provides a rigorous, in-depth education designed for personal and professional success. For 30 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scranton among the 10 top Master’s Universities in the North. The Princeton Review included Scranton in its list “Best Colleges” for 22 consecutive years and in its ranking of the nation’s “Best Science Labs” (No. 18) for seven years, among other rankings.

"I heard great things about the science program which is what I want to go into," said Ryan M. DiMattia, Avoca, shown, who attended Open House on Sunday, Oct. 22 with his father, Gary. "I like the way the campus looks and the people we talked to seem nice." 

 Students who have previously heard about the University from others used the Open House opportunity to form their own opinions.
"The campus is nice. My dad teaches here and has been trying to get me to come, so I came to see if he was biased or not, and everyone had great things to say about it," said Raneem Wesam Alramadeen, Clarks Summit, shown, who attended with her mother Duaa Adeinat.

During Sunday's event, representatives of student organizations, athletic teams and Scranton’s Honors Programs, will be available. Student-led tours of the campus will be conducted throughout the day and will include residence halls, dining halls, computer labs, science labs and academic facilities. 

See what students Alexandra Shomali, a junior mathematical sciences and philosophy double major from Ellicott City, Maryland and Gillian Marsicano, a senior occupational therapy major from East Brunswick, New Jersey advise about Open House in the full video. Also, see what students have to say about Scranton’s residence halls. 

For additional information, contact Scranton’s Admissions Office at 1-888-SCRANTON or visit Scranton’s Open House webpage.