Applications Open, Deadline Set for University of Success 2026
The University of Scranton’s University of Success, a four-year, pre-college mentorship program, which is offered free of charge to participants, is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2026 academic year that begins this summer. Applicants must be currently enrolled in the eighth grade.The University of Scranton’s University of Success, a four-year, pre-college mentorship program, is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2026 academic year that begins this summer. It is open to students currently in eighth grade.
The University of Success is an academic, social and cultural enrichment program funded entirely by corporate and foundations grants, so there is no charge to students and their families. The program's goal is to assist first-generation, college-bound students to successfully complete high school and gain entrance into a college or university. Last year's freshman class included students who's graduated eighth grade from All Saints Academy, Northeast Intermediate School, North Pocono Intermediate School, West Scranton Intermediate School, South Scranton Intermediate School, Riverside Junior High School, Carbondale Area Junior High School, Abington Heights Middle School and Dunmore Junior High School.
Accepted students will begin the program with a residential summer academy, which will be held at The University of Scranton's campus from Sunday, July 12, to Tuesday, July 21. Upon completing the summer program students will continue to meet for enrichment sessions throughout their high school career.
The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Applications may be obtained by emailing Margaret Loughney, University of Success program director, at margaret.loughney@scranton.edu. Applications may also be obtained online at the University of Success website.
