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The University of Scranton Visit Report by Scoutmom9

Visit to The University of Scranton in June 2009 by Scoutmom9
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since November 15 2008 with 385 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: No - No

Information Session: Yes - The information session was run by two admission representatives. It was very infomative.

Campus Tour: Yes - It was summer, so no students around. I liked the way the campus was laid out. There were still lots of green grass and landscaping, although it is an urban campus.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Only students around were our tour guides.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
The staff was great answered our questions.


Appearance of Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Some of the building are older , but the campus is pleasantly laid out. Landscaping, green grass areas, new student center, very nice.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Everything was clean, but then it was the summer.


Dormitories:
3 - Good
3 - Good
The freshman dorms looked pretty standard. (Two beds,two closets, two desks. Hall bathrooms? The buiding were pretty close together.


Security/Safety:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Don't remember seeing the blue light system nor did our tour guides talking about security.


Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
There is a mall and movie plex within walking distance. (.5 mile) The guides said they run a shuttle bus during regular session.


City/Town/Community:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
Parts of Scranton looked old and run down, but still, at least you are near civilization.

Campus Visit Notes for The University of Scranton


Visit Description:

We had heard good things about this Jesuit school and went during summer vacation to check it out. Admissions is in a building called the "Estate" a restored historic building which gives a good first impression. I think the academics are pretty good here. There are core curriculum requirements. (High percentage of applicants get into med school and law school) Small Class sizes. Div III sports. NO football. No winter/spring track and field. No foreign language requirement.
Guarantees housing for four years. Brand new Sophomore housing. Only junior and seniors are allowed to have cars.
Freshman get an unlimited meal plan.

The tour guide talked favorably about dorm life and school spirit.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

We drove from home. Ate at the Groundround Restaurant at the mall downtown. (Not great but adequate)

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

Only Junior and seniors are allowed to have cars.
We asked if kids going home to points east take the train and were told many take a Greyhound bus.