Campus and Student Life Resources
Library Services
Marywood University’s Learning Commons, a 21st Century library that focuses on actively empowering the learner, is a scholars’ gathering place, where students from all disciplines converge, collaborate, and expand their horizons. The new, award-winning facility includes superior collaborative learning environments, group study spaces, media practice and presentation spaces, along with the Center for Communication Arts, the Center for Transformational Teaching and Learning, and the Entrepreneur Launch Pad.
The Marywood library collection includes more than 220,000 books and bound periodicals, over 28,000 distinct electronic and print journal titles, more than 40,000 ebooks, and 50,000 additional non-print items.
The library maintains a dynamic webpage, which contains links to over 60 subject-specific and multidisciplinary databases including Academic Search Elite, ARTstor, Credo Reference, ERIC, JSTOR, LexisNexis, and PsycINFO.
The library is fully integrated into the campus data network and remote access is available for most databases. Other resources available from the webpage include: the online catalog; research guides for selected departments, programs, and courses and a variety of research assistance tools. Additional electronic services available 24/7 through the webpage include: interlibrary loan, electronic reserves, and live reference assistance.
Marywood University is a member of PALCI, the Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium Inc., with nearly 70 member institutions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and West Virginia. Through PALCI’s EZBorrow service, the holdings of many Pennsylvania libraries, including large research libraries are easily accessible for borrowing by Marywood students and faculty. Through PALCI’s RapidILL Interlibrary loan initiative, students and faculty may have electronic articles delivered directly to their e-mail boxes usually within a business day after placing a request online.
The library offers numerous introductory workshops to the various resources and the online catalog. Traditional reference assistance is available during regular library hours. In-depth individual and group research consultations are available upon request.
The library is also equipped with wireless internet access.
Professional and Career Development
Professional and Career Development services are available to students at any stage on their career path.
Career counseling, workshops, and testing are available, as well as, specialized technology programs such as InterviewStream which prepares students and alumni for employment/graduate school interviews. The University web site provides information about specific services available, offers employment listings through Handshake and a wide selection of other on-line resources. Audiovisual and printed materials on occupations, job search, choosing a major, and networking are also available.
In addition, recruiters are hosted on campus to conduct job/internship interviews and resumes are forwarded in response to requests of employers. Students have the opportunity to attend employment and internship fairs. Students are encouraged to use these services early in their education and throughout their careers.
Office of Military and Veteran Services
The Office of Military and Veteran Services assists members of the military, veterans, and their families. ROTC cadets are also encouraged to utilize the services of the office. Staff answer questions pertaining to veterans' educational benefits and certify enrollment each semester. In addition, the Office also provides programming and support to veterans, spouses, and dependents to aid in their academic and community experiences. Marywood also hosts an active chapter of the Student Veteran Alliance, and eligible students may participate in SALUTE, the Veteran’s National Honor Society.
University Chapel and Interfaith Reflection Room
The Marian Chapel is located in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. Mass times, as well as information about other Campus Ministry services and activities, are available through the Campus Ministry Office, 570-961-4723 or at www.marywood.edu/campusministry/. Students of every faith tradition are welcome to attend liturgical celebrations and encouraged to use the chapel for personal prayer and devotion. In addition to the Marian Chapel, an interfaith Reflection Room is located in the Liberal Arts Center, Room 219. All members of the Marywood community are welcome to use this space for meditation, reflection, or prayer.
U.S. Post Office
The Marywood Postal and Mailing Center maintains standard hours and is located in its own building. Domestic postal services, including domestic money orders, are available.
The Book Store
The Book Store is a modern, self-service store in Nazareth Student Center, which stocks required and recommended books selected by the faculty. Students can buy new, used, or digital textbooks or rent books at substantial savings. Also, available are apparel, gifts, supplies, and technology items. Free in store pickup is available for online orders. The Book Store website is www.marywoodshop.com and can be contacted by phone at 570-348-6248 or by email: bookstore@maryu.marywood.edu.
Radio Station and TV Studio/Soundstage
The Radio Station and TV Studio/Soundstage are located in the Learning Commons. The radio station (WVMW) and the TV Studio/Soundstage (TV Marywood: TVM) are student-staffed facilities. For more details, see the description in the Communication Arts Department section of the catalog.
Student Life Services and Programs
In the context of the University’s mission, Catholic identity and core values, the Student Life components of the Enrollment Services and Student Success division complements the University’s academic goals by engaging students through an integrated program of services and educationally purposeful learning experiences designed to enhance holistic growth and personal development.
Athletics and Recreation
The Athletics and Recreation Department provides opportunities for participation in intercollegiate athletics, club teams, intramural sports, and varied recreational activities. The University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III of the Atlantic East Conference and of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
Twenty-two athletic teams, including twelve sports for women (basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball) and ten sports for men (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, and track and field) are sponsored. Formal and informal recreational opportunities are offered to students, faculty, and staff through intramural sports, open recreation programs, wellness classes, sports clubs, and numerous recreational and fitness activities. Facilities include an athletics and wellness center with a 1,500-seat arena, an eight lane state-of-the-art aquatics center, elevated running/walking track, 5,000 square feet fitness center, two-story climbing wall, dance studio, athletic training room and lab, team rooms, and many other features. This facility is complemented by a sand volleyball court, tennis courts, softball and baseball fields, and a multi-sport turf field that accommodates virtually all athletic, recreation and fitness needs and interests.
Counseling/Student Development Center
The Counseling/Student Development Center assists students with many challenges, changes and choices. The Center’s professional staff and supervised graduate student interns respond to a spectrum of student needs, from routine information to academic support services to assistance with serious psychological issues. The Center offers confidential individual personal counseling, personal growth groups, psychiatric consultation, and crisis intervention to help students deal effectively with important issues related to their academic and personal growth. The staff is committed to a comprehensive wellness philosophy. Outreach educational sessions to enhance social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and vocational health are provided.
Housing and Residence Life
The Housing and Residence Life Office strives to provide a safe, comfortable, secure, and nurturing living-learning environment, that enhances students’ academic and personal development goals while intentionally fostering a sense of community, civic responsibility, and appreciation for diversity.
First- and second-year full-time students under the age of 21 who do not live with their parents/guardians in their family homes within a 50-mile radius of campus, are required to reside on campus. The University Housing and Dining Agreement is binding for the full academic year (or remaining portion thereof) and cannot be transferred or reassigned. A variety of meal plans is available; the current room and board fees are listed in “Financial Facts Information” available on the Cashier’s page of the University website (marywood.edu/cashier).
The room selection process for returning residents occurs in the spring semester. Options range from traditional corridor-style residence halls with double rooms to suites with private baths and townhouse-style residences.
Each facility is staffed by a graduate student residence director. Undergraduate and graduate students also serve as resident assistants in the living units. Selected on the basis of leadership and interpersonal relationship skills, the RAs are trained to develop a stimulating and rewarding living/learning community.
Finally, the Residence Hall Advisory Board provides opportunities for all residents to participate in residence hall governance and programming, as well as, assisting the Housing and Residence Life staff address student needs and interests. The conduct policies and procedures are administered by the Dean of Students.
Residence Halls and Facilities
Loughran Hall
Accommodates 328 first-year men and women in quint (5-person), quad, triple, double, and single rooms.
Madonna Hall
Houses 238 upperclass men and women with shared bathrooms.
Regina Hall
Accommodates 145 upperclass men and women in quad, triple, double, and single rooms and suites with common bathrooms.
Woodland Residences
Provide apartment style living for 200 upperclass men and women. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen and washer and dryer.
A bed, dresser, desk, chair, and closet or wardrobe are provided for each resident. All rooms are connected to the campus network for use with personal computers. Cable TV connections are provided. Cleaning service is provided for the public areas in the residence halls, and washers and dryers are located in each hall and in the Woodland Residences.
Student Activities and Leadership Development
The Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development provides a wide array of programs, activities, and services to increase students’ personal, intellectual, social, and cultural development. Through involvement in activities, organizations, and programs, students have numerous out-of-class learning experiences and enhance the development of lifelong leadership skills.
The New Student Orientation Program, a summer experience for first year students and parents, is coordinated by the Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development. This program is structured to increase the new students’ understanding of the academic and student life programs and services to ease transition to the college experience.
The Student Activities and Leadership Development staff also manages the Family Weekend each fall and several other special focus programs. The director is the primary advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA) and its committees. Formal leadership education programs, the Student Activities budget system, advisement and supervision of student organizations, and social and co-curricular activities and related programs sponsored by the student organizations and by the University are among the primary functions of this office.
Student Government
All undergraduate students are members of the Student Government Association (SGA). This association organizes and promotes various activities and programs and offers opportunities for leadership experiences. The SGA works to assure students’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities and promotes varied programs of organized volunteer activity.
Student Organizations
Accounting and Finance Club
ALLY CLUB/SAGA (Sexuality and Gay Alliance)
American Advertising Federation
American Chemical Society
American Institute of Architecture Students
Art History Club
Association for Neuropsychology Students in Training
Athletic Training Club
Autism Speaks
Biology Club
Campus Choir
Caritas Club
Chamber Singers
Chess Club
Children’s Advocacy Club
CMYKlub (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)
Colleges Against Cancer
Computer Programming Club
Concert Choir
Criminal Justice Club
Dance Ensemble
Delight Ministries
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Food Recovery Network
Frisbee Club
GetFruved
Global Unity
Health Professions Society
Her Campus Marywood
History Society
Honors Program Club
Improv Beyond
Integrated Math and Computer Education Club
International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Club
Knitting Club
Languages and Literature Club
Love Your Melon
Marketing Club
Marywood Aviators
Marywood Commuter Committee
Marywood Army ROTC
Marywood Players
Marywood University Health Professions Society
Marywood University Student Art Therapy Association
Math and Computer Science Club
Multicultural Club
Music Education Club (NAFME)
Music Therapy Club
Outdoors Club
Pennsylvania Art Education Association
Pennsylvania Student Educators Association
POW (Peers on Wellness)
Phi Beta Lambda
Physical Education & Exercise Science Club
Ping Pong Club
Pre-Physician Assistant Society
Project Heal
Project Outreach
PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)
Pugwash (Environmental Club)
Rock Climbing
Romance Revolution
Scrabble Club
Sketch Club
Society of America Psychology Club
Ski & Snowboarding Club
Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement
Speech-Language Hearing Club
Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Student Activities Crew
Student Alumni Association
Student Government Association
Student Nurses Association of Marywood University
Students Organized to Uphold Life
Support our Troops
SVA (Student Veteran Alliance)
The Bayleaf
VIA (Volunteers in Action)
VMFM 91.7
Women in Architecture
Wood Word
World Language Club
Young Americans for Liberty
Sports Clubs
Cheerleading Club
Cycling Club
Dance Team
Gymnastics Club
Rock Climbing Club
Step Team
Athletics Honor Society
Social Sororities/Fraternities
Alpha Sigma Psi (Sorority)
Phi Mu Delta (Fraternity)
Zeta Phi Delta (Sorority)
Students interested in organizing new clubs are encouraged to contact the staff of the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development for information regarding the procedures to initiate new groups.
Honor Societies
Alpha Delta Mu
Alpha Zeta Psi
American Society of Interior Design
Chi Alpha Epsilon
Chi Sigma Iota
Delta Epsilon Sigma
Delta Mu Delta
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Gamma Pi
Kappa Mu Epsilon
Kappa Omicron Nu
Kappa Pi Lambda Epsilon Chi
Lambda Iota Tau
Lambda Pi Eta, Rho Tau Chapter
Phi Alpha Theta, Iota Sigma Chapter
Phi Epsilon Kappa
Phi Sigma Iota
Pi Alpha Alpha
Pi Gamma Mu
Pi Kappa Lambda
Psi Chi
SALUTE
Sigma Delta Kappa
Sigma Phi Omega
Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta
Sigma Pi Mu
Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Gamma Chapter
Theta Alpha Kappa
Zeta Omicron Nu (Marywood Chapter of Kappa Pi)
Student Publications
Several opportunities are offered for artists, journalists, and creative writers. The Wood Word is Marywood University’s student-run online news source. Bayleaf, a student arts/literary journal, attracts creative work from student writers and artists for bi-annual publications. Her Campus Marywood is a branch of the number one online magazine for college women.
Student Health Services
A full-time registered nurse and a nurse practitioner provide primary care (assessment and treatment) and make referrals to community physicians and to campus and community resources for treatment, health education, and counseling. Serious emergencies are referred immediately to nearby hospitals. Physician services are available during the spring and fall semesters.
The Student Health Services staff is committed to a comprehensive wellness philosophy. On-campus medical services, health information and counseling are available to all students without charge. Students living on campus and all international students are required to complete and submit a health history and immunization record (including documentation of compliance with the Pennsylvania law mandating that residents of university-owned housing have received the meningococcal vaccine) to the Student Health Services Office. Other students who choose to use these services must submit a completed health history and immunization record before non-emergency services can be provided. Resident students who do not fulfill the health immunization record requirement will be required to live off campus.
All full-time students must furnish evidence of health insurance, otherwise, they will be enrolled in a University endorsed healthcare plan. Additional details about the mandatory student health insurance program are provided each semester and are available online and in the Student Health Services Center.
Campus Ministry
Rooted in the charism of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary to proclaim the Good News of God’s unconditional love for all. Campus Ministry supports the mission and makes visible the Catholic identity of Marywood University by providing opportunities for liturgy, faith formation, personal and spiritual development, community service, interfaith engagement and advocacy for social justice. Campus Ministry fosters a welcoming and inclusive community of servant leaders who strive to bring the light and joy of the Gospel to our contemporary world. Programs are planned, organized, and administered by students with the guidance of the staff. All members of the Marywood community, whether Catholic or not, are encouraged to participate in Campus Ministry activities.
Honors Program
Dr. Adam Shprintzen, Honors Program Director
Honors Program Board
Ms. Amanda Avery, Librarian
Ms. Jessica Bodzio, College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Christine Fryer, College of Professional Studies
Dr. Melinda Krokus, College of Arts and Sciences
Mr. William Manley, Office of the Registrar
Ms. Kate A. O’Connor, College of Professional Studies
Dr. Vijay Ramachandra, College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Adam Shprintzen, Honors Program Director
Dr. Lindsey Wotanis, College of Arts and Sciences
Mission
The Honors Program provides a vibrant academic community that presents Marywood’s students with a variety of challenging intellectual opportunities to engage in research and scholarship. Whether through honors seminars in the core curriculum or through in-depth studies in their majors, students practice critical thinking skills, learn and apply research methods in their disciplines, and create new knowledge in their fields of study. By participating in the program’s extracurricular activities and learning to do independent research, honors students practice the skills that prepare them to take leadership roles in a diverse and interdependent world.
Through engaging in research and taking advantage of opportunities to gain professional experience by participating in academic conferences, research forums, exhibitions, and leadership colloquia or by attending campus speakers’ talks or gallery exhibitions, honors students enhance their baccalaureate experience and prepare for post-graduate success in their chosen fields.
Marywood is a member of both the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and the Northeast Region Collegiate Honors Council.
Requirements
The Honors Program at Marywood University is an open program. In order to register for honors courses, a student must maintain a minimum QPA of 3.33.
To graduate with a Citation in Honors, a student must successfully achieve a 3.33 QPA and complete:
- 4 honors seminar courses that meet core curriculum or liberal arts requirements (12 credits);
- 2 honors courses in the student’s major (6 credits);
- 1 honors course elective OR a third honors course in the major (3 credits);
- Senior honors thesis (3 credits).
The Honors Program at Marywood will accept one honors course transferred from another college or university or one study abroad course. Students may be asked to provide a syllabus or sample of honors level work.
The Honors Thesis
The Honors Thesis is the capstone of the Honors Program at Marywood University. Broadly defined, the thesis brings together the student’s major area of study and the liberal arts core. For example, an analysis of the structure of a novelist’s style may contain reflections on the meaning of that style within a historical or sociological context. The thesis thus contains two elements: specialization in discipline and generalization in humanities. A thesis might also contain a creative component according to the practices of the student’s discipline.
Students who are planning to write their theses should begin by meeting with their advisers the semester before they would like to begin their research and writing. While students generally write their theses in their senior year, we recommend that students planning their student teaching, internships, or field research start in their junior year to avoid conflicts. Students in the Architecture program should consult with the Honors Program Director to determine the best time to commence work on the thesis.
To receive academic credit for the thesis, students must register for 3 credits of Honors Thesis 478, ideally spread as one credit over three semesters as 478A, 478B, and 478C. Students must submit a timeline for the work they plan to complete over the course of each semester they are writing. The grades for 478A and 478B are based on the research the student accomplishes, while 478C is for the completed, written version of the thesis. The thesis will be due in the spring semester of the student’s senior year, submitted to the Honors Program Director by the annual published deadlines.
All honors students planning to write a thesis must schedule a formal meeting with the Honors Program Director during the first two weeks of the semester they begin in order to discuss the issues related to the thesis. At this meeting, monthly appointments will be scheduled to ensure that students make satisfactory progress toward completion in a timely manner and to address questions and doubts that may arise during the research.
Honors Research Internships
Honors students working toward completion of the Citation in Honors are eligible to do 1-3 credit research internships working with a faculty member in the student’s discipline on his/her research. Students must have achieved sophomore status and be full members of the Honors Program to be eligible. Interested students should see the Honors Program Director.
Admission
Based on their high school transcripts, standardized test scores, class rank, and specified interests, freshmen may be placed in honors courses their first semester at Marywood. Students who meet the requirements may choose to apply to continue in the program after their first semester.
Any Marywood student who achieves a 3.33 QPA or higher after his or her first semester may register for honors courses, and after the first semester taking honors courses, may elect to apply to complete the program. Students interested in pursuing the Citation in Honors should visit the Honors Program Director to review the requirements and fill out the necessary forms.
Recognition
Honors courses and projects are designated by a special code that appears on a student’s transcript. A student completing the honors degree receives the Citation in Honors, which is noted on all official transcripts and on the diploma.
Research at Marywood
The Honors Program promotes and supports undergraduate research and scholarly activity by providing funding for all undergraduates to conduct research and to travel to present their work. The committee also sponsors the Undergraduate Research Forum, at which students can present research projects, read papers, exhibit original art and photography, and discuss experiences from conferences and conventions. Students can apply for funding by visiting the Honors Program website for a Research Proposal Form. The Honors Program Board reviews and evaluates the proposals, then submits approved projects to the Honors Program Director for funding.
Scholarships and Fellowships
Scholarships and fellowships are available for study in the United States as well as abroad. Interested students should contact the scholarship’s assigned faculty adviser for more information.