The University of Scranton  was founded in 1888 as Saint Thomas College by the Most Reverend William G. O'Hara, D.D., the first bishop of Scranton, it achieved university status in 1938, and was entrusted to the care of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1942.
The University of Scranton is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic and Jesuit university.

The University of Scranton's Online MBA degree is offered by the College of Graduate and Continuing Education in collaboration with the Kania School of Management.

The Arthur J. Kania School of Management
The Mission of the Kania School of Management is to provide a Jesuit-inspired business education, within a culture of excellence, which prepares women and men for success.

To achieve this mission the Kania School of Management of The University of Scranton is committed to:
- Instilling intellectual curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning
- Disseminating and creating knowledge
- Facilitating student development of business skills and independent thinking
- Fostering a comprehension of, and sensitivity to, international issues and social justice
- Modeling personal integrity and ethical decision making
- Providing and promoting opportunities for service to others

College of Graduate and Continuing Education
The College of Graduate and Continuing Education is a community of scholars committed, in the Jesuit tradition, to high-quality academic study, scholarship, and service to mankind.

Financial Aid
To qualify for the Federal Stafford Loan and Graduate PLUS Loan programs, review the following steps:
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
• The University of Scranton Title IV School Code to be used on the FAFSA is: 003384
• Students must register for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) with the U.S. Department of Education. Your PIN number will serve as an electronic signature.