Special Academic Programs
Programs:
College Seminary Program
Marshall Hall, 2nd Floor, Suite 14
(973) 761-9420
collegeseminary@shu.edu
Rector: Rev. Hong-Ray Cho, S.T.D. (cand), S.T.L., Ph.D.
Vice Rector: Rev. Luis M. Garcia, M.Div, M.A.
Spiritual Director: Rev. Frederick L. Miller, S.T.D.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The College Seminary of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Andrew’s Hall exists to provide students who experience a desire to be priests with an environment conducive to discerning the Lord’s will for their lives. This is done through a program of human, spiritual, intellectual, and apostolic formation.
Jesus Christ is the center of life at Saint Andrew’s Hall. Through the power of His Spirit, College Seminary students are formed in the likeness of Him whom they serve. The Seminary community life offers encouragement and fraternal support in living the Christian life. The University setting allows for the development of a strong foundation in the liberal arts, philosophy, and theology, which are essential to a well-rounded person.
Designed to prepare students for the diocesan priesthood, the College Seminary functions under its own rector, vice rector, and spiritual director. The program of formation is guided by the 1992 apostolic exhortation of Pope John Paul II, (Pastores Dabo Vobis), and by other documents of the Holy See and United States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops, most notably the Fifth Edition of the Program of Priestly Formation (USCCB, 2006).
The College Seminary is affiliated with the Seminary Department of the National Catholic Education Association and with the National Association of College Seminaries. It operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark but accepts students for the priesthood sponsored by other dioceses and religious orders as well. Students wishing to study for the priesthood of the Archdiocese of Newark at the college level are strongly encouraged to attend the College Seminary.
Students must be accepted for admission to the University before they can be enrolled in the College Seminary. College Seminary students board at Saint Andrew’s Hall, a few blocks from the main University campus in South Orange. Saint Andrew’s provides a community setting where students and priests live and work closely together in an atmosphere of friendship, study, and prayer. All college seminarians are expected to major in Catholic Theology through the University’s School of Theology. Please see the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology section of this catalogue.
Ruth Sharkey Academic Resource Center
Director: Nicole Paternoster, Ed.D.
Arts and Sciences Hall, Room 242
(973) 761-9108
Visit: shu.edu/academic-resource-center/
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
arc@shu.edu
The Ruth Sharkey Academic Resource Center (ARC) is located in Arts and Sciences Hall. The ARC is a resource for all Seton Hall students who wish to maximize their academic potential by engaging with a learning community that consists of peers, graduate teaching assistants, faculty, and administrators.
All students are encouraged to take advantage of the ARC’s free tutorial services, which are designated to supplement classroom instruction and improve academic achievement and performance. ARC tutoring programs offer students the option to schedule appointments in advance, drop in for assistance, or attend group review sessions. Tutoring is available in disciplines such as business, education, humanities, mathematics, nursing, science, and modern languages. Schedules and announcements are accessible on the ARC web pages. The ARC provides skill-building seminars, study skills workshops, online resources, and tutoring events to further support student success.
The ARC is also responsible for managing the electronic Early Alert System, which allows faculty and staff to notify their students, academic advisers, and campus resources when a student is either facing academic or personal challenges or demonstrating strong performance. Increased communication between faculty and staff is a proven strategy for increasing student success and completion.
For more information, please call (973) 761-9108 or email ARC@shu.edu.
The Transfer Student Center
Director: Chris Driscoll
Mooney Hall, Room 15
(973) 275-2387
Visit: shu.edu/transfer-student-center/
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
transfercenter@shu.edu
The Transfer Student Center is the “home base” for transfer students. This should be the first stop for all transfer students who will then be assisted by an advisor in the Center or referred to an advisor in the appropriate academic department. Our transfer student advisors work closely with our Registrar’s Office, Admissions and academic departments to ensure that our transfer students’ transcripts are in order and to provide accurate academic advising. They also provide individual guidance and referrals to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of our transfer students. Transfer students are encouraged to visit the Transfer Center where they will be greeted by enthusiastic seasoned advisors who are prepared to assist them with any concerns they have.
R.I.S.E. Gen 1 Program
Director: Darlene Robinson
Mooney Hall, Room 114B
(973) 275-3335
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
gen1@shu.edu
The "RISE-Gen 1" program is a university-funded student success program that provides robust student support services and scholarship assistance to select first-generation, Pell eligible, Seton Hall University students to enhance, encourage and support their successes during their undergraduate career and beyond. Beginning with a pre-freshman Summer Institute, RISE Gen 1 offers holistic advisement, academic support services, community building opportunities, and leadership development initiatives to ensure that RISE Gen1 students have a strong sense of belonging as members of the SHU community, and a transformative college experience.
Admission to RISE Gen1 is competitive and scholars are required to actively participate in RISE Gen1 programming to maintain their spot in the program. Applications to RISE Gen1 are reviewed prior to the start of a student's first year at Seton Hall to ensure participation in the pre-freshman Summer Institute. Eligible students must be first-generation, Pell eligible, and accepted to Seton Hall University.
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Director: Jason Oliveira, M.Ed.
Alfieri Hall, Room 102
(973) 761-9161;
Fax: (973) 275-2385
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Visit: shu.edu/educational-opportunity-fund/
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a special scholars program that seeks to provide access and opportunity to New Jersey residents who demonstrate significant academic promise and a strong desire to want to succeed at the next level. Students who are admitted into EOP will receive a variety of student support services, which include: pre- freshman student summer program, academic year tutoring and academic support, counseling, academic advisement, professional development, summer program support for upperclassmen, and the ability to receive individualized attention toward helping students recognize and reach their personal and professional goals.
Annually, admission into EOP remains competitive and students are highly encouraged to apply early. To apply to the program, students must apply for admission to Seton Hall University and should contact EOP. A personal interview is required as part of the application procedure. Each scholar is reviewed annually for eligibility to receive financial aid support from both Seton Hall University and from the State of New Jersey’s Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). The parameters to determine financial eligibility are established annually by the State of New Jersey’s Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). Unfortunately, due to the limited number of seats and scholarships offered, not every eligible student is admitted or may receive an EOF Grant. All admitted students must abide by the policies and procedures as outlined in their student agreement form. Additional inquiries about the program should be directed to the Education Opportunity Program office.
The Pre-Medical Pre-Dental Plus Program (PMPDPP)
Director: Jason Oliveira, M.Ed.
Arts & Science Hall 230
(973) 275-2385
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Visit: shu.edu/pre-medical-pre-dental-plus/
The Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Plus Program (PMPDPP) is a four-year undergraduate degree program for students pursuing a science major. The program provides a supportive environment for historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students to prepare for study in a medical, dental, or other health-related fields. PMPDPP provides students with the necessary tools and resources required for a smooth transition to medical, dental, or graduate study in an allied health field.
Potential candidates must be full-time residents of New Jersey, demonstrate the desire to pursue a career in the sciences, and satisfy academic and need-based financial criteria. Financial assistance is offered through New Jersey’s Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). University scholarships are also available to eligible students.
Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Plus students receive academic, career, and personal counseling as well. They work with the Assistant Director of PMPDPP to plan coursework in preparation for advanced-level science courses as well as the student’s own academic interests. Tutoring in key science disciplines is offered at least two times a week and a sense of community is fostered through meetings within PMPDPP.
R.I.S.E.- Student Support Services
Director: Brandon M. Larmore, M.A.
Alfieri Hall, Room 27
(973) 275-4621
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Visit: shu.edu/resilience-integrity-scholarship-and-excellence/
The Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship, & Excellence, TRiO-Student Support Services Program (RISE-SSS) provides incoming and current first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities with access to resources that cultivate an equitable university experience leading to improved graduate outcomes. Through the federal TRiO Student Support Services grant, RISE-SSS scholars are equipped to meet today’s challenges with access to academic support, holistic advisement, academic and life skill workshops, financial literacy education, cultural enrichment opportunities, and scholarship assistance. Admitted scholars work with their advisors to create customized academic plans tailored to achieve their academic and life goals.
Admission to RISE is competitive and scholars are reviewed on an annual basis to maintain their spot in the program. Applications to RISE are reviewed on a rolling basis for upperclassmen and in mid-spring for incoming freshmen. Eligible students must be accepted to Seton Hall University and are either first-generation, low-income or have a documented disability. Applicants must submit a complete application with all required documents and participate in a personal interview for admission. Accepted incoming freshmen are required to participate in the RISE summer bridge program. All admitted students must abide by the policies and procedures of the participant agreement form.
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