University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Computing

Requirements

• Students are not required to take a computer course.
• Students are not required to own or lease a computer.
• Recommended computer operating system: Microsoft

Campus Resources

• 225 computers for student use in locations such as computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center

Student accommodations

• Email accounts are available to all students.
• Internet access is available to all students.
• Student web-pages are not permitted.
• Online class registration is available.
• 100% of college-owned hosting units are available for internet access.

Services

Basic

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance

Counseling

career, academic, psychological

Career

on-campus job interviews, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other

Campus Safety

24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

• 27% of students live in school housing.
• The school will provide assistance for off-campus housing

Types of housing available

• In total, there are 3 housing buildings.

Room Accessories

• 67% of rooms are equipped with sprinkler systems.
• 100% of rooms are equipped with fire alarms.
• 100% are equipped with high-speed internet connections.

Extracurricular

• Alcohol is not permitted on campus.
• Popular events on campus: Greek Week, Student Appreciation Day, Parent' Weekend, Alumni Weekend, Homecoming
• Student activities: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
• In total, there are about 65 organizations on campus.
• Honor societies: Alpha Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Psi Chi National Honor Society, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, Sigma Xi
• Religious organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Agape Christian Fellowship; Bahai Campus Association; Emmanuel Christian Fellowship; Harvest Christian Fellowship; Hillel; Hindu Student Council; Islamic Awareness Organization; Navodhya Christian Fellowship; Newman Club; SPARKS;
• International organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Asian Student Association; Black Student Union; USP Bhangra Dance Team; International Student Association; Kapisanan ng Pilipino Instudiante (KAPIS); Korean Student Association; Latino Student Association; Maya Dance Team; TRC - The Russian Club; Vietnamese Student Association
• Other organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Alliance - Increase awareness of GLB student issues. Campus Activites Board; Encore - performing arts club; Fine Arts League; Inter-Greek Council; Kingsessing Players - Concert Band; Kingsessing Singers; Non-Traditional Students Association; PHAT PAC (Peers Helping and Teaching Peers Alcohol Control); Ping Pong Club; Residence Life Board; USP Cheerleading Team; USP Scorchers Team (Dance Team); USP TV - create digital video productions around campus.
• Student papers: (Appears as submitted by school) The Elixer; The Graduate (annually); The Advocate (periodically)

Travel

• Nearest airport(s) (distance in miles): Philadelphia, PA (3), Allentown, PA (68)
• Nearest train(s) (distance in miles): Philadelphia, PA (1)
• Nearest bus-station(s) (distance in miles): Philadelphia, PA (1)
• Public transportation serves the campus.
• Not all students are permitted to have cars on campus.

Employment

• School employment is available.
• Freshman are discouraged from working.

Greek Life

• There are 2 fraternities
• There are 2 sororities

ROTC

• Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution
• Navy ROTC: Not offered
• Airforce ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution

Additional Policies

honor code, hazing prohibited