|  Thursday, August 21st – Welcome to Ship
Your first night will be exciting as we kick off Fall Welcome Week (FWW) with a performance by the SU Marching Band, Cheerleaders, and your favorite mascots. Afterward, you will have a chance to meet more of your new Shipmates during New Raider Night. All required programming is listed below in RED. | 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Fall Welcome Week (FWW) Check-In. CUB MPR A (Required)
All new students will receive FWW materials, including a schedule, bag, and other important items.
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Raider, Set, Go. CUB
After checking in for FWW, please visit the spaces below as needed.
ID Photos. CUB Ground Floor
If you did not receive an SU ID this summer at orientation, you can get your picture taken and receive your ID here.
Vehicle Registration. CUB McFeely’s Café
Students who have completed their vehicle registration can pick up their parking passes. Bring your SU ID.
Financial Aid & Billing. CUB 1st Floor
Talk to Financial Aid and Student Accounts Office representatives to get your questions answered.
One-Stop-Shop & Placement Testing. CUB 120 (Fireside Lounge)
Get help with schedule adjustments, advising, and placement testing.
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Commuter Connection Dinner. Meet at CUB MPR B/C (Required)
Enjoy a meal with our Fall Welcome Week Leaders and other new commuter students before we kick off Fall Welcome Week. Dinner tickets are provided.
| 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM - Commuter Meet and Greet. CUB MPR (Required)
Engage with other commuter students to learn more about parking, dining, studying, and getting involved on campus while commuting from home. This is also an opportunity to meet your Fall Welcome Week Leaders, who will assist you throughout your Fall Welcome Week experience.
| 8:00 PM-8:50 PM - Welcome to SHIP. Luhrs Performing Arts Center (LPAC) (Required)
This is your official welcome and start to your career as a Shippensburg University Raider! Catch a performance by the SU Marching Band and Cheerleaders, mascots & more. Special words from President Patterson and the First Lady.
| 9:00 PM-11:00 PM - New Raider Night. West Side Residence Hall Quad (Rain Location: ShipRec)
Start your welcome weekend off right! Join your Student Ambassadors, Residence Life staff, and your new Shipmates for fun, food, games, & more. This will be a relaxing and fun first night. Don’t miss out! Special appearance by Big Red & Shippo!
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 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd - ACADEMIC DAY
Your first day of class is rapidly approaching. We want you to start your first semester off right. Academic Day is required for all new students and highlights important tools and resources as you begin your academic career at Ship. Meet your First-Year Experience (FYE) Peer Anchor and engage in small activities to get to know other students in your UNIV101 class. Transfer students can meet fellow transfers and get tips on getting ready for the first day of classes. Additionally, you will meet with leadership from your academic college and faculty from your department who will guide you toward degree completion. Get some rest because you will not want to miss Big Red’s New Student Cookout and party with your new shipmates at Let’s Glow Crazy!
Reminder: Please bring the following items with you throughout your entire day: a name tag, FWW fanny pack, agenda booklet, and a pen. All required programming is listed below in RED. | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM - FWW Hospitality Desk. CUB 1st Floor Desk outside of Orndorff Theatre
Don’t know where to go or need help finding a building for any session? Visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for directions! | Commuter Rest Area. Commuter Lounge in CUB 209
During breaks, enjoy a space to lounge and hang out. This is one of many places in the CUB available throughout FWW. It is available while the Ceddia Union Building is open. See hours under what is open. | 8:15 AM - MEET YOUR STUDENT AMBASSADOR (COMMUTERS ONLY). CUB MPR (Required)
Join your Student Ambassador and new classmates for your first breakfast together. Bring your SU ID to swipe into the dining hall. Commuters who do not have a meal plan should visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for a meal ticket. | 8:15 AM-9:15 AM - FIRST BREAKFAST. Reisner Dining Hall (Required)
Join your Student Ambassador and new classmates for your first breakfast together. Bring your SU ID to scan into the dining hall.
| 9:00 AM-9:30 AM - NEW STUDENT T-SHIRT HANDOUT. Luhrs Performing Arts Center (LPAC) (Required)
You can pick up your Ship T-shirt as part of your official welcome to Shippensburg University. You will wear your shirt during Convocation, the official kickoff to the new academic year!
| 9:30 AM-10:30 AM - NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION. LPAC (Required)
There will be two times in your academic career at Ship when you will be with your entire class: Convocation and Commencement. Don’t miss this important opening to your academic career and hear from this year’s faculty keynote speaker Dr. Suzanne Morin, Professor and Chair of Psychology.
| 11:00 AM-12:30 PM - INTRO TO UNIVERSITY 101. Various Locations (Required)
Meet your FYE seminar classmates and your Peer Anchor. You will learn more about the program and be provided with tips and tricks to help you succeed in your classes from day one! Students receive a text with their group number & location.
| Red Schedule
(Your group number will determine the times) | Blue Schedule
(Your group number will determine the times) | 12:15 PM - Making Your First Year the Best Year! LPAC (Required)
Engage in a real discussion on making the best of your college experience while staying safe and having fun. Led by host Daryl McGraw.
| 12:15 PM - Lunch with Your Peer Anchor and FYE Class/Transfer Group. Reisner Dining Hall (Required)
Enjoy lunch with your classmates and Peer Anchor/Student Ambassador. Bring your SU ID to swipe for your meals. Commuters who do not have a meal plan should visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for a meal ticket.
| 1:30 PM - Lunch with Your Peer Anchor and FYE Class/Transfer Group. Reisner Dining Hall (Required)
Enjoy lunch with your classmates and Peer Anchor/Student Ambassador. Bring your SU ID to swipe for your meals. Commuters who do not have a meal plan should visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for a meal ticket.
| 1:30 PM - Making Your First Year the Best Year! LPAC (Required)
Engage in a real discussion on making the best of your college experience while staying safe and having fun. Led by host Daryl McGraw.
| 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM - Meet & Greet with the Academic Deans. Various Locations (Required)
The Dean’s Office leads each academic college. Learn about their role and how they support you throughout your college journey during a meet & greet session. Please see the locations below: College of Art and Sciences (CAS) - TBD
College of Business (COB) - TBD
College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) - TBD
Exploratory Studies (AEES) - TBD
| 5:30 PM-7:30 PM - Big Red's New Student Cookout. Student Rec Pavilion/Hockey Rink (Rain Location: ShipRec) (Required)
Catch the wave! Join Big Red for a cookout celebrating your arrival and connect with campus partners.
| 9:00 PM-11:00 PM - LET’S GLOW CRAZY. West Side Residence Hall Quad (Rain Location: CUB MPR)
Keep the party going, and get glowing with your friends! Glow-in-the-dark games, accessories, and the DJ keep the energy going. Bring your SU ID to scan into the event.
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 Saturday, August 23rd - Raider Day
Now that you’re familiar with the campus, we are excited to share the beauty of Shippensburg! Join your new Shipmates outside as you explore campus recreation facilities and downtown Shippensburg. Then celebrate your first weekend as a Raider at Big Red’s Hangout, where you will enjoy music, games, crafts, and more! We will end the night with our signature event: Breakfast Bingo!
| 10:00 AM-3:00 PM - FWW Hospitality Desk.CUB 1st Floor Desk outside of Orndorff Theatre
Don’t know where to go or need help finding a building for any session? Visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for directions!
| Commuter Rest Area. Commuter Lounge in CUB 209
During breaks, enjoy a space to lounge and hang out. This is one of many places in the CUB available throughout FWW. It is available while the Ceddia Union Building is open. See hours under what is open.
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Feel free to explore the below resources around campus (highlighted, in yellow) however, there will not be set programming happening at these locations. They're open to explore.
| 8:00 AM-8:00 PM - Cumberland Valley Rail Train. Enter through North Prince Street by Ship’s Main Entrance or by the Spiritual Center
The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, which follows the abandoned Cumberland Valley Railroad, is open to nature lovers who wish to bike, walk or run. Students can walk the trail anytime throughout the day. Click here for information about the Rail Trail.
| 10:00 AM-3:00 PM - Disc Golf. Visit ship.edu/shiprec for a course map
Explore Ship’s nine-hole disc golf course that starts near Burd Run Pavilion, runs throughout the Student Recreation Complex, and concludes outside Seavers Hall. Play with a partner or a group. Disc golf is a great way to get out and have fun with your new Shipmates! Discs can be checked out at the ShipRec with your SU ID.
| 10:00 AM-3:00 PM - Bike Share Program. Sign out your bike at the ShipRec
Ride around campus, explore downtown Shippensburg, or enjoy the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. Bikes can be checked out at the ShipRec with your SU ID. For more information, visit ship.edu/recreation.
| 10:00 AM-2:00 PM - Brunch. Reisner Dining Hall
Bring your SU ID to swipe into the dining hall. Commuters who do not have a meal plan should visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for a meal ticket.
| Noon-3:00 PM - Explore Downtown. Check-in at the FWW Hospitality Desk (CUB 1st Floor Desk outside of Orndorff Theatre) to get on the bus.
Discover the student-friendly and beautiful downtown Shippensburg. Our Fall Welcome Week Leaders will lead tours for new students to explore the local library, restaurants, shops, and more! Bus transportation will be provided to get to and from downtown. Students must schedule a time when registering for FWW.
| 4:00 PM-7:00 PM - Dinner. Reisner Dining Hall
Bring your SU ID to swipe into the dining hall. Bring your SU ID to swipe into the dining hall. Commuters who do not have a meal plan should visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for a meal ticket before 3:00 PM.
| 5:00 PM-7:00 PM - Big Red's Hangout. Ceddia Union Building (CUB) Great Hall
Celebrate your Raider pride and enjoy music, food, crafts, games, and more!
| 10:00 PM–1:00 AM - Breakfast BINGO. Reisner Dining Hall
Join one of Ship’s most popular campus traditions, Breakfast Bingo! Fill up on delicious breakfast while getting to know the people who work at Ship. Play Bingo, win amazing prizes, and have a blast with your new Shipmates! With so many prizes to give away, dozens of you will be leaving with gift cards, Ship swag, gift baskets, and other large prizes! Doors open at 9:45 PM. Sponsored by Student Affairs. Bring your SU ID to scan into the event.
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 Sunday, August 25th - Raider Ready Day
Classes begin tomorrow, so Sunday will be a day to prepare for your first day of class and relax. | Noon-4:00 PM - FWW Hospitality Desk. CUB 1st Floor Desk outside of Orndorff Theatre
Don’t know where to go or need help finding a building for any session? Visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for directions! |
10:00 AM-2:00 PM - Brunch. Reisner Dining Hall
Bring your SU ID to swipe into the dining hall. Commuters who do not have a meal should visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for a meal ticket.
| Noon-3:00 PM - Academic Building Tours. FWW Hospitality Desk (CUB 1st Floor Desk outside of Orndorff Theatre)
Classes start tomorrow—are you ready? Take a tour and find your classrooms for your first week. Please bring your fall class schedule with you for the tour. Bring your fall class schedule to assist with the tour. Students must schedule a time when registering for FWW.
| Noon-3:00 PM - Student Success Open House. Mowrey Hall
Visit the Student Success Center and learn about the offices and resources that are housed in Mowrey Hall. Student Success Center staff will be available to answer questions and make connections.
| 1:00 PM-3:00 PM - Sunday Sundaes with SGA. CUB Great Hall
What better way to cool off on a Sunday afternoon than with an ice cream sundae? Stop by the CUB for a free ice cream sundae from the Student Government Association (SGA). Enjoy your sundae, meet other students, and learn how SGA advocates for students and how you can get involved!
| 4:00 PM-8:00 PM - Dinner. Reisner Dining Hall
Bring your SU ID to swipe into the dining hall. Commuters who do not have a meal should visit the FWW Hospitality Desk for a meal ticket before 4:00 PM.
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