Upcoming Events for the First Week
August 27th-September 2ndMONDAY, AUGUST 28TH
7:45 AM – 2:00 PM –FIRST WEEK INFORMATION TENT.Academic Quad
Don’t know where to go or need help finding a building for any session? Visit the information tent for directions and answers to your questions! Noon–2:00 PM - CAREER CENTER WELCOME BACK. CUB Amphitheater
The Career Center is excited to welcome you to campus! Stop by their table to grab a welcome-back treat and a fall 2023 calendar of events. TUESDAY, AUGUST 29TH7:45 AM – 2:00 PM –FIRST WEEK INFORMATION TENT.Academic Quad
Don’t know where to go or need help finding a building for any session? Visit the information tent for directions and answers to your questions!
Noon - SHIP EMPLOYS: HOW TO FIND A JOB AT SU (ONLINE) https://ship.zoom.us/s/2480683504
Join the Career Center and learn how to apply for on-campus/ off-campus employment, including work-study. Search for jobs through Handshake, Shippensburg’s online job portal. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30THNoon–1:00 PM - TRANSFER & COMMUTER STUDENT LUNCHEON. Reisner Dining Hall (Faculty Dining Room)
Calling all transfer and commuter students to join First Year Experience Office for lunch in Reisner. Meal tickets will be provided to transfer students without a meal plan, please sign in at the front of Reisner Dining Hall. THURSDAY, AUGUST 31ST4:00 PM-5:30 PM. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER OPEN HOUSE. Mowrey Hall Student Success Center
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, make connections, and serve dessert.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM - CAMPUS ACTIVITIES FAIR. Cumberland Drive
Want to get involved on campus? Interested in joining a club or looking for volunteer opportunities? Come out to the Campus Activities Fair and meet over 110 student organizations! Sign up to join a group or find a group to volunteer with.
6:30 PM - SHIP EMPLOYS: HOW TO FIND A JOB AT SU (ONLINE) https://ship.zoom.us/s/2480683504
Join the Career Center and learn how to apply for on-campus/ off-campus employment, including work-study. Search for jobs through Handshake, Shippensburg’s online job portal. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST3:00 PM –FIELD HOCKEY VS MOUNT OLIVE. Robb Sports Complex
Wear your Ship gear & support your Raiders! 6:00 PM-8:00 PM - RIDE THE WAVE - RED SEA KICK-OFF. East Residence Hall Quad (Naugle & Seavers Halls) Rain Location: CUB MPR
Red & Blue is what we do – we got we’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you?! Come celebrate your Raider pride and enjoy music, food, a water slide & sprinklers, crafts, lawn games, and MORE! Special performance by the SU Marching Band & Cheerleaders. FREE RED SEA T-SHIRT for first-year students attending the Red Sea Kickoff!
8:00 PM – MEN’S & WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY VS PIPER ALUMNI OPEN / XC CHALLENGE. Student Rec Complex
Wear your Ship gear & support your Raiders! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND10:00 AM-11:30 AM – RISE & SHINE - RED SEA PRE-GAME TAILGATE. Tailgate field at Seth Grove Stadium
Wear your Red Sea T-shirt and join the Red Sea for a tailgate before the first football game of the year. Continental Breakfast items & refreshments will be provided. All new students who attend will have the opportunity to run out on the field with the football prior to kick-off before joining the Red Sea in the stands.
NOON - FOOTBALL VS NEWBERRY. Seth Grove Stadium
Wear your Red Sea T-shirt & support your Raiders at their first game of the season! 4:00 PM – FIELD HOCKEYVS BELMONT ABBEY. Robb Sports Complex
Wear your Red Sea T-shirt & support your Raiders! | 
