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    Transfer Students & Families
    Summer Orientation Agenda

    WELCOME TO SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY! We want your journey here to be successful so that you can fulfill your potential on campus and beyond. Whatever your dreams or career aspirations, we are here to support you and help you make them happen.

    SUMMER ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

    Transfer Schedule

    8:30 AM-9:55 AM - ORIENTATION CHECK-IN. Ceddia Union Build (CUB) ground floor
    Students and guests will check in for the day’s events. You will receive information packets, name tags, and meal tickets.

    *Students are scheduled for placement testing, so please arrive for early check-in at 8:00 AM before testing.

    8:30 AM-9:15 AM - ORIENTATION MORNING CHECKLIST

    ID PHOTOS. Ceddia Union Building (CUB) Ground Floor 
    Get your ID picture taken here. All students will receive their IDs at checkout. You will not be able to receive your ID before that time.

    CAMPUS RESOURCE CENTER. CUB 1st Floor
    Representatives from various campus offices will be on-site to answer questions.

    9:30 AM-9:55 AM - PAYING FOR COLLEGE. CUB MPR B/C
    (Optional session before the welcome)
    The Financial Aid and Student Accounts Office will provide information about loan processing, deadlines, and financial/billing issues.
    10:00AM-10:15AM - WELCOME ABOARD. Luhrs Performing Art Center
    Hear words of welcome from our university administration
    STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
    Students will be led to various sessions by our Orientation Leaders.
    10:30 AM-11:30 AM - TRANSITIONING TO SHIP. Various Locations
    Connect with other transfer students and your Orientation Leaders for a small group discussion about the transition to Ship, the importance of making connections, and how you can utilize our campus resources. Additionally, you will learn about our Ship traditions and what is next for you this fall.
    11:45 AM-12:30 PM - SHIP CONNECTION. Various Locations
    Learn about the technology and apps that make you successful at Ship. From your email to myShip Experience and D2L, these apps help you stay connected and track your academic process or progress. You can also see your fall academic schedule.
    12:45 PM-1:30 PM - ACADEMIC SESSION. Various locations
    Meet with faculty in your department to review requirements, tour the space, and connect further with the department.
    1:40 PM-2:30 PM - LUNCH. Reisner Dining Hall
    Enjoy a complimentary lunch with our New Student Orientation Leaders, faculty, staff, and your new Shipmates!
    FAMILIES & GUESTS BREAKOUT SESSIONS
    11:00 AM-11:30 AM - EXPLORING ACADEMICS! Various Locations
    Families will meet with faculty members from their student’s academic department to discuss expectations and available resources and to get tips on how they can support their student.
    11:45 AM- 12:15 PM - SHIP 101.CUB MPR
    Get information to support your students on their exciting journey. Topics include:
    Student Rights and FERPA
    Campus Safety & Parking
    Student Code of Conduct & Title IX
    Inclusion, Belonging, & Social Equity
    Etter Health Center
    Financial Literacy
    12:15 PM - 1:00 PM - LUNCH. Reisner Dining Hall
    Enjoy complimentary lunch with our Parent & Family Leadership Council Members, faculty, staff, and other family members.
    1:00 PM-1:15 PM - GETTING THE LAY OF THE LAND - CUB MPR
    Learn about what is next for your student after orientation, this summer, and beyond. 
    1:30 PM-2:00 PM - NAVIGATING THE SHIP. Various Locations

    • On-Campus Housing and Dining, CUB MPR 
      Residence Life and Dining Services answer questions about living and dining on campus.  

    • Supporting Your Commuter, CUB Orndorff Theatre 
      Learn how to support your commuter student with parking, dining, studying, and getting involved on campus

    2:15 PM-2:45 PM - EMBARKING ON THE JOURNEY— SESSION 1 

    Just ASK! Student Success Initiatives. Student Success Center, Learning Center (Mowrey Hall)
    Learn about the multiple ways Ship provides support to help your student succeed, including tutoring, early referrals, and first-generation and student success coaching.

    Charting Your Path. CUB MPR B
    Learn about Career Center services, workshops, career fairs, campus job opportunities, job shadowing, and internships.

    Diversity Engagement. CUB MPR A
    Making connections with others is an important part of the college experience. Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) strives to help students grow and develop self-confidence while engaging in an inclusive culture.

    STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER AGAIN
    2:45 PM-4:00 PM - RAIDER, SET, GO. Ceddia Union Building (CUB) 1st floor

    • Explore a residence hall led by our New Student Orientation Leaders.
    • Speak with a representative from Financial Aid, Student Accounts, IT, and Housing & Residence Life.
    2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - CHECKOUT. Ceddia Union Building (CUB) Ground Floor
    • Students: Submit your survey & pick up your student ID.
    • Families: Submit your survey to get your gift.