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    Transfer (Off-Campus/Commuter) Students & Families
    Spring Orientation & Welcome Weekend Agenda

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

    SPRING ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

    FRIDAY, JANAURY 13, 2023
    10:00AM-Noon - RESIDENCE HALL MOVE-IN. Various Halls.
    Students living on campus will be able to move-in to their assigned resident hall.

    CLICK HERE for more information about housing and move in.

    11:00AM-12:30PM - 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.

    11:00AM-12:30PM - ORIENTATION MORNING CHECKLIST

    STATION 1: ID PHOTOS. CUB Ground Floor.
    Get your ID picture taken and receive your ID here.

    STATION 2: VEHICLE REGISTRATION. CUB Ground Floor.
    Students who have completed the parking pass registration can pick up their parking decals. Students must register and pay by credit card online at parking.ship.edu before arriving at this location. Please bring SU ID to receive your parking pass.

    STATION 3: CAMPUS RESOURCE CENTER. CUB First Floor.
    Representatives from various campus offices will be on-site to answer questions including Financial Aid & Student Accounts.

    STATION 4: PICK UP YOUR MAILBOX KEY. UPS Store.
    After checking in, visit the UPS Store toward the rear of the CUB, and pick up your mailbox key.

    OPTIONAL

    PLACEMENT TESTING. CUB Computer Lab.
    Students who are required to take placement testing and have not done so prior to orientation will need to test before the welcome session begins. 
     
    REGISTRATION AREA FOR TROUBLESHOOTING (RAFT) ROOM (STUDENTS ONLY). CUB 120 (Fireside Lounge).
    Talk to representatives from Admissions, Academic Resources, and Registrar’s Office regarding major changes or other academic assistance.

    11:30AM-12:30PM - COMMUTER CONNECTION BRUNCH.Meet at 11:30AM in CUB 119 to walk over to Reisner.
    New and returning commuter/off campus students & families are invited to eat lunch and learn more about commuter resources & how to get involved on campus while commuting from home. Meal tickets will be provided at Spring Orientation check-in.
    12:30PM-12:45PM - WELCOME ABOARD. CUB MPR.
    Hear words of welcome from our university administration
    STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
    1:00PM-1:45PM - ACADEMIC SESSION. Various locations.
    Students will spend time in their chosen academic colleges and departments to learn more about their selected programs, connect with faculty, and meet fellow classmates.
    2:00PM-2:30PM - SHIP CONNECTION. Various Locations.
    Students will learn how to navigate technology typically used by Ship Students.
    2:40PM-3:00PM - TRANSITIONING TO SHIP. Tuscarora Room.
    Connect with other transfer students and your Student Ambassadors 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 spring.
    FAMILIES & GUESTS SCHEDULE
    12:50PM-1:05PM - SHIP FAMILY MEET AND GREET.CUB MPR
    Family members have a chance to connect and mingle with incoming families and guests.
    1:05PM-1:40PM - 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
    1:50PM - 2:15PM - NAVIGATING ACADEMICS WITH YOUR STUDENT. CUB MPR
    Hear from our college deans about the academic landscape at Ship and ask questions about how to support your student.

    2:30PM-3:00PM - EMBARKING ON THE JOURNEY— SESSION 1
    Select ONE session below to attend for this time block. 

    Get Involved. CUB MPR A
    Representatives from campus life discuss the opportunities to get involved at Ship. Learn about fraternity and sorority life, programming, residence life, student organizations, volunteering opportunities, and more!

    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, Mentoring, Professional Development Center (CMPDC) services, workshops, career fairs, campus job opportunities, job shadowing, and internships.

    Diversity Engagement.     CUB 119
    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.

    First-Year Experience: Successfully Navigating the Approaching Transition (and Beyond). CUB Orndorff Theatre
    Learn how our First-Year Experience (FYE) team helps your student adjust to college, the classroom, and engagement on campus during their first year.

    STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER AGAIN
    3:00PM - 4:00PM - ORIENTATION AFTERNOON CHECKLIST

    FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT ACCOUNTS SUPPORT.     CUB 103 & 104
    The Financial Aid Office and Student Accounts Office will be available to answer your questions about individual forms, loan processing, deadlines, and financial/billing issues.

    REGISTRATION AREA FOR TROUBLESHOOTING (RAFT) ROOM (STUDENTS ONLY). CUB 120 (Fireside Lounge)
    Talk to representatives from Admissions, Academic Resources, and Registrar’s Office regarding major changes or other academic assistance.

    CAMPUS TOURS.  CUB Ground Floor
    Take a tour and find where your classes are located for your first week.

    CHECKOUT. CUB Ground Floor
    • Get answers to your questions
    • Students and families submit your survey and get a gift.

    SPRING WELCOME WEEKEND

    WELCOME TO SHIP! We have a great weekend planned for you to engage with your classmates and adjust to life on campus. Participating in these activities is a great way to meet new Shipmates and have some fun before the semester starts.

    See what's open chart below for dining locations and times during the weekend. Commuters can get a meal ticket for Reisner Dining Hall from the orientation Info Desk (CUB Ground Floor).

    FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023
    8:00PM - HOME AWAY FROM HOME. Residence Halls.
    Meet your Residence Director (RD) and Resident Assistants (RAs) and learn what your new home has to offer. Please check-in at your residence hall desk for the specific meeting location.
    9:00PM-11:00PM - NEW RAIDER NIGHT. Harley MPR.
    Start your welcome weekend off right! Join your Student Ambassadors, Residence Life staff, and your new Shipmates for food, crafts, games, & more. This will be a relaxing and fun first night on campus. Don’t miss out!
    SATURDAY, JANAURY 14, 2023
    1:00PM-4:00PM - CUB HANGOUT. CUB Red Zone/Game Zone.
    Where can you find music, games, food, and crafts! THE CUB! Join the Student Ambassadors and your new Shipmates to hang out and have fun! Our Red Zone and Game Zone has dozens of table games and game systems to keep you engaged for hours.
    1:00PM-3:00PM - WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY,Heiges Field House
    Join your fellow Raiders as we cheer on our Women’s Basketball team. Ship students enter for FREE with SU ID.
    3:00PM-5:00PM - MEN’S BASKETBALL VS MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY,Heiges Field House
    Join your fellow Raiders as we cheer on our Men’s Basketball team. Ship students enter for FREE with SU ID.
    9:00PM-11:00PM - TRIVIA NIGHT, McFeeley’s Cafe.
    Test your knowledge! Come play in teams of up to four people for a chance to win.
    SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2023
    1:00PM-4:00PM - DISCOVER SHIPREC, ShipRec.
    Where can you get a basketball? Or a disc for disc golf? Where can you workout? What are intramurals and how do I register? Bring your workout clothes and enjoy all that our Rec Center has to offer. To learn more about the ShipRec, visit ship.edu/shiprec.
    *Join with Student Ambassadors for volleyball and lawn games at 1:00pm!
    9:00PM-11:00PM - GROCERY BINGO. McFeeley’s Café
    Come hang out and play bingo for a chance to win groceries and other basic needs for your space at Ship! Sponsored by the Activities Program Board (APB)
    MONDAY, JANAURY 16, 2023
    1:00PM-3:00PM - CRAFTS FOR A CAUSE. McFeeley’s Café
    Come out and support this year's Children’s Fair by packing spring themed crafts for the Shippensburg community children to enjoy.