First-Year & Transfer (Off-Campus/Commuter) Students | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Virtual Orientation Agenda |
We will be using the Zoom platform. This platform is video conferencing software that allows you to interact with us throughout the session. Please check your email for the Zoom Link. 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM – WELCOME Hear words of welcome from our university administration, staff, and students. 1:15 PM - 1:55 PM –FIRST-YEAR & TRANSFER BREAKOUT SESSIONS INTRO TO FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE/UNIV 101 – Join your new Shipmates 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 your UNIV 101 course, Ship traditions, and what is next for you this fall. TRANSITIONING TO SHIP – Join 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 fall. 1:55 PM-2:20 PM - SHIP CONNECTION Zoom DirectionsZoom System Requirements
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SPRING WELCOME WEEKENDWELCOME 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 fun before the semester starts. | |
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 | |
4:00 PM - WELCOME TO SHIP! CUB MPR B/C (Optional) This is your official welcome and start to your career as a Shippensburg University Raider! Students are divided into small groups led by Student Ambassadors to connect with members of their class. | |
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM - DINNER WITH THE STUDENT AMBASSADORS.Reisner Dining Hall (Optional) Join your Student Ambassador and new classmates for your first dinner together. Bring your SU ID to swipe into the dining hall. | |
7:00 PM - MEN’S WRESTLING VS GANNON UNIVERSITY. Heiges Field House Join your fellow Raiders as we cheer on our Wrestling team. Ship students enter for FREE with a SU ID. | |
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Winter BINGO. CUB MPR Come hang out and play bingo to win some great prizes. | |
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024 | |
Noon - 12:45 PM - LUNCH WITH THE STUDENT AMBASSADORS.Reisner Dining Hall Join the Student Ambassadors for lunch. | |
1:00 PM-4:00 PM - DISCOVER SHIPREC, ShipRec. Where can you get a basketball? Or a disc for disc golf? Where can you work out? What are intramurals, and how do I register? Bring your workout clothes and enjoy all our Rec Center offers. To learn more about the ShipRec, visit ship.edu/shiprec. *Join with Student Ambassadors for volleyball and lawn games at 1:00 PM! |