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, JANUARY 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM-12:30 PM - ORIENTATION CHECK-IN. Ceddia Union Building (CUB) ground floor.
Students and guests will check in for the day’s events. You will receive information packets, name tags, and meal tickets.
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11:00 AM-12:30 PM - ORIENTATION MORNING CHECKLIST. ID PHOTOS. CUB Ground Floor
Get your ID picture taken here.
CAMPUS RESOURCE CENTER. CUB First Floor
Representatives from various campus offices will be on-site to answer questions, including Financial Aid & Student Accounts.
PLACEMENT TESTING. (STUDENTS ONLY). CUB 120 (Fireside Lounge)
Students who are required to take placement testing and have yet to do so before orientation will need to test before the welcome session begins.
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 your SU ID to receive your parking pass.
REGISTRATION AREA FOR TROUBLESHOOTING (RAFT) ROOM (STUDENTS ONLY). CUB 120 (Fireside Lounge)
Talk to representatives from Admissions, Academic Resources, and Registrar’s Office regarding changes to your major or other academic assistance.
EXPLORE THE COMMUTER LOUNGE. CUB 209
Visit the commuter lounge and explore a space. The lounge is a great place to hang out when you have downtime on campus. There is a kitchenette to store and make food, comfortable furniture, tables, computers, and more.
VETERANS TRANSITION RESOURCES.CUB 103
Meet with members of our Veterans Services team to get valuable information on resources and support to aid your transition to Shippensburg University. We will navigate veterans’ benefits and discuss strategies so you can start the semester strong!
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11:00 AM-12:30 PM - LUNCH. Reisner Dining Hall.
Students and Guests are invited to enjoy a meal in Reisner Dining Hall for lunch before the orientation welcome session begins. Meal tickets will be provided at check-in. |
12:30 PM-12:45 PM - WELCOME ABOARD. CUB MPR.
Hear words of welcome from our university administration. |
| STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
1:00 PM-1:45 PM - 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 classmates. |
2:00 PM-2:30 PM - SHIP CONNECTION. Various Locations.
Students will learn how to navigate technology typically used by Ship Students. |
2:40 PM-3:15 PM - TRANSITIONING TO SHIP. Dauphin Humanities Center 051
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 use our campus resources. Also, you will be able to learn about our Ship traditions and what is next for you this spring. |
| FAMILIES & GUESTS SCHEDULE |
12:50 PM-1:05 PM - SHIP FAMILY MEET AND GREET. CUB MPR
Family members can connect and mingle with incoming families and guests. |
1:05 PM-1:40 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
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1:50 PM - 2:15 PM - 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. |
2:30 PM-3:00 PM - EMBARKING ON THE JOURNEY— SESSION 1
You can select ONE session below to attend for this time block.
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.
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| STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER AGAIN |
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM - EMBARKING ON THE JOURNEY. SESSION (Optional Session
Select a different session from the list above to attend for this time block. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM - ORIENTATION AFTERNOON CHECKLIST FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT ACCOUNTS SUPPORT. CUB 104 & 105
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 your classes for your first week.
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 your SU ID to receive your parking pass.
CHECKOUT. CUB Ground Floor
Students submit your survey to get your student ID
Families submit your survey to get your gift.
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