| .png) 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 | 9:00AM-Noon - RESIDENCE HALL MOVE-IN (if residing on-campus). Various Halls
Students living on campus can move into their assigned resident hall.
| 9:30 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.
| 9:30 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.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION. CUB 204
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. Please bring your SU ID to receive your parking pass.
PLACEMENT TESTING (STUDENTS ONLY). Mowrey Hall
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.
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
| 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 - MEET YOUR SHIPMATES. Various Locations.
Students are divided into small groups led by Student Ambassadors and Peer Anchors to connect with members of their class. | 2:00 PM-2:15 PM - FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE. Dauphin Humanities Center 051
Learn about your UNIV 101 course, Ship traditions, and what is next for you this spring.
| 2:30 PM-3:00 PM - ACADEMIC SESSION. Various locations
Students will spend time in their chosen academic colleges and departments to learn more about their program, connect with faculty, and meet classmates. | 3:15 PM-3:45 PM - SHIP CONNECTION. Various Locations
Students will learn how to navigate technology typically used by Ship Students. | | FAMILIES & GUESTS SCHEDULE | | 12:45 PM-1:00 PM - ASK US ANYTHING - STUDENT Q & A. CUB MPR | 1:00 PM-2:00 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
Information from IT
Housing and Residence Life
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 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. | 2:45 PM-3:15 PM - EMBARKING ON THE JOURNEY— SESSION 1
You can select one session below to attend for this time block.
Just ASK! Student Success Team. Student Success Center, Learning Center (Mowrey Hall)
Learn about the multiple ways Ship provides support to help your student succeed, including tutoring, early referrals, support for students with disabilities, student success coaching, and more.
Note: Families with specific questions for the Office of Accessibility Resource can visit the Campus Resource Fair from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the CUB First Floor or in Mowrey Hall, 2nd floor lobby, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Charting Your Path. CUB Orndorff Theatre
Learn about Career Center 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.
| 3:30 PM-4:00 PM - EMBARKING ON THE JOURNEY (SESSION 2)
Select a different session from the list above to attend for this time block. | | STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER AGAIN | | 4:00PM - 5:00 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.
CHECKOUT. CUB Ground Floor
- Students submit your survey to get your student ID
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Families submit your survey to get your gift.
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.png) 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 fun before the semester starts.
| | FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025 | 8:00 PM - Home Away from Home. Residence Halls. (Only for on-campus students)
Meet your Residence Director (RD) and Resident Assistants (RAs) and learn what your new home offers. Please check in at your residence hall desk for the specific meeting location. | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM - New Raider Night. Reisner Hall Tuscarora Room.
Start your welcome weekend off right! Join your Orientation Leaders, 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, JANUARY 18, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Brunch with the Orientation Leaders. Reisner Dining Hall.
Come eat brunch with the SU Orientation Team. | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - CUB Hangout. McFeeley's Cafe/Red Zone/Game Zone (CUB Ground Floor).
Where can you find music, games, and food! THE CUB! Join the Orientation Leaders 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. | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Trivia Night. McFeeley's Cafe (CUB Ground Floor).
Test your knowledge! Come play in teams of up to four people for a chance to win. | | SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Discover the 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. | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Grocery BINGO. CUB Multipurpose Room.
Come hang out and play bingo to win some great prizes. Sponsored by the Activities Program Board (APB) & Campus Life. | | MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Find your Academic Classes. CUB Hospitality Desk (First floor outside of the Orndorff Theatre)
Explore campus with an Orientation Leader and get assistance finding your academic classrooms. |
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