Summer Orientation

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Parents/Families

Students

New students will complete components of the orientation program in three parts. These components will assist you in your transition to Ship while providing just-in-time information as you prepare to begin this Fall.

Part I – Discover Ship! Online Orientation Experience

All new students must complete our Discover Ship Online Orientation as part of orientation. This program will include information to assist you with your academic and personal success at Ship. All new students must complete this portal before attending their in-person orientation.

This orientation will take approximately three hours. You can go through at your speed and take a break anytime. When you come back, we'll remember where you left off.

You can access your online experience by logging in with their Ship email and password at https://orientation.ship.edu/.

Part II - Summer Orientation

All new students (first-year & transfer students) must attend an in-person orientation program. During this program, you will participate in small group discussions with Student Ambassadors and your peers to foster new friendships and connections. Additionally, you will learn about the First-Year Experience/Transferring to Ship, meet faculty in your program, and understand academic expectations and requirements.

We highly encourage all first-year students to select their specific Academic College orientation date. Students who attend that date will have an opportunity to connect with more students in their academic program and gain an in-depth look at their program of study.

Save the Dates for Summer 2024

• Monday, June 10, 2024 – College of Business Orientation (First-Year ONLY)
• Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – College of Education & Human Services Orientation (First-Year ONLY)
• Friday, June 14, 2024 – College of Arts & Sciences (Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences) & Exploratory Studies Orientation (First-Year ONLY)
• Monday, June 17^th, 2024 – College of Arts & Sciences STEM Orientation (First-Year ONLY)
• Friday, June 21, 2024 – First Year - All Programs Makeup Orientation (First-Year ONLY)
• Friday, July 12, 2024 – First Year - All Programs Makeup Orientation (First-Year ONLY)
• Saturday, July 13, 2024 – All Programs Makeup Day & Transfer Orientation

Places to Stay In and Near Shippensburg

If you are traveling here orientation and need a place to stay overnight, there are many convenient locations to stay in and around Shippensburg. Click here for more information on lodging and local attractions.

Wood Honors College Orientation

The Wood Honors College will host Honors Orientation for new Honors College students in mid-July. Students in the honors college MUST attend Summer Orientation and Honors Orientation. If you have any questions about the honors orientation, please email honors@ship.edu. 

Part III: Fall Welcome Week (August 22nd-25th 2024)

All new students must attend a continuation of the summer orientation. Welcome Week is full of programs to help student explore their Ship home, connect with faculty, staff, and classmates, learn about academic opportunities, and discover something new.

Parents/Families

Discover Ship! Online Orientation Experience

Parents/families can explore campus resources like their student, at their own pace through an online orientation experience. This program will include information that will assist you in helping your student succeed academically and personally.

This orientation will take approximately three hours. You can go through at your speed and take a break anytime. When you come back, we'll remember where you left off.

Parents and family members can access the portal by creating a guest account at https://orientation.ship.edu/. 

Parent/Family Summer Orientation

Parents and families are highly encouraged to attend an in-person orientation with their students. During orientation, they will connect with faculty, staff, and administrators to learn more about the resources, support, and engagement opportunities available to their student. Parents and families will register for orientation with their student. 

 CLICK HERE for more information about Parent & Family Programming.