Welcome to the Raider Family! You have made one of the best choices of your life: to go to college. We hope that you are excited to start at Shippensburg and join the Ship family. Whether you are coming directly from high school, coming back to college after years of life experience, or are transferring from another college or university, we hope you will take advantage of every opportunity made available to you during Welcome Week.
Fall Welcome Week Schedule
Fall Welcome Week is for students who start classes during the summer or fall semesters. We have a great weekend planned for you to engage with your classmates and learn about the important aspects of campus to ensure your success. We have various weekly programs; some are required, while others are optional. Read the schedule carefully and review all that Ship Fall Welcome Week (FWW) has to offer!
Spring Welcome Week Schedule
Spring Welcome Week is for students who start classes in January. There are many spots on campus where you can hang out, attend programs, and gather as a community. Here is what’s open when you arrive on campus for Spring Welcome Weekend.