We believe in creating a PartnerSHIP with parents, family members, loved ones, mentors and supporters of our Ship students. You are essential in our efforts to help students achieve their academic, personal, and career goals and making the college experience a rewarding one.
We care about your child’s success. That's why we take a hands-on, holistic approach to helping our students reach their goals. Various student support options and our low student-faculty ratio has helped create a close-knit community where students can excel, have fun and form lifelong relationships.
Confirmed Students Checklist and Important Dates
Your confirmation checklist on your Admissions Account will have your next steps to help you prepare for a successful transition to Ship. Visit the Confirmed Students page for more information.
Student Support
From academic support and career planning to physical and mental health and accessibility resources, Shippensburg University has the support structure in place dedicated to your student's success.
First Year Experience
Shippensburg University is fully committed to student success. We know the first year at a new place can be particularly challenging for students. The First Year Experience & Transfer Student Support provides all NEW to Ship students with support and mentorship during that critical period of transition.
The Learning Center
The Learning Center is the university's primary academic resource center and is free to all Ship students. Services include course-based tutoring, writing tutoring, and Learning Specialists. We can help your student review course material, enhance writing knowledge, and improve study skills.
Career Support
The Career Center provides student/alumni-centered career and professional development programs, experiences, and learning opportunities to assist students to develop and achieve personal and professional goals. Services include Internships, On-Campus Employment and Professional Dress Closet.
Wellness
At Shippensburg University, your student will always find someone in their corner. The Counseling and Wellness Resource Centers use the Wellness Wheel, a holistic approach to wellness which involves a continuous and active process of developing an optimal state of well-being, in which your student becomes aware of and makes choices towards a more whole-self lifestyle
Annual Events
Shippensburg University strives to keep families informed and involved around campus.
Ship Family Day
Ship Family Day usually occurs in the fall and welcomes you to campus to share the day with yours student. During our Ship Family Day, you will connect with other family members, meet the university president and other representatives, engage with and learn more about the university resources available to your student, and enjoy games, activities, and crafts for the whole family.
Homecoming
We look forward to welcoming our alumni and friends to campus to celebrate Shippensburg University Homecoming.
Commencement
Ship holds two commencement ceremonies every academic year, in the fall and spring.
Alumni Weekend
All alumni are invited to Ship’s annual Alumni Weekend, held annually the weekend after Memorial Day.
Important Links for Parents and Families
For Your Student
We have everything your student needs to work hard, play hard and become the best possible version of themselves. Best of all, they’ll be sharing this campus with the support of fellow students: the new friends who will be experiencing it all right alongside them.
Recreation
From Club Sports, Intramurals, Group Fitness Classes, a Recreation Center, Heiges Field House Pool as well as many outdoor facilities, your student will find their active fun at Ship.
Dining
At Shippensburg University, we're ready to handle any special dietary requirements, including allergies, vegetarian/vegan, and gluten free options. We have 9+ diverse dining options that include Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’, and Starbucks.
Clubs and Organizations
With over 150 clubs and organizations on campus, Shippensburg University has plenty of opportunities for community service, recreation, professional development, fraternity and sorority life, and much more. If we don’t have exactly what you’re looking for, you can create your own organization.
Housing
Both Communal Living and Housing Suites are offered to incoming first-year and transfer students, returning undergraduate students, and graduate students. Shippensburg is proud to offer students the ability to request their own roommates and select their own rooms.
Deans' Lists
Each semester, Shippensburg University celebrates the academic achievements of students with the announcement of the Deans' Lists. This is an honor roll of students who have achieved academic excellence by earning a semester quality point average of 3.50 or better. The lists are released from each student's respective college.
The lists showcase the hard work and dedication of Ship students, as they commit their time to coursework, research, internships and more in the pursuit of excellence.