Ship is proud to welcome students, faculty and staff from many different national, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
By maintaining a university culture that encourages participation and inclusion, we can grow and learn from one another. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of a broad, inclusive campus community that represents a diverse range of interests, abilities, talents and cultures. We offer activities, support organizations and provide resources that empower all members of the campus community.
Offices dedicated to Inclusive Culture at Shippensburg University
Pride and Gender Equity (PAGE) Center
The PAGE Center offers a focal point in making Shippensburg University an inclusive and supportive environment for all university community members, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer students and their allies.
Diane L. Jefferson Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)
The Diane L. Jefferson Multicultural Student Affairs office (MSA) at Shippensburg University aids in the overall experience of students by creating opportunities for inclusive interaction and engagement and building a supportive environment with services that promote social justice and cultural change.
Inclusion, Belonging, and Social Equity
The Office of Inclusion, Belonging, and Social Equity assists the university in ensuring equal opportunity and access to educational, employment, and contract opportunities for all persons including students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR)
The Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR) works with departments across the university and students to lay the foundation of equal educational access to otherwise qualified individuals.
Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center
For All Faiths
The Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center is available for students of any faith, religion, denomination, spiritual practice, or atheism to use. The space includes an Interfaith Chapel with movable seating for up to 100 people. In addition to the chapel, the Center houses office space for religious organizations and campus ministries, as well as meeting spaces.