EPPIIC Weekend 2024
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | NEW RESIDENTIAL STUDENT MOVE-IN
Lobby or Patio of your Assigned Residence Hall
Follow the directions on the Housing and Conference Services Blog to arrive at your designated check-in time. Find your personalized EPPIIC Weekend schedule in your MySpyglass account.
1:00 - 3:00 PM | MATH AND CHEMISTRY PLACEMENT ASSESSMENTS (IF NECESSARY)
Caputo Hall Lobby
All students must transfer a 100-level (or higher) Math course or complete the University’s Math Placement Test and/or Basic Skills Test. Early Childhood, Special Education, and Middle-Level Education majors need to take the Basic Skills Test. All other majors need to take the Math Placement Test. The Math Placement Test is 30 minutes. The Basic Skills Test is 50 minutes.
Students who might take a Chemistry course should take the Chemistry Placement Test after completing the Math Placement Test. The Chemistry Placement Test is 30 minutes.
You are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to complete these assessments today. Calculators are not permitted on any of the assessments.
Please register for any of the placement assessments by clicking here.
4:00 – 6:30 PM | DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Family members are encouraged to have a last meal with their students before departing campus. Students and families may choose to dine off-campus or sample the food in the Gordinier Hall Upper Deck. The residential students’ meal in the dining hall is covered by the student’s orientation fee; parents and family members will pay the MU community rate.
6:45 – 7:45 PM | O-GROUP MEET-UP
The Quad
Rain: Student Memorial Center, 'Ville Courts
Please head to the Quad (the large grassy area outside of the dining and residence halls). You will meet your Orientation Leader and other members of your orientation group. Consider your O-Group to be a “home base”; students you can connect with and will attend programs with throughout the weekend.
8:00 – 9:00 PM | RESIDENTIAL FLOOR MEETINGS
All Campus Residences
Residential students will return to their hall to participate in a mandatory community meeting.
8:00 – 9:00 PM | COMMUTING STUDENT MEETING
Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room (114)
Planning on commuting this fall? Join other commuting students for an informal meet-up. You’ll have the opportunity to hear about resources for commuting students and meet staff working with the commuting student population.
9:00 – 11:00 PM | EVENING ACTIVITIES
Roller Skating with SGA
Student Memorial Center, Campus Recreation Multi-Activity Court (MAC)
Roll into the night with the Student Government Association’s pop-up roller rink! You’ll glide across the floor to the beat of your favorite music, while the colorful lights add to the fun and festive ambiance. Never skated before? Don’t worry; Skates will be provided for novices and experts alike.
Board Game Club: Family Favorites
Student Memorial Center, Rooms 202 & 204
Play the favorite board games of your youth with members of the Board Game Club at Millersville University. The club has over 80 games available to sign out and play!
Music BINGO
Student Memorial Center, Galley
Experience the ultimate music bingo game where you mark off the names of today's hottest bands and artists. From current chart-toppers to early 2000s favorites, join us for a fun and nostalgic twist on a classic game.
Sensory Room
Student Memorial Center, Room 018
Need quiet time? Stop by and enjoy the sensory room. The room is designed to provide calm, focus, and comfort in a safe environment. The room will be open for you to come and go as you please.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024
7:00 – 8:15 AM | BREAKFAST [RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS]
Gordinier Hall, Upper Deck
If you reside on campus, you can grab breakfast in the Upper Deck before starting today’s orientation schedule.
8:30 – 9:15 AM | ACADEMIC CONVOCATION [Required]
Student Memorial Center, 'Ville Courts
This is the first ceremony for the incoming class marking the start of your first academic semester and the start of your Millersville University academic career. The Millersville University President, Provost, Faculty, staff, and students will formally welcome you to the campus community. The 2024 Educator of the Year, Dr. Daniel Albert (Chemistry), will offer words of encouragement for the EPPIIC start of your educational experience at Millersville.
9:15 - 9:45 AM | EPPIIC WEEKEND KICKOFF
Student Memorial Center, 'Ville Courts
HERE WE GO! We’ll charge you up to go out and make the most of this weekend’s opportunities. Meet the Vice President of Student Affairs and learn about the Center for Health Education and Promotion (CHEP), weekend entertainment, and the Department of Campus Life. Immediately following this program, gather with classmates on the Quad for a class photo with Millersville University’s President, Dr. Daniel A. Wubah.
10:15 – 11:30 AM | MEET YOUR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT ADVISORS [Required]
Consult the "Department Meeting Locations" chart below for the location of your department meeting. You'll meet with faculty and students in the department of your major, receive critical information related to your course of study, and address any schedule adjustments or changes to your field of study. "MDST" is the abbreviation for "Multidisciplinary Studies" programs.
| DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM | LOCATION |
| Departments listed below are in the College of Education and Human Services | |
| Students in a Secondary Education program should attend the department meeting for the content discipline they are pursuing during this time. | |
| Early, Middle, and Elementary Education (incl. MDST in Applied Disability Studies and Educational Studies) | Stayer Hall, Rm. 110 |
| Special Education | Stayer Hall, Rm. 104 |
| Psychology (incl. MDST in Pre-Occupational Therapy) | Luek Hall, Rm. 100 |
| Social Work | Stayer Hall, Rm. 302 |
| Wellness & Sport Sciences (incl. Sports Administration) | Susan P. Luek Hall, Rm 213 |
| Departments listed below are in the College of Science and Technology | |
| AEST: All Applied Engineering & Technology Management majors except Robotics & Control Systems and Advanced Manufacturing | Osburn Hall, Rm. 200/201 |
| AEST: Automation and Intelligent Robotics Engineering & AETM Robotics and Control Systems Options | Osburn Hall, Rm. 120 |
| AEST: Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Advanced Manufacturing Option | Osburn Hall, Rm. 215 |
| AEST: Occupational Safety and Environmental Health | Osburn Hall, Rm. 309 |
| AEST: Technology & Engineering Education | Osburn Hall, Rm. 208 |
| BIOL (Biology): Includes BS Biology (no concentration); BSE, and BS BIOL Molecular Biology (MOL) | Roddy Hall, Rm. 261 |
| BIOL: Organismal and Environmental: Includes Animal Behavior (ANBE), Environmental Biology (EBIO), Marine Biology (MAR), and Plant Sciences (PLNT) | Roddy Hall, Rm. 286 |
| BIOL: Health Professions: Includes Pre-Medical Professions (PREM), Medical Technology (MEDT), Nuclear Medicine Technology (NUCM), Respiratory Therapy (RESP), Sports Medicine (SPMD), Pre-Podiatry (PPOD), Pre-Optometry (POPT), Pre-Athletic Training (PATR) | Caputo Hall, Rm 210 |
| Chemistry | Caputo Hall, Rm. 211 |
| Computer Science (incl. MDST in Data Science) | Roddy Hall, Rm. 149 and 140 |
| Earth Sciences (incl. Emergency Management) | Brossman Hall, Rm. 102 |
| Geography (incl. Environmental & Spatial Sciences) | McComsey Hall, Rm. 212 |
| Mathematics | Wickersham Hall, Rm. 104 |
| Physics | Caputo Hall, Rm. 233 |
| Departments listed below are in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences | |
| Anthropology/Archaeology | Gerhart Hall, ARCH Lab |
| Art & Design | Breidenstine Hall, Rm. 104 |
| Communication & Theatre | Hash Building, Rm. 212 |
| Economics (incl. MDST in Business Analytics) | McComsey Hall, Rm. 372 |
| English (incl. MDST in Science Writing) | McComsey Hall, Rm. 201 |
| Language & Culture Studies | McComsey Hall, Rm. 201 |
| Government, Policy and Law (incl. International Studies) | McComsey Hall, Rm. 205 |
| History (incl. Social Studies Education) | McComsey Hall, Rm. 133 |
| MDST in Latinx and Latin-American Studies | Somerset House |
| Music | Winter Center, Murley Recital Hall (Rm. 100) |
| Philosophy | McComsey Hall, Rm. 319 |
| Sociology & Criminology | McComsey Hall, Rm. 206 |
| Departments listed below are in the Lombardo College of Business | |
| Business-Marketing & Management | McComsey Hall, Room 260 |
| Business-Accounting & Finance | McComsey Hall, Room 260 |
| Information Technology | McComsey Hall, Room 260 |
| Departments listed below are in the University College | |
| Exploratory/Undeclared/Undecided | Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room (Rm. 114) |
| Integrated Studies | McNairy Library, LL104A |
11:30 AM – NOON | SECONDARY EDUCATION MEETING
UPDATED (08.15): Winter Center, Biemesderfer Concert Hall
If your education degree program includes working with students in grades 7-12, you must attend this brief session for a better understanding of the education requirements of your degree.
NOON – 1:30 PM | LUNCH
Gordinier Dining Hall, Upper Deck
Your O-Group will be assigned a time to attend lunch to avoid long lines and delays. Consult your personalized schedule for details.
1:45 – 5:15 PM | EDUCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING (REQUIRED)
You will participate in three (3), hour-long programs with your O-Group this afternoon. Consult your personalized schedule for details.
The Immense Power of Telling Your Authentic Story
Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center, Clair Performance Hall
This workshop is a means of educating the participant on the effects of media, societal perception, and, more specifically, how it shapes how we view “reality.” We explore the constant bombardment of media images and how these images shape the perception of self, community, and, ultimately, the world, as well as how to counteract the effects. The participants will be taken through the process of how positive voices are cultivated via various forms of media and the positive results thereby produced.
Starting off Strong
Student Memorial Center, 'Ville Courts
Engage with faculty and staff from University College to learn more about Starfish, D2L, success coaching, advising, tutoring, mentoring, library resources, community engagement, and more for success in your first semester at MU.
Community Policing/Safety
Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room (114)
Chief Pete Anders and officers will connect with students about police services including emergency response, minor calls for assistance, parking, and the use of LiveSafe, and introduce Brooks, the department’s golden retriever trauma K-9.
5:30 – 7:00 PM | DINNER
Gordinier Dining Hall, Upper Deck
Your O-Group will be assigned a time to attend dinner to avoid long lines and delays. Consult your personalized schedule for details.
8:00 – 9:15 PM | CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Heritage Campus, The Pond
Mark the beginning of your years as a Millersville student with this important annual ceremony. This reflective tradition will connect you to the thousands of students and alumni who have preceded you at Millersville.
Find the ceremony schedule and lyrics to the alma mater here.
9:30 – 11:30 PM | EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
Super Smash Club Entertainment (9:15-11:30 PM)
Student Memorial Center, Club de ‘Ville
Super Smash Club at Millersville University is a social and gaming club open to the Millersville University community. Kick off the weekend with a relaxing hangout perfect for unwinding after moving in. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to have fun, this event is sure to bring excitement and camaraderie.
DJ Dance Party
Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room (114)
Join other MU students for a glow-in-the-dark dance party! Center for Health Education and Promotion (CHEP) Peer Educators will provide fun glow-in-the-dark activities while the DJ spins top hits. The University Activities Board (UAB) will also provide mocktails for you to enjoy.
Best Night Ever Karaoke
Student Memorial Center, Galley
Warm up your vocal cords and sing the night away! I Whether you're an experienced karaoke singer, or if you're a first-time karaoke singer, you're welcome here! Be prepared to have a good time with the newest fellow Marauders.
Board Game Club: Party Games
Student Memorial Center, Rooms 202 & 204
Party Games Galore! Join the Board Game Club for social party games such as Jackbox.tv, Muffin Time, and Exploding Kittens.
Sensory Room
Student Memorial Center, Room 018
Need quiet time? Stop by and enjoy the sensory room. The room is designed to provide calm, focus, and comfort in a safe environment. The room will be open for you to come and go as you please.
Late Night Treats
Student Memorial Center, Promenade
Enjoy a free pretzel from the Dutch Country Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels Truck. The truck offers three flavors: plain, garlic and cinnamon. Quantities are limited; First come, first served.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 AM | BREAKFAST
Gordinier Dining Hall, Upper Deck
Start your day off with a quick stop for breakfast. This is the first meal on a University meal plan for incoming students.
9:15 – 9:45 AM | O-GROUP MEET-UP
O-Group Meeting Location - contact your OL for info
Your Orientation Leader will review the schedule for the day and review the opportunities you have in the afternoon to choose from several programs and activities based on your interests.
10:00 – 11:00 AM | "PUT SOME CHEP IN YOUR STEP" [REQUIRED]
Student Memorial Center, 'Ville Courts
Learn about the resources and supportive services available from the Center for Health Education and Promotion (CHEP). Sample the interactive, educational programing done by the CHEP Peer Educator team. You'll leave with a "CHEP in your step" to make smart choices and live a healthy lifestyle while at college.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | LUNCH
Gordinier Dining Hall, The Upper Deck
Lunch is available for all new students.
1:00 – 3:30 PM | A ‘LA CARTE INTEREST SESSIONS
Choose from any of the sessions offered throughout the afternoon. Programs are 30 minutes long with some being repeated.
Get Involved, Stay Engaged
Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room (114)
Times: 1:00 PM & 1:40 PM
Campus Life will show you all the fun ways to make friends and maximize your time at Millersville. We will highlight areas of our department including Campus Activities, Commuter and Off-Campus Services, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership Development, Mascot Team, and Student Organization.
Academic Planning for Study Abroad
Student Memorial Center, Room 018
Times: 1:00 PM
Attendees will learn how to academically prepare for a future study abroad program, international internship, or placement. The session will review ways study abroad can fit into a 4-year academic plan and important information on researching programs to match graduation requirements. Seize the opportunity to grow academically, professionally, and personally by studying abroad!
Financial Planning for Study Abroad
Student Memorial Center, Room 018
Times: 1:40 PM
Attendees will learn how to financially prepare for a future study abroad program, international internship, or placement. The session will review important information including the overview of program costs and financial variables as well as reviewing study abroad scholarships and funding options. Seize the opportunity to grow academically, professionally, and personally by studying abroad!
Campus Recreation presentation
Student Memorial Center, Room 024
Time: 2:20 PM & 3:00 PM
Learn about the VILLE Campus Recreation Department - including hiring opportunities and ways to get involved within Intramurals, the SMC Rec Center, Club Sports, the Ropes Course & Outdoor Programs, special events, and more!
Fraternity & Sorority Life presentation
Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room (114)
Time: 2:20 PM
Interested in learning about fraternities and sororities on campus? Stop by the Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) 101 session to learn how these organizations were created, the pillars of the FSL community, what organizations we have on campus, and how to join one in the future.
Managing Money in College and Beyond
Student Memorial Center, Room 118E
Time: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Managing money in college and beyond is about budgeting wisely, saving consistently and being mindful of Debt it’s about balancing expenses with income, setting financial goals and preparing for the future by establishing good habits.
Finding Center: Faith and Spirituality at MU
Student Memorial Center, Room 018
Times: 2:20 PM & 3:00 PM
What inspires you? What motivates you? What lies underneath your outward appearance and influences the way you think, the choices you make, the people you connect with, and how you see yourself in the world?
This session will explore how Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul (MBHS) connect to make us who we are and will look at what it means to be healthy and balanced in all four areas as a student at MU. How do faith and spirituality shape our worldview, actions, relationships, and identity? What are healthy MBHS rhythms and how can we pursue them personally and together in the community? Join us for an interactive, conversation-based session as we explore MBHS together.
Explore Lancaster
Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room (114)
Times: 3:00 PM
Lancaster is ready for you to come explore! Learn about local boutique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, attractions, and so much more during this session led by Discover Lancaster, the official destination marketing organization of Lancaster County.
3:30 – 5:30 PM | “SMCTIVITIES”
Make-and-Take
Student Memorial Center, Promenade
Rain location: Student Memorial Center, Slabinski Atrium
Join other students for make-and-takes, tie-dye, free food and good music. You can custom design a fanny pack or dry-erase board and tie-dye a shirt. Ice cream will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campus Recreation Yard Games
North Quad
Rain location: Student Memorial Center, ‘Ville Courts
Participate in a variety of yard games, meet new people, and chat with the Campus Receation Staff! Plenty of giveaways and fun in the sun.
4:00 – 6:30 PM | DINNER
Gordinier Dining Hall, Upper Deck
Dinner is available for all new students and returning students on a University Meal Plan.
7:00 - 11:00 PM | EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
Super Smash Club Entertainment (6:00-10:00 PM)
Student Memorial Center, Club de ‘Ville
Join the Super Smash Club at MU for a smashing good time! Prepare for some side events in which you can showcase your skills and compete with fellow gamers. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to have fun, this event is sure to bring excitement and camaraderie.
Free Money Game Show (7:00-8:15 PM)
Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room 114
Calling all pop-culture fanatics! Go wild in a “Name That Tune” style trivia game covering music, movies and TV. It’s no wonder why this is a popular college game show: Scoring the most points gets you free money. It’s as simple as that! There will be multiple winners during four different rounds of the game, so there are many chances to win free money.
Sensory Room
Student Memorial Center, Room 018
Need quiet time? Stop by and enjoy the sensory room. The room is designed to provide calm, focus, and comfort in a safe environment. The room will be open for you to come and go as you please.
Board Game Club: Social Deduction Game (9:00-11:00)
Student Memorial Center, Rooms 202 & 204
Two Rooms and a Boom is a fast-paced social deduction game. Find your teammates, establish trust, and exchange players before time runs out and the “bomb” explodes!
Movie Night on the Quad (9:00-11:00 PM)
The Quad
Enjoy a showing of “Camp Rock” sponsored by the University Activities Board (UAB). There will be snacks to enjoy.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM | BRUNCH
Gordinier Hall, Upper Deck
Brunch is available for all new students and returning students on a University Meal Plan.
11:00 - 11:30 AM | O-GROUP MEETUP
O-Group Meeting Location – contact your OL for information.
This is a time for goodbyes and last-minute questions as you complete the formal orientation process.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | STUDENT INVOLVEMENT FAIR
The Quad
Rain: Student Memorial Center, 'Ville Courts
Looking to get involved with clubs and organizations at Millersville, but don’t know where to start? Join the Department of Campus Life for the fall 2024 Student Involvement Fair! Learn about MU student organizations and involvement opportunities, speak with current student leaders and find out how you can get involved with what is happening on campus. This event occurs only once a semester, making it a “don’t miss” opportunity!
1:00 – 3:30 PM | WALK YOUR SCHEDULE
Student Memorial Center, Patio
Rain: Meet in Student Memorial Center, Slabinski Atrium
Grab your class schedule and meet up with Orientation Leaders for a personal tour of campus to help acclimate you to the locations of your classes and other campus resources.
1:00 - 3:00 PM | MCNAIRY LIBRARY AND LEARNING FORUM HOURS
McNairy Library and Learning Forum | Lobby
Stop by the McNairy Library & Learning Forum during Walk Your Schedule. Explore the Library using the Wayfinding Guide and find the space you like for studying, working, or hanging out with friends.
2:00 – 5:00 PM | SHOPS AT BELMONT SHUTTLE
Pickup in front of the Student Memorial Center
Need any last-minute supplies before classes begin? Take advantage of this free shuttle to the Shops at Belmont and shop Target, Ulta, Michael’s, Dick’s, Jersey Mike’s and more. The shuttle runs continuously during the posted times.
2:30 - 4:00 PM | STUDENTS OF COLOR MEET AND GREET
Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room (114)
This reception is a social networking opportunity for students of color to meet current student leaders, staff professionals and faculty of color at the start of their MU career. This invitation-only event is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, the President’s Commission on Diversity & Inclusion, and the Dr. Rita Smith Wade-El Intercultural Center for Student Engagement.
4:00 – 6:30 PM | DINNER
Gordinier Dining Hall, Upper Deck
Dinner is available for new and returning students on a University Meal Plan.
7:00 – 8:00 PM | RESIDENTIAL FLOOR MEETINGS [REQUIRED]
All Campus Residences
Residential students will return to their hall to participate in a mandatory community meeting.
8:00 – 9:00 PM | ONE WORSHIP AND PRAYER SERVICE FOR THE MU COMMUNITY
Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room (114)
One Worship is designed to help you prepare your heart and mind for the upcoming school year. It's an opportunity to seek God's guidance, find encouragement, and worship with your peers. Come and experience music, an engaging message, and a supportive atmosphere where you can connect with others and the shared excitement of a new season ahead. Let's come together to lift our voices in praise and dedicate our upcoming school year to Jesus’ plans and purposes! Whether you're a Christian or not, this evening worship service is open to everyone. We invite you to embark on this new academic journey with God at the center. ONE Worship is hosted by The Navigators, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and YoungLife.
To print out a copy of the schedule, CLICK HERE.