Thursday, Aug. 17th -Sunday, Aug. 20th
welcome to the community!
THursday, AUGUST 17, 2023
Event (Time) |
Location |
Event Description |
| Residence Student Orientation Check-in (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) | Your Residence Hall | New student move-in. Receive complete information on EPPIIC Weekend programming. |
| Math/Chemistry Placements (Noon-4:00 p.m.) | Caputo Hall, Rooms 210/211 | If you did not complete assessments during summer orientation or transfer appropriate credits, plan to complete this testing opportunity. |
| Residence Hall Floor Meeting (7-8 p.m.) | Your Residence Hall | |
| Sensory Room (8:30-11:00 p.m.) | Student Memorial Center (SMC) Rm. 24 | Come unwind and relax at the Sensory Room! |
| Music Bingo (8:30-9:30 p.m.) | SMC, The Galley | |
| TBD (8:30-10:30 p.m.) | SMC, Reighard Multi-Purpose Room |
Friday, AUGUST 18, 2023
Event (Time) |
Location |
Event Description |
| Commuting Student Check-In (8:00-8:45 a.m.) | SMC 'Ville Courts | Receive complete information on EPPIIC Weekend programming. |
| EPPIIC Weekend Kickoff (8:45-9:30 a.m.) | SMC 'Ville Courts | We'll start the day off with a pep rally and introduction of our EPPIIC Values. |
| I Have Anxiety (So What?) Presentation (9:30-10:30 a.m.) | SMC 'Ville Courts | |
| Academic Department Meetings (2:45-4:15 p.m.) | Varies by Department | Meet with faculty and students in the department of your major and address any schedule adjustments or changes to your field of study. |
| Opening Academic Convocation (4:30-5:30 p.m.) | SMC 'Ville Courts | Join faculty and members of the incoming class in this tradition welcoming new students into MU's academic community. |
| Candle Lighting Ceremony (8:00-9:15 p.m.) | Heritage Campus/ The Lake | Take a moment and reflect upon the beginning of your journey as a Millersville University student. Members of the campus community will join you as you reflect. |
| Neon Dance Party (9:15-11:15 p.m.) | Brooks Field | Come for a night of dancing with a DJ, glo games, and neon face painting. |
Saturday, AUGUST 19, 2023
Event (Time) |
Location |
Event Description |
| Trip to Penn Square and Central Market in Downtown Lancaster (7:00-10:00 a.m.) | Transportation in front of SMC | Visit the shops and farmer's market in Downtown Lancaster. |
| CHEP Presentation & Brunch (10:30a.m.-1:00 p.m.) | SMC 'Ville Courts | Learn about all the Center for Health Education and Promotion has to offer and have brunch. |
| A'la Carte Interest Sessions (1:00-3:30 p.m.) | Various Locations | Choose your own adventure and discover what Millersville has to offer you. Descriptions and times for each session below. |
| Ready, Set, REC! First Look at Campus Recreation | SMC, Room 024 | 1:00-1:30 p.m. |
| Managing Money in College and Beyond | SMC, Room 018 | 1:00-1:30 p.m. |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MU | 1:00-1:30 p.m. | |
| Financial and Academic Planning for Study Abroad | SMC, Room 118E | 1:40-2:10 p.m. |
| Get Involved and Stay Engaged at Millersville! | SMC, Room 024 | 1:40-2:10 p.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m. |
| Finding Center: Faith and Spirituality at MU | SMC, Room 018 | 2:20-2:50 and 3:00-3:30 p.m. |
| An Introduction to Fraternity & Sorority Life | SMC, Room 024 | 2:20-2:50 p.m. |
| Intercultural Center for Student Engagement | SMC, 111 | 2:20-2:50 p.m. |
| Career, Internship, and Mentoring Services | SMC, Room 118E | 3:00-3:30 p.m. |
| Sensory Room | SMC, Room 024 | 1:00-3:30 p.m. |
| McNairy Library and Learning Forum Open House | McNairy Library | Continuously from 1-3:30 p.m. |
| SMCtivities (3:30-5:00 p.m.) | SMC | Axe throwing, ice cream bar, street signs, novelties, free food, sand art and more |
| Dinner (4:00-6:30 p.m.) | Gordinier Dining Hall, Upper Deck | |
| Sensory Room (7:00-10:30 p.m.) | SMC, Room 024 | |
| Comedian and Magician Live Performance (7:30-8:30 p.m.) | Winter Center, Clair Hall | |
| Movie on the Quad (8:45-11:00 p.m.) | The Quad (outside the Village residence halls). Rain location: 'Ville Courts | Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie (with POPCORN & MOVIE CANDY!) |
| Family Feud (9:00-10:30 p.m.) |
Sunday, AUGUST 20, 2023
| EVENT (TIME) | LOCATION | EVENT DESCRIPTION |
| Bridge the Gap Reception (9:00-11:00 a.m.) | SMC, Reighard Multipurpose Room (114) | Bridge the Gap is a social networking opportunity for students of color at the start of their MU career to meet current student leaders, staff, and faculty of color. Invitation only event. |
| Student Involvement Fair (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) | SMC Patio and Promenade (Rain: Inside SMC) | Get Involved on campus and join a club or organization. There is something for everyone! |
| Walk Your Schedule (1:30-3:30 p.m.) | SMC Promenade | Get a jump start before classes begin. Explore campus with friends and find your academic buildings. Need help? Stop by the Rec Center for a campus map or wayfinding assistance! |
| MU Ropes Course and Rec (2:00-4:00 p.m.) | ||
| ROTC-New Cadet Orientation (2:00-4:00 p.m.) | Stayer Hall, Room 100 | |
| Shops at Belmont Shuttle (2:00-5:00 p.m.) | Pick up in front of SMC | Visit Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, Michael's, Nordstrom Rack, Starbucks, Jersey Mike's Subs, Mod Pizza, Ulta Beauty, and more. |
| Color Cafe with Character Coffee (4:00-7:00 p.m.) | SMC Atrium | Coloring and Coffee |
| Residential Floor Meetings (7:00-8:00 p.m.) | Your residence hall | |
| One Worship: Worship and Prayer for the MU Community (8:00-9:00 p.m.) | SMC, Reighard Multipurpose Room | Join campus ministry students and leaders for a time of worship, prayer, and connecting with other students. ONE is hosted by the Campus Ministries of MU. |
| Late Night Meditation (8:30-10:30 p.m.) |
Dining Services Hours during EPPIIC Weekend
Thursday, august 17, 2023
upper deck
Lunch: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m./ $11.60 per person "all-you-care-to-eat".
Dinner: 4:00-7:00 p.m./included for orientation students, $14.300/non-student "all-you-care-to-eat" - Meal Plans begin for Orientation Students (No Flex)
ANCHOR
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday, August 18, 2023
upper deck
*ID Cards required for meal plan members to enter; Marauder Gold, cash, and credit cards accepted.
Breakfast: 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Dinner with Faculty: 5:30-7:00 p.m./included for orientation students; Upper Deck open 4:00-7:00p.m.ANCHOR
7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (no meal cards here)
saturday, august 19, 2023 *meal plans and flex begin for all students
upper deck
Brunch: 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
anchor
7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
EVERGREEN CAFE
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 20, 2023
upper deck
Brunch: 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00-6:30 p.m.
EVERGREEN CAFE
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
GALLEY
1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.