2024-2025 University Housing & Conference Services Resident Assistant Awards

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Department of University Housing & Conference Services celebrated student staff success during the annual department awards ceremony. We are very proud to announce the winners of the various accolades our department awards to outstanding service to the department, the University, and our students.

Dr. Clyde S. and Pauline F. Stine Award

Yash Kothari

Associate Director Steven Knepp, RA Yash Kothari, & West Village RAD Philip Graham

The Dr. Clyde S. and Pauline F. Stine Endowed Scholarship was seeded in 1988, by Drs. George and Helen Stine as a tribute to the memory of Dr. George Stine’s parents. Dr. Clyde Stine was a member of the Millersville University Administrative Faculty for many years. He provided administrative oversight for the residence hall program as the Dean of Men.

Dr. George Stine, Professor of Sociology, and a founding member of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, retired in 2003, after a distinguished 37 years at Millersville University.  Dr. Helen Stine retired in 2003, after many years as a Reading Specialist serving the School District of Lancaster.

It is our honor to be one of very few Student Affairs Departments recognized with an endowed scholarship. Drs. George and Helen Stine chose to recognize a Resident Assistant because Dr. Clyde Stine viewed the residence halls as an important experience in the life of a scholar and realized that Resident Assistants provide a fundamental role in the transition from student to new professional.

The Stine Award is given annually to a continuing Resident Assistant member of the junior class. The successful applicant must have a record of demonstrated outstanding service and positive contributions to the Department of University Housing & Conference Services and the general campus community. Applications are reviewed and the recipient selected by members of the University Housing and Conference Services department administrators. The recipient will receive a monetary scholarship applicable to the expenses of their senior year.


The 2024-25 award recipient is Yash Kothari, an accounting major from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Yash has just completed his fourth semester as an RA in West Village. Yash’s supervisor, Residential Area Director Mr. Philip Graham, stated the following on Yash’s behalf:

Yash is an incredibly hardworking young man who consistently goes above and beyond in his role as a Residential Assistant. Time and time again, I have witnessed his dedication and strong work ethic in action.

One of the strongest qualities Yash demonstrates is his willingness to grow. He communicates clearly from beginning to end in various situations and will regularly seek out feedback—asking what went well and where he can improve. This shows a genuine desire to excel in the role and support those around him.

Yash also carries himself with a high level of professionalism, both with residents and fellow RAs. His reliability and the timely manner in which he completes tasks have left a lasting impression on me as well as other staff.

I just want to take a moment to say thank you to Yash and recognize the great work he has been doing. Keep it up—your efforts truly make a difference!

Congrats, Yash! 

EPPIIC Staff Member of the Year

The EPPIIC Staff Member awards recognize one new and one returning RA staff member that best exemplifies what it means to be EPPIIC.

Exploration 

The resident assistant creates programs that engage residents.  The programs promote community and allow residents to expand their interests.   

Professionalism 

The resident assistant is in good academic standing.  They are responsible and trustworthy.  They act as a role model to residents.  

Public Mission 

The resident assistant is a general resource for their residential community and is prepared to respond to issues in the halls.      

Inclusion 

The resident assistant promotes inclusion and equality.  They stand up for what is right and strive to create a welcoming community on their floor. They use their position to voice the concerns of residents to ensure the residents’ needs are met.    

Integrity 

The resident assistant tries their best in the role.  They don’t complete tasks that are expected of them for the recognition.  They do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.  

Compassion 

The resident assistant is available for their residents.  They make an effort in getting to know the interests of their residents and tries to implement said interests into programs and interactions with the residents.  When conversing with residents, the RA is empathetic and engaged in conversations.  They get to know their residents as individuals, not as another name on a door. 

New RA EPPIIC Award: Inoke Taufa (West Village)
West Village RAD Philip Watson & RA Inoke Taufa
Returning RA EPPIIC Award: Yash Kothari (West Village)
West Village RAD Philip Watson & RA Yash Kothari

Program of the Year Awards

Bard Hall Program Winner – “Taco Tuesday “by Leo Faust and Alexa DiMaggio

Assistant Director / RAD Matthew Rutkoski and RA Leo Faust

East Village Program Winner – “Pot a Plant” by Sebastian Steen & Ernesto Palmese Carias 

RA Sebastian Steen, Graduate Assistant Olivia Flaharty, and RA Ernesto Palmese Carias.
Shenks Hall Program Winner – “Thrift Flip” by Bridget Lau & Rachel Bonner
Graduate Assistant Makayla Calamita, RA Rachel Bonner, and RA Bridget Lau
South Village Program Winner – “Paint & Dip” by Maeve Haines, Alli Wysocki, Kristen Ajala, Sam Johnson, and Brian O’Neill.

RAD Kei-shon Graham, RA Maeve Haines, RA Alli Wysocki, RA Kristen Ajala, RA Sam Johnson, RA Brian O'Neill, and Graduate Assistant Madison Carr.

West Village Program Winner – “Totes & T-Shirts” by Ariana Marshall and Kayla Chin
Graduate Assistant Caroline Seay, Ariana Marshall, Kayla Chin, and RAD Philip Watson

Spring 2025 RA Graduates

Bard Hall

  • Leo Faust
  • McKenna Murphy

East Village

  • Zeph Lonie
  • Grace Dauch
  • Sebastian Steen
  • Cameron Little
  • Camdyn Brunner
  • Sanyaa Graves

South Village

  • Lily Owens-Patterson
  • Milan Harley
  • Alexander Sullivan
  • Jack Reilly

West Village

  • Kayla Chin

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the following Resident Assistants (RAs) who will not be returning for the Fall 2025 semester. Their dedication, hard work, and exceptional service have greatly contributed to the success of our department and the positive experience of our students. We are truly appreciative of their commitment and the impact they’ve made on our University community!

South Village

  • Maeve Haines
  • Allison Wysocki

West Village

  • Caroline Bogle
  • Kat Dorsheimer
  • Kellie McKnight

Congratulations to all of our award winners. Thank you for your sacrifice, compassion, and amazing dedication to our department and Millersville University. We are all very proud of you!

Millersville University Residence Halls Spring 2025 Semester Closing and Check Out

Please review all the information below

The residence halls will close at 10 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025.  Residents are expected to move out of the residence halls and turn in their keys within 24 hours after their last exam or by this time.  Resident students who are graduating, are involved in graduation, or have an extenuating circumstance must speak with their Residential Area Director by 5 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to obtain permission to remain in the halls until Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Bard/Shenks – A.D. Matthew Rutkoski matthew.rutkoski@millersville.edu

East Village – RAD Yvonne DeBlois – yvonne.deblois@millersville.edu

South Village – RAD Kei-shon Graham – kei-shon.graham@millersville.edu

West Village – RAD Philip Watson – philip.watson@millersville.edu

For students graduating on Saturday, May 10, 2025, it is recommended that you check-out of the residence halls prior to your graduation ceremony.   All students will need to be checked out of the residence halls by 8pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Students may move out prior to finals. Please make sure to follow the procedures listed below.

Students who have applied for summer housing: Please read the summer housing section below.

Review the following information carefully to avoid violations of the Student Code of Conduct and additional charges for improperly checking out of your residence hall room.

QUIET HOURS FOR FINAL EXAMS

Please keep your fellow students in mind as they prepare for exams.  Quiet hours will be maintained, 24 hours a day, beginning at 9PM Friday, May 2, 2025, and continuing through the end of the semester.

CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES

Prior to leaving for the summer break, all resident students MUST properly check out of their room.  All residents must do the following prior to the actual check-out:

  • Remove all belongings from your area of the room (open desk/dresser drawers).
  • Dispose of trash by removing it to the dumpster area outside of your residence hall.
  • Clean the room by sweeping the floor and wiping down furniture to remove dust and sticky residue.
  • Clean the bathroom/s. This would include cleaning the toilet, shower, sink, and floor area. This should not be left for the last resident to clean.
  • Return furniture to its original position. See the schematics posted on the bulletin board of your hallway.
  • Un-bunk beds and make sure that the bed frame is at the proper height.

The LAST resident to check-out of a room should also do the following:

  • Turn off the lights.
  • Set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
  • Close and lock the window.
  • Lower the blinds halfway but leave them open.
  • Lock your bedroom and suite door.

 EXPRESS CHECK-OUT

 To use the Express Check-out Procedure:

  • Proceed to the main desk of each residence hall and you will find express check-out envelopes next to a locked drop box.
  • Complete all the information required on the front of the envelope.
  • Sign your name as indicated.
  • Place your room key inside the envelope. Shenks students must include your parking pass and seal the envelope.
  • If you have lost your key, complete the envelope, and write on the front: “No key enclosed, lost key.”
  • Drop the envelope into the lock box.

BICYCLES

Remember to take your bicycle with you before you leave campus.  As of Sunday, May 11, 2025, all bicycles left in the residential areas will be treated as abandoned property and disposed of accordingly.

MAIL

The last day for mail delivery will be Friday, May 9, 2025.  All first-class mail will be sent to your home address over the summer, except packages which must be returned to sender. Newspapers and magazines cannot be forwarded.

DONATIONS

Help local families and students by donating items you may no longer need before leaving for break. There will be a designated area in each residence hall lobby for you to leave donation items. Items to donate can include clean clothes (dirty clothing cannot be accepted), hygiene products, cleaning supplies, bedding (mattress pads cannot be accepted), non-perishable foods (cannot be opened), educational supplies, and other usable items. We cannot accept rugs from your suite.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Registered summer session residents will be assigned to live in South Village A wing.  Students staying for the entire summer term or for the first part of the term may request to stay in their room until Sunday, May 11, 2025, at which time you will need to move to your summer room and be checked out of your spring assignment before 9pm that day. All personal items must be moved over to your summer assignment. There is no storage available, so you will need to remove all your belongings at spring closing and checkout using the instructions above.

For information regarding summer housing, please review our webpage: https://www.millersville.edu/housing/summer-housing.php

MOVE-IN FOR FALL 2025 REMINDER

Returning students can check into the halls starting on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Fall 2025 move-in details will be posted in August.

If you have specific questions, please speak with your residence hall staff.  Have a nice summer!

2025 Annual Benchworks Residential Student Survey

Beginning Monday, April 7, 2025, the Department of University Housing & Conference Services will launch its annual Benchworks by Elentra survey. All non-staff residential students (i.e., those living in Bard Hall, Reighard Hall, Shenks Hall, and the Villages) will be invited to participate. The survey will remain open through Friday, April 18, 2025.

Students will receive an email invitation with detailed instructions on how to complete the survey. Two reminder emails will be sent to those who have not yet responded.

This assessment is vital to the Department of University Housing & Conference Services and the university as a whole. The data collected allows us to better understand the strengths and areas for improvement within our program, as well as the services provided by campus partners, in comparison to peer institutions nationwide.

The survey assesses 21 different factors, which include the following:

Satisfaction

  • Hall Student Staff
  • Hall Programming
  • Hall Environment
  • Facilities*
  • Services Provided
  • Room Assignment
  • Room Change
  • Safety & Security
  • Roommates
  • Dining Services*
  • Community Environment

Learning

  • Personal Interactions
  • Sense of Community
  • Diverse Interactions
  • Self-Management
  • Alcohol and Drug Use
  • Sustainability
  • Living-Learning Community (LLC) Connections & Support

Overall

  • Overall Satisfaction
  • Overall Learning
  • Overall Program Effectiveness

*University Housing & Conference Services does not supervise these areas, but works as a partner with the departments responsible for these services.

Your responses will be kept anonymous and will assist us in evaluating and planning for future programs and services. Your responses are important! Students are the best source of information to help shape the educational and co-curricular experience at Millersville University.

Thank you in advance for completing the survey.

Millersville University Residence Hall Spring Break 2025 Bulletin

Spring Break for the residence halls will begin at 10:00 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025, after night classes. All students planning to stay for Spring Break must register by completing the “Spring Break Application” that is in your MyHousing Account. There is no additional cost to stay over the break, but you must apply to be approved. All students that apply to stay are approved and you will receive an email confirmation once you have completed the application. The application will close at 5pm on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Students not staying for Spring Break can return to the halls starting at 12 pm (noon) on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

To complete the application, follow these instructions:

  1. Log into your MAX Account.
  2. Select Student Services.
  3. Select Housing & Dining.
  4. Select MyHousing.
  5. In your MyHousing Account, go to the Applications tab on the left side and complete the “Spring Break Application.”
  6. Once you complete the application, you will receive an email stating that your application was completed.

The Residence Hall Staff may conduct Health and Safety Inspections in each residence hall suite at the start of the Spring break. Please carefully review the following instructions and information to avoid violations of the Student Code of Conduct for improper maintenance of your residence hall suite/room.

Spring Break Housing Information:

  • Guests and Visitation is not permitted during the break. Guest visitation will end at 5pm on Friday, March 7 will start back up at 12noon on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
  • All University Administrative Offices will be open during the break
  • Residence Hall Offices will have limited hours of operation during the break – see front desk for contact information.
  • See Dining Services , Health Services, The Hub websites for hours of operation
  • Students are not required to surrender residence hall keys to the staff prior to leaving for the break.
  • The Housekeeping and Facilities Management Staffs may be working in the campus residence halls to perform maintenance tasks during the break that require entrance to resident rooms.

Spring Break Preparation Procedures:

Prior to the start of the break, all resident students MUST:

  • Dispose of all trash by removing it to the dumpster in the parking lots outside your residence hall.
  • Clean your room/suite, including sweeping the floor and wiping down furniture.
  • Clean your bathroom and report any issues with constant run toilets, sinks, and showers to the residence hall staff.
  • Remove stale food from your refrigerator and properly dispose of it through proper trash removal.
  • If you are leaving for the break, turn off the lights.
  • If you are leaving for the break, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
  • If you are leaving for the break, close and lock your room window (Villages).
  • If you are leaving for the break, lower the blinds halfway, but leave them open.
  • If you are leaving for the break, lock your bedroom door and your suite door.
  • If you are leaving for the break, please move all items from your residence hall floor, especially computer equipment and any items that can be damaged by flooding.
  • If you are leaving for the break and you have a Learning Services approved animal in your room, you MUST take the animal with you. You MAY NOT leave animals in the residence hall in the care of another student or staff member.

 Have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!

Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Housing Application / Room Selection Process (*Reminder*)

The on-campus room selection process is now open for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic period. Below is a reminder of the four (4) different selection opportunities.

February 4 – February 5, 2025

 Shenks Hall Room Selection only

February 7 – February 10, 2025

 Same Room Selection

February 12 – February 14, 2025

 Single-Suite in Villages Room  Selection

February 17 – March 7, 2025

 Open Room Selection

To be eligible to participate in any of these room selection periods, you must complete the Returning Student Housing Application (including the deposit) at least 24 hours prior to each room selection period.

Eligible students will receive information the day before each room selection period.  Click HERE to download a PDF for step-by-step instructions on completing the online room selection process.

  • Shenks Hall Room Selection: You will only see open spaces in Shenks Hall.
  • Same Room Selection: You will only be able to select your space (please note, not all spaces can be reelected. If you can’t pick your room, that means its not eligible for same room selection.
    • Can’t be matched with a roommate to pick your same room, you will need to un-match your selected roommate/s.
  • Single-Suite: You will only see open single suite spaces in East, South or West Village
  • Open Room Selection: You will see all open spaces that are eligible to be selected

Reminder, all students not approved to live off-campus for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 term should participate in the room selection process.

If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director of Occupancy Management Matthew Rutkoski directly. You may also review the full list of information regarding on and off-campus housing processs by reading the email below or vising the following website:

https://www.millersville.edu/housing/student-info/standard-level.php

On and Off Campus Mental Health Resources for Millersville University Students (2025)

At Millersville University, we are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of all our students. Below, you will find important on-campus and off-campus mental health resources that are available to you. Whether you’re seeking immediate assistance or looking for ongoing support, these resources are here to help you navigate through challenging times. Please take a moment to explore the options and find the right support for your needs.


Click HERE to download a PDF version of this resource.

Residence Hall Winter Break 2024-2025 Bulletin

1. Winter break housing will start at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The residence halls will be closed during winter break. Resident students who will continue residing in the residence halls during the spring 2025 semester may request break housing for all or portions of the winter break by completing the “Break_Winter_2024-25 Application”. There is no additional cost to stay over the break, but you must apply to be approved. All students that apply to stay are approved and you will receive and email confirmation once you have completed the application. The application will close at 10pm on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The residence halls will reopen for the spring semester at 12 noon on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

2. Students that are graduating or working graduation on Saturday, December 14, 2024, are permitted to stay but must be checked out of the residence hall before 6pm on Saturday, December 14, 2024. You must email your Residential Area Director (RAD) to receive permission to stay until 6pm on Saturday, December 14, 2024. University Housing and Conference Services will verify with the Registrar’s Office the students who have requested to stay for graduation. Once confirmed, you will receive additional check-out instructions from your RAD. You do not need to complete the Break Housing Application.

3. If you are requesting winter break housing and you have scheduled a room change for the spring semester, you must complete the room change before the start of the break. If the room change cannot be completed prior to leaving for the break, you may be asked to take all personal belongings home. This is to help the housekeeping staff clean and prepare for the spring semester. Please see your Residential Area Director (RAD) to make that arrangement. Students assigned to continue housing in the residence halls for spring 2025 are not required to surrender residence hall keys to the staff prior to leaving for the break nor need to move out all your belongings.

4. Students who are not returning to Millersville University for the spring semester, or who are considering not returning, must contact their Residential Area Director (RAD) to receive instructions for checking out of the residence halls. You will need to follow the instructions given to you by your hall director. Failure to do so will result in additional charges.

East Village –Yvonne DeBlois – yvonne.deblois@millersville.edu

Bard/Shenks – Matthew Rutkoski – matthew.rutkoski@millersville.edu

South Village – Kei-shon Graham – kei-shon.graham@millersville.edu

West Village – Philip Watson – philip.watson@millersville.edu

TO COMPLETE THE WINTER BREAK APPLICATION:

  1. Log into your MAX Account
  2. Select Student Services
  3. Select Housing and Dining
  4. Select MyHousing
  5. In your MyHousing Account, go to the Applications tab on the left side and complete the “Break_Winter_2024-25Application”.
  6. Once you complete the application, you will receive an email stating that your application was completed.

GENERAL WINTER BREAK INFORMATION

  • 24-hour quiet hours go into effect at 9:00 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024, and continue through the end of the semester.
  • The residence halls will be closed during winter break except for returning residents who have requested and been approved for winter break housing by University Housing & Conference Services.
  • Card access for all resident students will be discontinued during the winter break. Only returning residents who have requested winter break housing will have card access privileges.
  • Guests and visitation are not permitted during the break due to safety and security reasons.
  • See Dining ServicesHealth ServicesSMC, and The Hub websites for hours of operation.
  • For non-urgent police and campus calls during holiday closing times dial (717) 871-4357. For fire, police, and EMS emergencies, always dial 911.
  • Students assigned to continue housing in the residence halls for spring 2025 are not required to surrender residence hall keys to the staff prior to leaving for the break nor need to move out all your belongings.
  • The Housekeeping and Facilities Management Staff will be working in the campus residence halls to perform maintenance tasks during the break that may require entrance to resident rooms. The University Housing & Conference Services staff may post a courtesy sign on your door indicating that the room is occupied during the winter break. This sign will ensure that workers will not enter your room without knocking. Please leave it in place for the duration of the winter break.
  • All students assigned to the residence halls for Fall 2024 are automatically assigned to continue residing in the residence halls for Spring 2025, unless you have officially withdrawn from the University, been approved for a leave of absence for Spring 2025, been approved for study abroad for Spring 2025, or are an international student on a current study abroad visa who will not be returning for the Spring 2025 semester. In all these cases, you must not be registered for classes at Millersville University for Spring 2025.

WINTER BREAK PREPARATION PROCEDURES

The residence hall staff will conduct health and safety inspections in each residence hall suite at the start of the winter break. Please carefully review the following instructions and information to avoid violations of the Student Code of Conduct for improper maintenance of your residence hall suite/room.

Prior to the start of the break, all resident students returning for the spring and not registered for the winter break period MUST:

  • Dispose of all trash by removing it to the dumpster in the parking lots outside your residence hall.
  • Clean the room/suite including sweeping the floor and wiping down furniture.
  • Clean your bathroom and report any issues with constant run toilets, sinks, showers to the residence hall staff.
  • Remove food from your refrigerator and properly dispose of it through proper trash removal.
  • Defrost your refrigerator.
  • If you are leaving for the break, turn off the lights.
  • If you are leaving for the break, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
  • If you are leaving for the break, close and lock your room window in the Villages.
  • If you are leaving for the break, lower the blinds halfway but leave them open.
  • If you are leaving for the break, lock your bedroom door and your suite door.
  • If you are leaving for the break, please take any valuables home with you.
  • If you are leaving for the break please move all items from your residence hall floor, especially computer equipment and any items that can be damaged by flooding.
  • If you are leaving for the break and you have an approved animal through Learning Services in your room, you must take the animal with you. You may not leave animals in the residence hall in the care of another student or staff member.

Congratulations to our December 2024 graduates!

Happy Holidays and stay safe!

Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Housing Applications / Room Selection Process

Important On-Campus Dates

November 25, 2024

Online application (including housing deposit) and roommate matching opens in the MyHousing account for Returning Students.

February 4 – 5, 2025

Shenks Hall Room Selection

February 7– 10, 2025

Same Room Selection

February 12 – 14, 2025

Single-Suite in Villages Room Selection

February 17 – March 7, 2025

Open Room Selection

 

Important Off-Campus Dates 

January 30, 2025

Off-campus application opens in the MyHousing Account for students with over 60 credits for Fall 2025.

February 1, 2025

UHCS will begin to process off-campus applications for students with over 60 credits.

March 7, 2025

Off-campus application temporarily closes due to scheduled campus software integration.

March 20, 2025

Off-campus application opens for all students, including under 60 credits. Students can also not submit commuter requests.

Summer 2025

UCHS will determine availability of Student Lodging (SLI) waivers for students with 30 – 59 credits and and start to process these applications.

 

Definitions:

On-Campus: On-campus housing is defined as residing in one of the following residence halls: Bard Hall, East Village, Shenks Hall, South Village, and West Village.

Off-Campus: Properties owned by Student Lodging, Inc. (SLI) and other student housing options within the community.

Commuter: Students residing with a parent or court-appointed legal guardian at that person’s permanent home address who is commuting fewer than 40 miles one way. A notarized statement and supplemental statement are required.

For further information, please refer to the Millersville University Housing Residency Requirement policy.

Room Selection for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic year will start in the spring semester. Students living on-campus will need to complete the following processes to participate:

Pre-Room Selection Process

As returning MU students, you will be able to select your own room for next year. To be able to participate, you must pay the $200.00 housing deposit and complete the Returning Student Housing Application: “RETURNING STUDENTS_HousingApplication_2025-2026.” (Please note, it will state “Spring 2026” term next to it as the application is for the entire 2025-26 academic year.)

  • To complete the housing application, you will log into your MyHousing Account. In your MyHousing account, you click on the Applications tab and complete the “RETURNING STUDENTS_HousingApplication_2025-2026.” You will need to complete the application to be eligible to participate in the room selection process.
  • You will pay the housing deposit in the housing application. Once you have completed the housing application, you will receive an email confirming the application was completed.

You can also select roommates by logging into your MyHousing Account. Once logged in, select the Roommate Selection tab and Select Roommates. For the term, choose Fall 2025 and you can then search for a roommate by first and last name. When you find your roommate, you will select them by clicking the Request Roommate option under the name. Please make sure you only select the number of roommates you want for the room type your looking for:

  • For a single suite, you can only select one (1) roommate as single suites are for two (2) students.
  • For a double suite, you can only select three (3) roommates as double suites are for four (4) students.
  • For same room selection, you cannot have any roommates selected as you can only select your same room (if that room is an available option for next year).

Room Selection Options

The room selection process will officially start on February 4, 2025

  • February 4 – February 5, 2025: Shenks Hall Room Selection
  • February 7 – February 10, 2025: Same Room Selection
  • February 12 – February 14, 2025: Single-Suite Room Selection in the Villages
  • February 17 – March 7, 2025: Open room selection in any hall for returning/current students.

Shenks Room Selection

This is room selection for students who wish to live in Shenks Hall, which is used primarily for returning students.

Same Room Selection

This is for students who currently live on campus and wish to live in the same room they are currently in for next fall. Please note that some rooms may not be available to be selected again based on different facility uses and rooms reserved for certain living-learning community (LLC) programs. Remember, to participate in the Same Room Selection, you cannot request a roommate. A current suitemate group that wishes to live together again must each pick separately.

Single Suite Room Selection

This is room selection for students who wish to live in single suites (i.e., suite with two (2) bedrooms and a shared bathroom for two (2) students). A limited number of single suites will be available for selection.

Open Room Selection

This is when you can select any room that is available in any of the residence halls, including Bard Hall.

Please remember that if you do not plan to live on-campus for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 term, you must be approved to live off-campus. To submit an off-campus request, log into your MyHousing Account and complete the “Fall 2025 Off-Campus Request” Application located in the Applications tab.

OFF-CAMPUS WAIVER FAQS

Below are frequently asked questions and their answers related to the off-campus waiver process to help you plan accordingly for the 2025-26 academic year.

Should I apply for on-campus housing for 2025-26 academic year?

If you are returning to Millersville University for the 2025-26 academic year and are not eligible for a 60+ credit waiver, you should apply to secure campus housing.

I will not have 60 earned credits until I finish the spring 2025 semester. Can I still apply for a waiver?

Yes. University Housing & Conference Services (UHSC) takes into consideration the anticipated number of credits that you will earn for the spring 2025 semester. Keep in mind that you can become ineligible if you decide to withdraw from or fail courses that will put you under the 60-credit mark by the end of the spring 2025 semester.

What if my friends I want to live with have 60+ credits and are approved, but I only have 30-59 earned credits?

Decisions regarding the availability for off-campus waivers for students with between 30 -59 credits will be determined in the summer of 2025. Additionally, those with 30-59 earned credits who are granted a waiver may only reside in Student Lodging, Inc. (SLI) communities and not elsewhere off-campus.

Some of my intended roommates and I have received a 60+ credit waiver, but one (or more) have only have 30 – 59 earned credits. What should we do?

Students with only 30 – 59 earned credits are not guaranteed a waiver. You should proceed accordingly assuming that your friend may not be granted a waiver. It is recommended that you make off-campus roommate arrangements with students who do have a 60+ earned credit waiver.

If I do not have the required credit hours to move off campus, can I take summer classes to get the needed credits?

You may do so if this will place you at a level of 60 or more earned credits prior to the start of the fall semester.

What if I already signed a lease somewhere other than Student Lodging, Inc. (SLI)?

You may only sign a lease somewhere other than Student Lodging, Inc. (SLI) if you have acquired a 60+ earned credit waiver and are approved by our office.

I received a waiver last year but never used it, can I use it this year?

No. You must apply for a waiver each year.

Can I transfer my waiver to someone else?

No. Waivers are not transferrable to other students.

If 30 – 59 credit waivers for SLI are granted, how are they chosen?

Waivers will be granted in sequential order by the date and time of the “Fall 2025 off-campus request application” until the number of waivers available are exhausted. Waivers granted for those 30 – 59 earned credits will not be based upon any intended apartment roommate arrangements that you may have.

If I do not know if I will be granted a 30 – 59 credit waiver, do I have to live on campus for the summer?

Students are not required to live on campus during the summer months but may do so.

Is there an appeal process for those students with 30 – 59 credits who were denied a waiver?

No. All decisions are final.


Join the Student Dining Service Committee

Dining Services is looking for students interested in joining the Student Dining Service Committee. This is a fantastic opportunity to have your voice heard and work directly with the management team to improve the dining experience on campus.

Committee Details

· Meetings: Once a month

· Purpose: Discuss student needs, concerns, suggestions for improvements, and provide general feedback about dining services.

· Opportunity: Collaborate with Dining Services management to share ideas, offer suggestions, and help shape the future of dining services!

If you’re passionate about enhancing the dining experience for all students and want to be part of the decision-making process, this is your chance to get involved!

If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact:

Daryl Matthews

Director of University Dining and Catering Services

Email: daryl.matthews@millersville.edu

Phone: 717-871-7591

We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on campus dining!

Resident Assistant Application for 2025-2026 is Now Available

The Department of University Housing and Conference Services is seeking qualified students to join our team as Resident Assistants (RAs) for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Resident Assistant position is a great way to build leadership skills, serve as a mentor, and work closely with other RAs as a team. Students selected to be RAs receive a residence hall room at no cost, an academic year stipend, and parking pass.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the Resident Assistant 2025-2026 interest form below:

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To learn more about the requirements and details about the RA position, we have information sessions available the following dates and times. You should attend one (1) information session for your application to be considered.

11/14/24       11:30am – 12 pm                   SMC 204

11/14/24       8pm – 8:30 pm                         South Village Great Room

11/19/24      11 am – 11:30 am                   SMC 204

11/21/24       8 am –  8:30 pm                       South Village Great Room

12/4/24         4 pm – 4:30 pm                           South Village Great Room

01/22/25         3 pm – 3:30 pm                        South Village Great Room

01/26/25         7pm – 7:30 pm                         South Village Great Room

01/27/25         11:30 am – 1 pm                    SMC Tables

The Resident Assistant Application will close promptly at 7pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

If you have any questions, please just email Matthew Rutkoski. Additionally, we also encourage you to reach out to your current Resident Assistant if you want to learn more about the position.

717-871-4200 | housing@millersville.edu