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Announcements

Residence Hall Fall Break 2023 Bulletin

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Fall Break will start at 5pm on Friday, October 6, 2023.  All students planning to stay for Fall Break must register by completing the “Break_Fall_2023” Application that is in your MyHousing Account.  For Fall Break, all students that apply to stay are approved and you will receive an email confirmation once you have completed the application. Fall Break ends and classes start again on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

To complete the application, follow these instructions:

  • Log into your MAX Account.
  • Select Student Services.
  • Select Housing & Dining.
  • Select MyHousing.
  • In your MyHousing Account, go to the Applications tab on the left side and complete the Break_Fall_2023 Application.
  • 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 during the fall 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.

 Fall Break Housing Information:

  • The residence halls will be operational during the fall break.
  • University administrative offices will be open during fall break during regular business hours.
  • Guests and Visitation is not permitted during the break. Guest visitation will start back up at 12noon on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
  • Residence hall offices will have hours of operation during the break – see front desk for contact information.
  • See Dining Services and Health Services websites for hours of operation.
  • The Housekeeping and Facilities Management teams may be working in the campus residence halls to perform maintenance tasks during the break that require entrance to resident rooms.

Fall Break Preparation Procedures:

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

  • Dispose of all trash by removing it to the dumpsters 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 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 72 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 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.

Please consult your residence hall staff should you have any specific questions and have a nice fall break.

* Graphic by Scott M. Helfrich, Ed.D.

Announcements

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY FALL 2023 HOUSING MOVE-IN INFORMATION

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The Fall 2023 semester is fast approaching so we want you to be prepared for moving into the residence halls on campus. Please read the following important information.

RESIDENCE HALL ASSIGNMENTS

Residence hall building and room assignments will be available within your student account (i.e., MAX > MyHousing) on Friday, July 14, 2023, after 3:00 p.m.  We appreciate your patience!

MOVING IN

Below are the dates and times you may move onto campus based upon your specific residence hall assignment and whether you are a new, returning, or transfer student. This schedule is designed to mediate the flow of traffic and avoid congestion in and around the residence halls created by the large number of students and families. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this schedule. We look forward to having you here at the ‘Ville!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 – NEW STUDENTS IN LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLCs)

All Halls: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

There is still some space available for LLC participation so we encourage more students to apply via the links listed above.

*LLC students will receive more information individually regarding the Wednesday evening “LLC Welcome BBQ” in the weeks prior to move-in.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 – NEW & TRANSFER STUDENTS

East Village and West Village

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.               Terrace and First Floors

10:00 a.m. – Noon                      2nd Floor

Noon – 2:00 p.m.                         3rd Floor

South Village

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                   Terrace and First Floors

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.               2nd Floor

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.               3rd Floor

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.               4th Floor

Shenks Hall

Noon – 2:00 p.m.          2nd and 3rd Floors

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.   1st Floor

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023 – RETURNING STUDENTS

East and West Villages 

8:00 a.m. – Noon          All Floors

South Village

Noon – 5 p.m.               All Floors

Shenks Hall

9:00 a.m. – Noon          1st and 2nd Floors

Noon – 3:00 p.m.          3rd Floor

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023 – RETURNING STUDENTS 

East and West Villages 

8:00 a.m. – Noon              All Floors

South Villages

Noon – 5:00 p.m.             All Floors

Shenks Hall

Noon – 5 p.m.                   All Floors

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023

Fall semester classes begin

***Click for additional 2023-2024 Academic Year dates.***

 Route & Parking Maps

The links below will open PDF route and parking maps. Please follow the appropriate route for your residence hall:

Black Route – Shenks Hall and West Village

Green Route – East and South Village

Move-In Day Expectations

Once you arrive to campus during your designated day and time, here is what you can expect:

  • Family and / or friends may accompany you for the move-in process for help, but we encourage you to limit the number of individuals needed for support due to traffic congestion and parking availability concerns.
  • The entire move-in process can take between 1-2 hours long during peak periods.
  • Upon your arrival to campus, you will see signs pointing you where to go.
  • Please note that if you have more than one vehicle, only one at a time will be permitted to park next to the building for unloading.
  • When you arrive at your hall, you will be able to unload your belongings. The driver will immediately move the car to the designated parking area while you go to the check-in area to receive your keys.
  • We will have a limited number of student volunteers (“Movers & Shakers”) on hand to help. If you would like assistance, available Movers & Shakers will help you load your belongings into large carts for transport to your room as quickly as possible.
  • Due to the high number of new students moving in, at times you might find it easier to move yourself in without help from a volunteer Mover & Shaker.
  • After you unload the vehicle, you will need to move it to an open parking area, which may be on another part of campus. You will be directed to these areas.
  • We encourage you to pack lightly and bring any hard carts that you may have to expedite your move-in process.
  • Before you unpack everything, use a computer to check your e-mail and complete your room condition report. This is how you note any existing damage or worn items in your room so that you are not charged for them at the end of the year. Do not have a computer handy? Do not worry. We will have hard copies available for you to use. Just ask your RA.

Residential Student Mail and Package Information

Please read this short blog post regarding the mail process here on campus and how students must have their mail and packages addressed.

 Movers & Shakers Volunteering Opportunity

The Department of University Housing & Conference Services (UHCS) is looking for returning students to serve as volunteer  “Movers & Shakers” for move-in help on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Movers & Shakers are responsible for meeting and greeting new students, their families, and helping to move students’ belongings into their rooms in the residence halls. Click HERE to find out more and register.

Please feel free to email our office at housing@millersville.edu if you should have any questions or need further clarification.

Announcements, Policies & Procedures, Room Selection, Save the Date

Fall 2023 On and Off Campus Housing Application Information

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Definitions:

On-Campus: On-campus housing is defined as residing in one of the following residence halls: 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:

https://www.millersville.edu/about/administration/policies/pdf/administration/housing-residency-requirement.pdf

Same Room Selection

“Same Room Selection” is for those students who currently live on campus and wish to live in the room they are currently in for next fall. Remember, to participate in this room selection, you cannot request a roommate. A current suitemate group that wishes to live together again must each pick separately.

Shenks Room Selection and Honors College Room Selection

This is room selection for students who wish to live in Shenks Hall or wish to live in Honor’s College Living Learning Community (LLC).

Single Suite Room Selection

This is room selection for students who wish to live in single suites (i.e., two private bedrooms and one shared bathroom in the Villages). A limited number of single suites will be available for selection.

Open Room Selection

“Open Room Selection” is when you can select any room that is available. There are two types: “Open Room Selection with Roommate Matching” (i.e., for students who have already requested a roommate) and “Open Room Selection without Roommate Matching” (i.e., for students who did not request a roommate).

Information Sessions (Zoom links to be provided later)

February 8, 2023: Fall 2023 Housing On/Off Campus Information Session @ 12:10PM – 1PM

February 9, 2023: Fall 2023 Housing On/Off Campus Information Session @ 6PM – 7PM

 Returning Student On-Campus Room Selection Timeline

Room selection for those current students who plan to live on campus next year. See below for important dates and information about the different types of room selection. Room selection is in MyHousing (self-service): MAX >> Student Services-Housing & Dining >> MyHousing.

February 1, 2023: On-campus application opens and roommate matching (through MyHousing)

March 1, 2023: Kick-Off of Room Selection Program (South Village Great Room)

March 14, 2023 – April 14, 2023: On campus room selection for Returning/Current students.

  • March 14 – 15, 2023: Same room selection
  • March 16 – 17, 2023:  Shenks Hall and Honor’s College LLC selection
  • March 22 – 23, 2023: Villages single suite selection
  • March 24 – April 14, 2023: Open room selection for returning/current students

Returning Student Off-Campus Timeline

See below for important dates and information about the different types of off-campus requests:  All requests are Applications in MyHousing (self-service):  MAX >> Student Services >> Housing & Dining >> MyHousing.

January 24, 2023: Returning student off-campus application opens in MyHousing.

February 1, 2023: UHCS will begin to process off-campus applications for students with anticipated 60 or more credits completed by the end of Spring 2023.

March 1, 2023: Students with under 60 credits who are within commuting distance (40 miles one way) can apply for commuting from legal residence with application and notarized document.

July 5, 2023: If there are available waivers to grant, students with 30-59 earned credits can apply for a waiver, but are not guaranteed, to lease with Student Lodging, Inc. The approval of affiliate waivers is at the sole discretion of the university.

July 10, 2023: UHCS will begin to process SLI applications for students with anticipated 30 – 59 credits completed by July 15, 2023.

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 2023-24 academic year.

Should I apply for on-campus housing for 2023-24 academic year?

If you are returning to Millersville University for the 2023-24 academic year and 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 semester.

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

While you will be able to apply for a waiver on July 5, 2023, there is no guarantee that you will obtain a waiver. 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.

How many 30-59 credit waivers will be granted in July?

This will not be determined until immediately prior to July 10, 2023.

If I don’t have the required credit hours to move off campus, can I take summer classes so I do?

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.

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 are granted in July, how are they chosen?

The waiver application will open the first week in July in MAX. Waivers will be granted in sequential order by the date and time of 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 prior to July 10, 2023, 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.

Announcements

Residence Hall Winter Break 2022 Bulletin

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Winter break housing will start at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The residence halls will be closed during winter break. Resident students who are continuing in the residence halls to spring 2023 may request break housing for all or portions of the winter break by completing the “Break_Winter_2022-23 Application”. There is no additional cost to stay over the break for housing, but you must apply to be approved. All students that apply to stay are approved and will receive an email confirmation once you have completed the application. The application will close at 4pm on Thursday, December 8, 2022. The residence halls will reopen for the spring semester at 12 noon on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Students that are graduating or working at the graduation ceremony on Sunday, December 11, 2022, are permitted to stay, but must be checked out of the residence hall before 6pm on Sunday, December 11, 2022. You must email your Residential Area Director (RAD) to receive permission to stay until Sunday, December 11, 2022. The University Housing and Conference Services Office will confirm with the Registrar’s Office students who have requested to stay due to graduating. Once confirmed, you will receive additional check-out instructions from your RAD. You do not need to complete the Break Housing Application.

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 2023 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.

Students not returning or are thinking of not returning to Millersville University for the spring semester 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. Failure to properly check out will result in your being billed accordingly.

EAST VILLAGE A WATER LINE REPAIR

Special facilities notice to EAST Village A residents requesting and approved for winter break housing:

  • East Village A will undergo a water line repair from Tuesday, December 13, 2022, through and including all of Wednesday, December 14, 2022. East Village A will not have any domestic water during this time. The fire sprinkler system, however, will not be impacted. East Village B will still have water during this repair.
  • Residents approved for winter break housing in East Village A will have to make alternate arrangements for water during this time due to this scheduled repair. For those of you who have requested winter break housing simply out of convenience and have other safe housing options available for those two days, we recommend that you reside there. University Housing will provide a temporary option for bathroom facilities and potable water for those who do not have other options. Further instructions will be sent to those approved for break housing in East Village A.

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_2022-23Application”.
  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 2, 2022, and continue through 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
  • 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.
  • All University Administrative Offices will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 26, 2022, until 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Residence hall offices will have limited hours of operation during the break. See the front desk of your residence hall for contact information.
  • See Dining Services, Health Services, SMC, 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 2023 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 hall for fall 2022 are automatically assigned to continue in the residence halls for spring 2023 unless you have filed an official withdrawal from the University, filed and been approval for an official leave of absence for spring 2023, filed for leave of absence due to call to active military service for spring 2023, filed or been approved for study abroad for spring 2023, or are a current study abroad visa international student not returning for the spring 2023 semester. All these circumstances require that you are not registered for classes at Millersville University for spring 2023.

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. Please make sure to put down at least one terrycloth towel (or multiple paper towels) on the inside bottom of the fridge to capture any dripping water from the freezer defrosting process.
  • 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 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.
  • All students who are leaving campus during winter break must have their mail addressed to their winter break residence.  Any items received by the campus mailroom after the student has left will be returned to sender.

Congratulations to our December 2022 graduates!

Happy Holidays and stay safe!

Announcements

Residence Hall Thanksgiving Break 2022 Bulletin

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Thanksgiving Break will begin at 10pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, after night classes. All students planning to stay for Thanksgiving Break must register by completing the “Break_Thanksgiving_2022 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 3pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Students not staying for Thanksgiving Break can return to the halls starting at 12 noon on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

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 “Break_Thanksgiving_2022 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 Thanksgiving 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.

Thanksgiving Break Housing Information

  • All University Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, and Friday, November 25, 2022.
  • Guests and Visitation is not permitted during the break. Guest visitation will start back up at 12noon on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
  • 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.
  • The SMC will be closed from 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 23, 2022, until Noon Sunday, November 27, 2022.
  • The Housekeeping and Facilities Management staff may be working in the campus residence halls to perform maintenance tasks during the break that require entrance to resident rooms.

Thanksgiving 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 72 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 Thanksgiving Break!

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Residence Hall Fall Break 2022 Bulletin

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Fall Break will start at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022, and run through 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.  All students planning to stay for Fall Break must register by completing the “BreakFall2022” Application that is in your MyHousing Account.  For Fall Break, all students that apply to stay are approved and you will receive an email confirmation once you have completed the application.

To complete the application, follow these instructions:

  • Log into your MAX Account
  • Select Student Services
  • Select Housing & Dining
  • Select MyHousing
  • In your MyHousing Account, go to the Applications tab on the left side and complete the “Break_Fall_2022” Application.
  • 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 during the fall 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.

Fall Break Housing Information:

  • The residence halls will be operational during the fall break.
  • University Administrative Offices will be open during fall break during regular business hours.
  • Guests and visitation are not permitted during the break. Guest visitation will start back up at 12noon on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
  • Residence Hall Offices will have limited hours of operation during the break – see front desk for contact information.
  • See Dining Servicesand Health Services websites for hours of operation.
  • The Housekeeping and Facilities Management teams may be working in the campus residence halls to perform maintenance tasks during the break that require entrance to resident rooms.

Fall Break Preparation Procedures:

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

  • Dispose of all trash by removing it to the dumpsters 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 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 72 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 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.

Please consult your residence hall staff should you have any specific questions.

Announcements

Residence Hall Network Login Information

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Millersville University Residence Hall WiFi Access (2022)

If you need any help registering or connecting your devices, an Apogee support representative is available 24 hours a day to assist you. * Call support at 833-548-7747 * Chat live/Email/Additional Resources at millersville.apogee.us

Need Some Help?

If you need any help registering or connecting your devices, an Apogee support representative is available 24 hours a day to assist you.

  • Call support at 833-548-7747
  • Chat live/Email/Additional Resources at apogee.us
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Millersville University Fall 2022 Housing Move-In Information

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The Fall 2022 semester is fast approaching so we want you to be prepared for moving into the residence halls on campus. Please read the following important information.

RESIDENCE HALL ASSIGNMENTS

Residence hall building and room assignments will be available within your student account (i.e., MAX > MyHousing) on Friday, July 15, 2022 after 11:00 a.m. 

COVID UPDATES

Current university COVID updates can be found HERE.

MOVING IN

Below are the dates and times you may move onto campus based upon your specific residence hall assignment and whether you are a new, returning, or transfer student.  This schedule is designed to mediate the flow of traffic and avoid congestion in and around the residence halls created by the large number of students and families. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this schedule. We look forward to having you here at the ‘Ville!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 – NEW STUDENTS IN LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLCs) & THOSE ASSIGNED TO “JUMPSTART ORIENTATION”

All Halls: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

There is still space available for LLC participation so we encourage more students to apply via the links listed above.

*LLC students will receive more information individually regarding the Thursday evening “LLC Welcome BBQ” in the weeks prior to move-in.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022 – NEW STUDENTS

East Village and West Village

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.               Terrace and First Floors

10:00 a.m. – Noon                      2nd Floor

Noon – 2:00 p.m.                         3rd Floor

South Village

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                   Terrace and First Floors

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.               2nd Floor

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.               3rd Floor

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.               4th Floor

Reighard and Shenks Halls

Noon – 2:00 p.m.          2nd and 3rd Floors

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.   1st Floor

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022 – TRANSFERS AND RETURNING STUDENTS

East and West Villages 

8:00 a.m. – Noon          All Floors

South Village

Noon – 5 p.m.               All Floors

Reighard and Shenks Halls

9:00 a.m. – Noon          1st and 2nd Floors

Noon – 3:00 p.m.          3rd Floor

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2022 –TRANSFERS AND RETURNING STUDENTS 

East and West Villages 

8:00 a.m. – Noon              All Floors

South Villages

Noon – 5:00 p.m.             All Floors

Reighard and Shenks Halls

Noon – 5 p.m.                   All Floors

MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022

Fall semester classes begin

***Click for additional 2022-2023 Academic Year dates.***

Route & Parking Maps

The links below will open PDF route and parking maps. Please follow the appropriate route for your residence hall:

Black Route – Reighard, Shenks, and West Village

Green Route – East and South Village

Move-In Day Expectations

Once you arrive to campus during your designated day and time, here is what you can expect:

  • Family and / or friends may accompany you for the move-in process for help, but we encourage you to limit the number of individuals needed for support due to traffic congestion and parking availability concerns.
  • We strongly encourage (but do not require) helpers to be fully vaccinated and / or wear a mask when arriving on campus given the number of individuals who will be on campus during the move-in process.
  • The entire move-in process can take between 1-2 hours long during peak periods.
  • Upon your arrival to campus, you will see signs pointing you where to go.
  • Please note that if you have more than one vehicle, only one at a time will be permitted to park next to the building for unloading.
  • When you arrive at your hall, you will be able to unload your belongings. The driver will immediately move the car to the designated parking area while you go to the check-in area to receive your keys.
  • We will have a limited number of faculty, staff, and student volunteers (“Movers & Shakers”) on hand to help. If you would like assistance, the Movers & Shakers will help you load your belongings into large carts for transport to your room as quickly as possible.
  • Due to the high number of new students moving in, at times you might find it easier to move yourself in without help from a volunteer Mover & Shaker.
  • After you unload the vehicle, you will need to move it to an open parking area, which may be on another part of campus. You will be directed to these areas.
  • We encourage you to pack lightly and bring any hard carts that you may have to expedite your move-in process.
  • Before you unpack everything, use a computer to check your e-mail and complete your room condition report. This is how you note any existing damage or worn items in your room so that you are not charged for them at the end of the year. Do not have a computer handy? Do not worry. We will have hard copies available for you to use. Just ask your RA.

Movers & Shakers Volunteering Opportunity

The Department of University Housing & Conference Services (UHCS) is looking for returning students, staff, faculty, and alumni to serve as volunteer  “Movers & Shakers” for move-in help on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Additionally, we are seeking volunteers to also help with our transfer student move-in on Saturday, August 20, 2021 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Movers & Shakers are responsible for meeting and greeting new students, their families, and helping to move students’ belongings into their rooms in the residence halls. Click HERE to find out more.

Please feel free to email our office at housing@millersville.edu if you should have any questions or need further clarification.

Announcements, Save the Date

Fall 2022 University Housing “Movers & Shakers” Volunteers Needed

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The Department of University Housing & Conference Services (UHCS) is seeking returning students, staff, faculty, and alumni to serve as volunteer  “Movers & Shakers” for new student move-in help on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additionally, we are seeking volunteers to also help with our transfer student move-in on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Movers & Shakers are responsible for meeting and greeting new students, their families, and helping to move students’ belongings into their rooms in the residence halls.

*Returning Honors College students may also sign up to help with LLC student move in on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Student Movers & Shakers will be required to attend a short instructional meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. in the Great Room of South Village.

Benefits of being a volunteer “Mover & Shaker” includes the following responsibilities and benefits:

1. Volunteers who live in the residence halls can move in early on Thursday, August 18, 2022 between 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
2. A free limited edition t-shirt to identify yourself as a “Mover & Shaker” (*the t-shirt logo is illustrated above)
3. Free continental breakfast served on Friday and Saturday
4. Free lunch served on Friday afternoon
5. Students who help on both Friday and Saturday will receive a special gift.
6. The opportunity to be a servant leader
7. To actively demonstrate our EPPIIC Values as we welcome new students and their families to Millersville University

*** Students: Please note that if you sign up, move into the residence halls early as a Mover & Shaker, and do not participate as promised, you will be billed accordingly for the early move-in period as well as the cost of the shirt. 
REGISTRATION UP FOR VOLUNTEERING HAS NOW CLOSED. 

This is an exciting opportunity as it brings our University community together to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year. We hope you’ll be a part of this great tradition!

Events / Programs, RA Spotlight, Staff Spotlight

2021-2022 University Housing & Conference Services Resident Assistant Awards

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On Friday, April 29, 2022, after a two year hiatus, the Department of University Housing & Conference Services celebrated student staff success during the annual department banquet. 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

Jamie VanHorn

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 Housing and Residential Programs and the general campus community. Applications are reviewed and the recipient selected by members of the Housing and Residential Programs Department Administration. The recipient will receive a monetary scholarship applicable to the expenses of their senior year.

The 2021-21 is Jamie VanHorn, an Art Education major from Highspire, PA. She has been a Resident Assistant in West Village since August 2021. Jamie has shown great strengths in the areas of role modeling and professionalism in her position as a Resident Assistant. In West Village, Jamie has made it a goal to know as many residents as she can and knows their first names. Jamie does her best to provide fun programs for the residents and is always available to talk when someone needs help or advice. She is always level-headed and never lets someone’s negative attitude bring her own attitude down. When dealing with a difficult topic, Jamie is always positive and tries to help everyone focus on the goal and stay determined. Any time there is a challenging situation, Jamie is always willing to help and take the lead on resolving the situation.

Academically, Jamie excels at making sure she is doing her best to reach her graduation goals and success for after college. Outside of the Resident Assistant Position, Jamie has been involved in other activities around campus and the community. Jamie volunteers at the Loft and works with the MU Color of Teaching organization, who goal it is to support current MU students of color that are education majors by providing them leadership opportunities and a support group network. Jamie currently presents at the MU student art exhibits, which helps get more student active in the art community. From 2019- 2020, Jamie was also a member of the Millersville University Marching Band. Jamie is committed to being a positive influence for students and for trying to help others here at Millersville and the community at large.

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 prepared to respond to issues in the halls.  They are cool and collect when incidents arise.     

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. 

Returning RA – Jimmeaha Mack (East Village)

Jimmeaha is a second-year resident assistant (RA), and the past two years have been filled with sunshine that Jimmeaha brings to the position. Jimmeaha serves as a role model for all residents throughout East Village and other RAs with whom she interacts.

New RA – Marissa Treibley (South Village)

Marissa has done a great job in her first year as an RA. She became a great mentor for her residents and created a welcoming environment for everyone on her floor. Marissa is a great communicator and handled many situations this semester with compassion ensuring all resident needs were met.

Program of the Year 
East Village – Jeopardy!

The program of the year for East Village was hosted by RA Jimmeaha Mack with the assistance of RA Evan Jones and was titled “Jeopardy!” This program took place in the Fall 2021 semester and was so popular that it attracted residents from East Village B as well. 

    • Jimmeaha Mack
    • Evan Jones
South Village – Puppy Play Session

The South Village program of the year was a puppy petting program put on by Jack, Ben, and Hunter. They brought in a couple service dogs in training for the residents to play and interact with. It was a great break for the residents and over 50 students attended.  

    • Ben Spangler
    • Jack Kopp
    • Hunter Ridge
Shenks/Reighard – Cupcake Decorating

The goal of this program was to provide students with a fun grab and go event where they could create their own items, while having fun interacting with the other students and staff involved.  This program let students’ express creativity and while students were allowed to just grab and go, many stayed to hang out and have fun.  Over 30 students stopped by the event and staff had a fun time getting to talk with their residents.  

    • Analise Fenwick
    • Victoria Wyszynski
    • Larry Jeter
    • Rosa Soriano Rosario
West Village – Acai Bowls : Part 2

The goal of this program was for students to learn social and emotional skills. Residents have been throughout a lot this semester and they need time to decompress and destress before finals.  The staff spent a lot of time buying the supplies and one staff member especially put a lot of working into prepping all the supplies needed for this event.  With over 100 students attending and almost all of them leaving with smiles, the goal of this program was met.  

    • Jaelinn Leftridge
    • Larry Jeter
    • Anthony Rodriguez
Spring 2022 RA Graduates

Congratulations to all of our 2022 Resident Assistant graduates!

Haley  Bucci  East Village  2 semesters (1 year) 
Chyna  Gubbings  East Village  4 semesters (2 years) 
Evan  Jones  East Village  5 semesters (2.5 years)  
Siaka  Kosha  East Village  6 semesters (3 years) 
Jimmeaha  Mack    East Village  4 semesters (2 years) 
Grace  Howell  Shenks  6 semesters (3 years) 
Sam  Mackey  Shenks  6 semesters (3 years) 
Niema  Abdullah  South Village  6 semester (3 Years) 
Amanda  DiPaula  South Village  6 semesters (3 Years) 
Andy  Hoffman  South Village  2 semesters (1 Year) 
Jack   Kopp  South Village  6 semesters (3 Years) 
CJ   Longo  South Village  4 semesters (2 Years) 
Ryan  Martin  South Village  6 semesters (3 Years) 
Jenna  Masenheimer  South Village  6 semesters (3 Years) 
Hunter  Ridge  South Village  2 semesters (1 Year)
Benjamin  Spangler  South Village  6 semesters (3 Years) 
Logan  Vandeweghe  South Village  4 semesters (2 Years)
Trinity  Young  South Village  4 semesters (2 Years) 
Olivia  Bernardini  West Village  2 semesters (1 year) 
Congratulations to all of our award winners! Thank you for all you do and keep up the amazing work!