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Announcements

Residence Hall Thanksgiving Break 2025 Bulletin

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Thanksgiving Break will begin at 10:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, after night classes. All students planning to stay for Thanksgiving Break must register by completing the “Break_Thanksgiving_2025 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 Monday, November 24, 2025.

Students not staying for Thanksgiving Break can return to the halls starting at 12:00 pm (noon) on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

To complete the application, follow these instructions:

  1. Log into MyVille
  2. Select MAX Account
  3. Select MyHousing
  4. In your MyHousing Account, go to the Applications tab on the left side and complete the “Break_Thanksgiving_2025 Application.”
  5. 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 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025.
  • Guests and Visitation is not permitted during the break. Guest visitation will end at 4pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Students will be permitted to sign in guests again starting at 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday, November 30, 2025
  • 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 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.

Thanksgiving Break Free Meals:

  • On Thanksgiving Day (11/27/25), St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church has free meals students can pick up. Students must call to reserve it in advance and pick it up on Thanksgiving Day at the church (2111 Millersville Pike). The number to call to reserve a meal is (717) 872-2166.
  • On Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving (11/29/25), the “Millersville Basic Needs Taskforce” will be providing a free lunch in the South Village Great Room. The lunch will be provided between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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 running 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!

Announcements

Join the Student Dining Service Committee

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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!

How to Join: If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact: Daryl Matthews, Director of University Dining and Catering Services, at Email: daryl.matthews@millersville.edu or phone: 717-871-7591

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

Announcements

Residence Hall Wi-Fi Access Instructions

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Get connected to the Wi-Fi in the residence halls through our contracted Boldyn Networks partner. Resident students in Bard Hall, East Village, Shenks Hall, South Village, and West Village must access the Wi-Fi network in this manner.  Residence Hall Wi-Fi Access Instructions

First time connecting? Start here:

Scan the QR code to create an account. When you scan the QR code, your device’s ID will be captured and you will be redirected to the portal or access the portal directly at millersville.hed.boldyn.com.

PC and Mac:

  • Connect to “MyResNet Start Here” from your available wireless networks.
  • Open a browser to access the portal.
  • Once you have your account set-up, please forget “MyResNet Start Here” from your list of wireless networks.
  • Select “MyResNet-5G” from your list of wireless networks and enter your password.

Support is available 24/7. Call, chat, or email Boldyn Networks directly from your account @ 833-548-7747.

Announcements

Fall 2025 Returning Student “Movers & Shakers” Volunteers Needed for Move-In

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The Department of University Housing & Conference Services (UHCS) is looking for returning Millersville University students to serve as volunteer “Movers & Shakers” for move-in help on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Movers & Shakers are responsible for meeting and greeting students, their families, and helping to move students’ belongings into their rooms in the residence halls.

Student Movers & Shakers will be required to attend a short instructional meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. in the Anderson Presentation Room of the Lombardo Welcome Center.

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 Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 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 Thursday.
4. Free lunch served on Thursday afternoon.
5. The opportunity to be a servant leader & earn service hours for your organization.
76. 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. Non-residents will also be billed accordingly for the shirt. 
Sign up will end promptly at 4: PM on Friday, August 15, 2025.
Movers & Shakers is a student initiative for Millersville undergraduates. Alumni interested in volunteering during Welcome Weekend should reach out to the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@millersville.edu for alternative opportunities to support our incoming students.

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!

Announcements

Millersville University Fall 2025 On-Campus Housing Move-In Information

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As the Fall 2025 semester approaches, we want to ensure you’re prepared for moving into the residence halls at Millersville University. Please read the information below to understand how to get ready and what to expect during the move-in process.

RESIDENCE HALL ASSIGNMENTS

Residence hall building and room assignments will be available within your student account (i.e., MAX > MyHousing) on Thursday, July 10, 2025, after 8:00 a.m.  We appreciate your patience as we continue to make adjustments to room assignments through that time.

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. Your room assignment designates your floor, with 100-level rooms on the first floor, 200-level rooms on the second floor, and 300-level rooms on the third floor. Rooms beginning with “T” are on the terrace floor.

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 20, 2025 – LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLCs) and AFFINITY COMMUNITIES

All Halls: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025 – 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 23, 2025 – 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

Bard Hall

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

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025 – 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

Bard Hall

Noon – 5 p.m.                                 All Floors

MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025

Fall semester classes begin

***Click for additional 2025-2026 Academic Year dates.***

 Route & Parking Maps

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

Black Route – Shenks Hall and West Village

Green Route – East and South Village

Blue Route – Bard Hall

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.

Residential Student Mail and Package Information

Please read this short blog post regarding the mail delivery process here on campus and how students must have their mail and packages addressed. You can also reference the University Mail Services webpage for additional information.

Movers & Shakers Volunteering Opportunity

The Department of University Housing & Conference Services (UHCS) is looking for returning students only to serve as volunteer  “Movers & Shakers” for move-in and traffic flow assistance on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Movers & Shakers are responsible for meeting and greeting new students, their families, helping to move students’ belongings into their rooms, and assisting MUPD with traffic flow. Student volunteer information and registration will be forthcoming.

Please feel free to email our office at housing@millersville.edu if you should have any questions or need further clarification on any of the move-in information provided above. 

Announcements

Millersville University Residence Halls Spring 2025 Semester Closing and Check Out

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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!

Announcements

2025 Annual Benchworks Residential Student Survey

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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.

Announcements

Millersville University Residence Hall Spring Break 2025 Bulletin

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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!

Announcements

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

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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

Announcements

Residence Hall Winter Break 2024-2025 Bulletin

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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 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 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!