SHIP Homecoming 2017! Plan to gather your family and friends and return to Shippensburg to  celebrate Homecoming Weekend on October 20 and 21. Save the date, send in your RSVP, and make plans to celebrate Homecoming 2017 at SHIP.

 

View the Homecoming Weekend Brochure on-line. The brochure is your go-to for what's happening Homecoming Weekend!  See the listing of activities and any associated costs and make plans to return for Homecoming Weekend!  Be familiar with the Homecoming Tailgate Policy.

Start the weekend with the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon and a Ship Volunteer Service Project in the afternoon. Then kick-off the night with an alumni social at the Courtyard by Marriott from 6:30 - 8:00PM and the Homecoming Spirit Rally at 8:00PM in Heiges Field House with performances by the Red Raider Marching Band and Dance Troupe.

Then on Saturday get ready for the big game and stop by the University Store to redeem your 20% alumni discount - items will also be for sale at the football game (see paper brochure or on-line brochure for coupon and details).

Morning Activities on Saturday include: 

• 38^th Annual SU Army ROTC 5K or 10K Run -
  Race steps off at the SU Recreation Fields at 9:00AM. Proceeds benefit Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness and the SU Army ROTC program.
• Divine 9 Alumni Reunion 10:00AM  -
  For alumni who are members of the fraternities and sororities that make up the Divine 9.
  
• Campus Tours - When visiting Ship, take the time to get reaqquainted with campus! Tours include: the Fashion Archives and Museum Open House ($5), Harley Hall residence hall tour, and the Luhrs Performing Arts Center behind-the-scenes tour.

Saturday Game Day Highlights

GAME DAY INFO: It's a RED OUT
Support the Red Raiders as they face Millersville. Kick-off at 1:00PM. Tickets are available at the gate, $10/adult; $5/school-age child and senior citizens (60+). SU students free with ID. Wear your SHIP RED to show your Raider Pride at the RED OUT.

Additional Home Game over Homecoming Weekend include:

Friday, October 20

• Women's Volleyball vs. Pitt-Johnstown. 7:00PM @ Heiges Fieldhouse. 
  

Saturday, October 21

• Field Hockey vs. Kutztown. 12PM @ Robb Sports Complex
• Women's Volleyball vs. Lock Haven. 1PM @ Heiges Fieldhouse
• Women's Soccer vs. Mercyhurst. 2PM @ David See Field
• Men's Soccer vs. Mercyhurst. 4:30PM @ David See Field

SU Tailgate
Join us on campus behind Seth Grove Stadium for Tailgating. The Tailgate runs from 10:00AM - 3:00PM in the FAN ZONE with inflatables for the kids (open til 2PM) and a DJ to play the latest tunes (10AM - 1PM). Bring your own tailgate lunch or enjoy hot dogs, popcorn (sponsored by APB), and lemonade & hot cocoa sponsored by Alumni Relations. Be familiar with the Homecoming Tailgate Policy.

Baseball Alumni Tailgate Reunion
Beverages will be served at 10:00AM, lunch will be provided around 11:30AM. Rekindle old memories with your former teammates, and reminisce about the glory days. Join us to honor the Championship Baseball Teams of '77, '81, '84, '86, '87 and '91. RSVP to Todd Melisauskas at melisauskas@embarqmail.com or Doug Furness at dfurness@ifpenn.org.

Divine 9 Alumni Reunion and Welcome Reception - 10:00AM
For alumni who are members of the fraternities and sororities that make up the Divine 9, plan to attend at 10:00AM in the Ceddia Union Building, Glass Lounge, Rm. 125

President’s Postgame Supper, Martin House Lawn
FREE, Preregistration and tickets required.
Immediately following the football game, join President Laurie Carter for a casual picnic supper for you and your family.

Shippensburg Community Halloween Parade - 7:00PM
Stroll downtown to watch the Shippensburg Community Halloween parade featuring middle and high school bands, civic group floats, and more. Parade starts at the corner of King and Prince streets and concludes at Earl Street. 

MSA/African American Organization Alumni Social, Tuscarora Room, Reisner Dining Hall
$15/person - 9:00PM - 1:00AM. Come back and reconnect with the MSA. RSVP to msa@ship.edu. For additional information, please contact the MSA office at 717-477-1616.

Register Now!

For your convenience, area lodging options may be found at www.ship.edu/Visit/Lodging, including the Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg which is adjacent to campus. For answers to your questions, e-mail alumni@ship.edu or 717-477-1218 to speak with an alumni representative.

Tailgate Information and Tailgate Policy

Be familiar with the Homecoming Tailgate Policy.
View the tailgate policy for the full description.

Bringing your own tailgate? The tailgate area behind Seth Grove Stadium opens at 10:00AM on a space available basis. Individuals wishing to tailgate out of their cars are encouraged to arrive early.  Limited spots are available for cars with Raiders Club members receiving preferred parking. Not a Raiders Club member? Visit www.sufoundation.org or www.shipraiders.com for information on becoming a Raiders Club member for the 2017 season and the benefits of belonging. Additional parking is available in the lots surrounding the Stadium. Get parking information on-line at www.ship.edu/Visit/Campus_Maps

Organizations: Student and Alumni organizations wishing to tailgate in the tent tailgate area should contact alumni@ship.edu to complete a registration form.  All forms are due by October 13^th.  Sorry, late forms will not be accepted.

University Bookstore

Welcome Back from the University Bookstore!
Open Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM and Saturday, 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Alumni receive 20% off a single apparel or gift item. Retreive your coupon from the on-line or paper Homecoming brochure. Items will also be available for sale at the football game.

Raider Tailgate Contest

Decorate your tailgate area according to the Homecoming theme while showing your team spirit in creative ways. The crew of judges will be touring around the tailgate area beginning at 11:00AM with the winner announcement being made at 12:30PM prior to kick off.

Be sure to consider your apparel by showing your Red Raider Pride for the red out and create an awesome display around the “Ship Getaway” homecoming theme.

No registration is necessary.  Prizes will be awarded for overall winner in the general tailgate area and overall winner in the student/organization tent area. For additional information contact Alumni Relations at 717-477-1218.