YCP History
Does YCP have a mascot?
No!
This building on west campus is the location of the gym, pool, rock wall and indoor track
Grumbacher Fitness Center
WPAC
Waldner Performing Arts Center
This simple action can instantly make new students feel welcome
Smiling :)
The person students need to see before registering for classes (in most cases)
Academic advisor
What is the name of the big green rock?
Ol' Spart
Where is campus safety's office located?
Manor Northeast (across from old tennis courts)
ASC
Academic Success Center
What should an OL do when faced with an unexpected problem?
Stay flexible, communicate, and ASK FOR HELP (if needed)
The place to contact when a student needs classroom or testing accommodations
Student Accessibility Center
When was YCP founded?
1787
Where is the Spartan Food Pantry located?
STU Rm 101 (encourage scheduling appointments)
STU
Iosue Student Union
When a new student feels overwhelmed, an OL should first do this to show support.
Listen to them...actively!! and then reassure
Students should make an appointment with this type of staff member if they are struggling with time management
Academic coach
Name at least two of York's most common majors.
Nursing, education, biology, psychology, criminal justice, business, sports management, and engineering
DAILY DOUBLE (but also double question): Where are the financial aid office AND business office located?
Financial aid office: top floor of the administration building (towards the back if coming in the door facing Wolf)
Business office: bottom floor of the administration building (directly across from the side hallway of JDH)
WCCC
West Campus Community Center
What should you do if you start to feel burnt out during long orientation days?
Reach out to fellow OLs and OCs to see if anyone can take your place for a couple of minutes. Taking a short break is important so you can bring your best!!
What kinds of services does our student health center offer?
Physical and mental health care, over-the-counter medication, and some vaccinations.
What is the approximate student-to-faculty ratio?
13:1
Describe how to get from JDH to the Weinstock Lecture Hall.
Sorry, I am not about to type this out...hopefully you got it right 😬
KMD
King Mill Depot
Scenario: It’s day 4 of Orientation! But you are not feeling it. You were up late arguing with a friend from home about upcoming birthday plans with a mutual friend, you had to catch up on paperwork for an internship you are applying for, and you woke up later than you planned, so you didn’t have time to eat a substantial meal. How do you proceed?
Reset, take care of basic needs, communicate, lean on the OL team, and show up positive for students!
What does campus safety offer to ensure student safety?
Blue light stations and Spartan Shield.