Parents of New Students

Fall 2019

New Students
Parents of New Students
Returning Students
Genesis Schedule
Packing List
Calendar

Here's a list of things to-do and contacts for you as your student prepares for York College. If you need assistance, call your student's admissions counselor or the admissions office at 402-363-5627.

Important Dates

Friday, August 9: Fall Athlete Move-In Day - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Includes Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country athletes)
- Location: Upstairs Mackey Center (Building #12 on Campus Map)
- Parent Orientation: 2:00 p.m. at the Prayer Chapel (Building #9 on Campus Map)
Saturday, August 17: New Student Check-In and Move-In Day - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Mackey Center (Building #12 on Campus Map)
- Parent Orientation: 4:00 p.m. at Bartholomew Performing Arts Center (Building #19 on Campus Map)
- Welcome Picnic: 5:00 p.m. at Larsen Commons
August 17-20: Genesis (New Student Orientation--Students only! See Schedule)
Wednesday, August 21: Fall Classes Begin
October 18-19: Homecoming/Panther Days
October 21: Fall Day
November 23- December 1: Thanksgiving Break (Cafeteria Closed)
December 12: Semester Ends and Residence Halls close

Campus Map

Finances

Financial Aid – If not yet done, complete your student's FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov. York's school code is 002567. A completed FAFSA is required before your student can receive any financial aid. Need assistance? Email financialaid@york.edu.

Student Accounts – When you receive your financial aid award packet, review your options and complete the required forms. Select a payment plan option and return your signed paperwork by August 1. Need assistance? Contact Barbara Thompson at bthompson@york.edu.

Housing and Dining

Enrollment Deposit and Housing: After your student pays their enrollment deposit, they will be able to complete their housing form. Then they will receive a packet including info about housing, dining, and more. Please make sure your student has their YC student ID number handy when completing these forms. It can be found in their acceptance packet. Need assistance? Contact your admissions recruiter.

New student check-in is Saturday, August 17, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Mackey Center. Students will check-in and receive a Registration Card. Once completed, the Registration Card is their ticket to move into their residence hall.

***If your student is an athlete on one of our fall sports teams (includes volleyball, soccer, and cross country), they will check in on August 9 at 10 a.m. in Upstairs Mackey Center***

Campus Dining: The Cafeteria will open for regular service on Wednesday, August 21. Meals during orientation are tied to new student activities.

Academics

Registering for Classes – After your student has received an acceptance notice from admissions and paid the enrollment deposit, they can register classes. Contact your admissions counselor at 402-363-5627 to make further arrangements.

Textbooks – Textbooks will be provided for all students as part of the tuition package. Textbooks will be picked up at the campus bookstore during new student orientation.

School Supplies – A personal laptop or computer is highly recommended for your student to complete homework and other assignments. Other school supplies that may be needed include notebooks, pens, pencils, stapler, backpack, calculator, jump drives, etc.

Campus Communication for Parents

YC Panther Parents Page--all the info you'll need as the parent of a YC Panther! Bookmark it!
YC Connect e-newsletter
Connect via social media: facebook.com/yorkcollegeneb or on Twitter at @yorkcollegeneb.

Important Contacts

Commonly Used Campus Numbers

Admissions Office: 402-363-5627
Financial Aid: 402-363-5625 or 402-363-5624
Student Accounts: 402-363-5711
Residence Life: 402-363-5718
Fax number for Financial Aid and Student Accounts: 402-363-5623

Campus Office Contact List

Move-In Day & Orientation

Check-in, move-in, parent orientation and more on Saturday, August 17:

New Student Check-In – Begins at 8 a.m. Students must check in by 3:00 p.m. Check-in at Mackey Center first, receive your Registration Card, and go from there to the residence hall for room key and unpacking. The Registration Card is your student’s ticket to move into the residence hall. Volunteers are usually on hand to help unload.
Parent orientation – August 17 at 4 p.m., Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. Meet the president, get a brief overview of life at YC and have time for Q &A.
Welcome Meal – 5 p.m., Larsen Commons (outside Mackey Center)
Orientation for students only begins at 7 p.m.

Please plan to participate in all activities on move-in day. The Campus Store will be open for purchase of York College merchandise from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is located in Childress Hall, next to the Mackey Center.

If your student is an athlete participating in a fall sport (includes volleyball, soccer, and cross country), they will check in between 10 a.m. and noon on Friday, August 9 in Upstairs Mackey Center.