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The Nest is intended as a “home away from home” for commuting and off‑campus students; the office described it as roughly 1,100 square feet with couches, nap spaces, collaborative work tables with built‑in charging stations, a computer workstation and a kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. Commuter services said the Nest is open during regular SMAC hours and is intended primarily for commuter and off‑campus students.

Ally Seal, assistant director of student affairs and lead for commuter student services, told webinar attendees that commuter student services launched in 2021 and supports engagement, retention and connection for students who do not live in university residence halls. \"Your student could be joining the over 64% of students at Millersville who do not reside on campus,\" Seal said, and she encouraged parents to help their students use campus resources. Seal said the office offered 27 commuter‑exclusive programs during the most recent academic year and that the university runs roughly 800 programs and events annually across campus.

On transportation and parking, commuter services reviewed parking permit enforcement (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.), noted that commuter parking uses white‑lined spaces, and said the parking portal will open sometime in July (exact date not specified). The office also said the campus has six electric vehicle charging stations and two free bus routes available to students: Route 16 to Downtown Lancaster and the MU Express campus shuttle.

Seal outlined campus resources available to commuters including the counseling center (free short‑term counseling), Health Services, Academic Support, career services, campus dining venues and community partners such as the Hub (which provides some free meals and a food pantry). She emphasized involvement and recommended that commuter students spend time on campus between classes to connect with peers and campus programs, and she outlined tips for families on balancing support and independence.

The office described practical commuting supports — flexible meal options, a refrigerator and microwave available in the Nest, multiple program times and a commuter toolkit — and urged admitted students to use the ZeeMe feature inside the My SpyGlass portal to meet peers and search for roommates. Seal encouraged parents and students to follow the commuter services Instagram account for event postings; she provided a Millersville commuter email for questions and listed the commuter office location as SMAC Room 107.

For follow‑up, Seal said she is available Monday through Friday and that the commuter services email commuters@millersville.edu and the commuter website contain schedules, parking information and event listings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Smooth Sailing: UG Admissions with Housing and Commuter Services","oneSentenceSummary","Assistant director of student affairs outlined commuter support launched in 2021, the new \"Nest\" commuter lounge in SMAC 104, parking and transit rules, free shuttles, counseling and dining partners, and tips to increase commuter student engagement.","taxTitle","Millersville University, Other State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania","taxId",36753,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6082238,"Millersville explains housing sign‑up, early room selection and move‑in dates for fall 2025 admits",762,174000,936000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938660-a3e8673d9bb67c1adcad5d83e77f4189&start=174&end=936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938660-a3e8673d9bb67c1adcad5d83e77f4189/thumbnail_174000.jpg","/articles/6082238/Pennsylvania/Millersville-explains-housing-signup-early-room-selection-and-movein-dates-for-fall-2025-admits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082238-879d89d82cf661f77e5e5039f10b9523/orig.mp4?Expires=1771075439&Signature=fOmeB90JjRXEIm02L8wZ0oW3I9Z9o8L-2KLd63v~YLVvJxnc4cflmnBp9XSoLqjsxvp3CFUoJvWLy7XzhOyY8Ys1EirSJ6bpuqi8sYouSJ~U3odmJOSX-mVMVLoCczdrpSwqWSjRTaI-o6JWLJXwrDPNEsdm57X57EW-S5Kjl2exOyFIqdIF35DeJHQ1uO6yrDvMxqLpcHlUqi1N7XC7-7hYUe~Vi4yALMVLHXZpNmuDP8pRPm9jWDedkpRjxGXu8A3f9HkM5p4c3zkPIz95P422C-7o-IxaFYJcyEVqNANWn8OclIYa2nvsqAw1K9SMUU0Yu17uHCzwCOJlYOTh0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Millersville University housing staff told admitted students and their families that the new‑student housing application opened March 18 and that housing assignments for fall 2025 will be posted on July 10, 2025, on the student My Housing portal.

The information matters because students who complete the new‑student housing application by May 1 will be eligible to select their own rooms during an early selection window; students who do not will be assigned by the university. Housing assignments will show hall, room type, roommates and meal plan information when posted.

During a university webinar, Joni Clop, director of undergraduate recruitment, introduced the housing presentation and turned the session over to Matt, a member of the university housing staff, who demonstrated the MyVille/My Housing workflow and the options available to incoming students. Matt said, \"As long as you've done that, basically, then you will get a room,\" referring to completion of the application and housing agreement. He walked viewers through the MyVille portal logins, the applications page and the roommate‑selection workflow, including how pending roommate requests appear and how students request matches.

Housing staff reviewed living‑learning communities (women in STEM, honors, ROTC, social advocacy and others) and noted that honors placements are handled by the honors program. Matt described the Women in STEM living community as housed in West Village's Marauder Suites: \"There is 10 individual bedrooms... 2 large bathrooms... 5 toilets, 5 showers, 5 sinks,\" and explained the suites include a shared fridge, microwave and lounge area where faculty can meet with students.

The housing presentation covered practical details that families frequently ask about: what to bring and what not to bring, microfridge rental through mymicrofridge.com as an option so a fridge is delivered and picked up at the end of the year, mattress and bed specifications (all rooms come with a twin XL mattress and beds can be raised up to 32 inches), virtual tours for each residence hall with room dimensions and amenity lists, and the student work‑order process (students can submit work orders through their My Housing account). Matt also said University Housing employs about 100 students each year in roles including resident assistants, desk attendants and summer conference staff, and that RAs are typically asked to serve at least one academic year.

University staff reiterated the move‑in schedule for incoming fall students: the general freshman move‑in day is Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025; some groups such as honors students and band members typically move in earlier. Admissions and housing materials — including the New Student Housing Application, the \"what to bring\" checklist and living‑on‑campus guide — are posted on the university housing website and via the student MyVille/My Housing portal. The university also promotes ZeeMe (a student connection feature in the My SpyGlass portal) as a way for admitted students to find roommates and meet peers before arrival.

Staff emphasized deadlines and next steps: students must confirm enrollment and pay any required deposit in the My SpyGlass portal before the housing application becomes available to them; admitted students who have questions are directed to the housing pages on the university website and the office listed on that site for more contact details.

For families seeking follow‑up, housing staff said the housing website contains contact details, virtual tours, housing instructions and the housing blog; Matt remained available after the presentation to answer Q&A items about specific rooms and dimensions.","University housing staff walked admitted students and families through the new‑student housing application, a May 1 early room‑selection window, assignment posting on July 10 and move‑in day of Aug. 21; virtual room tours and living‑learning communities are available online.","actionData","errors"]

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Millersville details commuter services, new Nest lounge and transit/parking guidance for commuter students

Millersville explains housing sign‑up, early room selection and move‑in dates for fall 2025 admits