FAQ's
Is my child eligible for Summer Academy 2008?
Messiah College accepts applications from students who have completed grades 7 through 11 as of June 2008.
Applicants are required to submit a recommendation from a teacher or school counselor (see Teacher Recommendation form)
Student credentials will be reviewed on a rolling basis and parents notified upon acceptance.
What should we expect on our first day?
Bring a notebook, pencil/pen.
8:30 a.m. Registration
- Arrive at campus.
- Report to Jordan Science Center, main lobby, registration table. Look for campus signage (see campus map here).
- Purchase parking decals and lunch vouchers if necessary, and pick-up a class schedule and locations.
- Pick up your "Messiah College Summer Academy 2008" T-shirt.
- Student ambassadors will be available to escort students to the appropriate classrooms.
- All unpaid balances are due at time of registration by cash or checks made out to "Messiah College."
- Turn in completed Release Form.
9:00 a.m. First class begins
10:30 a.m. Class break
10:45 a.m. Second class begins
12:15 p.m. Class break
12:30 p.m. Lyceum Lecture & Lunch
1:00 p.m. End of day
- Report to rear of Jordan Science Center for parent pick-up, or to Jordan Lounge for extended hours care. Students with vehicles are dismissed.
Does the College provide transportation?
Messiah College does not provide student busing. Convenient drop-off and pick-up of students is located at the rear of our Jordan Science Center. See campus map here.
What are the lunch arrangements?
Students may bring a bagged/boxed lunch or purchase our meal plan (see "Tuition & Fees" below). Students will eat lunch during Lyceum Lectures held at 12:30 p.m. daily.
What is the cost?
While completing our online registration form, please "check" all fees that apply. A total amount due will appear on the registration form. A one-time, $30 registration fee is required at the time of application. Registration fees will be refunded for a cancelled class, a closed class or a denied application.
| Tuition: | $150 for each session |
| Registration: | $30 (one-time fee covers both sessions) |
| Extended Hours: | $20 for a.m.; $20 for p.m. (per week) Early drop-off / late pick-up |
| Box Lunch: | $37.50 (per week) |
| Parking Permit: | $5.00 (required for all on-campus vehicles) |
| Materials: | Based on course selection |
How do I pay?
Payment may be made in full by credit card (see registration form). Partial payments are also accepted, with the remaining balance due at registration. Students with unpaid balances will not be permitted to attend class on the first day of Summer Academy.
Can I park on campus?
Please check the "Parking Permit" option on the registration form to reserve a decal for your vehicle. Decals will be held at the front check-in desk and you will be instructed about where to park.
Can I drop my child off early?
Extended hours will be available for one hour before-and-after the daily schedule. Parents who wish to drop off students at 8 a.m. and pick-up at 2 p.m., may do so for an additional fee (see "What is the cost" above).
What should my child wear?
Comfortable, causal clothing is fine. Shorts are permissible, but must be no more than one finger length above the knee. Tank tops are inappropriate unless a sleeved T-shirt is worn underneath. No swimsuits, belly shirts, ripped or torn jeans, or excessively over-sized pants.
Who should I notify if my child is ill and can't make it to class?
Please notify Beckie Lacey, academy director at (717) 796-5219 when your child will be absent or more than 5 minutes late. Written notification of early dismissal should be submitted one day in advance to either your professor or the program director, Beckie Lacey. Students will only be released to those adults outlined on the application.
