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Guest Information & Services
 Welcome to Messiah College!
We are proud of our beautiful and spacious campus, our fine facilities, and our excellent staff. I trust that you will find that the hospitality and service of our community more than meets your needs. It is our desire that you will genuinely enjoy your stay with us.
Messiah College is a Christian liberal arts college offering majors in a wide variety of humanities and science disciplines and professional fields.
Founded in 1909 by the Brethren in Christ denomination, the College today embraces many Christian traditions while remaining true to the principles and ideals of our founders. Messiah College combines academic excellence with unapologetic Christian commitment. It is our hope that you sense our essence even as you visit us however briefly.
Again, welcome, and enjoy your time at Messiah.
Sincerely,
Kim S. Phipps
President
This web page will inform you of the many services available to you as our guest at Messiah College.
The Guest Relations Student Staff is here to assist you from 7:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m each day. Their front desk is located on the lower level of the Eisenhower Campus Center across from Dispatch, and their extension is 7065. The Guest Relations staff would be happy to address any questions, problems, or concerns you have. The administrative Campus Events and Conference Services Office is open from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, for your assistance as well. It is located on the second floor of the Eisenhower Campus Center in Room 224, and their extension is 6009. You can reach either office from any campus phone, including the one in your room by simply dialing the extension.
If you have any comments or concerns regarding your stay at Messiah College that you would like to share, please stop by my office or complete the evaluation form in your room. I appreciate your input as it helps us evaluate our conference operations.
We look forward to making your stay here an enjoyable and memorable one.
Sincerely,
Michael Baker
Conference Coordinator
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
All conference guests must register during their stay on campus. You may do this at your specific registration location. (If you are unsure of your registration location, please contact Conference Services.) During registration you will be given your room assignment and key, your meal card/access card (for dorm and dining room access), and conference information.
Keys to individual rooms are distributed at registration. Room keys can be return your key to the Guest Relations desk or to your designated check out location between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on the day you leave campus. Keys that are not returned by 11:30 a.m. will be considered lost, and you will be charged a $55.00 replacement fee.
In addition, you will receive an ID access card.. An access card reader can be found at the outside entrance of each dormitory/apartment building. All residence hall doors will remain locked during your stay unless other arrangements have previously been made by your conference contact. We ask that you do not prop open doors that are locked--an alarm will sound.
The ID access card will also be used as your meal pass and will be needed to enter the Dining Room for all meals.
Linens are provided in your room. Your linen set includes two sheets, a pillow case, blanket, pillow, two towels, and a washcloth. There are also cups and a bar of soap. If you are missing any of these items, please see your Guest Relations.
To assist us with your check-out, please place your sheets and towels in your pillow case and leave them outside your door. Your folded blanket and pillow with pillow cover can be left on your bed. Do not remove mattress, pillows, or blankets from the room. Thank you for your cooperation.
MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES
We ask that you respect the following policies during your stay on our campus.
Quiet Hours: Please observe quiet hours from 10 p.m.-8 a.m.
Curfew: Children under age 16 should not be out on campus between the hours of midnight and 6:30 a.m. unless they are accompanied by an adult over 18 years old.
Pets: Pets are not permitted on campus, and fines will be assessed if this policy is broken. We will assist you in finding a local kennel if necessary.
Smoking: The College does not permit smoking inside any of its buildings. If you must smoke, we ask that you do so in your car. If you smoke outside, please take care to properly extinguish and dispose of your smoking materials.
Alcohol: Alcohol is not permitted on campus.
Camping: Tents are not permitted on campus. Mobile homes and recreational vehicles are not permitted for camping purposes. They may be parked on campus—at Starry Field, and they must be registered with the Office of Public Safety. All conference participants must stay in a dorm or apartment on campus.
DINING SERVICES
The Lottie Nelson Dining Room is located on the upper level of the Eisenhower Campus Center. The Food Court offers a variety of food options including hot entrees, an extensive salad bar, and a host of beverages and desserts.
To gain entrance to the Dining Room you must present your ID card or meal ticket only. Children under 13 MUST be accompanied by their parents/chaperone. Standard meal hours are as follows, although they may be altered to accommodate several conferences:
| Breakfast: |
7:00-8:00 a.m. |
| Lunch: |
Noon-1:00 p.m. |
| Dinner: |
5:00-6:00 p.m. |
We have a "no limit" policy. You may take as much food as you like, as long as you eat what you take. Please do not waste food. Take small portions and come back for seconds as often as you like. When serving yourself from the salad and dessert bars, please do so with moderation in mind. No food may be taken, in any manner, from the dining area.
Extended hours for groups will be posted outside the Dining Room.
The Falcon Express snack shop is located on the lower level of the Eisenhower Campus Center. It is a great place to unwind after a day of meetings. It features a varied menu including items from the grill and fountain as well as frozen treats. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Additional hours are available if they are requested by the conference contact in advance. These hours will be posted outside the Falcon Express.
Drink and candy machines can be found in the lounges or lobbies of the dorms and in academic buildings. Problems with the machines should be reported to the Dining Services Office in Eisenhower 210.
SECURITY AND EMERGENCIES
The Department of Safety has uniformed officers on duty 24 hours a day, patrolling the campus buildings, grounds, and parking lots. In addition, the CIC (Campus Information Center) Dispatchers are available 24 hours a day by calling extension 6005 or 691-6005, or by visiting the CIC on the main level of the Eisenhower Campus Center. If you need to contact a Safety Officer, please contact the CIC at extension 6005, and they will assist you in contacting an officer.
Locate the fire alarms and emergency exits upon arrival. If an alarm sounds, evacuate the building immediately through the nearest exit. Do not use elevators. Do not re-enter the building until the Fire Department or the Dept. of Safety Officer instructs you to do so.
In event of an emergency such as a fire or a serious injury requiring a highly trained response team, call 9-911 from any campus phone.
For other concerns that are not as urgent, please contact the Dorm Host or Conference Services. Should they not be available, contact the Department of Safety by calling the CIC at extension 6005. They will respond to the situation as needed.
The college does not have a doctor or nurse available. If an emergency arises please call the CIC Dispatchers at 6005, Holy Spirit Hospital at 763-2100, or simply dial 9-911 to reach emergency personnel. As a courtesy, please report all injuries or emergency incidents to the CIC Dispatchers (x6005), so that they can fill out an incident report.
Our campus is primarily a walking campus. For this reason, we discourage the use of motor vehicles on campus. Please cooperate with us by respecting all regulations and directional signs and parking only in designated parking areas. This will allow the main campus to accommodate speakers, staff, commuters, and handicapped individuals attending your event. Messiah College does ticket cars that violate traffic regulations.
If you are staying in a dorm, there is parking available near the dorms. Commuters may park near the Campus Center. Please refer to the color coded map that you receive when you register your car to be certain of parking locations. Be sure to check for the reserved/handicapped areas. Due to township fire regulations, cars may use the area along the main road only as a drop-off area. Four-way flashers are required while parking temporarily.
RECREATION
We ask that those using bicycles and rollerblades be courteous to those walking on the sidewalks. Pedestrians have the right of way. Rollerblades are not permitted on the roadways or inside buildings. Skateboards are not permitted on the college property.
The pool is located in the Sollenberger Sports Center, and is available to conferences by special request. All requests must be made two weeks in advance. A lifeguard must be on duty at all times during pool use, and conference attendees must sign in with the pool monitor in order to use the pool. Please note that there is a maximum of 25 people per 1 lifeguard allowed in the pool at one time.
Hitchcock gymnasium is located in the Sollenberger Sports Center. It has four basketball/volleyball courts. Hitchcock is available by special request by your conference. All requests must be made two weeks in advance. Equipment is available from the Guest Relations Desk. An ID access card is required to check out equipment.
There are sand volleyball courts behind Mellinger and Kelly apartments. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Volleyballs may be checked out through the Guest Relations Desk. An ID access card is required.
There are tennis courts available for use across the covered bridge. Guests must provide their own equipment.
Soccer and softball fields are available upon request. They can be reserved through the Campus Events & Conference Services Office. Limited equipment for outdoor activities is available through the Conference Services Student Office. An ID access card is required to check out equipment.
There are two outdoor basketball courts located behind Naugle Dorm along the parking area. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The courts may not be used after 10:00 p.m.
Four racquetball courts are available on a first-come first-serve basis. They are located in the Sollenberger Sports Center. Guests must provide their own equipment.
MISCELLANEOUS
Each room has a telephone. Guests may call on campus and locally (by dialing 9+the number) free of charge. An on-campus directory is located in each room. Long distance calls must be charged to a personal credit card. To make calls to an 800 number, dial 80+1+800+xxx-xxxx. If you have problems with your phone, please report it immediately to the Guest Relations Desk.
Do not try to access the Internet through the phone line in your room. The phone lines in the dorm rooms and apartments are digital lines, and can potentially damage a laptop modem. Please contact your conference contact person if you are in need of Internet access.
A public phone is located in the lobby area of each traditional style residence and the lobbies of all academic buildings.
If you are in need of a TDD phone line for your computer, contact the Conference Services Office in the Eisenhower Campus Center. Special arrangments will need to be made to accomodate this request.
Phone messages received for guests will be posted on the bulletin board outside the Dining Room. In emergency situations, an effort will be made to deliver the message directly to the conference guest. If you need to give out a phone number for someone to reach you, they may call the Guest Relations Desk at (717) 766-2511 extension 7065 from 7:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., and the CIC Dispatchers at (717) 691-6005 after 11:00 p.m. To insure that your message gets to you as soon as possible, the person calling should know what conference you are with and, if possible, your dorm assignment, so that the call may be transferred to your room.
Stamps may be purchased at the Bookstore, located next to the Falcon Express.
Mail addressed to a conference guest will be delivered to the conference registration area. If the registration area is closed, Conference Services will hold the mail at the Guest Relations Desk for the guest to pick up.
Please to do not drop messages into the boxes marked "Campus Mail" near the post office. These are for Messiah College employees and students only. Please use the bulletin board across from the Dining Room to post messages.
Located on the lower level of the Eisenhower Campus Center, the Bookstore features everything from the latest in contemporary Christian music to postcards, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Coin operated machines are located in each residence.
An ATM Machine is located in the lower level of the Eisenhower Campus Center behind the Falcon Express. A service fee may be charged from the bank for withdraws.
Coin-operated copiers are available in the Library, in the North Complex Main Lounge, and in the South Complex near the laundry room.
If you need to send or receive a fax, or make copies, please contact the Conference Services Student Staff Office for information.
Office supplies such as tape, thumbtacks, markers etc. should be purchased from the bookstore.
Lost and found is located at the Dispatch office in the lower lobby of the Eisenhower Campus Center.
If you would like to know more about Messiah College and its broad range of course offerings for you or someone you know, please stop by the Admissions Office (Located in Old Main) for more information.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
THE GRANTHAM CHURCH (BRETHREN IN CHRIST)
The Grantham Church is located just off campus along Grantham Road. The schedule of services is as follows:
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| Sunday School |
9:00-10:00 a.m. |
| Worship |
10:30-11:45 a.m. |
Located in the lower level of the Climenhaga Fine Arts Center, the M. Louise Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Features a student art show during May-September. The gallery is open from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily. Additional hours will be posted.
The Murray Library's hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Extended hours or changes will be posted.
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