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Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend

Save the Date for Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend 2023 - Friday, September 29-Sunday, October 1, 2023. No matter what event(s) you attend, we hope you will enjoy a weekend full of reminiscing with old friends, reconnecting with the College, and exploring campus and downtown York. We love seeing our alumni in-person and back on campus and welcome our Spartan parents and students! Preregistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome at most events. Please check the schedule for more information.

All events are family friendly and the entire Spartan community is invited to enjoy all events, including the SpartaFest picnic on Saturday evening. 

Relive the highlights of the 2022 weekend with the online photo gallery.

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Fall Fest and Homecoming WeekendSchedule of Events

  • Friday, September 29

    Schedule Friday, September 29, 2023

    Date & Time
    (All times in EST)
    Event Location
    11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    9th Annual Spartan Advance Golf Outing
    Preregistration required: www.ycpspartans.com

    Hosted by Spartan Advance, the official booster club of York College Athletics

    Country Club of York

    3-7 p.m.

    Welcome Table (YCP APP Help) & Photo Booth    

    Stop in at the Welcome table in the Student Union Lobby to download the YCP App and learn about the events this weekend. If space is available, you can join in the “Take Your Family to Class” event. Take a memento photo in the photo booth and grab a frame for your keepsake.

    Hosted by the Office of Student Activities and Orientation

    Student Union Lobby
    3:30-4:30 p.m.

    Take Your Family to Class     

    Want your parents to experience what you do while at school? Take Your Parent to Class is a great way to involve them while learning from some of your favorite professors. Preregistration is now open!

    Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board

    Various Classrooms
    4-7 p.m.

    Coffee Painting         

    What's better than drinking coffee? Painting with it! Come join CAB to kick off Fall Fest weekend and make some fun art with coffee!

    Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board

    Keystone Room, Lower Level, Student Union
    4-8 p.m.

    Home-Away-From-Home Dinner   

    Come enjoy a Home Style, family recipe, dinner and our dinner time entertainment, WVYC and EEMS. Bring family, bring friends, bring everyone you know to kick off Fall Fest. Entry to the dining hall can be paid by utilizing a student's Dining Plan or via debit and credit at the door.

    Want to see your family’s favorite recipe in the dining hall? Submit the recipe here and yours may be featured on this evening! https://forms.gle/dLZ9qXomdN89SJTz7

    Performance Schedule:

    4-5:15pm -  WVYC

    YCP’s very own radio station will DJ a dinner time playlist for your enjoyment. Bring your requests to hear your favorites. 

    5:15-6:30 pm - EEMS

    Blending styles together from hip-hop, alternative and pop,Eems has become known for his versatile mashups and covers. Eems has used his unique sounds, voice, and sense of humor to take audiences across the country by storm! We know you’ll enjoy these tunes as you enjoy your dinner!

    Johnson Dining Hall, Student Union
    5-7 p.m.

    Glass Etching     

    Come etch your own mug, hang with your friends, and take it with you to remember your Fall Fest Weekend. 

    Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and Orientation

    Spart's Den, Lower Level, Student Union
    6-8 p.m.

    Alumni Happy Hour
    Join representatives from the Alumni Board and Young Alumni Board for a Happy Hour at Gift Horse Brewing Company in downtown York. Preregistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome.

    Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations

    Gift Horse Brewing Company
    6 p.m.

    Shabbat Celebration and Dinner
    Join our Hillel students, families, and alumni as we welcome you to campus with a Shabbat celebration and dinner. Preregister here or by emailing gordoncenter@ycp.edu.

    Hosted by the Doris and Bernard Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life and Hillel

    Gordon Center for Jewish Life
    7 - 9 p.m.

    VIRTUAL BINGO
    Can't be here in person to celebrate Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend? Join us for Virtual Bingo via Zoom. Family friendly, all ages welcome. Preregistration is closed. Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom link and game information.

    Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations

    Virtual/online
    7 p.m.

    YCP’s Got Talent      

    Get ready to be amazed and entertained as York College of Pennsylvania presents "YCP's Got Talent," an unforgettable evening filled with sensational performances by the incredibly talented members of our YCP community. This electrifying event will showcase a diverse array of acts featuring students, staff, and alumni, all competing for the coveted title of YCP's most talented act of the year. Want to perform? Submit your audition here! YCP’s Got Talent

    DeMeester Recital Hall

     

  • Saturday, September 30

    Schedule for Saturday, September 30, 2023

     

    Date & Time
    (All times in EST)

    Event

    Location
    8 a.m.

    12th Annual YCP 5K and Fun Run

    All are welcome to join us for this annual 5K and kid-friendly Fun Run event.

    Kids Race at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m.

    $25 – Alumni, Employees, and Community Members
    $10 – Students
    $30 – Day of Registration
    FREE – SpartaKids Fun Run (age 12 and under)
    Preregistration is closed. Day of registrations are accepted with cash or check only, no credit cards.

    Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations

    RAIN OR SHINE
    Grumbacher Track and Rail Trail
    11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    Spartan for Life Alumni Welcome Table

    Pick up event information for the weekend, a bookstore coupon, and special alumni swag.

    Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness
    Center, Field House

    Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations

    Main Campus Lawn
    11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    Coffee and Conversation

    Enjoy a cup of coffee and light refreshments while connecting with YCP professors and administrators. Currently scheduled:

    NICK DELENER, PH.D., Dean, Graham School of Business and Full Professor
    JOSHUA D. DESANTIS, D.ED., Assistant Provost, Graduate and Professional Programs, and Associate Professor of Education
    GREGORY FOY, PH.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
    STACY LUTTER, D.ED., Chair, The Stabler Dept. of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing
    KAY MCADAMS, PH.D., Associate Professor of History
    JOE MERKLE, 
    Vice President of Student Affairs, Emeritus    
    MOLLY SAUDER, ED.D., Chair, Sport Management & Sport Media Department
    JEFFREY SCHIFFMAN, WVYC Radio Station Manager and Lecturer in Communication
    CAROLYN SMITH '09/'15, 
    Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

    The College's new President, Dr. Thomas Burns, will also be stopping by.


    Preregistration is closed. Walk-ins welcome on the day of the event.

    Rain Location: Alumni Hall, West Campus Community Center

    Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations

    WPAC Patio, Main Campus
    11 a.m.-2 p.m.

    Fall Festival

    Join the fun of this annual party on the Main Campus Lawn! This year will feature: life-size inflatable Hungry, Hungry Hippos, inflatable Obstacle Course, Mechanical Bull, wax hand making, face painting, airbrush tattoos, make-your-own Lip Balm, free popcorn and cotton candy, student club fundraiser tables and musical entertainment!

    Performance Schedule

    11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Sydney Irving
    12:30-2 p.m. - Austin Giorgio

    Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, Field House

    Main Campus Lawn
    11 a.m.

    Athletic Event
    Women's Volleyball TriMatch
    York vs. Misericordia

    Wolf Gymnasium, West Campus
    11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Fall Fest Campus Picnic-BBQ Lunch

    Enjoy a lunch buffet at the Fall Festival while listening to musical by Sydney Irving and Austin Giorgio. Tickets are available for purchase at the tent entrance via cash, or in Johnson Dining Hall using a credit card, debit card, or meal plan (1 Swipe = 1 Ticket). Price $10.25 per person. 

    Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness
    Center, Field House

    Hosted by Student Activities and Orientation

    Main Campus Lawn
    1 p.m.

    Athletic Event
    Women's Volleyball TriMatch
    Misericordia vs. Mount Aloysius

    Wolf Gymnasium, West Campus
    1 p.m.

    Athletic Event
    Field Hockey vs. Misericordia

    Kinsley Field, West Campus
    2:30-4 p.m.

    Magician: Jack Kelly      

    Join us for a Live Magic Show put on by upcoming star Jack Kelly. Jack delivers an interactive and engaging magic show that implements mind-blowing magic and high energy to create an unforgettable experience. Jack likes to break the mold of what people think a magician is. Using his personable and quick-witted personality to connect with the audience through the impossible, Jack consistently leaves people raving about what they just saw.

    Demeester Recital Hall
    3 p.m.

    Athletic Event
    Women's Volleyball TriMatch
    York vs. Mount Aloysius

    Wolf Gymnasium, West Campus
    4 p.m.

    Alumni Fountain and Dr. G-S Plaza Dedication Ceremony
    Join us on Main Campus during Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend as we dedicate the newly remodeled Alumni Fountain and Dr. G-S Plaza in front of Schmidt Library. Preregistration is closed. Walk-ins are welcome.

    Rain location: Schmidt Library Lobby

    Hosted by the Office of College Development

    Dr. G-S Plaza,
    Schmidt Library
    4 p.m.

    Prism Concert

    This program will feature a wide range of
    talented performers from the York College
    Division of Music.

    Presented by the Division of Music

    WPAC, Main Campus
    5-8 p.m.

    SpartaFest 

    All Spartans - alumni, students, parents, and faculty/staff and their families - are invited to enjoy this family-friendly event with all-you-can-eat fare, beer and wine, and desserts, while reconnecting with our Spartan community. Highlights include music, dancing, games, and the Spartans of the Year awards presentation.

    ID is required. Current YCP students must show their YCP IDs for entry. Preregistration is closed. Walk-ins welcome on the day of the event as space allows.

    Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations

    Grumbacher Sport and Fitness
    Center, Field House, West Campus

    8-9 p.m.

    Campfire and S'mores

    Join us on the Student Union Lawn for a campfire and s'mores! Bring your friends, share some YCP memories and stories, and enjoy a nice snack!

    Rain location: Student Union, Spart's Den

    Hosted by Campus Activities Board

    Student Union Lawn
    8 p.m.

    '90s Reunion

    All graduates from 1990-1999 are invited to a reunion party at Murph's Study Hall, hosted by Brian Biddulph-Krentar '97. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

    Murph's Study Hall, 850 Jessop Place
    9 p.m.

    Screamer’s Birthday Bingo Bash

    Participate in a YCP tradition! Cards are provided at no cost. Join us in the Johnson Dining Hall for a classic game of bingo to celebrate Screamer's birthday! There will be food and prizes! And yes, Screamer will be there!

    Hosted by Campus Activities Board

    Johnson Dining Hall, Student Union, Main Campus



  • Additional Fall Fest Information

    Dining Hours, GSFC Use, Bookstore, and Hotel Info

    Dining Hours GSFC Spartan Store & Convenience Store Hours Hotel Info
    Marketview
    Arts

    Friday, Sept. 29
    Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union

    7-11:00 a.m. Breakfast $6.95
    11 am-4 pm Lunch $8.50
    4-8 pm
    Dinner $12.10

    Starbucks, Humanities Building
    7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Spart’s Den, Iosue Student Union
    11 a.m. - Midnight

    Saturday, Sept. 30
    Johnson Dining Hall
    10 am-4 pm Brunch $6.95
    4-6:30 pm Dinner $12.10

    Starbucks
    CLOSED

    Spart’s Den
    5 p.m. - Midnight

    Sunday, Oct. 1
    Johnson Dining Hall
    10 am-4 pm Brunch $6.95
    4-6:30 pm Dinner $12.10

    Starbucks
    CLOSED

    Spart’s Den
    5 p.m. - Midnight

    *PLEASE NOTE: Dining Hall is card only, no cash

    Facilities
    Friday:
    12-1:30 p.m.
    Saturday:
    12-2 p.m.
    Sunday:
    12-2 p.m.; 6-9 p.m.

    Rock Wall
    Friday: Closed
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: 5-10:30 p.m.

    Pool
    Friday: 12-2 p.m.
    Saturday: 12-2 p.m.
    Sunday: 12-2 p.m.; 6-9 p.m.

    Alumni and family access passes can be picked up at the upper-level Welcome Desk.

    Friday, Sept. 29
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Spartan Store,
    Student Union

    8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    Convenience Store,
    Student Union

    Saturday, Sept. 30
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Spartan Store,
    Student Union

    10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Convenience Store,
    Student Union

    Sunday, October 1
    Closed

    Discount for alumni,
    families, and students.
    Stop by the
    Welcome Table to
    pick up your coupon.
    The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
    48 E. Market St
    York, PA 17401
    717-848-1111

    Hampton Inn by Hilton 
    1550 Mt Zion Rd 
    York, PA 17402
    717-840-1500

    Wingate by Wyndham 
    105 State St 
    York, PA 17404
    717-848-2100

    Heritage Hills
    Golf Resort
    2700 Mt. Rose Ave.
    York, PA 17402
    717-755-0123

    Home2Suites
    by Hilton York
    212 Pauline Dr.
    York, PA 17402
    717-747-0360

    Wyndham Garden York
    2000 Loucks Rd.
    York, PA 17408
    717-846-9500

    Friday, Sept. 29
    10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

    Saturday, Sept. 30
    10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

    Exhibition:
    UNENTITLED

    A collaboration involving seven regional artists using various mediums, this exhibition looks at the broad topic of entitlements that are not present for all and the communities impacted.
Contact Us


OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Phone: 717.815.6642 
alumni@ycp.edu
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ORIENTATION
Sara Goodwin, M.A., Director of Student Activities and Orientation
Iosue Student Union, Room 205 
Phone: 717.815.1239 
Fax: 717.849.1617 
orientation@ycp.edu 
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.