Aerial view of campus with Williamsport, the Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Mountain as a backdrop

Student Life

Athletics

Intercollegiate Athletics — Lycoming sponsors intercollegiate programs in football, wrestling, golf, baseball, women's volleyball, field hockey, cheerleading and softball, and men's and women's soccer, cross-country, tennis, basketball, swimming, and lacrosse. Warrior teams compete in the Landmark Conference and in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Recreation and Intramural Sports — The Keiper Recreation Center provides opportunities for students, faculty and staff under the umbrella of recreation, health and wellness. The 54,000 square foot Keiper Recreation Center, built in 2004, houses a suspended indoor track overlooking 4 multipurpose courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis pickleball and other activities. The Rec Center also includes a weight room/toning room and fitness center, both with state of the art equipment, as well as locker rooms and sauna. The swimming pool is accessible at varying times for open swim. Fitness classes such as Yoga and Zumba are also offered throughout the semester.  There’s a myriad of activities for everyone.

Automobiles

All motor vehicles operated on campus, either regularly or temporarily, must be registered with the Department of Public Safety. Parking decals are obtained by going online and accessing the Public Safety page from the Lycoming.edu website.  Go to the Parking tab from the sidebar and clink on "Vehicle Registration".  Follow the prompts to complete the registration form. All requested information must be entered to complete the vehicle registration. The annual fee to register a student's vehicle on campus is $125.00. There is no fee for temporary registration. All vehicles must be parked in designated lots. The College is not responsible for any damage or theft from any vehicle on College property. Traffic and parking regulations can be found in the "Policies" section of this handbook.

Band

Membership in the Lycoming College Concert Band is open to all students who play band instruments and read music. The Concert Band presents concerts in the fall and spring, and performs at a Family Weekend concert, Christmas Candlelight Service, Honors Convocation, and Baccalaureate and Commencement services. In the spring, following final exams, the band tours for several days, visiting locations such as Baltimore, Cleveland, Williamsburg, Toronto, Myrtle Beach, and Boston. Band members receive one hour of course credit at no charge, and the hour counts toward the fine arts distribution. The band has evening rehearsals–two full rehearsals per week.  There are small ensemble opportunities such as Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, Flute Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, Clarinet Choir, and Percussion Ensemble for interested students. If you do not own an instrument, the band may be able to loan one to you at no charge. The band provides a great opportunity to get to know people, to be part of an established group, and to enjoy music.

Banking and Checking

An ATM provided by M & T Bank is located in the Wertz Student Center on the second floor north wing. If you choose to keep your money in a local bank, Williamsport has a number of banks with branches within a five-minute walk from campus. Also, upon presentation of a Lycoming ID card, you may cash checks up to $300 at the Business Office on the first floor of Long Hall. This is the only location for check cashing on campus. Local banks will cash checks only if you have an account with them.

Bulletin Boards

Bulletin boards in all buildings on campus are provided to assist with the promotion of campus activities and posting college-related notices and information. Information posted about non-College activities, services, or articles must be approved by the Office of Student Life and Dean of Students and may be removed without notice when space is needed for other purposes. Signs may not be posted on glass doors or painted walls.

Choirs

Having performed extensively throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, the Lycoming College choirs enjoy a rich tradition of excellence and camaraderie. Members hale from a wide variety of academic majors, and our supportive alumni network is found throughout the United States and abroad.

College Choir

All students are encouraged to be part of our musical family! College Choir performs a wide variety of musical styles both on campus and in the Williamsport region. This non-auditioned ensemble meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Students may join at the beginning of each semester. Prior singing experience is helpful, but not required. Members receive one hour of course credit each semester at no charge. This hour counts towards the fine arts distribution requirement. Choir is taken in addition to the regular four-course load.

Chamber Choir

As Lycoming's advanced vocal ensemble, Chamber Choir performs music in a variety of styles and languages and is intended for singers with prior experience. Full-year membership is expected, though exceptions may be made for student teaching, internships, and Enhanced Academic Experiences. As the flagship vocal ensemble at Lycoming College, members receive a financial participation award and are required to participate in the larger College Choir. Auditions are held at the beginning of each school year. Rehearsals take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15-8:30pm. Additional sectionals are also scheduled in the semester syllabus.

Choral Scholars

Lycoming College Choral Scholars international programs take place every 2-3 years. As official Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences programs, these intensive performance tours incorporate focused academic components involving in-class group assignments and research activities. Auditions take place at the beginning of each year in which an international tour is to be held. Choral Scholars serve as musical ambassadors for the College, therefore, expectations in the group are high. Meeting times will be established the year prior to each official travel program.

Tour Choir

During years when the Choral Scholars do not travel internationally, Tour Choir, composed of aproximately forty selected voices, tours throughout Pennsylvania and the Eastern United States. These tours serve as recruiting and alumni outreach programs.

Community Guide

Many Lycoming students travel off campus in their leisure time to take advantage of the many opportunities the area has to offer. Williamsport is the largest city in the region and is Northcentral Pennsylvania's center of industry, government, shopping, culture, education, and recreation. We invite you to explore outside the campus gates and familiarize yourself with the many opportunities Williamsport has to offer.  

Places of Worship

Places of worship within walking distance of campus include:

  • Agape Fellowship (Mennonite), 485 East Third Street
  • Antioch Baptist, 514 High Street
  • Bethel AME Church, 601 Hepburn Street
  • Calvary Baptist (American Baptist), 42 Washington Blvd.
  • Christ Community Church, 436 W. 4th Street
  • Christ Episcopal Church, 426 Mulberry Street
  • City Alliance Church, 380 W. 4th Street
  • City Church, 36 E. 4th Street
  • Diamond Street Christian Church, 822 Diamond Street
  • Ebenezer Baptist Church, 527 Park Avenue
  • First United Methodist Church, 604 Market Street
  • Good News Bible Church, 1157 Market Street
  • Liberty Church, 102 E. 3rd Street
  • New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third Street
  • Ohev Sholom Congregation, 1501 Cherry Street
  • Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine Street
  • River Valley Church, 470 Pine Street
  • St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 326 Washington Blvd.
  • St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 702 W. 4th Street
  • St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 142 Market Street
  • Temple Beth Ha Sholom, 425 Center Street
  • Trinity Gospel Church, 1010 Elmira Street
  • Williamsport Islamic Center, 322 Locust Street
  • 3:16 Church, 801 Washington Blvd.

For information on additional places of worship, contact the Director of Community Service and Involvement.

Shopping

Williamsport's downtown provides "boutique" type shopping. The "Golden Strip" area (two miles from campus east on Washington Boulevard) offers additional shopping opportunities at the Loyal Plaza and T.J. Maxx Plaza. River Valley Transit buses leave for the "Strip" every half-hour until 10:00 p.m. Also, about 20 minutes east of the College, the Lycoming Crossing, is an outdoor plaza that offers stores such as Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, Bath & Body Works, Marshalls, Five Below, Michaels, Old Navy, Ulta Beauty and more!. There is also bus service to Lycoming Crossing..

Offices

Williamsport is the county seat of Lycoming County and is the center for local government and services. Additionally, most regional, state, and federal government offices are located here. A branch of the Williamsport post office is located at the corner of Hepburn Street and Park Avenue, several blocks from the campus.

Entertainment

Movie theaters are located in the City at the corner of West Fourth Street and Hepburn Street and near Lycoming Crossing. Live music — rock, jazz, folk, and country — can be heard at many area night spots, like Pine Square. The Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street, offers a wide variety of live entertainment and feature films. For information on upcoming events, contact the Center's box office, 326-2424, or http://www.caclive.com/. The College offers a limited number of free tickets to students through the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students on a first come first served basis for specific shows during the year. Watch for emails regarding these tickets.

Recreation

Spacious Brandon Park, one block north of campus, has plenty of trees to sit under and ball fields to play on, as well as the closest tennis courts to campus. The area has many cool, clean mountain streams with good fishing. Just a couple of miles away from campus and for $4 per admission during the summer, you can enjoy Memorial Park's public pool, Splash Cove at Memorial Park.  For hikers, the 40-mile-long Loyalsock Trail begins about 10 miles northeast of Lycoming and winds through wilderness to World's End State Park. The nearest ski resort is Ski Sawmill, about a 45-minute drive west on Route 220 and north on Route 287. Of course, this is just a brief sampling of what the area offers. More information is available at the Welcome Center of the Chamber of Commerce on West Fourth Street and on the web at http://visitlycomingcounty.com./listings/explore/.

Transportation

River Valley Transit offers free bus transportation to Lycoming College Students. Students need only to show their student ID. Ride guides can be obtained at Student Engagement, the switchboard in Long Hall, Residential Life Office, and the offices of the faculty secretaries. See: https://www.ridervt.com/fare-information/college-students-ride-free/.

Commuter Students

  • Lockers to store books and supplies are provided in the Academic Center. You must provide your own lock for the locker you choose. All lockers must be emptied by the end of the May term of each year or by any special designated times.
  • Cafe 1812 features organic and fairly traded Lycoming Warrior Blend coffees and espresso drinks, roasted by Alabaster Coffee of Williamsport, PA.  In addition to coffee, Cafe 1812 offers a variety of made-to-order sandwiches and salads, and a great selection of freshly made On the Go! choices.  Orders may be placed using the GET mobile app if desired.  Cafe 1812 hours of operation are Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 
  • Gateway Cafe is another convenient dining retail location offering customizable smoothies made from fresh fruit, hand pressed panini sandwiches, an assortment of espresso drinks, and a great selection of freshly made On the Go! choices.  The Gateway Cafe is open Monday thru Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • Jack's Corner is located in the Wertz Student Center and offers a late night dining option.  Offering a variety of made-to-order meals, snacks, and bottled beverages after the dining hall closes.  Menu items include traditional grilled options and appetizers, pizza, quesadillas, and more.  Jack's also features a market that offers a selection of convenience products and health & beauty needs.  Orders may be placed using the GET mobile app if desired.  This location is open Monday thru Friday 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM and Saturday & Sunday 6:30PM to 11:30PM.
  • Wertz Dining Hall is open to non-residential students at a reduced rate from the guest rate. Go to "Dining" for more information.
  • Dining Plans are not just for resident students, there is also a commuter dining plan option. Information regarding dining plans is available at the Business Office on the first floor of Long Hall.
  • Lounge and study space is available in Pennington Lounge, on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the Academic Center in the new study rooms, on the 3rd floor of the Krapf Gateway Center, Lynn Science Center and in Wertz in Jack's Corner and Burchfield Lounge.
  • Notices of meetings and other events are prominently displayed on digital display television monitors across campus, including Pennington Lounge, Burchfield Lounge, as well as academic and administrative buildings. Additionally, the College's Event Calendar can be accessed on the Lycoming College home page.
  • Emergencies: In case of emergencies, commuter students should instruct appropriate persons to contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, 570-321-4039.
  • Use of College Facilities: All College organizations, facilities, and events are open to commuter students and the College encourages students to take advantage of the numerous opportunities available to the college community.
  • Inclement Weather: View the Inclement Weather Policy.
  • Commuter Student Organization: The Commuter Student Organization is a student organization for non-residential students. Please contact Barb Eldred, for information about joining CSO.
  • Campus Mail: Non-residential students are not assigned on-campus mailboxes. If you wish to have a mailbox, please contact the Mailroom. Boxes are assigned on a first come-first served bases. The Mailroom is located on the 2nd floor of the Wertz Student Center.
  • Email is the primary means of communication between most administrative and faculty offices and students. It is the student's responsibility to check their on-campus email account on a regular basis.

Dining 

www.lycoming.edu/dining/

Dining Plans

All resident students, both those residing in traditional residence halls and the College apartments, are required to purchase a dining plan. There are two dining plans offered for resident students, one offers meal equivalency in our retail locations and one does not. Commuter students are not required to purchase a dining plan but there is one designed especially for them. Information regarding dining plans is available at the Business Office on the first floor of Long Hall.

Any student who will miss a meal because of a time conflict due to academic, athletic, or College sponsored event, may make arrangements with the Dining Services office for a boxed meal replacement. Please provide at least 24 hours notice for a boxed lunch request.

Wertz Dining Hall

Website: www.lycoming.edu/dining/

Lycoming College Dining is proud to offer continuous dining at the Wertz Dining Hall. This service provides flexibility for the student who cannot make it in during regular meal times.

Monday through Friday

  • Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • Continental Breakfast: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
    (During this time, bagels, Danishes, juices, cereals, and coffee are offered)
  • Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Lite Lunch: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    (During this meal period pizza, deli selections, soups, salads, and desserts are offered)
  • Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday

Saturday and Sunday

  • Brunch: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Lite Lunch: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    (During this meal period pizza, deli selections, soups, salads, and desserts are offered)
  • Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

All meals are all you care to eat, while in Wertz.  All you care to eat means, you can help yourself to any of the stations, as many times as you like, while dining in.  You can enter from either the Warrior Way or Quad side of Wertz Hall. Food, tableware, china, and glassware may not be removed from the dining hall. Dirty dishes must be deposited on the conveyor prior to exiting.  Take-out meals are available, if a student is unable to eat it during a specific meal period. Please let the cashiers know when you are coming in and they will make sure you receive a reusable to go container.  No smoking is permitted in the main dining room or the private dining rooms.  Shoes and shirts must be worn in all dining areas, at all times.

Decorated birthday cakes, assorted snack baskets, and holiday packages are available from Lycoming Dining Services’ catering department. Please call 570-321-4804 to make arrangements.

You may wish to bring family, friends, or other guests to the cafeteria to join you in the dining hall for a meal. Guests are always welcome and may purchase a meal at the door during meal hours. 

Door prices are:

  • Breakfast - $7.60
  • Continental Breakfast - $5.75
  • Lunch - $10.50
  • Weekend Brunch - $10.50
  • Afternoon - $9.85
  • Dinner - $14.20

Commuter Students

Commuter students are not required to purchase a dining plan but there is one designed especially for them. Information regarding dining plans is available at the Business Office on the first floor of Long Hall. Commuter students not on a dining plan will receive a $1.00 discount for breakfast and a $2.00 discount for lunch, afternoon and dinner meals at Wertz Dining Hall, to receive this discount you must present a valid Lycoming College I.D. card.

ID Card Policy

It is College policy that all students must present their ID Card to gain admission to the dining hall. Use of an I.D. card by an individual other than the cardholder is prohibited. A temporary ID may be obtained from Public Safety for any resident student who has lost their ID.

Private Dining Rooms (PDR’s)

Arrangements for private dining room meals (PDR’s) can be made through the Director of Catering, provided it is for an approved event scheduled through the Office of Student Activities and Involvement. Student groups must first receive the approval for the event before the dining service will make the necessary arrangements. Students who will be eating their meals at the event must sign the approval form in order for the group to have the food provided at no extra cost. Students who sign this form may not eat during that particular meal period in the dining room.  Please contact the Catering Department at 570-321-4804 for more details.

Catering

Dining Services will cater special meals for any individual or group. A variety of different catering guides and options are available for student groups whose members are on dining plans are provided with some additional costs. Special meals for special events may be arranged with the catering director, based on one of the catering guides. These meals are available at the rates stated in the guides. Groups may also arrange for hors d'oeuvres for receptions, open houses, parties, and other events through one of the catering guides or arrange a custom event with the Director of Catering.  Please reach out to our Catering Office at 570-321-4804.

Special Diets

Special diets for medical reasons or due to food allergies can be provided for students through dining. When a student is restricted to his or her room for medical reasons by the College nurse or physician, a sick tray will be provided by the Wertz Dining Hall, according to the orders of the physician. Students who require special diets for most religious or lifestyle reasons can also be accommodated.  If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, please reach out to Dining at 570-321-4801 for accommodations.  

Group Take-out Meals

Arrangements for take-out meals can be made through the Director of Catering, provided it is for an approved event scheduled through the Office of Student Engagement. Student groups must first receive the approval for the event before the Dining Services will make the necessary arrangements. Students who will be eating their meals at the event must sign the approval form in order for the group to have the food provided at no extra cost. Students who sign this form may not eat that particular meal in the dining room.

Emergency Loans

An emergency loan fund provided by the Women of Lycoming is available for students who have larger needs for unpredictable expenses. Loans are available upon application to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. Loans cannot be made for non-emergency situations. Payment plans can be arranged; however, all loans must be repaid by the end of each semester.

Honor Societies

Lycoming has chapters of several honor societies that recognize outstanding achievements and scholarship in respective fields. Campus national honor organizations in their affiliated academic fields include:

  • Alpha Kappa Delta (social sciences)
  • Alpha Phi Sigma (criminal justice)
  • Beta Beta Beta (biology)
  • Chi Alpha Sigma (athletics)
  • Gamma Sigma Epsilon (chemistry)
  • Kappa Delta Pi (education)
  • Kappa Mu Epsilon (mathematics)
  • Kappa Pi (Art)
  • Lambda Pi Eta (communication)
  • Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics)
  • Phi Alpha Theta (history)
  • Phi Kappa Phi (all fields)
  • Phi Sigma Iota (modern language studies)
  • Phi Sigma Tau (philosophy)
  • Pi Sigma Alpha (political science)
  • Psi Chi (psychology)
  • Sigma Beta Delta (business management/administration)
  • Sigma Pi Sigma (physics)
  • Sigma Tau Delta (English)
  • Theta Alpha Kappa (religious studies/theology)

For more information on these academic honor societies, please see page maintained by the Office of the Provost.

In addition to these, there are a number of other leadership-based honor societies on campus. They include:

  • Gamma Sigma Alpha (fraternity/sorority academics)
  • IRUSKA (leadership)
  • Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society)
  • Order of Omega (fraternity/sorority academics and leadership)
  • Rho Lambda (sorority leadership) 

The Lycourier

Timely. Controversial. Award winning. That's the Lycourier… Lycoming's student newspaper. Since 1985, this weekly newspaper has kept the students and hundreds of others informed about the campus. Students prepare the articles, take the photographs, sell the advertising, monitor the expenses, and update the newspaper website.

All students are welcome to join the Lycourier staff, and students from a variety of majors contribute to the publication. Students studying photography get experience taking photographs for the newspaper; Business majors use the experience to practice skills from their classes; other majors use the opportunity as a diversion or a chance to work with peers on a joint venture. The Lycourier experience allows Communication majors an opportunity to build a portfolio in preparation for a career in the media. For students interested in sharing their unique observations on life, the Lycourier is another avenue for expression. 

Mail Services

Mail Services is located at the back of the Streeter Campus Hub (bookstore) on the 2nd floor of the Wertz Student Center.  All mail (letters and packages) sent to general student population shall be addressed as follows:

Student Name (NO NICKNAMES)

Lycoming College, Box #

One College Place

Williamsport, PA 17701

Failure to do this may result in delayed delivery or the item returned to sender.  Packages (under 30lbs) and letters may be mailed out through Mail Services with a prepaid label or postage paid at the Campus Hub.  Small packages and letters will be placed in mailboxes at the discretion and convenience of Mail Services.  Larger packages will be scanned at Mail Services and an email will be sent with the pickup location (Smart Locker or Mail Services).  Smart lockers are located outside of the Campus Hub are are available for pickup 24/7.  A QR code emailed to the student will open lockers.  Mailboxes should be checked on a daily basis.  Prior to making any package inquires at Mail Services, be sure to check your mailbox first and then all tracking information.  Please allow 24-48 hours for package delivery after arriving at the local Post Office.  No deliveries aare accepted on Saturdays or Sundays.

Mail services will not accept any packages containing alcohol, drug paraphernalia or drugs that are not permitted on campus. Packages containing such items will be returned to sender and/or given to the Public Safety department.

Mary L. Welch Theatre

During each academic year, the Theatre Department produces three to four full-length, fully mounted plays in the Mary L. Welch Theatre. These plays are selected to represent the range of dramatic literature, including comedy, tragedy, classics, and musicals. All students are eligible and encouraged to participate in our production be it as a performer, a member of the creative team, a technician, or an audience member.  The venue is also available for student activity use.

Personal Property

You are advised to carry insurance on your personal property either through your family's homeowner's policy or by separate coverage. Even when insured, however, lock your room door; most burglary insurance is collected only when access is gained to a room by forcible entry.

Public Safety

The Lycoming College Department of Public Safety encourages everyone to be involved in their own safety. A truly safe campus can only be achieved through the cooperation of all students, faculty, and staff. The potential for crime on campus does exist. We should all assume a personal responsibility for taking precautions to prevent ourselves from being a victim of crime.

The Department of Public Safety staff consists of a Director of Public Safety, Shift Supervisors, full-time and part-time public safety officers, Public Safety Coordinator, communications officers, and part-time student communications officers.

Patrol

The patrol officer is responsible for regular foot and vehicle patrols of campus, providing assistance to the campus community, parking enforcement, and first response to criminal activity, medical emergencies, or fire. Non-deputized, unarmed, uniformed officers provide around the clock, seven days-a-week protection throughout the year. Officers are trained professionals with experience in a wide variety of security training including crime reporting, first aid, and self-defense. Public safety officers have the authority to enforce all campus regulations.

Reporting Crimes or Emergencies

Members of the campus community must take responsibility for the safety and security of themselves, their belongings, and their neighbors. Part of this responsibility is reporting emergencies and crimes that occur on campus to the Department of Public Safety. Students may report emergencies or criminal acts by calling the Public Safety office at ext. 4911 or 4064. Members of the campus community can also contact the Lycoming County Communications Center directly by dialing 911. The College has also invested in a safety app for your phone. By downloading and using RAVE Guardian the user has an immediate connection to the Office of Public Safety. More information about RAVE Guardian.

Campus public safety officers respond to every emergency call. The College investigates all incidents reported by students and staff to determine the appropriate response and follow-up either through the campus conduct system or through the local police department. Anyone who becomes the victim of a crime on campus has the right to report it to the local police. The Department of Public Safety can assist in this process when needed.

Communications Center

The Department of Public Safety operates a 24-hour communications center responsible for handling all routine calls, monitoring fire and security alarms, providing information, and maintaining the department's computerized record system. The communications officers dispatch public safety personnel to complaints and problems, and coordinate emergency site communications.

Physical Security

Grounds and Parking Areas

Security lighting has been installed throughout the campus and in parking areas. Regular lighting surveys are conducted and suggestions and recommendations for lighting improvements are made. While maintaining an attractive campus, ground crews prune shrubs and hedges to minimize shadowed areas. Public safety officers report safety or security problems to the Building and Grounds Department which responds to correct these problems promptly. Students, as well as faculty and staff, may also call Building and Grounds to report any security or maintenance problems.

Facilities

Facilities security is provided by members of the Department of Public Safety who patrol the campus. During the night hours when not in use, these buildings are locked and regularly patrolled by public safety officers.

Residence Halls

Security of the residence halls is provided by members of both the Department of Public Safety and the Office of Residential Life. Public Safety Officers patrol all residence hall areas, check doors to be sure that they are locked, and frequently check with members of the Residential Life staff on duty in the residence halls. Access to the residence halls is limited to students and their guests in accordance with College policy. All residence hall doors are locked at all times as access is available through the main doors via the C-CURE access control system.

Crime Prevention

Lycoming College's crime prevention goal is to eliminate or minimize criminal opportunities whenever possible. In order to accomplish this, all students and employees must take responsibility for preventing crimes in their community. The Department of Public Safety offers the following programs and serves to assist everyone in becoming more responsible for crime prevention.

Escorts

From dusk to dawn, walking escorts from and to any on campus locations are provided to the campus community.

Emergency Telephones

Provided in several parking areas on campus.

Enhanced Telephone System

All calls received by Public Safety from emergency telephones or campus extensions are immediately identified by their extension number.

Timely Topics

We focus crime prevention topics at the time of year when problems can most likely occur. Each crime prevention topic may be the focus of printed materials, notices in publications, and crime prevention seminars for a period of two weeks. Video Surveillance: Video camera recorders are place strategically throughout the campus parking areas.

Other Services

Security Surveys

Security surveys are conducted of exterior lighting, perimeter security, doors, locks, and grounds.

Life Safety

This area is responsible for issues regarding accident prevention, exposure control, chemical hygiene plan, and hazardous communication plan. The Department of Public Safety is responsible for coordinating emergency procedures as well as the parking committee.

Weapons

The possession, use or storage of weapons or dangerous materials is prohibited on College property, on streets within and adjacent to the campus and in all vehicles. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms, pellet guns, compressed air guns, BB guns, air soft guns, paint ball guns, illegal knives or swords, explosive devices, fireworks, and ammunition. Questions regarding this policy should be submitted to the Director of Public Safety.

RAVE Guardian

Providing personal safety to students is a requirement and a challenge. We are always looking for ways to further improve the safety of our students and feel Rave Guardian provides a great solution, improving communication across the community. With features such as:

  • Safety Timer
  • Tips and Multi-Media Messaging
  • Emergency Call Button to Lycoming College - Public Safety
  • 911 Call Button

Rave Guardian is one of the best ways to improve your personal safety and also protect your friends by building your own private safety network. This app provides instant communication with friends, family, co-workers, campus safety, and even 9-1-1. Learn more at http://raveguardian.com/.

Lycoming College offers the Rave Guardian app as an added way to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of your friends, on campus. If you are a current student, parent, faculty, or staff member download for free today at www.raveguardian.com.

ID Cards

Students are issued a Lycoming College identification card when enrolled. This card is the property of the College and is held by the student only while they are enrolled in good standing. Students must have their ID cards in their possession at all times and must present it to any official of the College upon request. Because the identification card verifies board status, students must not loan ID cards to anyone. To do so constitutes misuse of College property and the card will be confiscated. Lost ID cards must be reported to the Department of Public Safety immediately. Lost cards will be replaced at a charge of $20.00. Temporary ID cards are issued for use until a photo ID is processed.  The temporary ID does not give you access to any buildings.  It can only be used to provide Dining Services with your bar code to eat in the Dining Hall.

Lost and Found

Lycoming College's lost and found is centrally located within the Department of Public Safety. Misplaced items can be turned in, reported lost, or claimed at the Office of Public Safety.  Items are purged at the end of each academic year.

Crime Statistics

Up-to-date Crimes Statistics can be found on the Public Safety web page, https://www.lycoming.edu/public-safety/security-report.aspx.

Recreation Equipment

The Keiper Recreation Center offers students the ability to check out equipment to be utilized inside the Recreation Center and outside.  Students may check out basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, table tennis paddles, weight belts and much more.  Equipment such as corn hole sets, kan jam, spikeball, or even horseshoes may be checked out and taken outside to the upper quad for some fun recreational activity.

The Wertz Student Center is equipped with a pool table, foosball table, TV, and Bose™ sound system in Jack's Corner for students' enjoyment.

Service Societies/Awards

Lycoming's most distinguished award is the Chieftain, given to the senior who, in the opinion of the students, faculty, and administration has contributed the most to the College through support of school activities; who has exhibited outstanding constructive leadership; who has worked effectively with members of the College community; who has evidence sound moral character; and whose academic rank is in the class upper half.

Second semester juniors may be inducted into IRUSKA (meaning "warriors who win high honors"). It recognizes students who have provided outstanding leadership to the student body and who rank in the upper half of their class.

Other outstanding achievement awards are given for scholarship, athletic accomplishments, community service, and service to the College. Awards are presented and inductions are made at the Honors Convocation held in the Spring semester.

The Tributary

A student literary magazine published online and in print under the advisement of the English Department, The Tributary not only features student writing and art, but also gives the experience of performing hands-on editorial work.

Radio Station/WRLC 91.7FM

WRLC is a student run on-campus radio station. The station broadcasts at 740 watts at a frequency of 91.7MHZ and is streamed via Lycoming College’s website at https://www.lycoming.edu/wrlc/. WRLC’s offices and studios are located in the Communication Building on Franklin Street. The station is staffed by students during the academic year. All interested students are eligible to become on-air announcers. Executive staff positions are open to all student-staff members through an interview process designed to have the most qualified applicants involved with the various responsibilities.

The broadcast philosophy of WRLC is one of diverse programming. On-air shows consist of music from a variety of genres, including: Top 40, classic rock, dance, R&B, jazz, classical, reggae, country and other styles. When students are not on-air; WRLC broadcasts “The Classical Station” Monday through Sunday.   “The Classical Station” offers a wonderful selection of tremendously appreciated classical music that is enjoyed by many individuals on-campus and throughout the community.  WRLC provides the opportunity for student announcers to broadcast Lycoming College sports, including football and men’s and women’s basketball games, and the station can be involved with on-campus events; such as concerts, blood drives, coffee houses, dining room remotes and more throughout the year.