York College of Pennsylvania’s address is in its name – York, Pennsylvania, a city of 50,000 situated in the heart of the Middle Atlantic population corridor. The campus is located on Country Club Road, two miles south of the city center’s Continental Square. The greater York area includes a total of more than 350,000 people.
York’s most exciting moment in history came during the American Revolution, when the British advance on Philadelphia caused the Continental Congress to relocate to York, making the town the capital of the nascent nation. During the winter of 1777-78, Congress convened in the York County Courthouse and adopted, among other important documents, the country’s first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, in which the official name, the United States of America, was used for the first time. Congress also proclaimed the nation’s first Thanksgiving holiday while in York, as a day of gratitude for the American victory at Saratoga.
Today, York is an economically diverse and dynamic area, with some of the country’s most fertile farmland as well as world class manufacturing enterprises, including the headquarters of several "Fortune 500" companies.
FACILITIES
The campus is bordered by residential neighborhoods, a small shopping plaza, York Hospital, and a park. The campus complex includes:
Schmidt Library: Welcome to the Schmidt Library, where information literacy, research service, instructional media production, and access to all types of information are important priorities. Facilities include reearch and study areas, technology enhanced group conference rooms, wireless network access, and YCP archives.
The Schmidt Library Web http://www.ycp.edu/library/html provides access for students on and off campus to books, databases, full-text journals, and instructional media collections.
Check the Schmidt Library Web for more information on hours and services.
For general information about the Library, call Information Services at 815-1345.
For research assistance from a Library Faculty member, call 815-1356.
Melvin H. Campbell Hall: The facility contains lecture halls, science laboratories, a language laboratory, and general purpose classrooms. In 1983, a major renovation of existing chemistry laboratories, coupled with a one million dollar addition of classrooms and laboratories, created Campbell Hall’s Chemistry Wing; and in 1995, the classrooms, offices, and facilities in the remainder of the building were completely renovated as well.
Life-Sciences Building: Completed in 1974, the Life-Sciences Building contains ten laboratories, a theater, general purpose classrooms, faculty offices, and conference rooms.
Business Administration Center: Completed in 1989, the Center contains the main academic computer, microcomputer laboratories, classrooms, faculty offices, and the Glatfelter Telecommunications Center.
Information Resources: Information Resources provides state-of-the-art information systems to faculty, students, and staff. All members of the York College community are assigned a network account that allows them to access file storage, networked programs, e-mail, the World Wide Web, and printing. York College of Pennsylvania network services are provided by a variety of servers to desktop computers via campus-wide fiber optic network connecting all academic, administrative and residential buildings. In addition, 14 computer labs with 300 desktop computers running Windows provide access to over 450 software applications available on the servers.
Life-Sciences Annex: Completed in 1981, the Life-Sciences Annex contains a theater workshop area, additional classroom and seminar space, faculty offices, and a faculty lounge.
McKay Hall: Acquired in 1996, and expanded in 1999, this 39,000-square-foot building provides specialized facilities for nursing and mechanical engineering. Located one block west of campus, McKay Hall includes faculty offices, general classroom space, a campus computer lab, and specialized laboratories for upper division nursing and engineering classes.
Evelyn and Earle Wolfe Hall (Music, Art, and Communications Center): Completed in 1994, the former Music, Art, and Communications Center was renamed in 2006. Wolfe Hall includes the latest technology for art, music, and television. All instructional rooms are wired for television and computer applications. Its 60,000 square feet includes music practice rooms; music and art studios for instruction; television control room, studios and edit suites; an advanced applications video, music and art computer facility; a 208-seat recital hall; the York College Art Galleries; and general purpose classrooms.
Grumbacher Sport & Fitness Center: The 160,000 square foot Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center will usher in a world of new opportunities for recreational and athletic pursuits. Current York College students, staff and faculty will now have access to multiple recreational venues including a three court field house, state of the art strength and fitness center, 12 recreational lane natatorium, elevated jogging track, two-story climbing wall, classroom space, multipurpose rooms and the new Charles Wolf Gymnasium. This fall, the center will be complimented by two artificially surfaced playing fields and an all-weather running track complete with throwing circles and jumping pits.
The Center features the following venues:
- Charles Wolf Gymnasium:A 19,000 square foot space used primarilyfor varsity basketball, volleyball and wrestling competition as well as campus cultural activities.
- Field House: Features three separate rubberized courts ideal for basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton; primarily used for club sports, intramural sports, informal recreation and the occasional varsity competition.
- Natatorium: 12 lanes ideally suited for teaching, recreational and competitive swimming activities; 103 feet long, 75 feet, 1 inch wide swim course with 1 and 3 meter diving boards.
- Fitness Center: 7,600 square feet with over 100 different pieces of equipment including treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, free weights and stretching area.
- Indoor Rock Climbing Wall: A 32 foot high, 39 foot wide climbing wall and bouldering area designed for all skill levels.
- Elevated Walking/Jogging Track: “Mondo” or rubberized flooring; 8.5 laps equates a mile from the center lane.
- 2 Group Exercise Multi-purpose Rooms: Specialized wood flooring softens the impact for a variety of drop-in aerobic classes throughout the academic year.
- Cyber Cafe: Featuring quick and healthy food and drink options throughout the day.
- Wrestling Room: 3,000 square foot venue, complete with wall to wall padded wrestling mats, ideal for varsity wrestling practice and physical education classes.
- Racquetball Court: Regulation sized, complete with wood flooring.
- Classroom and Team Room: Group meeting and academic space.
- Locker Rooms: Spacious locker rooms with showers, lockers, and restroom facilities; Day use lockers are available for rent.
- Equipment Services: Available to all visitors with a valid York College ID or GSFC access card; General recreation equipment check-out, locker and towel service.
- Hall of Fame Area: A unique wall mounting honoring each of the inductees to the York College Athletic Hall of Fame.
- Athletic Training Center: 2,400 square foot facility built for the therapeutic and rehabilitation needs of varsity student-athletes and their opponents.
- Administrative Offices for Athletics & Recreation Department Staff
- Outdoor Complex: This fall the center will be complimented by two artificially surfaced playing fields and an all-weather running track complete with throwing circles and jumping pits.
The Learning Resource Center: The Learning Resource Center offers tutorial assistance to students in writing and mathematics. In addition, the Center coordinates supplemental instruction in certain disciplines as requested by classroom instructors and offers a full range of study skills assistance for students. Students seeking assistance should contact the Center to schedule an appointment with a member of the professional tutorial staff. Academic tutoring in other courses is also available, and students may contact the Center for a list of qualified upperclassmen willing to work with students for a fee.
In addition, the Learning Resource Center provides services for special needs students with a documented disability. The coordinator of the Learning Resource Center will assist students in providing reasonable accommodations for courses while ensuring that the academic standards and course requirements, as established by the College, are maintained.
Bookstore: The Bookstore, located in the Student Union, offers an excellent variety of products that support academic work. In addition to being the source for all textbooks, providing both new and used books, the store provides a buyback system each semester to recycle unwanted books. The College logo is prominent throughout the store on clothing, glassware, and academic supplies. The Bookstore offers a variety of personal care items and services.
Robert V. Iosue Student Union: This facility contains the Johnson Dining Room, which seats 600; Buechel Lounge; Alumni Hall; 1770s Room; the Spart’s Den, which regularly offers live entertainment; lounge areas; a snack bar; College Bookstore and convenience mini-mart; MacDougal Lounge, which houses the multi-cultural, multipurpose center; TV room; video arcade; conference rooms; and offices for: Counseling Services, Career Services, Food Services, Student Senate, Security, WVYC-FM 99.7 Radio Station, Intramurals, Campus Programming Center, Residential Programming and Campus Wellness Office, Student Newspaper, Yearbook, chaplains, student organizations, and the Health Center.
Ray A. Miller Administration Building: Located along Country Club Road, this office building houses several of the operating divisions of the College, including the President’s Office, Admissions, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Administrative Computer Center, Development, and Business Affairs.
Brougher Chapel: This campus interfaith chapel serves as the center of worship for all faiths in the campus community. It is located on the northeastern corner of the campus near the president’s home and Springettsbury Avenue. In addition to the main worship area, it contains space for religious activities, meditation, counseling, and appropriate events. The Catholic and Protestant Chaplain’s offices are located in the Chapel as well.
College Housing: The College has no designated graduate housing facilities; space may be available in selected apartment-style facilities for students enrolled on a full-time basis. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Housing Services.
