Directions and Important Info for MAFA 2025

Can you help at the conference?
As an all-volunteer organization, MAFA relies on conference attendees to help make the event run smoothly. Can you help? Volunteer on our Signup Genius page HERE.

If you have questions after reading through the FAQ’s and links, email the Help Desk at help@mafafiber.org.

Once we arrive at the conference, if you need help or want to report a problem, 1) Ask a MAFA Committee Member with a red badge holder, or 2) Text the hotline: XXX-XXX-XXXX.
We will not be able to answer calls, but if you text your issue and phone number we will call you back between 7 am and 10 pm. Remember we are all volunteers and may be setting up or in workshops ourselves, so please give us time to get back to you.

If you have problems with your dorm room, your first stop should be the dorm check-in desk in each first floor lobby to alert Millersville University. If you can’t reach someone there, text the hotline.

Packing List / What To Bring – click HERE.
More info in the Housing and Dining FAQs – click HERE.

Weather – find the Millersville weather forecast HERE.

Directions to Millersville University and Check-in Instructions – click HERE.
Downloadable Directions – click HERE.

Millersville University campus map – click HERE (Note this is the 2023 map which will be updated when we finalize classroom locations)

Parking – No parking passes will be needed to park on campus in campus lots after Noon on Wednesday.

Wednesday Arrivals – look for an email before the conference with dorm check-in information. You will still need to check-in at Registration on Thursday after Noon.

Late Arrivals – If an unexpected delay causes you to miss registration on Thursday, please email the Registrar for instructions.

Commuters Arriving on Friday – The registrar will be curbside in front of the SMC Bookstore (21 S George St, Millersville, PA), Friday, June 27, 7:45 – 8:45am. Drive by or walk up to check in and pick up your registration materials.

Electric Vehicle charging info – scroll down on MU’s page here for a link to the charging station map.

Workshop Locations – will be in your conference tote, and we will post a downloadable handout at conference time.

Downloadable Schedule for MAFA 2025 Conference – click HERE. (link will be posted shortly before the conference)

Schedule of Activities Open to Daytrippers, Overnighters and the Public – click HERE.

WiFi Instructions – There are two networks – one for the dorms and one for the rest of campus. Download the WiFi instructions HERE. (link will be posted shortly before the conference)

Vendor Hall – Plan your shopping visits, as well as fiber-related activities using the Marketplace map, available HERE. (link will be posted shortly before the conference)

Dining Hall Elevator Access – MU has assured us the elevator to the upper level dining hall will be unlocked for those who need elevator access.

Box Lunch Pick Up – Plan to pick up your box lunch after Sunday Breakfast, 8:00 – 8:45 am, in the first floor lobby of the dining hall.

Upcoming Deadlines

June 21: Deadline to enter the craft school tuition drawings. Enter here.