Winter Break
Shawnee State University’s campus and administrative offices will be closed for Winter Break starting Monday, Dec. 23 and will remain closed through Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Access to the MySSU student portal – including registration, payment plan, student billing, financial aid, etc. – will still be available throughout the closure.
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Partnerships
Shawnee State University has partnered with Adena Health to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in our region. Together, we'll bring new opportunities for students in health fields right to Adena’s PACCAR Medical Education Center in Chillicothe.
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Academic Success
Shawnee State University has been named for the 14th consecutive year to The Princeton Review’s Top Undergraduate Schools for Game Design.
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Academic Excellence
Shawnee State University has been ranked among the best colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth year in a row. SSU is ranked among the Top Performers on Social Mobility, the best Regional Universities Midwest and the Top Public Schools in the Midwest.
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Shawnee State is a student-focused public university offering a highly personalized, affordable, and accessible education.
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Our school is the right mix of size and opportunity. At Shawnee, you have the resources and faculty you need to pursue your dream — without feeling like a number.
Your path to success looks different than any other student's. Let's work together to get to know your interests, set goals, and find a program that's right for you. You'll feel confident and excited to start your time at Shawnee.
That means we consider the skills that help you find the right job after college and set your coursework so that you're prepared. We also anticipate the future needs of your career path so you can be ahead of the curve.