All students who graduate from a state approved, accredited high school (in Ohio - must have passed all sections of the Ohio Graduation Test in addition to meeting other high school graduation requirements) will receive unconditional acceptance to Shawnee State University by:

• Completing the University admission application, by requesting an application from the Office of Admission or completing the on-line application for admission.

• Submitting a final, official copy of your high school transcript, either by having it sent directly from the high school, faxed to 740-351-3111 directly from the high school, or hand-carried to the Office of Admission in a sealed envelope signed by your high school guidance counselor. The transcript must include an official graduation date.  Download and print the High School Transcript Request Form to complete and give to your guidance counselor.

Application and transcript should be sent to the following address:

Office of Admission
Shawnee State University
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662

If you were home schooled or attended a non-state approved high school, you must provide evidence of passing the General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or obtaining eligible, minimum results on the ACT or SAT (contact the Director of Admission), to receive unconditional acceptance to Shawnee State University.

The Office of Admission is located next to the President's office in the commons building. Call 740-351-4778 or 800-959-2SSU to schedule an appointment.  Admission Officers are available to personally assist you in the admission process. Daily campus tours are available.