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Shawnee State announces provisional membership to NCAA Division II

The National Collegiate Athletic Association announced that Shawnee State University has been accepted as a provisional member of Division II. The Bears will join the Mountain East Conference this summer.

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SSU is Ohio’s Only Open-Access Opportunity College

Shawnee State University is the only open access public university in Ohio to be named an Opportunity College and University, a recognition of its work in fostering student success and guiding students toward a path to earning higher wages after graduation.

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Collaboration

Expanding local pathways into health care careers

Adena Health and Shawnee State University Tuesday celebrated a key milestone in their partnership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the PACCAR Medical Education Center, marking continued progress in their shared effort to expand local pathways into health care education and careers.

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Collaboration

SSU Expands Radiologic Technology Program to Chillicothe

Shawnee State students can now participate in lab coursework in Chillicothe as part of our ongoing partnership with Adena Health.

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Full and Part Time Students

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Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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100

Degrees and Areas of Study

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Shawnee Provides Personalized Learning

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.

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Shawnee Provides Career-Ready Education

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.