Admission & Financial Aid Resources at Shawnee State
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We’re here to help you through the entire admissions process, from your first college visit to your first day of class.

Our Admission staff is here to help answer any questions you may have in your college selection process. Call us at (740) 351-4778, email us, or request information online.

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Upcoming Special Visit Days:

Fall 2024
Spring 2025
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Complete Your Application Early to maximize scholarship opportunities!

December 1 – Early Scholarship Consideration

Get all set early! Receive first consideration for all scholarships, including limited full-tuition awards.

February 1 – Priority Deadline

Apply by Feb. 1 for priority consideration of scholarships

May 1 – Final Deadline

Scholarships awarded while funds last

Apply Now

Admission for Selective Degrees

Learn more about application deadlines for selective admission programs

Scholarship Opportunities

Learn if you qualify for Free Tuition!

Do you live in Scioto, Lawrence, Adams, Pike, Jackson, Ross, Brown, Gallia, Highland, or Vinton Counties in Ohio – or Greenup, Boyd or Lewis Counties in Kentucky? You could be eligible for Free Tuition at Shawnee State! Students who qualify for federal Pell Grants, have a high school GPA of 3.0 and ACT score of at least 18 are eligible.

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Let’s get started today.

SSU student

We’re here to help you through the entire admissions process, from your first college visit to your first day of class.

Our Admission staff is here to help answer any questions you may have in your college selection process. Call us at (740) 351-4778, email us, or request information online.

Apply Now

Upcoming Special Visit Days:

Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Apply now

Complete Your Application Early to maximize scholarship opportunities!

December 1 – Early Scholarship Consideration

Get all set early! Receive first consideration for all scholarships, including limited full-tuition awards.

February 1 – Priority Deadline

Apply by Feb. 1 for priority consideration of scholarships

May 1 – Final Deadline

Scholarships awarded while funds last

Apply Now

Admission for Selective Degrees

Learn more about application deadlines for selective admission programs

Scholarship Opportunities

Learn if you qualify for Free Tuition!

Do you live in Scioto, Lawrence, Adams, Pike, Jackson, Ross, Brown, Gallia, Highland, or Vinton Counties in Ohio – or Greenup, Boyd or Lewis Counties in Kentucky? You could be eligible for Free Tuition at Shawnee State! Students who qualify for federal Pell Grants, have a high school GPA of 3.0 and ACT score of at least 18 are eligible.

Learn about Free Tuition

Free-Tuition Program

Undergraduate Admissions

No matter what major you pursue, you'll find a program that encourages you to explore new worlds, ideas, and ways of thinking.

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Graduate Admissions

At Shawnee, you'll find an intellectually stimulating community that gives you the breadth of study and experience to open doors for your future.

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Financial Aid

95% of our students receive some form of financial aid. We want you to get where you want to go – and we want to make the journey less stressful.

Contact Financial Aid

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm