Students
International
International
students who are seeking admission to Shawnee State University must
submit the following materials:
- An application for admission accompanied by the current application
fee.
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All
official secondary and postsecondary transcripts. These transcripts
must be in the student's native language and be accompanied
by a certified English translation. If these credentials cannot
be evaluated by the University, they will be sent to an evaluation
service, and you will be responsible for cost of the evaluation.
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An
official score of 500 (paper) or 207 (computer), on the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an equivalent score on the
Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MTELP) is required
for admission to a degree program for students whose native
language is not English.
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Proof
of financial resources which are adequate to support the student
for one year. If you intend to finance your education yourself,
you must supply a statement from your bank showing funds equal
to those required for one year. If you are being sponsored,
an affidavit of support and a bank statement showing adequate
funds for one year must be submitted.
International
students are required to accept the cost of university health insurance
or produce proof of adequate insurance while in the United States.
International students are required to purchase health insurance
while in the United States. Health insurance information may
be found in the Bursar's office.
Those
international applicants who are accepted for admission will receive
an acceptance letter and an I-20 form to be used to secure a student
visa. The acceptance letter and I-20 will not be issued until the
Office of Admission has received all required materials. To be assured
consideration for admission, all required materials must be received
60 days prior to the beginning of the semester in which you plan
to enroll.
Questions
pertaining to a student visa should be directed to the local office
of the Department of Immigration.
International
Student Services
Shawnee State University is committed
to helping international students excel in their college courses and
to ensure that they are successful in their college experience .
The CIPA
(Center for International Programs and Activities) offers many services to our current
international students and is actively engaged in helping future
students come to SSU. The Student Success Center will also
assist you with many academic and social activities.
Non-Degree Students
Students
who are not interested in pursuing a degree but who wish to take
courses are required to file an application for admission.. Transcripts of high school and college
work are not required, nor is ACT/SAT testing. However, if at a
later time, you decide to pursue a degree program, all admission
requirements in effect at the time of initial enrollment must be
met. These requirements include official transcripts from high school
(and/or GED) and college work and testing, recommendations, etc.,
if any of these are required for the major being declared.
Special, non-degree students may take courses which have no prerequisites or
courses for which they have the appropriate prerequisite. For
courses assuming prior knowledge or a certain degree of proficiency,
placement testing may be advised or required prior to registration.
Senior
Citizens
Shawnee
State University admits senior citizens (60 years of age or older)
for courses, on an audit, space-available basis. Although formal
application and registration are required, no tuition fees are charged.
Senior citizens who wish to take courses for credit may
participate in the SSU Senior Scholar program, which pays
tuition only. All other fees are the student's
responsibility. Applications are available in the Office
of Financial Aid.
There
is also a special, no cost, fitness program for seniors. Applications
may be obtained at the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center.
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