Are you planning to become a Shawnee Bear? We are thrilled you've chosen Shawnee State University and we can't wait to see you on campus this fall!
It all starts with registering for New Student Orientation! Log in to your MySSU account and click the Orientation tab to register.
2021 Orientation Dates
Express Orientation (On Campus)
- Saturday, April 24th
- Saturday, May 15th
- Saturday, June 5th
- Tuesday, June 15th
- Thursday, June 17th
- Thursday, July 22nd
Virtual Orientation
- Virtual Orientation: Saturday, May 8th
- Virtual Orientation: Thursday, June 24th
Register for Orientation
Log in to your MySSU account and click the Orientation tab to register.
Register for Orientation on MySSU
If you have not yet completed your application to Shawnee State University, you can apply for admission online.
Sample Agendas
Express Orientation
Sample Agenda
Morning Session
- 9:00-9:30 am Check in
- 9:30 am Welcome
- 10:00 am Dean Welcome
- 10:30 am ID/Advising
- 11:00 am Advising/ID
- 11:30 am Optional breakout sessions
Afternoon Session
- 1:00-1:30 pm Check in
- 1:30 pm Welcome
- 2:00 pm Dean Welcome
- 2:30 pm ID/Advising
- 3:00 pm Advising/ID
- 3:30 pm Optional breakout sessions
Virtual Orientation
Sample Agenda
- 10:00-10:30 am Welcome
- 10:30-10:45 am Student reminders and next steps
Optional breakout sessions
- 11:00-11:30 am Breakout Session 1
- 11:30 am-12:00 pm Breakout Session 2
- 12:00-12:30 pm Breakout session 3
Need help?
Brittany Bazler
Orientation Coordinator
(740) 351-3601
bbazler@shawnee.edu