Admission Process for International Students | Shawnee State
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Are you an international student interested in Shawnee State?

Welcome! Our Office of Admission and Center for International Programs and Study Abroad at Shawnee State University work closely to assist international students interested in attending our university.

To apply to Shawnee State University, submit the following:

  • International Application for Admission
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Final High School Transcript
  • WES Evaluation of (High school transcripts or International college/university)
    • Optional Alternative: Official NACES Evaluation or AICE Evaluation of all secondary coursework, if the school is outside the United States
    • SSU requires a course-by-course evaluation by a member of either the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) for all post-secondary (college level) academic coursework earned outside the United States. A list of accepted evaluation companies is available at naces.org/members for NACES.
    • Please request the evaluation be sent directly to Shawnee State University via the evaluation company’s portal for Shawne State or emailed to rwarner@shawnee.edu
  • Standardized Test Score (SAT or ACT)
  • English Proficiency Score (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo)
  • Bank Statement ($32,575)
  • Copy of Current Passport (Must have 6 months validity)

View our International Student Admission Requirements for details and assistance in submitting your information.

After we receive your application, you will receive a letter of acceptance from the Office of Admission with information about attending orientation, registering for classes, and how to access MySSU – your official student portal to access important information such as financial aid notices, transfer credits, and account information.

You will also receive a letter of acceptance from the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences or Dean of the College of Professional Studies, depending on your chosen field of study.