Admissions
SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
From your first campus visit to your first day of class, you won’t navigate this alone. Our admissions team is here to answer your questions, walk you through deadlines, and help you find the path that’s right for you.
Call us at (740) 351-4778, email us at admissions@shawnee.edu, or request information online.
However you reach out, we’re ready to help.
Upcoming Special Visit Days:
Shawnee Game Conference - Nov. 6Fall Showcase Day - Nov. 7College of Health & Human Services Discovery Day - Nov. 20Plastics and Advanced Manufacturing Day - Dec. 4Pre-Med Day - Dec. 11Spring Showcase Day - Feb. 27Schedule a Personal Campus Visit
Important Deadlines
Fall 2027
Dates & Deadlines
December 1, 2026
- Early consideration scholarship deadline
- Apply early for first consideration
February 1, 2027
- Priority scholarship deadline
- Guaranteed scholarships for eligible applicants
- Limited full-tuition scholarships
March 1, 2027
- Priority FAFSA deadline
- File the FAFSA for the 2027-28 academic year
(Shawnee State University’s school code is 009942)
June 1, 2027 – Final Deadline
- Scholarships are available while funds last
- File the FAFSA for the 2027-28 academic year
(Shawnee State University’s school code is 009942)
Want to Know More?
Are you interested in Shawnee State University? Need help taking the next step? Schedule a virtual one-on-one meeting with one of our Admission Associates!
Admission for Selective Degrees
Some degrees require a selective degree application to become accepted and enrolled. These degrees may also have a deadline to apply.
Learn more about application deadlines for selective admission programs
Find your path
Where does your journey begin?
Undergraduate
Open access. 50+ degrees. Free tuition for qualified Pell-eligible students.
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Graduate
Master’s and Doctorate programs built for working professionals rooted in our region.
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Shawnee State University is Ohio’s only open-access public university recognized as a Carnegie Opportunity College. Free tuition for qualifying students. Career-focused, hands-on learning from day one.
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Every bear has a unique motivation.
Knowing yours can help you find where you belong.
Explore Financial Aid
Shawnee State offers one of the best values for your education dollar. We have one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio — and offer in-state tuition to qualifying students in Kentucky, West Virginia, and states in the Midwest Student Exchange Program.
Take the Next Step
College is a good investment. Shawnee State is an even better one.
Our Admissions team is here to help with anything you need, from choosing a program
to submitting your application.
Schedule a virtual one-on-one meeting with one of our Admission Associates!
