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Real students. Real stories.

This spring, Shawnee State University welcomed the Amazon Prime Video streaming series The College Tour to campus to find out what it is really like to be a Bear.


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Shawnee Game Conference

Join us Nov. 1-2, 2024 at the longest running academic game conference in the Midwest.


Shawnee Showcase Day March 15
Shawnee Showcase Day March 15

Our prospective student visit program is meant to showcase what Shawnee State has to offer while allowing you to personalize the sessions you attend to meet your interests!


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Shawnee State University to close for Winter Break

Shawnee State University’s campus and administrative offices will be closed for Winter Break starting Monday, Dec. 23 and will remain closed through Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Access to the MySSU student portal – including registration, payment plan, student billing, financial aid, etc. – will still be available throughout the closure.


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SSU is Ohio’s Only Open-Access Opportunity College

Shawnee State University is the only open access public university in Ohio to be named an Opportunity College and University, a recognition of its work in fostering student success and guiding students toward a path to earning higher wages after graduation.