SSU Admission

SSU Admission Your Future Starts Here! Shawnee State University is a public university, located in Portsmouth, Ohio. Our Admission staff is here to answer your questions.

We offer one of the lowest tuitions in Ohio, and the best academic value in Ohio and beyond. Please visit our webpage, feel free to message us any time, or call 1-800-959-2SSU to speak with your Admission Associate.

Meet Davan Nolen, one of your 2026 Orientation Leaders! 🐻"I chose Shawnee because it was close to home and I heard great...
06/23/2026

Meet Davan Nolen, one of your 2026 Orientation Leaders! 🐻

"I chose Shawnee because it was close to home and I heard great things about the psychology program."

From cheering at basketball games to getting involved on campus, Davan knows how important it is to find your community. This fall, he'll be helping new Bears do just that.

Ready to meet our Orientation Leaders in person? Register for Orientation today.

🔗 www.shawnee.edu/orientation

Meet Reagan Rucker, one of your 2026 Orientation Leaders! 🐻"I chose Shawnee because it was affordable and close to home....
06/19/2026

Meet Reagan Rucker, one of your 2026 Orientation Leaders! 🐻

"I chose Shawnee because it was affordable and close to home."

One of Reagan's favorite parts of her Shawnee experience has been getting involved in clubs and activities across campus. This fall, she'll be helping new Bears find their place and make the most of their college experience.

Ready to meet our Orientation Leaders in person? Register for Orientation today.

🔗 www.shawnee.edu/orientation

06/16/2026

Starting college this fall? 🎒 Shelby, one of our Orientation Leaders, is sharing five essentials every new student should have before the semester begins:

✔️ Backpack
✔️ Planner
✔️ Pen & paper
✔️ Water bottle
✔️ Tennis shoes

Want more advice from students who've been in your shoes? Register for Orientation to get helpful tips, connect with fellow Bears, and feel confident before your first day on campus.

🔗 www.shawnee.edu/orientation

Meet Katelyn Opperman, one of your 2026 Orientation Leaders! 🐻"I chose Shawnee because it allowed me to stay close to my...
06/09/2026

Meet Katelyn Opperman, one of your 2026 Orientation Leaders! 🐻

"I chose Shawnee because it allowed me to stay close to my family while pursuing my goals as a first-generation college student."

Katelyn knows firsthand what it's like to start college with big goals and lots of questions. This fall, she'll be helping new Bears feel prepared and supported every step of the way.

Ready to meet our Orientation Leaders in person? Register for Orientation today.

🔗 www.shawnee.edu/orientation

Meet Ethan France, one of your 2026 Orientation Leaders! 🐻"I chose Shawnee because I've been around campus my entire lif...
06/05/2026

Meet Ethan France, one of your 2026 Orientation Leaders! 🐻

"I chose Shawnee because I've been around campus my entire life, and it felt like the right fit."

Whether he's studying in the library or helping new students feel at home, Ethan is excited to share his Shawnee experience and help incoming Bears get connected from day one.

Ready to meet our Orientation Leaders in person? Register for Orientation today.

🔗 www.shawnee.edu/orientation

06/02/2026

We're passing the phone to the Orientation Leaders... 📱🐻

Get to know the students who'll be helping you navigate your first year at Shawnee State. Want to meet them in person? Register for Orientation and start making connections before move-in day.

🔗 www.shawnee.edu/orientation

The SUMS Math Competition is next week!There’s still time to register to compete to win future scholarship funding.Regis...
05/04/2026

The SUMS Math Competition is next week!

There’s still time to register to compete to win future scholarship funding.

Register at www.shawnee.edu/sums

We welcomed new Bears to campus this past Saturday for Orientation! 🐻Missed it? No worries — there are still upcoming da...
04/20/2026

We welcomed new Bears to campus this past Saturday for Orientation! 🐻

Missed it? No worries — there are still upcoming dates!
📅 May 9 | June 6 | June 12 | June 17 | July 21 | July 31

Register now through MySSU.

Join us for this year’s SUMS Math Competition!Compete in a written exam or quiz bowl team competition to win up to $50,0...
04/20/2026

Join us for this year’s SUMS Math Competition!

Compete in a written exam or quiz bowl team competition to win up to $50,000 in scholarships and prizes.

Register to attend at www.shawnee.edu/sums

We hope to see you at this year’s SUMS Math Competition on May 12!Compete in individual or team competition to win schol...
03/30/2026

We hope to see you at this year’s SUMS Math Competition on May 12!

Compete in individual or team competition to win scholarship funding. Open to high school students in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Indiana!

Register at www.shawnee.edu/sums

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Morris University Center, 940 2nd Street
Portsmouth, OH
45662

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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