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Some degrees require a selective degree application to become accepted and enrolled into your desired program.

You may be accepted into ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø but not accepted into the selective program you indicate on your application, depending on the program’s admission requirements.

How to apply for a Selective Admission program:

1. Apply for Admission to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø

• What if I have attended SSU before?
• What if I am already an SSU student and want to switchÌýto a selective degree?

2. Send Admissions your high school transcript or GED.

Talk to your high school guidance counselor to have your transcript sent to us by email (admissions@shawnee.edu), by fax (740) 351-3111, or by mail to:

Office of Admission
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940 Second Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662-4344

3. Send Admissions your ACT/SAT scores.

If you have a copy of your report, email it to admissions@shawnee.edu. Your high school counselor may also be able to include your ACT/SAT score on your transcript.

Office of Admission
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940 Second Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662-4344

You may also contact ACT or College Board to have your scores officially sent to ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø. If you listed ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø at the time that you took your test, you’re good to go. We will receive your scores automatically.

4. Submit the Selective Admission Application

Job Shadowing Requirements

Job shadowing is a required component of several health science programs and allows applicants to observe professionals in real-world clinical settings. Shadowing experiences help students confirm their interest in their chosen field and better understand day-to-day responsibilities before entering the program.

Learn more about job shadowing requirements

• Occupational Therapy Assistant Shadowing
• Physical Therapist Assistant Shadowing
• Radiologic Technology Shadowing
• Dental Hygiene Shadowing
• Job Shadowing Guidelines

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Common Questions

What if I have attended SSU before? Do I need to submit a new application?

If you have previously attended ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø as a degree-seekingÌýstudent, you do not need to complete the Apply for Admission link. Instead, you can .

What if I am currently an SSU student, and I want to switch my major to a selective degree:

If you are currently enrolled at SSUÌýand pursing a different degree, you can apply to the selective program of your choice by submitting aÌý, then submitting the .