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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.

10/23/2026

Last week the Shawnee State Tailgate made a stop at the Portsmouth West vs. Northwest game. Tonight, they’ll wrap up the season in Coal Grove at the Dawson-Bryant vs Rock Hill game. Stop by the tailgate to learn about all the great opportunities Shawnee State has to offer and pick up some SSU swag!

10/09/2026

Shawnee State is taking the tailgate on the road tonight to Portsmouth West. Stop by at the West vs. Northwest game and learn about all the great opportunities waiting for you at Shawnee State University. Learn about different programs, housing, and more! You might even grab some SSU swag!

08/19/2026

There’s still time to be a Bear! 🐻

If you’re still making plans for fall or thinking about transferring to Shawnee State, it's not too late.

Contact Admissions today, and let’s get you ready for fall! Call (740) 351-4778 or email [email protected].
🔗 shawnee.edu/admission

08/19/2026

You're almost here! 🐻

Before you arrive for Week of Welcome, make sure you've downloaded the SSU App.
It's an easy way to keep up with events, activities, student organizations and more!

📱 Download it now and be ready for your first week at Shawnee!

08/18/2026

📣 New Bears, it's almost time!

Week of Welcome begins this week, and we're excited to welcome you to campus. If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to sign up and join the fun.

Once you're registered, be sure to download the Shawnee State app to view the full WOW schedule, browse events, and stay up to date throughout the week.

👉 Register now at shawnee.edu/wow

08/15/2026

Don't miss Week of Welcome—the best way to get connected before classes begin. 🐻
🗓️ Aug. 20 - 27
Register today at shawnee.edu/wow.

Some events are required for first-year students.

08/11/2026

Want to start at Shawnee State this fall? There's still time!
Express Registration is your chance to enroll before classes begin. Meet with an advisor, register for classes, connect with Financial Aid, and get ready for the semester.
🔗 Register at shawnee.edu/express-registration-day

08/11/2026

📣 You've checked a lot off your college to-do list. There's one last thing to do!

Register for Week of Welcome, August 20–27, and start your Shawnee State experience with the connections, resources, and support you'll need before classes begin.

👉 shawnee.edu/wow

08/08/2026

There's still time to become a Bear this fall. 🐻

Express Registration is your chance to enroll before classes begin. Meet with an advisor, register for classes, connect with Financial Aid, and get ready for the semester.

🔗 Register at shawnee.edu/express-registration-day

08/03/2026

📣 New Bears—Week of Welcome registration is open!

WOW is your official welcome to Shawnee State and is designed to help you transition to campus before classes begin.

Register today at shawnee.edu/wow.

Address

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

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17403514778

Website

http://applyto.shawnee.edu/

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