Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Financial aid for transfer students is given primarily through scholarships, grants, and student loans. A small number of cholarships can be earned after a student is enrolled.
• Tuition and Fees:
  2020-2021 per semester tuition and fees In-State: $5,740 (12 credits) Out-of-State: $7,061 (Full-Time) http://www.ship.edu/paying/tuition-fees/undergraduate/External linkOpens in a new window or tab.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes. Transfer students with less than 12 college level credits will have to submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores (SAT and/or ACT). Placement testing may be used in lieu of standardized test scores.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  For the Fall '20 semester - 465
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  For the Fall '20 semester - 441
• Percentage Accepted:
  95
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  For the Fall '20 semester - 256 enrolled transfer students
• Transfer Agreements:
  Shippensburg accepts most PASSHE TAOC P2P programs.
• View Agreements:
  https://patrac.org/Search/Search-for-Transfer-Agreements/Transfer-Agreement-Search-Results?fschool=&tschool=216010&keyword=Opens in a new window or tab.
• Degree Completion Programs:
  BSW Social Work Cohort offered at the Harrisburg Dixon University Center https://www.ship.edu/academics/colleges/pcde/Continuing_Education_Programs/bsw_cohort/External linkOpens in a new window or tab. BS Professional Studies Online Degree Completion Program https://www.ship.edu/pcde/psdcp/External linkOpens in a new window or tab.
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Shippensburg accepts AP, CLEP, and IB credit.
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Not applicable.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  The minimum required cumulative GPA is a 2.0. Many programs have higher GPA and/or course pre-requisite requirements. These can be found at http://www.ship.edu/globalassets/admissions/transfer_admissions/prerequisite_major_requirements2.pdf…External linkOpens in a new window or tab.
• Official Transcripts:
  Students must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Transfer students with less than 12 earned credits must submit high school transcripts as well.
• SAT Scores:
  SAT and/or ACT scores are required for transfer students with 12 credits or less. Students who have been out of High School for more than two years are not required to submit scores but may have to take placement testing for admissions purposes.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Optional
• Essay:
  Optional
• Application Fee:
  $45
• Interview:
  Optional
• Associates Degree Required:
  Not required
• Other Requirements:
  http://www.ship.edu/Admissions/Transfers/Major_Requirements/External linkOpens in a new window or tab.
• Request More Information:
  Request More InformationOpens in a new window or tab.
• Apply Here:
  http://www.ship.edu/admissions/apply/undergraduate/Opens in a new window or tab.

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Grades of C or better will transfer. In some cases D grades may transfer.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Residency degree requirements require that A) Students complete at least 30 of their last 60 credits at SU to earn a Shippensburg University degree and B) At least half of the required credits in a student's major must be completed at Shippensburg.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Transfer Policies.docxOpens in a new window or tab.
• Appeals Process Document:
  Transcript Evaluation and Credit Summary.pdfOpens in a new window or tab.

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