Selective Admission Application

In order to be considered for one of our Selective programs, you must apply and be accepted to the university or already be enrolled in classes at SSU if you are not an incoming freshman. If you have not already, make sure to submit an undergraduate application.

Intended Program:

Do you currently possess an RN license?

Yes

No

Since you already hold an active RN license, we recommend applying to the RN-to-BSN program instead. This program is offered entirely online and typically provides a more efficient pathway to earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) than the traditional BSN program.

You can complete the RN-to-BSN application at the following link: https://admissions.shawnee.edu/apply/

Program Begins

Autumn 2026

Autumn 2027

Spring 2027

Summer 2027

If you had to choose a secondary program, what would it be? (this is for data purposes only)

Are you reapplying to the specific program selected above?

Yes

No

Students will have the option to select their preference for location to attend the didactic and lab portion of their education. Students can select one of three options: SSU Campus, Portsmouth Ohio; Adena PACCAR Medical Education Center, Chillicothe, Ohio; or EITHER. Please indicate your preference on where you would like to take your courses.
Note: Preference of location is not guaranteed and location will be assigned at time of offer of acceptance.

Adena PACCAR Education Center, Chillicothe, Ohio

No Preference

SSU Campus, Portsmouth Ohio

Students will have the option to select their preference for location to attend the didactic and lab portion of their education. Students can select one of two options: SSU Campus, Portsmouth Ohio OR Adena PACCAR Medical Education Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. Please indicate your preference on where you would like to take your courses.

Adena PACCAR Education Center, Chillicothe, Ohio

SSU Campus, Portsmouth Ohio

Admission Requirements

LPN-ADN Program Admission Requirements

Official high school or GED test score transcript (along with partial high school transcript), and official transcripts from all colleges attended

Official transcript from LPN Program

Achieve an SSU English Placement score or transfer credit equivalent in ENGL 1101 or 1201 and an SSU Math Placement score or transfer credit equivalent in STAT 1150 or 1150A

Grade C or greater in AHNR 1197, BIOL 1130, and PSYC 1101

Possess a valid, active, non-restricted LPN license

I understand that if admitted to the Nursing program, I will be responsible for:

Caring for clients of all ages, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
Traveling to a clinical site up to 75 miles away from campus and arriving at designated clinical time.
Securing a reliable source of transportation.
Devoting up to 12 hours a day to my education, including reading, group study, and clinical preparation.
Spending up to 20-30 hours a week in classroom, lab, or hospital setting.
Scheduling a minimum of 12 hours between Mother/Baby clinical and other clinical assignments.
Providing Federal and State Background Checks, a urine drug screen, proof of flu immunization, and any other documentation needed to comply with clinical site’s policies and procedures and meet clinical affiliation requirements.
Providing a completed SSU Confidential Physical form prior to first day of class, maintaining required current immunizations as requested, and proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR.
I understand that a felony conviction on my record may disqualify me as a candidate for licensure as a registered nurse. Certain felonies restrict clinical site placement. Clinical attendance is a requirement of the program and failure to meet those requirements could lead a student to unsuccessful completion of the program.

For individuals with experience in the armed forces of the United States, or in the National Guard or in a reserve component, the SSU Department of Nursing will:

Review the individual's military education and skills training;
Determine whether any of the military education or skills training is substantially equivalent to the curriculum established in Chapter 4723-5 of the Administrative code;
Award credit to the individual for any substantially equivalent military education or skills training.

International students must demonstrate a minimum TOEFL score of 84, with a minimum English-speaking score of 26 to be considered for admission.

Admission Requirements

Criteria for Admissions (Beginning for Autumn 2026 applicants)

Official high school transcript denoting high school graduation or official GED test score transcript.
A GPA of 2.5 or higher in high school, or for those with a minimum of 12 college credit hours, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
For students with college credit, any science courses considered for application toward their degree must have been completed within the last seven years with a minimum grade of C. The SSU School of Nursing requires the following science courses for degree completion: BIOL 1130, BIOL 1131, BIOL 3650, and BIOL 3750. The sciences of applicants who have earned a degree and currently work in the healthcare field may be considered at the discretion of the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee or the Director of the School of Nursing.
An acceptable TEAS score is required by March 1st for Autumn admissions and by October 1st for Spring admissions to be considered for admission to Shawnee State University School of Nursing.
The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) entrance exam from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) measures the applicant’s level of performance in Math, Science, Reading, and English/Language to ensure applicants are prepared to begin nursing courses. All Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program applicants must achieve a composite score of 58.7% (Proficient) or higher on the TEAS exam and a minimum of 58.7% (Proficient) in each of the four subjects. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the exam. Applicants who do not pass the exam must complete the remediation and may retake the exam up to two additional times within one year. A minimum of 14 days is required between each attempt.
To be considered for admission, non-native English-speaking students must demonstrate a minimum TOEFL score of 84 with an English-speaking score of 26 or higher or a minimum Duolingo score of 120.
Applicants who have been dismissed from an external nursing program will be considered for admission two years from the date of dismissal.

Approved by Faculty 11/21/2025

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Dental Hygiene Program, the following items must be received in the Admissions Office by March 1:

Application to Shawnee State University
Official High School Transcript
Official College Transcripts
Proof of Algebra, Biology and Chemistry with grades of "C+" or above in each course
GPA of 2.5 on College or High School transcript
Minimum ACT composite score of 18 and 18 in Scientific Reasoning
Student Observation Form (Job shadowing is required *12 hours of observation in two different settings*)
If you are a current SSU student, you do not need to re-submit high school transcripts or previous college credit

Admission Requirements

The following items must be received in the SSU Admissions Office by April 1st:

Application to Shawnee State University
Official High School Transcript
Algebra, biology, and chemistry courses must be taken within last 5 years to application
Official College Transcripts (if applicable)
Completed OTA Program Autobiography Form
Minimum 20 hours of observation with a licensed COTA or OTR; form is linked HERE
Admitted students are required to attend OTA orientation

If you have **less** than 20 college credit hours:
Cumulative high GPA	2.5
ACT Score	Composite of 18
High School Algebra and Science Courses	"C" or higher in all courses

If you have more than 20 college credit hours:
Cumulative college GPA	2.5
College Algebra and Science Courses	"C" or higher in all courses
10 of the 20 College Credits must be required non-OTA courses	7 of those 10 college credits must BIOL1130 & STAT1150 or equivalent

Admission Requirements

Prelicensure Nursing Bachelor’s Degree- Level Two Pathway
(Level Two Pathway is designated for students who have completed the Level One Pathway pre-requisite courses.)

Criteria for Admission

Official high school transcript denoting high school graduation or official GED test score transcript.
College credit, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Any science courses considered for application toward their degree must have been completed within the last seven years with a minimum grade of C. The SSU School of Nursing requires the following science courses for degree completion: BIOL 1130, BIOL 1131, BIOL 3650, BIOL 3750, and CHEM 1121. The sciences of applicants who have earned a degree and currently work in the healthcare field may be considered at the discretion of the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee or the Director of the School of Nursing.
An acceptable TEAS score is required by July 1st to be considered for Autumn admission to Shawnee State University School of Nursing.
- The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) entrance exam from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) measures the applicant’s level of performance in Math, Science, Reading, and English/Language to ensure applicants are prepared to begin nursing courses. All Prelicensure Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) program applicants must achieve a composite score of 58.7% (Proficient) or higher on the TEAS exam and a minimum of 58.7% (Proficient) in each of the four subjects. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the exam. Applicants who do not pass the exam must complete the remediation and may retake the exam up to two additional times within one year. A minimum of 14 days is required between each attempt.
Completion of Level One Pathway (Pre-BSN) courses at a grade of C or higher.
To be considered for admission, non-native English-speaking students must demonstrate a minimum TOEFL score of 84 with an English-speaking score of 26 or higher or a minimum Duolingo score of 120.
Applicants who have been dismissed from an external nursing program will be considered for admission two years from the date of dismissal.

Approved by Faculty: 11/21/2025

Prelicensure Nursing Bachelor's Degree - Level One Pathway

Admission Requirements

Level one pathway is designated for students who need to complete the first-year pre-requisite courses in preparation for application to the level two pathway.

Criteria for Admission

Official high school transcript denoting high school graduation or official GED test score transcript
A GPA of 2.5 or higher in high school, or for those with a minimum of 12 college credit hours, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
To be considered for admission, non-native English-speaking students must demonstrate a minimum TOEFL score of 84 with an English-speaking score of 26 or higher or a minimum Duolingo score of 120.
Students in the Pre-BSN program must complete the prerequisite courses for the Prelicensure nursing bachelor’s degree (BSN) program at a grade of C or higher.
- Required prerequisite coursework:
  - UNIV 1100: First Year Experience: University Foundations
  - ENGL 1101 or 1102: Discourse and Composition
  - PSYC 1101: Introduction to Psychology
  - BIOL 1130: Anatomy and Physiology I
  - GEP: Suggest Oral Communication GEP
  - STAT 1150: Principles of Statistics
  - PSYC 1130: Lifespan Development
  - ENGL 1105: Composition and Argument
  - BIOL 1131: Anatomy and Physiology II
  - SOCI 1101: Introduction to Sociology
  - BIOL 3750: Microbiology
All science courses (BIOL 1130, BIOL 1131, BIOL 3650, BIOL 3750, and CHEM 1121) must be completed within seven years of starting the Prelicensure BSN program with a grade of “C” or higher. The sciences of applicants who have earned a degree and currently work in the healthcare field may be considered at the discretion of the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee or the Director of the School of Nursing.
It is recommended that students consider taking the TEAS exam by the end of the Spring semester in the level one pathway to ensure they meet the July 1st deadline, should remediation and retesting be required.
- The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) entrance exam from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) measures the applicant’s level of performance in Math, Science, Reading, and English/Language to ensure applicants are prepared to begin nursing courses. All Prelicensure Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) program applicants must achieve a composite score of 58.7% (Proficient) or higher on the TEAS exam and a minimum of 58.7% (Proficient) in each of the four subjects. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the exam. Applicants who do not pass the exam must complete the remediation and may retake the exam up to two additional times within one year. A minimum of 14 days is required between each attempt
Applicants who have been dismissed from an external nursing program will be considered for admission two years from the date of dismissal.

Approved by Faculty: 12/12/2025

Admission Requirements

A grade of C or better in high school chemistry, algebra, and biology or its university equivalent or higher.
ACT score of '18' or better in Science Reasoning. Exceptions may be made if the student has already demonstrated successful completion of required chemistry and/or biology classes.) Note: The ACT can be taken more than one time and many students improve their scores by taking college courses in biology and chemistry.
Apply to Shawnee State University.
Apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program by completing this Selective Admission application.

Program deadline for first consideration is April 1. Those applicants completing the above requirements by April 1 have first consideration for admission to the program for the Fall, however, applicants are admitted to the program throughout the Summer on a space available basis. When minimum requirements are met and there is no space available, students will be listed as alternates.

Alternates are permitted to register for all of the courses in Medical Laboratory curriculum for fall semester. When vacancies occur, alternates in good standing will be granted full admission to the program. Although there is no guarantee there will be an opening, in past years many have gained access to the program in this manner.

Admission Requirements

Apply to Shawnee State University (if you haven't already)
Complete this Selective Program Application
Students enrolled within the PTA Program must be at least 18 years of age (State of Ohio requirement as of January 2020)
Submit official transcripts from high school, previous colleges, and universities.
Possess an overall GPA of 2.5
- For students applying with less than 24 college semester credit hours, GPA will be calculated using high school transcripts
- For students applying with 24 or more college semester credit hours, GPA will be calculated using college transcripts
Possess a science/math GPA of 2.5.
- For students applying with less than 24 college semester credit hours, GPA will be calculated using high school transcripts
- For students applying with 24 or more college semester credit hours, GPA will be calculated using college transcripts
Minimum composite score on ACT of 18, or equivalent SAT. The ACT requirement will be waived for those applicants with a confirmed bachelor's degree at time of the application
Perform 20 hours of job shadowing in a minimum of two different PT settings with a licensed PT or PTA (10 hours in each setting).
- Submit at least 2 completed evaluations from licensed PT/PTA confirming job shadowing: Observation Hours Evaluation Form

Contact Selective Admissions at chhs@shawnee.edu or (740) 351-3146 for more information.

Do you have any college credit(s)?

Yes

No

How many college credits will you have before April 1st of the year of this application?

More than 24 college credit hours

Less than 24 college credit hours

What is the highest degree you have completed?

Some College Completed

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Please list ALL Universities you have attended

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Have you sent Official Transcripts from the above listed College(s) to Shawnee State University?

Yes

No

Make sure your previous college/university sends Shawnee State University an official copy of your transcript directly from their Registrar office to us.

Did you have a GPA above 2.66 in college or high school?

Yes

No

What is your highest composite ACT score?

After submitting your application, you will receive an update from the PTA department before the application deadline explaining your standing.

Admission Requirements

Application to Shawnee State University
Official High School Transcript
Official College Transcripts
Proof of Algebra and Biology courses with grades of “C” or higher
ACT Score with “18” in Science Reasoning

Please note that meeting the minimum criteria for admission consideration does not guarantee admittance into the Radiologic Technology Program. All candidates meeting the minimum criteria for admission are subsequently ranked and only a selected number are admitted due to clinical site limitations. In most years the number of applicants meeting the minimum criteria far exceeds the number of seats available. As a result, the qualifications of those students admitted are much higher than the minimum requirements for admission consideration.

See attached Shadow Forms Here on page 6

Admission Requirements

Application to Shawnee State University
Official High School Transcript, Official GED Score Transcript, or Partial H.S. Transcript
Official College Transcripts, if applicable
Proof of Algebra and Biology with "C" or above
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
ACT score with "18" in Science Reasoning and comprehensive scores Overall GPA of 2.0 or greater

Please note that meeting the minimum criteria for admission consideration does not guarantee admittance into the Respiratory Therapy Program. All candidates meeting the minimum criteria for admission consideration are subsequently ranked and only a selected number are admitted due to clinical site limitations. In most years the number of applicants meeting the minimum criteria far exceeds the numbers of seats available. As a result, the qualifications of those students admitted are much higher than the minimum requirements for admission consideration.

Admission Requirements

Application to Shawnee State University
Official College Transcripts
Personal Statement
Completion of all Pre-Social Work requirements.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) for all required coursework (except personal electives).
An overall GPA of 2.5.
A GPA of 2.5 for all required social work classes SOWK 1200, SOWK 2100, SOWK 2200, and SOWK 2300
Completion and “good standing” status from BHPP 1103 internship.

Please note that meeting the minimum criteria for admission consideration does not guarantee admittance into the Social Work Program. All candidates meeting the minimum criteria for admission consideration are subsequently ranked and only a selected number are admitted due to clinical site limitations. In most years the number of applicants meeting the minimum criteria far exceeds the numbers of seats available. As a result, the qualifications of those students admitted are much higher than the minimum requirements for admission consideration.

Biographical Information

Preferred/Chosen Name

First Name

Middle Name or Initial

Last Name

SSU Student ID Number (leave blank if you do not know it)

Social Security Number

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Cell Phone Number

Email Address (Do not use a high school email address)

Attendance Status of SSU

I have previously attended Shawnee State University

I am currently attending Shawnee State University

I will be enrolling at Shawnee State University for the first time

Last term attended:

Transferring credit hours from another University or College?

Yes

No

PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST HAVE ALL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS SENT TO ADMISSIONS@SHAWNEE.EDU, THIS INCLUDES COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS COURSES

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Autobiographical Information

In the space below please type an account of:

1. Your non-working experiences and activities (include community service):

2. Work experiences including dates (starting with most recent employment):

3. Work or voluntary experiences you have had in a healthcare setting that you have not listed above (include job shadowing):

4. Reasons for selecting the Bachelor of Social Work Program as a career at Shawnee State University:

4. Reasons for selecting the Radiologic Technology Program as a career at Shawnee State University:

4. Reasons for selecting the Respiratory Therapy Program as a career at Shawnee State University:

List State of LPN Licensure and LPN License Number:

Autobiographical Information

In the space below please respond to the following eight items:

1. Describe, in your own words, how occupational therapy helps people.

2. Work experiences – including dates (list current or most recent work first).

3. Your volunteer experiences, including community service

4. Reasons for choosing the OTA program here at Shawnee State University

Have you applied to the PTA program at SSU prior to this year:

Yes

No

Which year(s)?

Do you intend to use the same observation forms that were submitted during previous application packets. (i.e. observation hours are permitted to carry forward from year to year without repeating the experience if desired):

Yes

No

*Applicants are notified of acceptance or denial 4-6 weeks after the application deadline by letter in an e-mail sent from the program using their "@shawnee.edu" email address.

Material Upload

Please complete the attached form: PTA Shadowing Form (PDF)

Student Shadow Form Upload

Upload your Student Shadowing forms here, you can upload multiple files.

Personal Statement

Upload your Personal Statement here.

Signature

I certify that the statements included in this application are accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. Any falsification of information may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal. The following signature also serves as a recognition of any above forms or affidavit forms.

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