Transfer Profile

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Situated on 200 acres in southcentral Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University offers you the best of what college is meant to be. With 402 total faculty and 6,900+ undergraduate students, we're small enough to offer you challenging courses, the flexibility you need, and individual attention. We're also large enough to offer a wide spectrum of organizations and activities. Shippensburg offers three colleges and a division for students who have not yet chosen a major. The three colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education and Human Services - offer 75 majors and concentrations drawing from courses in 30 academic departments.

Address:
Shippensburg University 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, PA 17257 Cumberland County United States
Transfer Admissions Contact Information:
Admissions Transfer Articulation Coordinator, Admissions (717)477-1231 admiss@ship.edu
Transfer Services Contact Information:
Registrar (717) 477 1381 registr@ship.edu
Phone Number:	(717) 477 -1231
Email:	admiss@ship.edu
Website:	www.ship.edu

Additional Contacts

International Admissions Contact

Jeremy Goshorn
Assistant Dean of Graduate and International Admissions
(717)477-1231
admiss@ship.edu

Athletic Director Contact

Jeff Michaels
Acting Director of Athletics, Athletic Department
(717) 477-1711
jamich@ship.edu

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:	Yes. Transfer students with less than 30 college level credits will have to submit high school transcripts.
Transfer Applications Received:	For the Fall '09 semester - 1094 applications
Transfer Applications Accepted:	For the Fall '09 semester - 752 offers
Percentage Accepted:	68% (Including incomplete applications)
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:	For the Fall '09 semester - 458 registered transfer students

Transfer Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial aid is given primarily through the FAFSA. Scholarships can be earned after a student is enrolled.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:	The minimum required cumulative GPA is a 2.2; there are 16 programs with extra admission criteria. Scroll down to find the link for transfer requirements.
Official Transcripts:	Students must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Transfers with less than 30 earned credits must submit high school transcripts as well.
SAT Scores:	SAT scores are required for transfer students with 30 credits or less. Students who have been out of High School for more than two years are not required to submit SAT scores.
Letters of Recommendation:	Optional
Essay:	Optional
Application Fee:	$30
Interview:	Optional
Other Requirements:	http://www.ship.edu/Admissions/Transfers/Transfer_Admissions_Requirements/#Criteria
Apply Here:	www.ship.edu/admiss/app.html

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Rolling Admissions	Majors close when capacity is reached
	Closed Fall '10: ART, EDU, EXSCI

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:	Grades of C or better will transfer. In some cases D grades may transfer.
Credits (Min/Max):	Shippensburg University does not set a maximum number of transferable credits. Transfer credits will be applied as appropriate. Students must complete at least 45 credits at Shippensburg to earn a Shippensburg University diploma.
Transfer Policy Document:	Transfer Policies.docx
Transfer Credit Appeals Process Document:	Transcript Evaluation and Credit.docx

Last updated on 8/6/2010 10:28:00 AM by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.