Congratulations! Now what?
You’ve had the drive and determination to make it this far. Here are your next steps.
Are you ready?
Schedule a visit
- Open House Shippensburg Open House
- Raider Day Visit Register For Your Raider Day (ship.edu)
- One-to-one Zoom sessions
- Schedule a One-on-One with a Counselor
- Schedule a One-on-One with a Transfer Rep On-Demand session for Spanish speakers
File your FAFSA
- After October 1, file your 2025-2026 FAFSA at studentaid.gov
- Starting this Spring 2025? FAFSA is now open now for 2024-2025 at studentaid.gov
- Ship’s Federal School Code: 003326
- PA residents: May 1 is the deadline for PA State Grant availability.
Apply for scholarships
- Log into your Admissions Account, click Apply for Scholarships to apply for SU Foundation scholarships.
- Don’t forget to check out the PASSHE Foundation for additional scholarship opportunities at PASSHE Scholarships Search.
Explore your options
- Apply for the Honors College.
- Check out our student Clubs & Organizations
- Fill out a recruiting form for our Division II athletics teams.
Are you Raider Ready?
STEP 1: Check Your Status
Go to the Admissions Account to check your status. Log in using the same username and password created when you applied.
STEP 2: Confirm Your Acceptance
Let us know if you accept your offer of admission by selecting Yes or No. After accepting your offer of admission, the prompt for the tuition deposit will show in the Admissions Account.
STEP 3: Complete Your Confirmed Student Checklist
Congratulations on confirming! Your confirmation checklist on your Admissions Account will have your next steps to help you prepare for a successful transition to Ship.
STEP 4: Activate and Check Your Email
Your Ship email account is the official communication method for the university. Activation instructions can be found in the Admissions Account. Be sure to check often so you don't miss out on exciting updates from the university!
#ShipHappens—there is so much to do here!
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