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 RepOn-Demand session for Spanish speakers

• Visit Ship in Spanish - YouTube

File your FAFSA

• After October 1, file your 2023-2024 FAFSA at studenaid.gov
• Starting this Spring 2023? FAFSA is now open now for 2022-2023 at studenaid.gov
• Ship’s Federal School Code: 003326
• PA residents: May 1 is the deadline for PHEAA grant availability.

Apply for scholarships

• Log into your application portal, 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 application portal 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 status portal.

STEP 3: Complete Your Confirmed Student Checklist

Congratulations on confirming! Your confirmation checklist 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 application portal. 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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