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Shippensburg University
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1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Frequently Asked Questions From Prospective Graduate Students
Q.What is the minimum GPA required for admission?
A. A 2.75 cumulative/overall is the minimum for most degree programs. Except for applicants to the M. Ed. program in school counseling, who must have a minimum of a 3.00 undergraduate GPA. The minimum for the master of social work is 2.80
Q. If I have less than a 2.75 then what?
A. It depends on the major/department to which you are applying. Some require the GRE, MAT, letters of recommendation, interviews, resumes, essays/goal statements or all of the above. Please see our program and degree requirements.Q. What is the rule regarding transfer credits?
A. We will accept a maximum of 9 transfer credits with grades of "B" or better. Generally, the credits should not be more than five years old.
Q. How many credits are required to complete most masters’ degrees?
A. Most require a minimum of 30 credits. We offer two that require 60.
Q. What constitutes full-time status?
A. A student must be scheduled for a minimum of 9 credits per semester (maximum of 15). Anything less than 9 credits constitutes part-time status.
Q. What about financial aid concerns?
A. If you are a full-time student, you are eligible for a graduate assistantship, which gives you a tuition waiver and a small stipend. If you are scheduled for six credits, you are eligible for a loan through the Office of Financial Aid.
Q. Is there on campus housing for graduate students?
A. Only during the summer terms. For more information regarding on and off campus housing, contact the Office of the Dean of Students 717- 477-1164 or email: deanstu@ship.edu
Q. How many years do I have to complete my degree?
A. All course work and research for the master's degree must be completed within a seven-year period.
Q. If I have questions about scheduling courses, grades, withdrawing from a class, or candidacy where do I go for information?
A. Those issues are handled by the Office of the Registrar 717-477-1381 or registr@ship.edu
Q. Do you offer any courses online?
A. During the summer terms, a few courses are offered completely online. During the fall and spring semesters we have a few more blended offerings (combination of classroom, videoconferencing, online). We do not offer any full degree programs online
