International Programs
Welcome to the International Programs at Ship
Congratulations on your acceptance to Shippensburg University! More than 80 students from over 25 countries around the world call Shippensburg home and we are excited for you to join them.
Connect with the Center for Global Education
The Center for Global Education (CGE) is your first and best resource for making the transition to the United States and to Shippensburg University. CGE provides unique services just for international students as well as supporting Ship students wishing to study abroad.
- New student orientation
- Housing Information
- Employment information
- Student travel information
- Help with maintaining your legal status in the United States
- Connections to academic support services and more
The staff in the Center for Global Education are dedicated to helping you understand life at Shippensburg University as a first-time student on campus.
Required Forms
New and returning International Students must submit personal and health insurance information to the Office of International Programs each semester by the end of the first week of classes. The required information can be submitted online by accessing and
completing the forms below.
You must also send a photocopy of the health insurance card your company has issued to you, both front and back, to the Office of International Programs, no later than the Friday of the first week of classes. You may email the copy of your insurance card to April Ashway-Railing (
AIAshwayrailing@ship.edu) or bring your insurance card in person to:
Shippensburg University
International Programs Office
Center for Global Education
Ceddia Union Building. Room 221
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Failure to submit the required information and provide proof of valid health insurance will result in a hold on your account which will prevent scheduling of classes and/or for graduation.
Global Village
Global Village is a program aimed at helping international students cope with culture shock and to ensure a smooth transition to life as a student in the United States. The group is made up of international students, study abroad students, and anyone else interested in international education. All are welcome to attend meetings. Below, you can see some pictures from the meetings!
