Shippensburg University is a member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Ship has unique academic offerings that prepare our students for the competitive and ever-changing global job market.

Founded in 1871 as the Cumberland Valley State Normal School, Shippensburg University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Ship values its community feel, as is evident from our student-faculty ratio of 20-to-1.

Shippensburg University’s academic programs are bolstered by knowledgeable, caring faculty and opportunities for growth outside the classroom, including internships and research.

Review comprehensive information about Shippensburg’s undergraduate admissions process and requirements. Graduate Admissions. Apply today to one of Ship’s master’s programs, doctoral programs or graduate certificates.

Apply to Shippensburg using our undergraduate application if you’re a high school student or are interested in one of our online degree completion programs in liberal arts (BS) or technical leadership and administration (BS). Get started on your undergraduate application to …

We offer more than 100 challenging undergraduate programs of study in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Services, and the top-rated John L. Grove College of Business.

Campus visits are open to any student, whether or not you’ve already applied to Shippensburg. We offer group events, daily walking tours and virtual options. Graduate or professional students with a bachelor’s degree: check out our graduate school visit and tour options.

If you are a high school student or recent graduate looking to start your bachelor's degree, or are currently attending another college and wish to transfer to Shippensburg University to finish your bachelor's degree, then this is the application for you.

Jan 17, 2025 · Shippensburg University and Messiah University have entered an exciting new educational partnership that will provide new accelerated program opportunities for Ship students. These include both an accelerated bachelor’s + 2 MSAT …

Shippensburg University celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2021, marking 150 years since the humble founding of the Cumberland Valley State Normal School. Across the diverse range of memories and milestones, tales of resiliency continue to be the wind that guides our Ship forward.