Profile
- IPEDS UNITID
- 216010
- OPE ID
- 00332600
- City, state
- Shippensburg, PA
- Sector
- public 4-year or above
- Website
- www.ship.edu/
- Cost rows
- 9
- Confidence
- 59.3% from the census of this database (sha256 matches); target 90%
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Transfer profile
What we hold
| Section | Held | Fields filled | Catalog editions | Loaded | Note |
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| Catalogs | 1 | shared_from_organization_id 0 of 1 · catalog_id 1 of 1 · organization_id 1 of 1 | |||
| Programs | 205 | Credits 0 of 205 · CIP 110 of 205 · Award 198 of 205 · Program 205 of 205 · Edition 205 of 205 · Source 205 of 205 | 2025-2027 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested from a truncated capture |
| Checklists | 193 | Credits 0 of 193 · Program 193 of 193 · Award 193 of 193 · Edition 193 of 193 · Source 193 of 193 | 2025-2027 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested from a truncated capture |
| Courses | 1,478 | Description 1,465 of 1,478 · Code 1,478 of 1,478 · Subject 1,478 of 1,478 · Title 1,478 of 1,478 · Credits 1,478 of 1,478 · Edition 1,478 of 1,478 · Source 1,478 of 1,478 | 2025-2027 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested from a truncated capture · Serve loaded 1479 rows; 1478 held |
| Policies | 18 | Title 18 of 18 · Section 18 of 18 · Text 18 of 18 · Edition 18 of 18 · Source 18 of 18 | 2025-2027 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested from a truncated capture |
| Agreements | 2 | Effective 0 of 2 · Title 2 of 2 · Type 2 of 2 · Source 2 of 2 | 2026-10-04 | ||
| Pathways | 0 | 2026-10-04 | Harvested, none found · Harvest | ||
| Comparability | 0 | Harvested, none found · Harvest | |||
| Frameworks | — | Gathered, not harvested · Harvest | |||
| Certifications | — | Gathered, not harvested · Harvest | |||
| References | — | Gathered, not harvested · Harvest | |||
| Accreditation | — | No harvest reader yet · Harvest | |||
| Academic calendar | — | No harvest reader yet · Harvest |
Catalogs 1
| Edition | Format | Source | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|
| html | catalog.ship.edu | 2026-09-12T12:24:13.159366900+00:00 |
Programs 205
Checklists 193
Courses 1,478
| Subject | Courses | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT | 13 | |
| ACEX | 5 | |
| ANTH | 16 | |
| ART | 58 | |
| ASL | 2 | |
| BIOL | 71 | |
| BLAW | 1 | |
| BSAD | 4 | |
| BUSN | 10 | |
| CHEM | 33 | |
| CHIN | 3 | |
| CIVE | 19 | |
| CMPE | 12 | |
| CMSC | 27 | |
| COMM | 51 | |
| COST | 54 | |
| CRJU | 38 | |
| DISA | 4 | |
| ECED | 29 | |
| ECON | 27 | |
| ECSP | 2 | |
| EDFN | 24 | |
| EDLD | 5 | |
| ELEN | 8 | |
| ENGL | 51 | |
| ENGR | 13 | |
| ENTR | 9 | |
| ESSC | 30 | |
| ETHS | 6 | |
| EXER | 35 | |
| FINA | 20 | |
| FREN | 29 | |
| GEOG | 48 | |
| GERM | 24 | |
| GERT | 9 | |
| HIST | 80 | |
| HONR | 54 | |
| INST | 8 | |
| INTL | 26 | |
| ITAN | 14 | |
| MATH | 47 | |
| MCAE | 12 | |
| MGMT | 17 | |
| MKTG | 22 | |
| MLSC | 10 | |
| MUSI | 30 | |
| PBHL | 4 | |
| PHIL | 19 | |
| PHYS | 39 | |
| POLI | 57 | |
| PRST | 2 | |
| PSYC | 48 | |
| READ | 21 | |
| SCMG | 12 | |
| SOCI | 37 | |
| SOWK | 29 | |
| SPAN | 34 | |
| SPEE | 13 | |
| SWEN | 8 | |
| TEED | 25 | |
| THAR | 14 | |
| UNIV | 1 | |
| WMST | 5 |
Policies 18
| Title | Section | Text | Edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance and Application of Credits | transfer_credit | All college-level credits from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted in transfer, regardless of how the prior learning was acquired. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Admission Procedures and Requirements | transfer_credit | If admitted, the Office of Admissions will evaluate the student’s transcript to determine the amount of transferable credits. Admitted transfer students who have not completed the appropriate courses in English, mathematics, or foreign language will be required to take placement tests prior to enrollment. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Credit by Exam Fee | prior_learning | Credit by Exam Fee An administrative fee of $80 will be charged for each course taken by examination for credit, regardless of the number of credits. This fee is payable prior to sitting for the examination. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Credit by Examination | prior_learning | Credit by Examination form is available at https://www.ship.edu/registrar/registrar_office_forms/ . The $80 administrative fee must be paid before the exam is administered. If you make satisfactory scores on the examination, you will receive full credit-hour credit toward meeting graduation requirements. The courses will be listed on your transcript with the symbol T in the semester in which the credits were awarded through examination. Students with advanced high school courses recognized by the university are invited to request from the chair of the department in which the course is offered the opportunity to take examinations in the areas of special preparation. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Cytotechnology | transfer_credit | Students in this concentration may enter a clinical program in medical technology (aka: medical laboratory science), histotechnology, cytotechnology, or respiratory therapy after their junior year of college and then transfer credits back to Shippensburg University following successful completion of their clinical education. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Fresh Start | transfer_credit | Under fresh start, previous course work at Shippensburg in which you received at least a D and which is appropriate in meeting current requirements will be treated as transfer credit. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Grading and Point System | transfer_credit | The following system of grades is used to indicate the quality of academic work: Regular Letter Grades A Excellent A- B+ B Good B- C+ C Satisfactory D Unsatisfactory, but passing F Failure Special Grades I Incomplete Q Deferred grade S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory P Passed T Credit By Exam TR Transfer Credit N Audit (no credit) NC No Credit (when the semester has been disrupted) PASS Credit (when the semester has been disrupted) PASS* Credit (when the semester had been disrupted) The plus/minus system of letter grades took effect with the 1992 fall semester. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| MCAE 410 - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Credits: 4 | transfer_credit | MCAE 410 - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Credits: 4 This course is a study of the relationship between machines and thermodynamics. The course reviews the basic thermodynamic concepts and provides an emphasis on the relationships between work, energy, and efficiency. Students will model various mechanical devices and develop heat transfer models. Students will study nozzles, diffusers, throttles, engines, heat exchangers, pistons, refrigeration, compressors, and chemical thermodynamics. Prerequisite(s): MCAE 220 (Fluids) with minimum grade of C Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) T Contact Shippensburg University 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 View Address on Google Maps Phone: Call Shippensburg University at (717) 477-7447 Shippensburg University on Facebook Shippensburg University on Twitter Shippensburg University on YouTube Shippensburg University on Instagram Shippensburg University on LinkedIn Apply Now Request Information Visit the Campus Jump to Header Shippensburg University 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg PA 17257 View Address on Google Maps (717) 477-7447 Shippensburg University on Facebook Shippensburg University on Twitter Shippensburg University on YouTube Shippensburg University on Instagram Shippensburg University on LinkedIn myShip Students Faculty & Staff Alumni Family Community News Events Offices Directory Maps & Directions Feedback © Shippensburg University | Privacy Statement | Compliance | Right To Know | Fraud/Waste Hotline Proud Member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education All catalogs © 2026 Shippensburg University. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ . | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Minors | prior_learning | As a secondary field of study, the academic minor should reflect a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework from the academic major. Exceptions to the advanced standing requirements may be granted on a case-by-case basis per request to the chancellor. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Other Types of Grades | transfer_credit | See the section Credit by Examination for details. Credits you earn at another institution that are accepted towards your degree at Shippensburg are indicated with a grade of TR. See the Transfer Credits section for further details. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Pennsylvania State System Student Transfer Policy | transfer_credit | Provisions provided under the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Student Transfer Policy All college-level credits from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted in transfer, regardless of how the prior learning was acquired. c) Students that have transferred from a PA community college without having earned their associate degree may be eligible to earn an A.A. 4. All transfer students may transfer credits in courses where the grade of “D” is earned only if the student has an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher from each institution attended. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Requirements for Graduation | transfer_credit | Courses taken by students who participate in formal articulation agreements where students may reverse-transfer credits back to Shippensburg University will be counted toward residency requirements. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| The Washington Center Internship Semester | transfer_credit | Participating students get 12-15 credits for both the internship and the course, which is transferred back in either a student’s program or as an elective. Grades equivalent to D or F will not earn transfer credit. Failure to complete the Shippensburg University Study Abroad application and obtain approval prior to travel may result in a denial of transfer of credits from an overseas university or program. For transfer credit to be posted to your academic record, an official transcript of the work must be sent to Shippensburg University for final review and awarding of credits. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Transcript Evaluation and Credit | transfer_credit | Transcripts submitted to meet entrance requirements by transfer students are evaluated by the Office of Admissions. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent Shippensburg University courses whenever appropriate. If there is not an equivalent course, credit will be awarded based on the academic discipline and type of course. Developmental and vocational courses will not be accepted as transfer credit. Students who believe the original evaluation of their transfer credit is not correct may request another review by Office of Admissions. Shippensburg University will work with transfer students to ensure credit is awarded in the most appropriate way possible. Reverse Transfer Reverse transfer is the transfer of credits from a four-year institution to a two-year institution from which a student transferred from. For students who began their post-secondary education at a community college in Pennsylvania , they must have earned at least 45 credits, including those earned through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Credit by Exam and the military, before transferring to a SU, from which they have earned at least 15 additional credits, excluding remedial and developmental credits. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Transfer Credits | transfer_credit | Transfer Credits If you wish to do work at another college or university for transfer credit back to Shippensburg University, you must first obtain approval of your academic dean. Once a final grade is awarded for the course work, please request an official transcript be sent to the Registrar’s Office. Transfer credit will be posted to your academic record after your dean’s office has reviewed and evaluated the transcript. In general, a grade of C or better is required for transfer credit to be accepted. The transfer credit will appear on your transcript with a grade of TR and will not be used in calculating your QPA. Transfer credit will not be awarded to replace a D or F grade earned at Shippensburg University. Advanced Placement Program The university participates in the College Entrance Examination Board’s Advanced Placement Program. Under this program, consideration is given to advanced credit and placement for those able and ambitious students admitted to the university who participate in this program in high school and who take the Advanced Placement Program Examinations. The | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Transfer from Non-Accredited Institutions | transfer_credit | Possible transfer of credits from the non-accredited institution will be considered only at that time. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Transfer Requirements | transfer_credit | Students are permitted to transfer any required 100- or 200-level business course from a community college or from an accredited four-year institution provided the course content is equivalent and a grade of C or better is earned. Courses in business at the 300- or 400-level will be considered for transfer credit only if they were earned at a four-year institution whose business programs are accredited by the AACSB International, if the transfer student passes a standard examination prepared by the department offering the course, or if a grade of C or higher is earned in a validating course approved by the department. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
| Visiting Students | transfer_credit | A Course-by-Course (CxC) report IS REQUIRED of those applying to or who wish to transfer credit into any of our degree programs. | 2025-2027 | catalog.ship.edu |
Agreements 2
| Title | Type | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliations | articulation | catalog.ship.edu | |
| Eligibility Students who have transferred to Shippensburg University (SU) benefit from Reverse Transfer agreements that have been established between all Pennsylvania Community Colleges and Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, as well as an agreement that has been established between SU and Hagerstown Community College. | transfer | catalog.ship.edu |
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- Pathways
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- Frameworks
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- Certifications
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- References
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- Accreditation
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- Academic calendar
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Every fact on this page is from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's own published catalog, cited where it appears. Read from CourseShelf publish 59, built 2026-10-04.