Applicant Information

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First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

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What year do you plan to begin your studies?

What term do you plan to begin your studies?

Campus:

Choose a program of study.

Will you be full-time or part-time?

Enrollment Status:

How did you hear about Shaw University?

Have you ever previously applied?

What year did you previously apply?

Contact Information

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

NC County for In-State Residents Only.

Country

Primary Phone Number

Enter Mobile Phone Number:

Email Address

Confirm Email Address

Citizenship Status

Citizen of

Personal Information

Birth Date

SSN

Gender

Ethnicity

Race (Choose one or more)

Veteran

Active Duty

Branch

Receiving VA Benefits

Dependent of Veteran

Have you ever been placed on probation or dismissed from another college/university?

Please explain the circumstances around your previous probation or dismissal

Have you ever been convicted of Felony?

Explain circumstances of your felony

Primary Parent/Guardian Information

Parent 1 Full Name

Parent 1 Address

Parent 1 City

State

Zip Code

Parent 1 Email

Best Phone Number

Secondary Parent/Guardian

Parent 2 Full Name

Parent 2 Address

Parent 2 City

State

Zip Code

Parent 2 Email

Primary Phone #

School Information

You can include multiple schools. Upon choosing the school and degree,  click Save to add the school to the form and may add another.

Name of High School or College

State of Institution

City of Institution

Institution

International School

Degree

Do you have a GED?

GED Test Date

Name of GED Test center

GED Test City

GED Test State

GED Test Zip Code

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1. Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution? 

If you answer "yes", please provide a written explanation that gives the approximate date of each incident, explains the circumstances, and reflects on what you learned from the experience. The University reserves the right to require an additional statement from an appropriate official corroborating your account, either before acting on your application or before permitting you to enroll. Your failure to provide such a statement upon request may be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission or to dismiss you after enrollment.  You must also submit a background check for approval by the University from your local police station or clerk of court office. 

1A. Are you currently being investigated, have charges pending, or are you scheduled for a university hearing or waiting for the decision of a hearing body at your current or any past institution of attendance?

If you answer "yes", please provide a written explanation that gives the approximate date of each incident, explains the circumstances, and reflects on what you learned from the experience. The University reserves the right to require an additional statement from an appropriate official corroborating your account, either before acting on your application or before permitting you to enroll. Your failure to provide such a statement upon request may be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission or to dismiss you after enrollment.  You must also submit a background check for approval by the University from your local police station or clerk of court office. 

2. Have you ever been adjudicated guilty or convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime?

If you answer "yes", please provide a written explanation that gives the approximate date of each incident, explains the circumstances, and reflects on what you learned from the experience. The University reserves the right to require an additional statement from an appropriate official corroborating your account, either before acting on your application or before permitting you to enroll. Your failure to provide such a statement upon request may be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission or to dismiss you after enrollment.  You must also submit a background check for approval by the University from your local police station or clerk of court office. 

3. Do you have any criminal charges pending against you? 

If you answer "yes", please provide a written explanation that gives the approximate date of each incident, explains the circumstances, and reflects on what you learned from the experience. The University reserves the right to require an additional statement from an appropriate official corroborating your account, either before acting on your application or before permitting you to enroll. Your failure to provide such a statement upon request may be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission or to dismiss you after enrollment.  You must also submit a background check for approval by the University from your local police station or clerk of court office. 

4. Have you entered a plea of no contest or nolo contendere, or an Alford plea, to a misdemeanor, felony, or other criminal charge; or received a deferred prosecution or prayer for judgment continued for such a charge; or otherwise accepted responsibility for such a crime?

If you answer "yes", please provide a written explanation that gives the approximate date of each incident, explains the circumstances, and reflects on what you learned from the experience. The University reserves the right to require an additional statement from an appropriate official corroborating your account, either before acting on your application or before permitting you to enroll. Your failure to provide such a statement upon request may be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission or to dismiss you after enrollment.  You must also submit a background check for approval by the University from your local police station or clerk of court office. 

5. Have you received any type of discharge from military service "other than an honorable discharge"?

If you answer "yes", please provide a written explanation that gives the approximate date of each incident, explains the circumstances, and reflects on what you learned from the experience. The University reserves the right to require an additional statement from an appropriate official corroborating your account, either before acting on your application or before permitting you to enroll. Your failure to provide such a statement upon request may be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission or to dismiss you after enrollment.  You must also submit a background check for approval by the University from your local police station or clerk of court office. 

You are required to notify the University immediately and in writing of any new or pending criminal charge, any disposition of a criminal charge, or any school, college, or university disciplinary action against you, or any type of military discharge other than an honorable discharge, or any non-routine absence from school, that occurs at any time after you submit this application and prior to enrollment. Your failure to do so may be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission or to dismiss you after enrollment.

Please provide the following documentation, in order to complete the application process.

*Available online at www.shawu.edu/Admissions-Forms

Do not wait!  Please submit the documents referenced above as soon as possible to avoid any delay in receiving your decision.

You may send these items to:

Shaw University
Office of Admissions
118 E South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 

This application requires a $25 application fee due at the time of submission via credit card. If you have been provided a waiver code, you may enter the waiver code in the box below in place of paying the application fee.

Waiver Code

Upload supporting documentation

The FAFSA process begins October 1 each calendar year. The priority filing deadline is December 1. If you have not already submitted your FAFSA and plan to enroll for the 2021-2022 school year, visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa as soon as possible or by downloading the myStudentAid app in the Apple App Store (iOS) or in Google Play (Android). There is a Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA site that can help you. The Shaw University Federal School Code is 002962.

Discrimination Shaw University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.

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