Why CSU
  • Photo of CSU student Bennedita Smith
    Being an out-of-state pre-med student was overwhelming at first, but the family feel at CSU has made all the difference. I chose CSU because I believed I could succeed here academically and socially. And that’s exactly what’s happened!
    Bennedita Smith
    Pre-Med
  • Photo of CSU student Madelyn Headings
    My favorite thing about CSU is being in the heart of Cleveland, where strong connections to many large corporations located throughout Northeast Ohio made it possible for me to receive a Parker Hannifin scholarship and internship.
    Madelyn Headings
    Engineering
  • Photo of CSU student Nick O'Connor
    I was separating from active duty and looking for a university that caters to a diverse population. Cleveland State — with its emphasis on education and resources like the Veteran Student Success Program — quickly became my first choice.
    Nick O'Connor
    History & Social Studies
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NEXT STEPS

STEP ONE

Accept your admission to CSU! Pay the enrollment fee or request a deferral in CampusNet today. 

STEP TWO

Sign up for Orientation. It’s mandatory, but you’ll have a blast and make new friends.

STEP THREE

Complete your required math and English placement testing. You must complete your testing prior to attending Orientation. 

STEP FOUR

Apply for housing. Not sure where you want to live yet? Learn more about CSU’s student living options. 

STEP FIVE

Provide a mandatory final high school transcript or GED scores as soon as possible and prior to your first class — your financial aid depends on it. Please mail all materials to:

Cleveland State University
Application Processing Center
2121 Euclid Avenue, UN 441
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

STEP ONE

Accept your admission to CSU — this is required to receive financial aid and scholarships. Log on to CampusNet using your CSU ID and password. Click on the "Applicant" tab and choose "Yes" to accept.

STEP TWO

Sign up for Orientation.

STEP THREE

File your FAFSA.

STEP FOUR

Plan to live on campus? Complete your housing application.

STEP FIVE

Review your Transfer Credit Evaluation through CampusNet. Before you can enroll you must meet with your academic advisor. You can schedule an advising appointment by clicking the “Starfish” link in CampusNet or by calling your academic advising office.

STEP SIX

Complete placement testing, if applicable.

STEP SEVEN

Before you begin coursework at CSU, we’ll need your final high school transcript, GED scores, or a college transcript indicating the receipt of an associate’s degree. You must also provide any transcripts from other colleges or universities attended. Your financial aid is dependent on our receipt of your transcripts. Please send all materials to:

Cleveland State University
Office of the University Registrar
2121 Euclid Avenue, UN 441
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

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