TRANSFER AND YOU CSU TRANSFER TRANSFER TRANSFER
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY we are
There’s a reason we’re one of the top universities in Ohio for social mobility. At CSU, everyone matters. Our journeys look different, but we are united in our determination to lift each other up, explore interests, carve out futures, advance our fields of study and impact Northeast Ohio for years to come.
We are also resilient and innovative, inspired to finish what we started. That’s why our transfer students — like you — feel right at home. Nearly 40% of CSU undergrads are transfer students committed to earning a bachelor’s degree. Classes are just the starting point.
WE MADE THE HONOR ROLL, EXCELLING IN TRANSFER STUDENT BELONGING, FINANCIAL AID, TRANSFER CREDITS, RECRUITMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS!
STUDENT SUCCESS
CSU will empower you to forge your own path and provide you with the tools you need to achieve your goals. Your success is our success.
175 + Academic Programs
80 + Dedicated Labs, Clinics, Centers, Workshops and Studios for Hands-On Learning and Groundbreaking Research
16 :1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio Small Class Sizes for More Personalized Learning
Expert Faculty
95% Hold the Highest Degree in Their Field
100 + Fulbright Scholars
CAMPUS LIFE
Our diverse interests mean a thriving campus life with endless opportunities. And we have the City of Cleveland in our backyard.
NCAA Division I Athletic Teams 16
200 +
Student Clubs and Organizations
3,000 +
Students Living On Campus in Our Four Residence Hall Communities or Steps Away
9,000 + Annual Events Each Year
Tau Sigma
National Honor Society for Transfer Students
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLORATION (CDE)
Planning for what comes next is our specialty. Our team at CDE will help you develop professional goals and empower you to tackle them, one by one.
3 ,000 +
Students in Experiential Learning Opportunities and Internships
Jobs and Internships Listed on Handshake, CSU’s Online Job Board 90k +
+
Employers Annually Attend Campus Career Events
Explore campus and envision your future. Schedule a campus visit today at csuohio.edu/visit .
GUARANTEED TRANSFER MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
**Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Final deadline for receipt of all application materials for scholarship consideration is Dec. 1 for spring and July 1 for fall transfer students. Full-time status required (12+ credits). Learn more at csuohio.us/transferscholarships.
$1,000 / YEAR
Earned for 3.0–3.24
Cumulative GPA
$1,500 / YEAR
Earned for 3.25–3.49
Cumulative GPA
$2,000 / YEAR
Earned for 3.5-3.74
Cumulative GPA
$2,500 / YEAR
Earned for 3.75-4.0+
Cumulative GPA
WE VALUE AFFORDABILITY
Cleveland State University has one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio and offers numerous scholarship and financial assistance — because we believe everyone deserves access and opportunity to find their place and defy expectations. Our CSU guarantee locks in your tuition rate, plus you’ll be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships upon your admission. Find more scholarship info at csuohio.edu/scholarships.
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Start earning credits toward your bachelor’s degree through our partnership programs with local community colleges. Learn more at csuohio.edu/local-community-college-students.
TRANSFER STUDENT SERVICES IS HERE TO HELP
Meet with a transfer specialist and start planning the next phase of your education. We can help you:
› Explore CSU’s programs
› Learn about how your credits will transfer
› Make sure you are taking the right classes at your current school 216-687-5568
transfer@csuohio.edu csuohio.us/trfappt
YOUR CREDITS
CSU is committed to helping you get the most out of credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Plus, courses taken at CSU can be applied to complete an associate degree at a previously attended Ohio community college with reverse transfer credit.
Other credits you may qualify for include:
› Request official transcripts from all regionally accredited post-secondary institutions attended be sent to CSU at admissions@csuohio.edu .
› Monitor your application portal at go.csuohio.edu/status for updates.