Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
Students applying as a first year student to Cleveland State University are required to submit an official high school transcript along with their completed application to be reviewed for an admission decision. CSU is currently test optional or test blind in in the review process and our $40 application fee is being waived. Students should apply by August 15th prior to the start of the term to be considered for admission. Once your transcript has been received, you can expect an admission decision within one week.
Students applying as a transfer student to Cleveland State University are required to submit all official college l transcript along with their completed application to be reviewed for an admission decision. CSU is currently waiving our $40 application fee. Students should apply by August 15th prior to the start of the term to be considered for admission. Once your transcript has been received, you can expect an admission decision within one week.
Incoming First Year and Transfer Students will be automatically considered for a number of institutional scholarships once they are formally admitted to CSU. These awards do not have to be repaid and are based on a variety of factors, including academic merit and financial need. CSU’s institutional scholarships for Ohio freshmen typically range up to $32,000 and non-resident freshmen may receive up to $40,000. Our Honors Program (available to both in- and out-of-state students) offers competitive scholarship awards for select new freshmen.>
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