Next Steps for Admitted Students

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You are ALL IN, Congratulations on being admitted into Coppin State University!

Below are the important next steps to secure your enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester.

Admissions Next Steps

  1. Complete the intent to enroll here.

  2. Submit your $150 enrollment fee here.

  3. If you reside in Maryland and wish to receive in-state tuition, complete the required Maryland Residency form. For more information on residency and how it is determined visit here.

  4. At the conclusion of the semester, send your final official high school and/or college transcripts. This transcript must include the graduation date and or last term enrolled. Additionally, this transcript must be unopened (by mail) or emailed to admissions@coppin.edu, directly from your school. * If you took college dual enrollment courses while in high school, be certain to have an official transcript sent from the college. *

Summer Academic Success Academy (SASA) Next Steps* (invitation only)

If you were invited to attend SASA, you should follow the following SASA next steps, rather than the Admissions next steps above. 

  1. Complete the intent to enroll here.
  2. Review SASA information session recording to learn more about the program here

  3. Submit your $300 SASA enrollment fee here.

  4. If you reside in Maryland and wish to receive in-state tuition, complete the required Maryland Residency form. For more information on residency and how it is determined visit here.

  5. At the conclusion of the semester, send your final official high school and/or college transcripts. This transcript must include the graduation date and or last term enrolled. Additionally, this transcript must be unopened (by mail) or emailed to admissions@coppin.edu, directly from your school. * If you took college dual enrollment courses while in high school, be certain to have an official transcript sent from the college.

  6. Placement Testing  - Students that have been accepted into the SASA program will receive an email confirmation from Latoya Clark, Director of Mentoring and Bridge Program. Upon receipt of this email, you should schedule your math placement test exam. All SASA participants must complete the math placement exam by July 1, 2024.

  7. Advising - SASA participants will attend new student orientation during week 5 of the program. You do not need to register for orientation. You will be registered by SASA staff. Your new student orientation date will be provided to you during SASA. Advising will take place during your designated new student orientation. You do not need to schedule an advising appointment.

  8. Visit the SASA website for more information like deadlines, FAQs, and the programs coordinators contact information here.  

Financial Aid Next Steps

  1. Submit the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid, studentaid.gov/. School code: 002068.

  2. On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education announced that they won't be sending students' FAFSA data to colleges until the first half of March. For more information, visit studentaid.gov/. Our Financial Aid team is here to support FAFSA applicants experiencing delays or challenges completing the application. We are here to help. Contact us at financialaid@coppin.edu or 410.951.3636.

Residence Life and Housing Next Steps

  1. Complete your housing application here.

  2. Submit your $150 room deposit here.

  3. Your Coppin State University email address is NOT needed to complete the housing application or deposit payment. If prompted to enter an email, you may enter your personal email address. Contact the Office of Residence Life & Housing at 410.951.6399 or housing@coppin.edu if you need assistance with the application.

Placement Testing Next Steps

All new students must take the 30-40 minute, on average, Math Placement test to determine their most appropriate first math course. There are two options to do this prior to Orientation, virtually and in-person.

  • In-person and drop-in testing are available Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. You must book an appointment at least 2 weeks prior for a drop-in time. After registration, arrival instructions will be sent.

  • If you need to test virtually, you can book an appointment online. After booking, please email your Student ID# and date of birth to bpreston@coppin.edu to set up your testing voucher. You must have a computer with camera and mic capabilities and high-speed internet for this option.

Book a Placement Test Appointment

Student Account Creation & Set-up Next Steps

First-year & Transfer students

After completing your intent to enroll and paying the enrollment fee you will be sent your Coppin State student email address. You will use this address to access your student (EagleLINKS) account and the online orientation platform. More information will be coming soon on online orientation.

Transfer Credit Evaluations

Your transfer credit evaluation will be emailed to you directly from the Office of Records and Registration. If you have been admitted as a transfer student for more than 1 week and have not received your credit evaluation, contact the Office of Records & Registration at 410.951.3700 or registrar@coppin.edu.

Advising Next Steps

First-year and Transfer students must schedule an advising appointment in addition to attending orientation. Use this link to make an appointment. https://tinyurl.com/EAC-Advising 

Use the chart below to ensure you are booking an appointment with the appropriate Academic Advisor. 

College & Majors

Academic Advisor

College of Arts, Sciences, and Education:

Education, Biology, Chemistry, English, Dance, History, Computer Sciences, Math, Cyber Security, Urban Arts

Ms. Beck

tbeck@coppin.edu |410.951.3566

College of Health Professions:

Nursing, Health Sciences, Health Information Management

Ms. Johnson

trejohnson@coppin.edu |410.951.3564

College of Business:

Management, Sports Management, Accounting, Marketing, Data Science, Entertainment Management, Management Information

Ms. Ekambi

sekambi@coppin.edu |410.951.3576

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences:

Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Non-Profit leadership, Political Science, Social Science, Urban Studies

Mr. Laws

blaws@coppin.edu |410.951.3578

Orientation Next Steps

New students are required to participate in one in-person new student orientation as well as complete the online orientation modules. The dates for our in person orientations are below. Register now and mark your calendar for your preferred date.

  • Thursday, June 27, 2024
  • Wednesday, July 17, 2024
  • Tuesday, August 13, 2024
  • Saturday, August 17, 2024 (Transfer Day)
  • Thursday, August 22, 2024

Register for Orientation

F1 International Students

International students, before completing your next steps for enrollment, contact Ms. Andrea Monier, amonier@coppin.edu, to confirm your requirements for I-20 issuance have been received.

Questions? Contact Admissions

We're here for you! Check back here frequently as new information about next steps will be added regularly. Admissions Office: admissions@coppin.edu | 410.951.3600

Connect with Admissions Counselor

Frequently Asked Questions

All new undergraduate, degree-seeking students must remit a $150 enrollment fee to reserve their enrollment. All new students applying to live on campus must remit a $150 housing deposit. All fees are to be remitted separately. 

Your EagleLINKS student ID number is in your acceptance letter. 

Transfer students beginning in the Fall semester can find their EagleLINKS credentials in your acceptance letter. You will need to use this information to view your transfer credits and to prepare for your advising appointment. 

First-year students beginning in the Fall semester will be sent your EagleLINKS credentials after you complete the intent to enroll and pay your deposit.