Coppin State University offers an exceptional opportunity to save for the future while reducing your present tax liability. Employees may choose from among three attractive plans, each having various investment and service features. These savings plans, known as Supplemental Retirement Accounts (SRA), are designed to provide significant advantages for financial growth to supplement your retirement income. Your payroll contributions, as well as the earnings on your account, are tax sheltered. Therefore, you do not pay federal or state income taxes on these payroll deductions or the earnings until you withdraw the funds, usually at retirement.

Participation in any tax deferred investment plan will not affect future benefits from any retirement plan or Social Security. If you separate employment with the University System of Maryland, you will not be eligible to make direct payments on a tax sheltered basis to any of the plans offered at the University since all contributions must be made through payroll deductions while employed. However, you may choose to leave your money in the investment plan and receive these benefits at a later time.

Participating organizations will calculate your salary deduction possibilities based upon such factors as your current salary, your retirement plan and contributions into other tax deferred plans. Call the Office of Human Resources at 410-951-3666 to schedule an appointment with a Supplemental Retirement Plan representative.

Supplemental Retirement Forms

The forms are in PDF format and require the latest Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (free and downloadable) Plug-In.

Enroll, Change or Cancel (MSRP, Fidelity or TIAA)

TIAA-CREF

Fidelity Investments

Open Enrollment is an annual opportunity for benefit-eligible employees to change their benefit plan, update coverage, and/or enroll in a health care or dependent care flexible spending account (FSA). All changes and corresponding payroll deductions will begin on January 1, 2020.

New this year, benefit elections will be managed online using SPS Workday.  Via Workday, employees will be able to:

• Enroll for the first time, change plans, or change coverage levels.
• Participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). The IRS requires all flexible spending account participants to re-enroll in these plans every year.

Employees who do not want to change their benefit elections or contribute to a health care/dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), do not need to take any action. Current benefit coverage, except FSAs, will automatically rollover into the new plan year.

Health Benefit Guide

Benefit Rates

• Regular Faculty & Staff
• Contingent Faculty & Staff
• Direct Pay

Tips for Enrolling and Making Changes

Open Enrollment Quick Reference Guide

Website: Workday 

Workday Username: Enter your W#. 

• Your W# is provided on the instruction sheet enclosed in the Open Enrollment packet. It is also displayed on your time entry record, on the Personal Information Summary under Employee Information, and on your Payroll Online Service Center (POSC) profile under the "View SPS Employee ID" tab.  

Workday Password: Enter your password.

• If you are a first-time user or have not accessed Workday in the last 90 days, your temporary password is the:
  • First letter of your First Name in upper case (example: Fanny)
  • First letter of your Last Name in lower case (example: coppin)
  • Your 4-digit birth year (example: 10/15/1837)
  • Last 4-digits of your SS# (example: xxx-xx-1234)
  • Dollar sign symbol: $
  • Example Password: Fc18371234$
  • Next, you will be prompted to enter a new 8-character password containing at least one upper & lower case letter, number and symbol.  
  • View the Workday Access Quick Reference Guide for more information or email hr@coppin.edu for technical assistance.
• Be sure to review your benefits summary statement in SPS Workday for accuracy. It is your responsibility to correct any errors.

If enrolling new dependents, you must upload the required supporting documentation. If the applicable documentation is not uploaded by 11/14/2019, the dependent will be removed.

Information Sessions

Get a head start on understanding the new SPS Workday online enrollment process!

For help with online enrollment, bring your W#, election decisions and any supporting documentation to the appointment.

Questions?

Your health plan vendors are a great first point of contact for questions related to coverage. Please refer to the Benefits Guide (page 2) for specific contact and website information. 

Contact TeamHR: hr@coppin.edu or (410) 951-3674. Due to a significant increase in volume during Open Enrollment, please allow 1-2 business days for response; email and appointments are encouraged and appreciated!

Payroll processes payments and oversees timekeeping for all student, contingent and regular employees and works within the guidelines of the State of Maryland’s Central Payroll Bureau. On this page you will find helpful information and links related to payroll here at CSU.

Visit the POSC Website

Related Forms

More Related Forms and Documents

The State of Maryland’s Statewide Personnel System (SPS) Workday is a cloud-based platform used to manage health benefits enrollment and elections for Coppin's faculty and staff who participate in the State’s Employee Benefits Program.

Employees must use the SPS to initiate changes to their benefit elections for qualifying Life Events (such as adding a dependent to coverage due to marriage, birth or adoption of a child, etc.).

When you log on to the SPS to initiate qualifying life events, your personal W# is your user login. You can locate your W# in PeopleSoft by going to Employee Self Service > Personal Information Summary and you will find it under Employee Information, or you can go to Employee Time Entry and it’s located at the top of your time card as the SPS W#.  You can also locate your W# number in the POSC system from the Comptroller of Maryland’s website.

Please contact (410) 951-3666 if you have benefits-related questions.

Medical Plans

Eligible employees may choose from three medical plans:

• CareFirst, 1-800-225-0131
• Kaiser Permanente, 1-855-839-5763
• United Health Care, 1-800-382-7513

Premium costs vary by provider and level of coverage:

• Regular Faculty & Staff Rates (PDF)
• Contingent Faculty & Staff Rates (PDF)
• Direct Pay Rates (PDF)

Also see additional health provider benefits. Additional coverage information is provided in the Health Benefits Guide and on the Department of Budget and Management's website.

Wellness Plan Activities

Employees, non-Medicare eligible retirees and spouses who are enrolled in a medical plan are eligible to participate in the Wellness Plan Activities Program. Once you and/or your enrolled spouse complete the wellness activities, visits to your PCP co-pays are free and reduced for specialist visits until the end of the calendar year! For more information, view the Wellness Program webpage.

Prescription Drug Plan

Comprehensive prescription drug benefits are available to all eligible individuals. Premium costs are determined by level of coverage selected. Each prescription is subject to a co-pay.

Dental Care Program

Dental coverage is available to all individuals who are eligible for health benefits with the state. You can enroll in one of the two dental plans offered if you want to have dental benefits: United Concordia DPPO and Delta Dental DHMO. Premium costs are determined by level and type of coverage selected.

Vision Benefits

Vision benefits are only available to all individuals enrolled in a State medical plan. Your medical plan will provide you with additional information on how to obtain services, claim forms, etc.

Term Life Insurance

This benefit is available through MetLife for all eligible individuals. Coverage is available in amounts varying from $10,000 to $300,000. Premiums on the first $50,000 are eligible for pre-tax treatment for full-time regular employees.

Personal Accident & Dismemberment

This benefit is available through Metlife for all eligible active status employees and their dependents. It provides both accidental death and dismemberment for accidents that occur on or off the job. Up to $300,000 in protection can be purchased for employees and their dependents.

Health Care Spending Account

Permits employees to set aside up to $2,550 annually of pre-tax pay and then be reimbursed for expenses associated health care. Reimbursement forms are available on http://www.MD.padmin.com or you may choose the payment card option.

Day Care Spending Account

Allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 of pre-tax pay annually and then be reimbursed for expenses associated with the care of dependents. Reimbursement forms are available on http://www.MD.padmin.com or you may choose the payment card option.

Welcome to Coppin State University

We're so excited to welcome you to our beautiful campus. Hopefully, you've been able to prepare for today — the day you move into your new campus home! 

Fall 2025 Move-In

Housing move-in will occur over a few days. New & Returning students should adhere to the move-in schedules below.  Please also check your Coppin State University email for specific details regarding your individual move-in instructions. 

Returning Student Move-In

Returning student move in for university affiliated housing will begin on Friday, August 22, 2025  

The move-in dates for the university affiliated housing communities are below.  Please ensure you are moving into your community on the designated date and time.

The Social - move in is Tuesday, August 19th. 

• 9am to 11am floors 11 to 14

• 11am to 1pm floors  6 to 10

• 1pm to 3pm floors 1 to 5

*** Please be sure to be on time for your move in time slot.*** If unable to move in on August 19th, you can also move in through Friday, August 22nd.  

The Gateway - move in is Friday, August 22nd from 10am to 4pm and Saturday, August 23rd from 10am to 4pm.  

Students residing at The Gateway will report to The Gateway to collect their keys and move in.  Students will also have to collect their MICA ID by going to Campus Safety on MICA's campus.  The Gateway is located at 1601 W. Mount Royal Avenue.  Directions will be provided to students to collect their MICA student ID.  Check in times outside of the hours listed above cannot be accommodated due to inability to provide ID cards.  .  The Gateway is located at 1601 W. Mt Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217.

Redwood Campus Center - move in is Friday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 24th, from 9am to 5pm.  Redwood Campus Center is located at 300 W. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

733 W. Pratt - move in is Friday, August 22nd from 9am to 4pm.  The address is 733 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

500 W - move in is Friday, August 22nd from 9am to 4pm. The address is 500 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

As times are finalized for the university affiliated community, the information will be updated here on the website and sent in student email updates. 

New Student Move-In

Daley Hall New Student Move-in: 

• Friday, August 22, 2025 - 9am to 4pm

•  Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 9am to 3pm

•  Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 9am to 2pm

Students participating in New Student Orientation on August 22nd, will collect their keys between 2pm and 4pm.

Dedmond Hall New Student Move-in: 

• Friday, August 22, 2025 - 9am to 4pm

• Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 9am to 3pm

• Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 9am to 2pm

Students participating in New Student Orientation on August 22nd, will collect their keys between 2pm and 4pm.

Glace Hall New Student Move-in is Friday, August 22nd from 9am to 4:30pm and Saturday, August 23rd from 10am to 4pm. The address to Glace Hall is 120 McMechen Street, Baltimore, MD 21217. Glace Hall is located in Founders Green on the campus of Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).

Students residing at Glace Hall will report to The Gateway to collect their keys and move in.  Students will also have to collect their MICA ID by going to Campus Safety on MICA's campus.  The Gateway is located at 1601 W. Mount Royal Avenue.  Directions will be provided to students to collect their MICA student ID. Check in times outside of the hours listed above cannot be accommodated due to inability to provide ID cards.

Class Registration

To live on campus, each resident must be registered full-time for at least 12 credits. We've housed a lot of students, so we suggest registering for at least 15 credits to stay on track to graduation. On move-in day, students not registered for a full-time schedule will not be able to pick up their keys.

Contact First Year Experience for help registering for classes. 

Vaccination Records

The State of Maryland requires all residential students at Maryland colleges and universities to provide proof of Meningitis vaccinations or a waiver declining that vaccine. Coppin State University also requires the Hepatitis B vaccination for residence on campus. You must provide proof and clearance of Hepatitis B vaccination as well as proof of your clearance, or waiver declining Meningitis no later than a week before move-in to be able to move on campus. Coppin State University no longer requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination to live on campus or a negative Covid-19 test prior to moving in to the residence halls.  

Student Medical Exemption Request - Call: 410-951-4188
Email: healthcenter@coppin.edu Online: www.coppin.edu/coronavirus

Student Religious Exemption Request Call 410-951-3593
Email:sjordan@coppin.edu Online: www.coppin.edu/coronavirus 

Student Accounts and Billing

Pay your fall 2025 tuition and fees, including room and board by Friday, August 15, 2025. You must pay in full or set up a payment plan by this date or you risk Coppin canceling your classes and room assignment.

Students with unpaid balances must provide proof of enrollment in the university payment plan in order to receive a key at move-in.

Reach out to Bursar/Student Accounts with any questions at (410) 951-3677.

Moving Carts

We recommend students and families bring personal dollies and carts to help with your move-in. Coppin has a limited number of carts available for use.

Parking and Driving Directions

 Move-in parking is available on lots E, and F

Driving Directions

2500 W. North Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21216-3698

From the North

• Take I-95 South to Baltimore Beltway I-695 West
• Follow I-695 West to Exit 23 (Rt. 83 South)
• Take I-83 South to Exit 6 (North Avenue)
• Turn Right and go to 2500 West North Avenue

From the South

• Take I-95 North to Baltimore Exit 50 (North Caton Ave.)
• Please note that Caton Ave. turns into Hilton St, then Hilton Pkwy, then Hilton St again
• Turn right on North Avenue from Hilton St
• Follow for a few blocks to 2500 West North Avenue

From the East

• Take US Rt 40 West (Pulaski Hwy) to North Fulton St
• Pulaski Hwy turns into Fayette St
• Turn right on North Fulton St and follow to North Avenue.
• Turn left on North Avenue and go to the 2500 West Block

From the West

• Take I-70 East to I-695 South and follow to Exit 15 (Rt 40 East).
• From Rt 40, turn right onto Hilton Parkway-Hilton Parkway eventually turns into Hilton St.
• Turn right on North Avenue and follow to the 2500 West Block

Apply to Live @ Coppin!

Congratulations on your admission to Coppin State University! We're so excited you've decided to join our Eagle family. Being admitted is your first step to securing on-campus housing for the coming year.

Housing Application Process

You can apply for on-campus housing in 4 steps—and you've already completed the first step by being admitted into Coppin!

Step 1: Get admitted to Coppin State University!

Step 2: Complete Your Profile and Housing Application via eRezLifeHousing Application

Step 3: Pay your $150.00 housing application fee

Pay Your Housing Application Fee Here

Forward your payment confirmation email to housing@coppin.edu.

Step 4: Email all immunization/vaccine information to the Community Health Center or fax to (410) 951-6158.

A Campus to Come Home to

Currently enrolled Coppin State University students who live on campus or want to live on campus for the 2023-2024 year must participate in the housing lottery and re-contracting process. This process lets students select roommate(s) and room assignments for the upcoming year.

As residence hall availability allows, we assign all returning students to Dedmond Hall. 

Re-contracting Eligibility

To be eligible to live on campus, returning students must:

• Have a 2.0 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA)
• Have no history of Student Code of Conduct judicial violations
• Have a current student account with no outstanding debts

Housing Lottery and Re-contracting Application

The application is open from March 1, 2023 - May 4, 2023. 

All eligible students, including Honors Program and athletes, interested in on-campus housing must complete the application. Any student who misses the application deadline can apply for the waitlist.

Housing Lottery and Recontracting Application 2022-2023 (Application Closed)

Lottery Numbers

Eligible students who meet the criteria and apply by the deadline get a lottery number. Lottery numbers are based upon each returning student's class standing and cumulative GPA.

The Office of Residence Life and Housing provides lottery numbers at random and residents are able to make a room selection on their scheduled lottery group date.

Eligible students receive emails with their lottery numbers, online selection date, and instructions for room selection

Online Housing Selection will be May 12 - May 15, 2023.

Honors Program and Athletes

Eligible Honors Program scholars and athletes will be assigned rooms during the summer. 

The Office of Housing will send room assignment information to students by email. 

Covid-19 and Housing Availability

Housing returned to 100% capacity during the 2021-2022 academic year. In addition, we no longer require Covid-19 vaccination to reside on campus or proof of a negative Covid-19 test prior to move-in. For more information on how Coppin State University continues to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, visit our Covid-19 Updates section.

The safety and security of our Coppin students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our highest priority.

We stay committed to creating and maintaining a safe campus environment, and communicating safety protocol and standards to all Coppin stakeholders. 

In addition to campus-wide communication through campus email, we also use Blackboard Connect to send text alerts and SMS messages for campus notifications about:

• Urgent information about the safety and/or welfare of the campus community
• Notices about campus delays and closings
• Time-sensitive alerts about registration, financial aid, and enrollment

Coppin authorizes specific University personnel to send these types of notifications via text message to mobile devices or recorded messages to a landline phone.

Stay Connected

Don't be left out of the information loop. Campus officials use our communications systems to make sure everyone has the most up-to-date information about campus closings, delays, emergencies, and other important happenings.

Put Your Phone Number in EagleLINKS

Make sure your current phone number is in the EagleLINKS system, so you can stay informed about what’s happening on campus.

1. Select "Personal Phone" under "Employee Self Service"
2. Enter or edit your phone number