CareFirst College of Health Professions Scholarships

CareFirst College of Health Professions Scholarships

A $10,000 Scholarships Opportunity

The CareFirst College of Health Professions Scholarships are part of a $6.225 million investment aimed at expanding and diversifying Maryland’s healthcare workforce. Through a five-year partnership, Coppin State University will award annual, renewable scholarships of up to $10,000 each to students pursuing degrees in Nursing, Health Sciences, and Health Information Management.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving access to high-quality healthcare by making health education more affordable and equitable.

Who Is Eligible?

CHP students must be admitted to their major and meet the GPA requirement. This opportunity is available to U.S. and international students. (Non-degree or certificate-seeking students are excluded). Transfer students from institutions with a CSU articulation agreement are also eligible. Awarding is for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Eligible student groups:

  • Undergraduate Nursing Majors (GPA: 3.0+)
  • Undergraduate Health Sciences Majors (GPA: 3.0+)
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Health Information Management Majors (GPA: 3.0+)
  • Doctoral Nursing Majors BSN to DNP (GPA: 3.25+), Post masters DNP (GPA: 3.0+)

Please note: Students whose tuition is fully covered through grant aid or third-party scholarships are not eligible to receive this award.

Application Timeline

LevelApplication OpensApplication Deadline
UndergraduateApril 1, 2026June 30, 2026
GraduateMay 1, 2026July 15, 2026

Application Access

The online application is available through the Coppin Academic Works scholarship portal. Visit: https://coppin.academicworks.com/.

Log in using your Coppin State University credentials to apply.

Please note that there are four different scholarships. Be sure to select the one relevant to your major.

A mandatory 250–300 word essay is required as part of the application process. 

Start Your Application

Renewal

Recipients must maintain good academic standing to be considered for scholarship renewal and meet all program participation requirements.

Community Service

Participants will obtain a minimum of 20 service hours per semester of the academic year as a part of their participation in the program.

Community Service hours will be through CareFirst and Coppin State University, service is not optional.

Questions

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Scholarship Program Manager

staff

Deidre Johnson
Director of Scholarship Programs and Stewardship

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Can Help With
Scholarship information
Vincent Fields
Special Assistant to the Dean/Coordinator

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CareFirst College of Health Professions Scholarships

CareFirst College of Health Professions Scholarships

A $10,000 Scholarships Opportunity

The CareFirst College of Health Professions Scholarships are part of a $6.225 million investment aimed at expanding and diversifying Maryland’s healthcare workforce. Through a five-year partnership, Coppin State University will award annual, renewable scholarships of up to $10,000 each to students pursuing degrees in Nursing, Health Sciences, and Health Information Management.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving access to high-quality healthcare by making health education more affordable and equitable.

Who Is Eligible?

CHP students must be admitted to their major and meet the GPA requirement. This opportunity is available to U.S. and international students. (Non-degree or certificate-seeking students are excluded). Transfer students from institutions with a CSU articulation agreement are also eligible. Awarding is for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Eligible student groups:

  • Undergraduate Nursing Majors (GPA: 3.0+)
  • Undergraduate Health Sciences Majors (GPA: 3.0+)
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Health Information Management Majors (GPA: 3.0+)
  • Doctoral Nursing Majors BSN to DNP (GPA: 3.25+), Post masters DNP (GPA: 3.0+)

Please note: Students whose tuition is fully covered through grant aid or third-party scholarships are not eligible to receive this award.

Application Timeline

LevelApplication OpensApplication Deadline
UndergraduateApril 1, 2026June 30, 2026
GraduateMay 1, 2026July 15, 2026

Application Access

The online application is available through the Coppin Academic Works scholarship portal. Visit: https://coppin.academicworks.com/.

Log in using your Coppin State University credentials to apply.

Please note that there are four different scholarships. Be sure to select the one relevant to your major.

A mandatory 250–300 word essay is required as part of the application process. 

Start Your Application

Renewal

Recipients must maintain good academic standing to be considered for scholarship renewal and meet all program participation requirements.

Community Service

Participants will obtain a minimum of 20 service hours per semester of the academic year as a part of their participation in the program.

Community Service hours will be through CareFirst and Coppin State University, service is not optional.

Questions

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Scholarship Program Manager

staff

Deidre Johnson
Director of Scholarship Programs and Stewardship

staff

Can Help With
Scholarship information
Vincent Fields
Special Assistant to the Dean/Coordinator

staff

2025-2026 Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and Organizations

Coppin students and Eagle

The Office of Campus Life is responsible for the development and implementation of co-curricular activities, programming that will complement the academic program of studies and enhance the overall educational experience of students through exposure to and participation in social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, and governance programs. The office is also responsible for the coordination of activities sponsored by student groups and the provision of administrative assistance and advice to classes, clubs and organizations and the student governing body.

For more information about student organizations, contact Ms. Sandi Green, sgreen@coppin.edu

Student organizations, once approved by the Office of Campus Life, will function during the academic year only, i.e. fall semester and spring semester. Feel free to follow those who have social media accounts on the platforms listed beside their names below.

Presidents, Advisors, and Social Media Information

Click on names to send an email to the President or Advisor.

Name of ClubPresident

 

Primary Advisor 

African Cultural ExchangeSobenna ObiTabatha Beck
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon KappaJordynn LoganKaren Barland
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for First Year StudentsMakayla WebbDr. Shekima Yarbray
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Pi ThetaRamone SmithCarlin D. Nelson
American Marketing Association Kylah MooreDr. Tammira Lucas
Association of Black Social WorkersIzabela EngelDr. Melissa Buckley
Beta Kappa Chi Scientific SocietyMuyang ChungaDr. Fred Nesbitt
Bethel Campus FellowshipPraise AslayodeDr. Denyce Watties-Daniels
Big Sister Little Sister @ CSUMakayla Bennett-GaryKhadiyah Ali-Coleman
Black Girls Vote Ashley Daniels
Caribbean Student AssociationRonalee WrightL. Philomen Allen
CEO's Coppin Entrepreneur OrganizationAnderson HaywoodDr. Tammira Lucas
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. Gamma Alpha BetaDaija PersonEricka Smith
College of Business ClubJulian SolomonDr. Nicole Person
Common GroundKalida AmesDr. Suzetta Land
Coppin Elite ModelsCecilia McKenzie-RichardsonAlexandra Porte
Coppin Entrepreneur Organization: CEO'sAnderson HaywoodDr. T. Lucas
Coppin PlayersLarry GillDr. Gary Hyatt
Coppin State University Public Health AssociationFaizol SanniDr. Oluwatosin Olateju
Coppin State University Social Work AssociationBreyia JeffriesJeronda Burley
Council for Exceptional Children Student's Chapter (CECSC)Ashley DavisDr. Nicole Anthony
CSU Criminal Justice ClubJaelyn LylesDr. Johnny Rice
CSU Pre Law ClubCourtney SmithDr. Teisha Dupree-Wilson
CSU Pre-Health Professions ClubMakayla WebbDr. Emmanuel Atta-Obeng
CSU Sports MediaNaomie ArchilSteven Kramer
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta EpsilonJaniya CamphorDr. Teisha Dupree-Wilson
Elite Eagles Stomp N Shake Cheer and Mentoring ProgramAvanti BenningsAngel Roane
First Love FellowshipAdeseyi AdekanbiDr. William E. Ghann
Forensic Science ClubBraggil JonesDarlene Brothers-Gray
Formed by FaithKaylah SizemoreAnn-Marie Waterman
Hearts in HarmonyKimora BarlowCari Bland
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., PsiDemariya RaginChristopher Robinson
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Zeta GammaOmari ParadiseDr. Johnny Rice
Latinx UNIDOSErnesto MauricioChristopher Rivera
Math, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity Club (M.C.C. Club)Nasir DeshieldsChristopher Fallon
Muslim Student AssociationFatima MuhammedHelen Dunkley
NAACP Tanesha TaylorDr. Melissa Buckley
National Association of Black AccountantsMariah JosephDr. Loretta Baryeh
National Council of Negro Women INC. Mia FinchDr. Teisha Dupree Wilson
Natural Science ClubAnna DaramolaDr. Dondra Bailey
National Society of Leadership and SuccessBrittany WrightSandi Green
NeoBLK-SlamArtsGeorgia MelvinDr. Suzetta Land
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta BetaFranklin EgbunikeJoe Brooks
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor SocietyRosalind HolseyDr. Claudia Thorne
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Delta DeltaDayquan PierVincent A. Fields
Prestige Step TeamImani BellamyKatsura Kurita
RW Willie S. Godfrey Masonic Educational CommitteeShawn Berry, Jr.Sandi Green
S.M.O.O.T.H IncShy-Heem BreedloveMarcus Edwards
SAAC Student Athlete Advisory CommitteeAniyah HaleyShauntia Middleton
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Gamma PhiMadison RuckerShanell Dixon
Society of Health Science MajorsCheniya PerkinsCarlin D. Nelson
SOUL Students Open to Unique Love

Terri Jones

Amari Bates

Sandi Green
Student Advisory Council - College of BusinessRaymond BarlowDr. Ericka Covington
ROOT: SBRC | Reclaiming Our Origins & Truth: Student Black Resistance CollectiveLauryn WallaceChristopher Robinson
Student Health Information Management Association (SHIMA)Joshua Johnson, IIDr. A Tatum
The Lady SapphiresSavannah JacksonErinn Brooks
The Psychology ClubShaniya McNairCharley Pinckney
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Nu GammaAlexis Ausberry-BrooksDr. Olivia Short

Office of Housing

Residence Life and Housing

Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daley Hall, 1st Floor
(410) 951-6393

Welcome to Your Home Away from Home

At Coppin State University, we believe where you live shapes how you thrive. Living on campus is more than just having a place to stay—it’s about building connections, exploring opportunities, and finding your community.

From study sessions to campus events and shared moments with friends, your residential experience is designed to be enriching and memorable. Our Residence Life and Housing team is here to support you every step of the way. If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help.

Here’s to an incredible year ahead!

Students cheer with the Coppin State University Eagle

Apply Now!

The housing application is now available for new/transfer students for Fall 2026. Click here to apply today!

Pink blossoming tree in front of the red brick exterior of the Guilbert A. Daley Residence Hall on the campus of Coppin State University

Campus Living Within Reach

Recognized as the #1 most affordable institution in the University System of Maryland (USM), Coppin has housing options for many budgets.

Office of Residence Life

Looking for information on Residential Programming and in-hall leadership? The Office of Housing works closely with the Office of Residence Life. Their office handles and coordinates activities and related programming for students living in our halls, as well as the Resident Assistant (RA) program.

Visit Office of Residence Life

Premier Esports

Premier Esports

Students compete in the CSU Esports Lab
Mission

The Premier Esports program at Coppin State University upholds a mission of providing a business-minded atmosphere that is engaging and serves the community. Our purpose is to improve the image and retention of esports, especially among underrepresented groups within the sport. Through the Premier Esports program, it is our goal to further connect students with the plethora of professional opportunities that esports can provide, as well as promote an environment that encourages teamwork, competitiveness, leadership, and effective communication.

Meet the Coordinator

Daniel DePhilippis serves as the Esports Coach Coordinator at Coppin State University, bringing both competitive experience and academic expertise to the role. A graduate with a degree in Esports Management, Daniel competed at the collegiate level in

Halo Infinite and Street Fighter 6 for his alma mater. He is passionate about developing a strong, inclusive esports community at Coppin State and is dedicated to expanding the program’s reach and success. Daniel is especially excited about upcoming competitions hosted by the university and is committed to building a program that supports student growth both in and out of the game.

Esports is changing the collegiate landscape and Coppin is on the cusp of being in the center of it all when it comes to Esports Competition, Sponsorships, & Partnerships. The sky's the limit to what we can be able to do with our program in the near future for both the Campus & Baltimore communities.

Daniel DePhilippis, the Esports Coach Coordinator at Coppin State University

Our Competitive Teams

Coppin State will offer teams for the following games:

  • Smash Brothers Ultimate
  • EAFC
  • Apex Legends
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Team Fight Tactics
  • Valorant
  • Street Fighter 6
  • Fortnite: Zero Build
  • NBA 2K
  • Marvel Rivals
  • College Football
  • Overwatch
  • Rocket League
  • Madden
  • Fortnite: Build
  • Hearthstone
  • Call Of Duty
  • Tekken
  • MLB: The Show
  • League Of Legends

*games are subject to change based on League Administration

National Recognition & Affiliations

Coppin State is proud to be a leader in collegiate esports.

Become an Eagle Player

Ready to compete? Here are the requirements to join our varsity teams.

Student-Player Requirements:

  • Full-Time Enrollment: Participants must be enrolled as full-time students. This can be online, remote, or in-person.
  • Academic Standing: Players must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8.
  • Intent to Compete: All players must sign and submit an Intent to Compete (ITC) Form each semester.

Tryouts for the Esports Program Competition happen at the beginning of each semester to tryout for the team, students need to make sure to keep an eye on both the CSU Esports Discord Server & Student Email for when the Tryouts begin.

Intercollegiate Esports

All competitive rosters will have limited spots available. All competitive teams will have dedicated practice time, supporting staff, and potential travel opportunities. Tryouts will be conducted, and teams formed.

Competitive Teams

  • are formed through recruitment and tryouts
  • have limited roster spots available
  • dedicated practice time, supporting staff and potential travel

We're excited to connect.

Join our Discord channel

Esports Arena

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Coppin's Esports lab.

Video Highlights

Follow the official account of the @CoppinStateUniv Esports team on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/coppin_esports

Call Of Duty Epic Multiplayer gameplay

One of our Esports players casually gaming.

Best Apex Clutch

One of our Esports players pulls a clutch for his team.

The Office of Residence Life and Housing

The Office of Residence Life/Housing

Our Mission

The Office of Residence Life and Housing supports the student experience beyond the classroom by fostering community responsibility, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, social responsibility, and economic growth. These five pillars guide our efforts to create opportunities to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Residence Hall Handbook

Welcome to your guide for life on campus. This handbook is the primary resource for all residents, outlining the standards, services, and community expectations that help our residence halls thrive. Whether you are looking for move-in checklists or guest policies, you will find everything you need to know about residential life here.

Graduating Student Checkout

Class of 2026 residential students have an extended checkout through Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Welcome to Your Home Away from Home

At Coppin State University, we believe where you live shapes how you thrive. Living on campus is more than just a place to stay—it’s about building connections, exploring opportunities, and finding your community.

From study sessions to events and shared moments with friends, your residential experience is designed to be enriching and memorable. Our Residence Life and Housing team is here to support you every step of the way. If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help.

Here’s to an incredible year ahead!

Our Vision

We strive to create a residential community that supports and challenges students academically, socially, and personally. Through programs, services, and activities, we aim to enrich the campus experience and foster personal growth.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Coppin State University, our residential community is a place where everyone belongs. We value diversity, promote equity, and celebrate the unique backgrounds of our students.

Our goal is to ensure every resident feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive. Through programs, dialogue, and support, we create an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Together, we’re building a community rooted in respect, understanding, and equity.

 

Housing Options

 

Gilbert A. Daley & Flossie Dedmond Residence Halls
Enjoy the convenience and comfort of our fully furnished 3- and 4-room suites, complete with:

  • Shared living spaces and private bathrooms
  • In-room Wi-Fi and air conditioning
  • Study areas with computers
  • 24-hour staffed front desks
  • Onsite laundry facilities
  • Student lounges

Everything you need to thrive is just steps away!

Living Learning Communities (LLCs)
Enhance your experience by joining one of our specialized LLCs:

  • Honors: For high-achieving students
  • Nursing: Tailored for nursing majors
  • ROTC: Focused on leadership and teamwork
  • Gender-Inclusive Housing: A welcoming space for all gender identities

Join a community that supports your goals and connects you with peers who share your passions.

Campus‑Connected Living Communities

Six vibrant downtown residences within a 3‑mile Eagle Express loop. Shuttle rides take just 8–15 minutes, and rates match on‑campus housing—no extra cost.

The Social at North

The Social at North Charles

3900 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21218

  • Approx. 12‑minute Eagle Express ride
  • 24‑hour security & key‑card access
  • Same rate as on‑campus housing
Redwood Campus Center

Redwood Campus Center

300 W Redwood St
Baltimore, MD 21201

  • Approx. 10‑minute Eagle Express ride
  • 24‑hour security & key‑card access
  • Same rate as on‑campus housing
MICA Gateway

MICA Gateway

1601 W Mount Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217

  • Approx. 8‑minute Eagle Express ride
  • 24‑hour security & key‑card access
  • Same rate as on‑campus housing
500 W

500 W (Fayette)

500 W Fayette St
Baltimore, MD 21201

  • Approx. 9‑minute Eagle Express ride
  • 24‑hour security & key‑card access
  • Same rate as on‑campus housing
Uniquenest

Uniquenest Living

300 Robert St
Baltimore, MD 21217

  • Approx. 11‑minute Eagle Express ride
  • 24‑hour security & key‑card access
  • Same rate as on‑campus housing
733 W Pratt

733 West Pratt

733 W Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21201

  • Approx. 11‑minute Eagle Express ride
  • 24‑hour security & key‑card access
  • Same rate as on‑campus housing

 

Prefer a traditional apartment off campus?


Compare neighborhoods, price ranges, and leasing tips on our Off‑Campus Housing Options page .

How To Complete Your Housing Application

Room and Board Costs

Curious about the cost of living on campus? Visit our Housing Costs page for the latest information on room and board rates, meal plan options, and other details to help you plan for your time at Coppin State University.

Amenities

Living where you learn has benefits! Make our residence halls your home, and take advantage of all it has to offer.

We provide some furniture items for each residence hall room, including:

  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Dresser
  • Closet
  • Blinds
  • Twin bed with mattress

Suites also include bathrooms with showers and toilets.

Your room is already connected for cable tv and wireless internet. Start using as soon as you move in!

Connect to Internet

To connect to the internet, look for the network “CSU-Wireless” and log in with your student ID and password.

Connect to Cable

Each bedroom has a cable outlet. Using your own cable cord, connect your digital tv to the cable port in your room. Once connected, your tv should have a feature to "channel scan" and find the channels—or check out our channel guide.

Xfinity on Campus

Xfinity on Campus is an added benefit to your campus cable access. It makes it easier to watch your favorite shows on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer. To access, connect online or via the Xfinity Stream app using your Coppin email and password.

Both residence halls have modern computer labs. Each lab lets students print for free, but students must provide their own paper.

There's nothing worse than needing to drag your laundry outside in the heat, rain, or snow to wash your clothes in a laundromat. When you live on campus, you can enjoy the benefit of on-site laundry facilities.

Cost and Payment

1 wash is $1.00
1 dry is $1.00

Pay with Your Eagle Card

You must pay for laundry with your Eagle Card. You can load money onto your Eagle Card in person at the Cashier's Office or at a kiosk. 

Services

When you have your own place, you have to take care of things like maintenance, housekeeping, trash and recycling. When you live on campus, we take care of all that for you.

Every student who lives on campus must have a meal plan. There are different options for plans, and students are able to use them to eat in the Talon Center Dining Hall, Tawes Center Diner, and Einstein Bagels.

Each plan allows for unlimited dining while the cafeteria is open. Plans also include Dining Dollars which can be used at the Tawes Center Diner and Einstein Bagels across campus.

Find Your Campus Meal Plan

Coppin' s Office of Facilities Management provides maintenance and custodial staff for the residence halls. These staff conduct safety inspections, perform general maintenance, and respond to submitted work orders.

Our technicians are on call after business hours and on weekends to respond to emergency repair and other maintenance requests. Custodians regularly clean the public areas in and around all residential buildings.

How to Submit a Work Order

If you have a concern about your room, submit a Work Order through Eagle Links.

  1. Log in to Eagle Links
  2. Click Residence Life
  3. Enter a Work Order

If it's an emergency, please contact front desk staff or resident assistant for help.

Each resident is responsible for keeping rooms, suite areas, and bathrooms clean. This includes properly disposing of recycling and trash.

We provide recycling containers throughout campus, and strongly encourage residents to keep our campus green! For trash, each building floor has a trash room for residents to put their trash in. Housekeeping staff maintains trash rooms, emptying trash daily. 

Each resident has an assigned mailbox in their residence hall. Students receive mailbox assignments via email when assigned housing.

Every resident's mail first gets delivered to the Mail and Print Center in the Physical Education Complex, sorted and then delivered to residence halls mailboxes. To make sure your mail gets to you, address all letters packages, and parcels this way:

Your Name
Building Name
Coppin State University
2500 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216

We hold all packages and items too large for your mailbox in the Mail and Print Center for your pick up.

Learn more about campus mail service

The Office of Housing helps all residents who misplace or lose a key. If you do need a replacement, your student account is billed $175.00 for the replacement.

After hours, your building's Resident Assistant handles lockouts.

Report your misplaced or lost access cards and/or student IDs to Eagle Card Services. It costs $30 to get a replacement Eagle Card.

As a resident, it is your responsibility to keep your suites and bedrooms clean and safe. We periodically provide pest control throughout both residence halls, and also on an as-needed basis for individual rooms or suites.

Do you need your residence hall area treated for pest control? Submit a Work Order through Eagle Links.

Academic Requirements to Live on Campus at Coppin State University

Living on campus at Coppin State University offers a vibrant community where students can grow academically, socially, and personally. To maintain this supportive environment, students must meet specific academic standards to reside in university housing.

Students who fall below the required academic standards may face housing eligibility reviews, which could impact their ability to remain in on-campus housing.

  • Academic Warning or Probation: Students placed on academic warning or probation may be required to meet with an academic advisor or housing staff to develop an academic improvement plan.
  • Suspension or Dismissal: Students who are suspended or dismissed from the university are not eligible for on-campus housing.

Coppin State University is committed to helping students achieve academic success. Residents have access to various resources, including:

  • Eagle Achievement Center – Academic coaching, tutoring, and study workshops.
  • Academic Advising – Personalized support to help students stay on track.
  • Career Services – Guidance for career development and academic planning.
  • Counseling Services – Mental health support to promote well-being and academic success.

To qualify for on-campus housing, students must meet the following academic criteria:

  • Undergraduate Students:

    • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
    • Be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours per semester).
    • Remain in good academic standing with the university.
  • Graduate Students:

    • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
    • Be enrolled full-time (at least 9 credit hours per semester).
    • Remain in good academic standing with the university.
  • Transfer & First-Year Students:

    • First-time freshmen and new transfer students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible for on-campus housing.
    • There is no minimum GPA requirement for first-time applicants, but students must meet academic standing requirements after their first semester.

Housing Work Orders

Work orders can be submitted using the ERezLife Self Service portal. Log into ERezLife and go to the Self Service menu and select Residence Life for the option to submit a work order. If you have any questions, please contact the Housing office.

ERezLife Portal

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Housing Cancellation

Do you need to cancel your on-campus housing? Please log into ERezLife and complete the form inside your portal.

On-Campus Living Frequently Asked Questions

Living on campus offers a dynamic environment that fosters academic success and personal growth. Below are answers to common questions about on-campus housing, amenities, policies, and more.

 

You may bring a small refrigerator (up to 3.6 cubic feet). Each suite includes a micro-fridge. However, hot plates and other kitchen appliances are prohibited

Pets are not allowed in any campus residence hall, except for fish in tanks of 50 gallons or less and service animals, which require prior university approval before move-in.

Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and disposing of trash in designated areas. Staff inspect suites weekly to ensure sanitary conditions. Common areas are cleaned daily by housekeeping services.

All students receive an email account and can connect to the university network. Computers must have Wi-Fi capabilities. Wireless access is available in living rooms and floor lounges.

Resident Assistants (RAs) are students living in residence halls to assist peers with academic and social concerns. They work under professional, live-in Resident Directors (RDs) who handle administrative responsibilities. Resident Hall Managers (RHMs) are trained professionals aiding residents in developing personal, interpersonal, and academic skills.

While financial aid isn't specifically designated for housing, your on-campus living plans are considered when determining assistance. Work-study programs and jobs through the Office of Residence Life and Housing are also available.

During class sessions, the Health Center offers assistance with available physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. If you fall ill after hours, consult your RHM, RA, or the Office of Public Safety. Emergency medical services can transport you to nearby hospitals like Grace Medical Center, Sinai Hospital, or St. Agnes Hospital if necessary.

Baltimore's transit authority provides bus services connecting Coppin State University to local malls and other attractions. On campus, a shuttle bus transports students to various class locations, nearby malls, and supermarkets.

Yes, all students can bring cars to campus. However, freshmen are not permitted to park on campus. Eligible students must obtain a parking permit from the campus parking office, with limited spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Our Staff

Director of Residence Life

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Administrative Assistant

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Residence Hall Manager

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Assistant Dean

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Residence Hall Manager

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Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

Records and Registration

Spring 2026 Academic Calendar

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

January 2026

DateDescription
January 26
  • Spring 2026 Semester Classes Begin for 1st Seven Week Session and 15-Week term on January 26, 2026.
  • Deadline for Submitting Change of Residency Form and In-State Residency Petitions
January 26 - February 4Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week term (Registered Students Only)

February 2026

Academic Calendar February 2026
DateDescription
February 4
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap and Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week term
  • Last day to DROP (without grade penalty of “W”) for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15 Week Term
  • Last Day for Students to Submit Fall 2025 Academic Grade Grievance to Instructors
February 11Deadline to Submit Electronic Change of Major Forms to the Office of Records and Registration for Spring 2026
February 16-20Mid-Term week for the 1st 7-week session
February 20
  • Last Day to Withdraw for the 1st Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades for 1st Seven Week Session to Records & Registration
  • Deadline for Submitting Spring 2026 Graduation Applications
February 23 - March 20Academic Departments make all edits to Summer and Fall 2026 Course Offerings in EagleLINKS
February 24Deadline to Enter Mid-term Grades for 1st Seven Week Session

March 2026

Academic Calendar March 2026
DateDescription
March 9-14Mid-term Evaluations for 15-Week Term
March 11-13Late Registration for 2nd Seven Week Session
March 13
  • Last day to Submit Fall 2025 A – F Grade Changes for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
  • Spring 2026 1st Seven Week Session Ends
March 15-22Spring Recess (Students)
March 17
  • Mid-Term Grade Submission Deadline for 15 Week Term (11:59 P.M.)
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grade Changes Due for 1st Seven Week Session
March 23
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2025 (Graduate Students)
  • Last Date for Academic Departments to Review and Edit Summer and Fall 2026 Course Offerings
  • Spring 2026 2nd Seven Week Session Begins
  • Spring 2026 Classes Resume from Spring Break
March 27
  • Veteran’s Priority Registration for Summer & Fall 2026
  • Last Day to Add/Drop for 2nd Seven Week Session
March 30-31Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Athletes

April 2026

Academic Calendar April 2026
DateDescription
April 1Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 90+ Credits
April 6Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 60-89 Credits
April 9
  • Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 30-59 Credits
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) or University for the 15 Week Term & 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades to the Office of Records and Registration for 2nd Seven Week and 15-Week Term
April 13-17Mid-term Exams for 2nd Seven Week session
April 14Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- All Students
April 21Deadline for Posting Mid Term Grades for 2nd Seven Week Session (11:59 P.M.)

May 2026

Academic Calendar May 2026
DateDescription
May 8Classes End for the 2nd Seven Week Session
May 12Classes End for 15-Week Term
May 13Final Exam Reading Day
May 14-20Final Examination 15-Week Term
May 20Resident Hall Check out. Class of 2026 residential students have an extended checkout through Saturday, May 23, 2026.
May 22
  • Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
  • Deadline for Inputting Spring 2026 Final Grades for 15 Week and 2nd Seven Week Sessions (11:59 P.M.)
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2025 (Undergraduate Students)
  • Deadline for Chairpersons to Submit the Status Report for Spring 2026 Graduation Applicants – Graduation Exit Assessments
May 26
  • Last Day to Register for Summer Classes
  • Summer I Classes Begin

Spring 2026 Final Exam Schedule

Undergraduate & Graduate Students

  • Final exams for the 1st 7-week session: March 9-13, 2026. Deadline for grade entry: March 17th at 11:59 p.m.
  • Final exams for the 2nd 7-week session & spring semester: May 14-20, 2026. Deadline for grade entry: May 22nd at 11:59 p.m.
  • Evening, weekend & On-line classes – Exams are scheduled during regular class hours: May 14-20, 2026

Examinations will be administered in the current classrooms and are scheduled for May 14-20, 2026. All classes beginning on or around the half hour (8:20) will be governed by the time set for the preceding hour (8:00).The two letters of the common combination (TR) will govern all classes, which are conducted in a combination of days not listed in the chart (MTR). If there are only two letters (MT) of an uncommon combination, be governed by the first letter (M). The MWF combination or the TR combination may govern all classes meeting for five days.

CLASS TIMECLASS DAYExam TIMEExam DATE
8:00 AMMWF, MW, M, W8-9:50 AMMonday, 05/18/2026
9:00 AMMWF, MW, M, W8-9:50 AMFriday, 05/15/2026
10:00 AMMWF, MW, M, W10-11:50 AMMonday, 05/18/2026
11:00 AMMWF, MW, M, W10-11:50 AMFriday, 05/15/2026
12:00 PMMWF, MW, M, WNoon-1:50 PMMonday, 05/18/2026
1:00 PMMWF, MW, M, WNoon-1:50 PMFriday, 05/15/2026
2:00 PMMWF, MW, M, W2-3:50 PMWednesday, 05/20/2026
3:00 PMMWF, MW, M, W2-3:50 PMMonday, 05/18/2026
4:00 PMMWF, MW, M, W4-5:50 PMWednesday, 05/20/2026
8:00 AMTR , T, R8-9:50 AMTuesday, 05/19/2026
9:00 AMTR , T, R8-9:50 AMThursday, 05/14/2026
10:00 AMTR , T, R10-11:50 AMTuesday, 05/19/2026
11:00 AMTR , T, R10-11:50 AMThursday, 05/14/2026
12:00 PMTR , T, RNoon-1:50 PMTuesday, 05/19/2026
1:00 PMTR , T, RNoon-1:50 PMThursday, 05/14/2026
2:00 PMTR , T, R2-3:50 PMTuesday, 05/19/2026
3:00 PMTR , T, R2-3:50 PMThursday, 05/14/2026
4:00 PMTR , T, R4-5:50 PMThursday, 05/14/2026
12:00 PMF2-3:50 PMFriday, 05/15/2026

Summer 2026 Academic Calendar

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

Dates at a Glance

SessionDate
Summer I 1st three-week sessionMay 26 - June 12
Summer I 2nd three-week sessionJune 15 - July 6
Summer I six-week sessionMay 26 - July 6
Summer I nine-week sessionMay 26 - July 30
Summer II 1st three-week sessionJuly 8 - July 30
Summer II six-week sessionJuly 8 - August 14

May 2026

DateDescription
May 25Holiday - University Closed for Memorial Day
May 26

Summer I 2026 Classes Begin

  • First 3-week Session
  • 6-Week Session
  • 9-Week Session
May 28
  • Last day for Registered Students to Add, Drop or Swap Courses for Summer I 1st Three & Six-Week Sessions
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer I Nine-Week Session
  • Last day to Drop (without a withdrawal grade) for Summer I Nine-Week Session, Summer I 1st Three-Week & Six-Week Sessions
May 29

Last day to Withdraw from for Summer I Nine-Week Session, Summer I 1st Three-Week & Six-Week Sessions

 

June 2026

DateDescription
June 12
  • Summer I 1st Three-Week Session End
  • Final Exams Summer I 1st Week Session
June 15Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session Begins
June 16
  • Deadline for Entering Summer I 1st Three-Week Session Final Grades
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session
  • Last day to Drop (without a withdrawal grade) for Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session
June 17Last day to withdraw from Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session
June 19Holiday - University Closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day

July 2026

DateDescription
July 3Holiday - University Observes the 4th of July
July 6
  • Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session Ends
  • Summer I Six-Week Session Ends
  • Final Exams for Summer I Six-Week Session and Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session
July 7- August 15The Summer Academic Success Academy (SASA) in Session
July 8Summer II Three and Six-Week Classes Begin
July 9
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grades for Summer I Six-Week Session and 2nd Three-Week Session
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer II Three-Week Session
  • Last day to DROP (Without a Withdrawal grade) for Summer II Three-Week Session
July 10
  • Last day to withdraw from Summer II Three-Week Session
  • Last day to withdraw from Summer II Six-Week Session
July 30

Last Day of Classes and Final Exams for the following sessions:

  • Summer I Nine-Week
  • Summer II Three-Week
July 31Deadline to submit final grades for the Summer I Nine-week and Summer II Three-Week Sessions

August 2026

DateDescription
August 14
  • Last Day of Fall 2026 Open Registration
  • Summer II 6-Week Session - Last day of classes and final exams
August 18Deadline to Enter Summer II Six-Week Session Final Grades

Fall 2026 Academic Calendar

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

August 2026

DateDescription
August 7Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Applications to Departments
August 17
  • Fall 2026 University Day
  • Last Day of Fall 2026 Open Registration
  • Deadline for Inter-Institutional Registration and Permission to Enroll Registration
August 17 - 21Late Registration
August 21Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Results
August 21Resident Hall Check-in for New Students
August 22 - 23Resident Hall Check-in for Continuing Students
August 24
  • Fall 2026 Classes Begin for 15 Week Term & 1st Seven-Week Session
  • Deadline for Continuing Students to Submit Change of Residency Applications and Supporting Documents for Fall 2026
August 24 - September 2Add, Swap, & Drop of Classes for Registered Students Resumes for 1st & 2nd Seven-Week Session and 15-Week Term

September 2026

DateDescription
September 2
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Classes for 1st & 2nd Seven-Week Sessions and 15-Week Session
  • Last Day for Students to Drop Courses Without Grade Penalty of “W” for Seven-Week Sessions and 15-Week Session
  • Deadline for Students to Submit Grade Appeal Forms to Professors Written Explanation of the Dispute & Documentation for the Spring and Summer 2026 Semesters
September 3University Convocation
Location: James Weldon Johnson Auditorium
September 7Labor Day Holiday (University Closed)
September 8Deadline to Submit Electronic Change of Major Forms to the Office of Records and Registration for Fall 2026
September 11Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) for the 1st Seven-Week Session
September 14 - 18Mid-Term Exams for 1st Seven-Week Session
September 30 - October 23Beginning & End Dates for Departments to Enter Winter & Spring 2027 Update Course Offerings by Changing the Meeting Dates & Times, Deleting Course Offerings & Entering the Names of Instructors

October 2026

DateDescription
October 2Last Day to Submit Spring 2026 A-F Grade Changes – Graduate and Undergraduate Students
October 5Last Day to Submit Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 Graduation applications to the Office of Records and Registration
October 7 - 9Start Late Registration for 2nd Seven-Week Session
October 9Classes End for the 1st Seven-Week Session
October 12 - 17Mid-term Exams for 15-Week Semester
October 19
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grades for 1st Seven-Week Session
  • Classes Start for 2nd Seven-Week Session
October 21
  • Last Day to Add/Drop Classes for 2nd Seven-Week Session
  • Deadline for Mid-Term Grade Submission for 15-Week Semester
October 23Last Day for Faculty to Submit Incomplete Grade Changes (for Spring 2026) – Graduate Students Only
October 28Veterans Priority Registration, Winter and Spring 2027
October 29Special Early Registration for Selected Leaders & Scholars (Presidential, Fanny Jackson Coppin Scholars, Honors and Athlete Students)

November 2026

DateDescription
November 3Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2027- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 90+ credits
November 9Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2027- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 60-89 credits
November 10 - 14Mid-Term Exams for 2nd Seven-Week Session
November 11
  • Veterans Day
  • Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2027- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 30-59 credits
November 12Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2027- All Students
November 16
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) or University for 15 Week Term
  • Last Day for Faculty to submit AW Grades
November 25Resident Hall Check-out for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - 27
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Recess for Students
  • University closed for Faculty/Staff
November 29Resident Hall Check-in after Thanksgiving Holiday
November 30Classes Resume

December 2026

DateDescription
December 5Classes End for 2nd Seven-Week Session
December 8
  • Classes End for 15-Week Term
  • Deadline to Submit Winter 2027 Under-Enrolled Class Cancellations
December 9Final Exam Reading Day
December 10 - 16Final Exams for the 15-Week Term
December 16
  • Fall Semester Ends
  • Resident Hall Check-Out
December 18
  • Deadline for Inputting Fall 2026 Final Grades
  • Deadline for Winter 2027 registration
  • Deadline for Winter 2027 Challenge Exam Applications
  • Deadline to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Spring 2026 (Undergraduate Students)
December 23Holiday Recess Begins, University Closed for Holiday

Winter 2027 Academic Calendar

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

January 2027

DateDescription
January 4
  • University reopens, Winter 2027 Classes Begin
  • Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Results for Winter & Spring 2026 
January 5
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add or Swap or Drop Courses for the Winter
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Drop Courses for the Winter Without (“W” Grade Penalty)
 January 6Last day to Withdraw from Winter 2027 Courses 
January 18
  • Holiday: University Closed for Dr. Martin L. King’s Observance
  • Last Day of Spring Open Registration for 1st Seven Week Session and 15 Week Term
  • Deadline for Inter-Institutional and Collaborative Registration
January 19-25Spring Late Registration for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week Term
January 22Last day of Winter 2027 Session
January 25Deadline for entering Winter 2027 Grades

Spring 2027 Academic Calendar

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

January 2027

DateDescription
January 26
  • Spring 2027 Semester Classes Begin for first 7-Week Session and 15-Week term
  • Deadline for Submitting Change of Residency Form and In-State Residency Petitions
January 26 - February 3Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven-Week Sessions and 15-Week term (Registered Students Only)

February 2027

DateDescription
February 3
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap and Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week term
  • Last day to DROP (without grade penalty of “W”) for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15 Week Term
  • Last Day for Students to Submit Fall 2026 Academic Grade Grievance to Instructors
February 10Deadline to Submit Electronic Change of Major Forms to the Office of Records and Registration for Spring 2027
February 15 - 20Mid-Term week for the 1st 7-week session
February 19
  • Last Day to Withdraw for the 1st Seven-Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades for 1st Seven-Week Session to Records & Registration
  • Deadline for Submitting Spring 2027 Graduation Applications
February 22 - March 19Academic Departments make all edits to Summer and Fall 2027 Course Offerings in EagleLINKS
February 23Deadline to Enter Mid-term Grades for 1st Seven-Week Session

March 2027

DateDescription
March 8-13Mid-term Evaluations for 15-Week Term
March 10 - 12Late Registration for 2nd Seven-Week Session
March 12
  • Spring 2027 1st Seven-Week Session Ends
  • Last day to Submit Fall 2026 A – F Grade Changes for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
March 14 - 20Spring Recess (Students)
March 16
  • Mid-Term Grade Submission for 15-Week Term
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grade Changes Due for 1st Seven-Week Session
March 22
  • Spring 2027 2nd Seven-Week Session Begins
  • Last Date for Academic Departments to Review and Edit Summer and Fall 2027 Course Offerings
  • Spring 2027 Classes Resume from Spring Break
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2026 (Graduate Students)
March 26
  • Veteran’s Priority Registration for Summer & Fall 2027
  • Last Day to Add/Drop for 2nd Seven Week Session
March 29Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Athletes

April 2027

DateDescription
April 1Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 90+ Credits
April 6Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 60-89 Credits
April 9Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 30-59 Credits
April 12 - 17Mid-term Exams for 2nd Seven-Week session
April 14
  • Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- All Students
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) or University for the 15-Week Term & 2nd Seven-Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades to the Office of Records and Registration for 2nd Seven-Week and 15-Week Term
April 20Deadline for Posting Mid-term Grades for 2nd Seven-Week Session

May 2027

DateDescription
May 8Classes End for the 2nd Seven-Week Session
May 11Classes End for 15-Week Term
May 12

Final Exam Reading Day

 

May 13 - 19Final Examination for the 15-Week Term
May 19Resident Hall Check out
May 21
  • Deadline for Inputting Spring 2027 Final Grades for 15-Week and 2nd Seven-Week Sessions
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2026 (Undergraduate Students)
  • Deadline for Chairpersons to Submit the Status Report for Spring 2027 Graduation Applicants – Graduation Exit Assessments
To be determinedSpring 2027 Commencement Ceremony
May 24
  • Last Day to Register for Summer Classes
  • Summer I Classes Begin

Previous Academic Calendars

Winter 2026 Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar January 2026
DateDescription
January 5
  • University reopens, Winter 2026 Classes Begin
  • Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Results for Winter & Spring 2026
January 6
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add or Swap or Drop Courses for the Winter
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Drop Courses for the Winter Without (“W” Grade Penalty)
January 7Last day to Withdraw from Winter 2026 Courses
January 19
  • Holiday: University Closed for Dr. Martin L. King’s Observance
  • Last Day of Spring Open Registration for 1st Seven Week Session and 15 Week Term
  • Deadline for Inter-Institutional and Collaborative Registration
January 20-24Spring Late Registration for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week Term
January 24Last day of Winter 2026 Session
January 26Deadline for entering Winter 2026 Grades

Fall 2025 Academic Calendar

August 2025

Academic Calendar August 2025
DateDescription
August 8Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Applications to Departments
August 15
  • Fall 2025 University Day
  • Last Day of Fall 2025 Open Registration
  • Deadline for Inter-Institutional Registration and Permission to Enroll Registration
August 18-22Late Registration (Late Fee Charge)
August 22Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Results
August 22Resident Hall Check-in for New Students
August 23-24Resident Hall Check-in for Continuing Students
August 25
  • Fall 2025 Classes Begin for 15 Week Term & 1st Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Continuing Students to Submit Change of Residency Applications and Supporting Documents for Fall 2025
August 25 -September 3Add, Swap, & Drop of Classes for Registered Students Resumes for 1st & 2nd Seven Week Session and 15 Week Term

September 2025

Academic Calendar September 2025
DateDescription
September 1Labor Day Holiday (University Closed)
September 3
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Classes for 1st & 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15 Week Session
  • Last Day for Students to Drop Courses Without Grade Penalty of “W” for Seven Week Sessions and 15 Week Session
  • Deadline for Students to Submit Grade Appeal Forms to professors Written Explanation of the Dispute & Documentation for the Spring and Summer 2025 Semesters
September 4University Convocation
Location: James Weldon Johnson Auditorium
September 8Deadline to Submit Electronic Change of Major Forms to the Office of Records and Registration for Fall 2025
September 12Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) for the 1st Seven Week Session
September 15-19Mid-Term Exams for 1st Seven Week Session

October 2025

Academic Calendar October 2025
DateDescription
October 6Last Day to Submit Fall 2025 & Winter 2025 Graduation applications to the Office of Records and Registration
October 1-24Beginning & End Dates for Departments to Enter Winter & Spring 2026 Update Course Offerings by Changing the Meeting Dates & Times, Deleting Course Offerings & Entering the Names of Instructors
October 3Last Day to Submit Spring 2025 A-F Grade Changes – Graduate and Undergraduate Students
October 8-10Start Late Registration for 2nd Seven Week Session
October 10Classes End for the 1st Seven Week Session
October 13-18Mid-term Exams for 15 Week Semester
October 20
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grades for 1st Seven Week Session
  • Classes Start for 2nd Seven Week Session
October 22
  • Last Day to Add/Drop Classes for 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Mid-Term Grade Submission for 15 Week Semester
October 24Last Day for Faculty to Submit Incomplete Grade Changes (for Spring 2025) – Graduate Students Only
October 29Veterans Priority Registration, Winter and Spring 2026
October 30-31Special Early Registration for Selected Leaders & Scholars (Presidential, Fanny Jackson Coppin Scholars, Honors and Athlete Students)

November 2025

Academic Calendar November 2025
DateDescription
November 3Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2026- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 90+ credits
November 10Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2026- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 60-89 credits
November 10-14Mid-Term Exams for 2nd Seven Week Session
November 11
  • Veterans Day
  • Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2026- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 30-59 credits
November 12Open Registration for All Students 
November 17
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) or University for 15 Week Term
  • Last Day for Faculty to submit AW Grades
November 25Resident Hall Check-out for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26-30

November 27-30

Thanksgiving Holiday Recess for Students

 

University Closed

November 30Resident Hall Check-in after Thanksgiving Holiday

December 2025

DateDescription
December 1Classes Resume
December 5Classes End for 2nd Seven Week Session
December 9
  • Classes End for 15th Week Term
  • Deadline to Submit Winter 2026 Under-Enrolled Class Cancellations
December 10Final Exam Reading Day
December 11-17Final Exams for the 15 Week Term
December 17Fall Semester Ends
Resident Hall Check-Out
December 19
  • Deadline for Inputting Fall 2025 Final Grades
  • Deadline for Winter 2026 registration
  • Deadline for Winter 2026 Challenge Exam Applications
  • Deadline to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Spring 2025 (Undergraduate Students)
December 24Holiday Recess Begins, University Closed for Holiday

Fall 2025 Final Exam Schedule

  • Final exams for 7-week sessions 1 and 2 will be held on the last day of the session.
  • Final exam week for the regular semester: December 11-17, 2025

Deadline for Entering Grades in EagleLINKS

  • Deadline for 1st 7-week session grades: October 20, 2025, 11:59 P.M.
  • Deadline for 2nd 7-week session grades: December 19, 2025, 11:59 P.M.
  • Deadline for 15-week term grades: December 19, 2025, 11:59 P.M.

Final Exam Information

For evening, weekend, and on-line classes, exams are scheduled during regular class hours from December 11-17, 2025. Examinations will be administered in the current classrooms. All classes beginning on the half-hour or thereabout (8:20a) will be governed by the time set for the preceding hour (8:00a). The two letters of the common combination (TR) will govern all classes, which are conducted in a combination of days not listed in the chart (MTR). If there are only two letters (MT) of an uncommon combination, be governed by the first letter (M). The MWF combination or the TR combination may govern all classes meeting for five days.

Final Examination Schedule for the 15-Week Term

CLASS TIMECLASS DAYTEST TIMETESTING DATE
8:00 a.m.MWF, MW, M, W8-9:50 a.m.Wednesday, 12/17/2025
9:00 a.m.MWF, MW, M, W8-9:50 a.m.Friday, 12/12/2025
10:00 a.m.MWF, MW, M, W10-11:50 a.m.Monday, 12/15/2025
11:00 a.m.
 
MWF, MW, M, W10-11:50 a.m.Friday, 12/12/2025
12:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, WNoon-1:50 p.m.Wednesday, 12/17/2025
1:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, WNoon-1:50 p.m.Friday, 12/12/2025
2:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, W2–3:50 p.m.Wednesday, 12/17/2025
3:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, W2-3:50 p.m.Monday, 12/15/2025
4:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, W4-5:50 p.m.Wednesday, 12/17/2025
8:00 a.m.TR, T, R8-9:50 a.m.Tuesday, 12/16/2025
9:00 a.m.TR, T, R8-9:50 a.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
10:00 a.m.TR, T, R10-11:50 a.m.Tuesday, 12/16/2025
11:00 a.m.TR, T, R10-11:50 a.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
12:00 p.m.TR, T, RNoon-1:50 p.m.Tuesday, 12/16/2025
1:00 p.m.TR, T, RNoon-1:50 p.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
2:00 p.m.TR, T, R2-3:50 p.m.Tuesday, 12/16/2025
3:00 p.m.TR, T, R2-3:50 p.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
4:00 p.m.TR, T, R4-5:50 p.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
12:00 p.m.Fri2-3:50 p.m.Friday, 12/12/2025

Summer 2025 Academic Calendar

May 2025

Academic Calendar May 2025
DateDescription
May 26Holiday- University Closed for Memorial Day
May 27

Summer I 2025 Classes Begin

  • First 3-week Session
  • 6-Week Session
  • 9-Week Session
May 29
  • Last day for Registered Students to Add, Drop or Swap Courses for Summer I 1st Three & Six Sessions
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer I Nine Week Session
  • Last day to DROP (without a withdrawal grade) for Summer I Nine Week Session, Summer I 1st Three Week & Six Week Sessions
May 30Last day to Withdraw from for Summer I Nine Week Session, Summer I 1st Three Week & Six Week Sessions

June 2025

Academic Calendar June 2025
DateDescription
June 13
  •  Summer I 1st Three Week Session End
  • Final Exams Summer I 1st Week Session
June 16Summer I 2nd Three Week Session Begins
June 17
  • Deadline for Entering Summer I 1st Three Week Session Final Grades
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer I 2nd Three Week Session
  • Last day to DROP (without a withdrawal grade) for Summer I 2nd Three Week Session
June 18Last day to withdraw from Summer I 2nd Three Week Session
June 19Holiday-University Closed for Juneteenth Independence Day

July 2025

Academic Calendar July 2025
DateDescription
July 4 Holiday – University Closed for 4th of July
July 7 -
August 15
Summer Academic Success Academy (SASA) Session
July 7
  • Summer I 2nd Three Week Session Ends
  • Summer I Six Week Session Ends
  • Final Exams for Summer I Six Week Session and Summer I 2nd Three Week Session
July 9Summer II Three and Six-Week Classes Begin
July 10
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grades for Summer I Six Week Session and 2nd Three Week Session
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer II Three Week Session
  • Last day to DROP (Without a Withdrawal grade) for Summer II Three Week Session
July 11
  • Last day to withdraw from Summer II Three Week Session
  • Last day to withdraw from Summer II Six Week Session
July 30

Last Day of Classes and Final Exams for the following sessions:

  • Summer I Nine-Week
  • Summer II Three-Week

August 2025

Academic Calendar August 2025
DateDescription
August 1Deadline to submit final grades for the Summer I Nine-week and Summer II Three-Week Sessions
August 15
  • Last Day of Fall 2025 Open Registration
  • Summer II 6 Week Session- Last day of classes and final exams
August 19Deadline to Enter Summer II 6-Week Session Final Grades

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

January 2025

Academic Calendar January 2025
DateDescription
January 27
  • Spring 2025 Semester Classes Begin for 1st Seven Week Session and 15-Week term
  • Deadline for Submitting Change of Residency Form and In-State Residency Petitions
January 27 - February 5Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week term (Registered Students Only)

February 2025

Academic Calendar February 2025
DateDescription
February 5
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap and Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week term
  • Last day to DROP (without grade penalty of “W”) for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15 Week Term
  • Last Day for Students to Submit Fall 2024 Academic Grade Grievance to Instructors
February 12Deadline to Submit Electronic Change of Major Forms to the Office of Records and Registration for Spring 2025
February 17-21Mid-term week for the 1st 7-week session
February 21
  • Last Day to Withdraw for the 1st Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades for 1st Seven Week Session to Records & Registration
  • Deadline for Submitting Spring 2025 Graduation Applications
February 24 - March 22Academic Departments make All Edits to Summer and Fall 2025 Course Offerings in EagleLINKS
February 25Deadline to Enter Mid-term Grades for 1st Seven Week Session

March 2025

Academic Calendar March 2025
DateDescription
March 10-15Mid-term Evaluations for the 15-Week Term
March 12-14Late Registration for the 2nd 7-Week Session
March 14
  • Last day to Submit Fall 2024 A – F Grade Changes for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
  • Spring 2025 1st Seven Week Session Ends
March 16-21Spring Recess (Students)
March 18
  • Mid-Term Grade Submission for 15-Week Term
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grade Changes Due for 1st Seven Week Session
March 22
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2024 (Graduate Students)
  • Last Date for Academic Departments to Review and Edit Summer and Fall 2025 Course Offerings
  • Spring 2025 2nd Seven Week Session Begins
  • Spring 2025 Classes Resume from Spring Break
March 26
  • Last Day to Add/Drop for 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Veteran’s Priority Registration, Summer & Fall 2025
March 27-28Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2025-Veterans, Graduate Students, Athletes & Undergraduate Scholars

April 2025

Academic Calendar April 2025
DateDescription
April 2Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2025- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 90+ credits
April 7Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2025- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 60-89 Credits
April 10
  • Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2025- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Honors & Students with 30-59 Credits
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) or University for the 15 Week Term & 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades to the Office of Records and Registration for 2nd Seven Week and 15-Week Term
April 14-18Mid-term Exams for 2nd Seven Week session
April 15Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2025- All Students 
April 22Deadline for Posting Mid Term Grades for 2nd Seven Week Session

May 2025

Academic Calendar May 2025
DateDescription
May 9Classes End for the 2nd Seven Week Session
May 13Classes End for 15-Week Term
May 14Final Exam Reading Day
May 15-21Final Examination 15-Week Term
May 21Resident Hall Check out
May 23
  • Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony
  • Deadline for Inputting Spring 2025 Final Grades for 15 Week and 2nd Seven Week Sessions
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2024 (Undergraduate Students)
  • Deadline for Chairpersons to Submit the Status Report for Spring 2025 Graduation Applicants – Graduation Exit Assessments
May 27
  • Last Day to Register for Summer Classes
  • Summer I Classes Begin

Spring 2025 Final Exam Schedule

Final exams for the 1st 7-week session will be conducted March 10-15, 2025. The deadline to enter grades is March 18th at 11:59 p.m. 

Final exams for the 2nd 7-week session & spring semester will be conducted May 15-21, 2025. The deadline to enter grades is May 23rd at 11:59 p.m.

Evening, weekend & online classes – Exams are scheduled during regular class hours: May 15-21, 2025.

Spring 2025 Final Exam Schedule
Class TimeClass DayExam TimeExam Date
8:00 a.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.Monday, 05/19/2025
9:00 a.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.Friday, 05/16/2025
10:00 a.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.Monday, 05/19/2025
11:00 a.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.Friday, 05/16/2025
12:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
Noon - 1:50 p.m.Monday, 05/19/2025
1:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
Noon - 1:50 p.m.Friday, 05/16/2025
2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.Wednesday, 05/21/2025
3:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.Monday, 05/19/2025
4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.Wednesday, 05/21/2025
8:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.Tuesday, 05/20/2025
9:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.Thursday, 05/15/2025
10:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.Tuesday, 05/20/2025
11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.Thursday, 05/15/2025
12:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
Noon - 1:50 p.m.Tuesday, 05/20/2025
1:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
Noon - 1:50 p.m.Thursday, 05/16/2025
2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.Tuesday, 05/20/2025
3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.Thursday, 05/15/2025
4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
4:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.Thursday, 05/15/2025
12:00 p.m.Friday2:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.Friday, 05/16/2025

Examinations will be administered in the current classrooms and are scheduled for May 15-21, 2025. All classes beginning on or around the half-hour (8:20) will be governed by the time set for the preceding hour (8:00).The two letters of the common combination (TR) will govern all classes, which are conducted in a combination of days not listed in the chart (MTR). If there are only two letters (MT) of an uncommon combination, be governed by the first letter (M). The MWF combination or the TR combination may govern all classes meeting for five days.

Second Year Experience

Second Year Experience Program

Eagle Achievement Center

Mission

The Second Year Experience program at Coppin State University empowers students to transition “From Student to Leader—Elevate the Journey” by fostering academic confidence, strengthening campus engagement, and providing intentional support that cultivates purpose, leadership, and a clear path toward graduation and lifelong success.

Speak to
Taya Coleman
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Parlett Moore Library, 4th Floor, Room 404

Welcome Second-Year Students!

Your second year marks a powerful turning point in your collegiate journey—a time to lean in, step up, and lead forward. We’re proud to introduce ELEVATE, the signature program of your Second Year Experience.

The Three Pillars of ELEVATE

Empower. Lead. Engage. Vision. Aspire. Transform. Excel.

ELEVATE (Empower Lead Engage Vision Aspire Transform Excel) is designed to help you discover who you are, how you lead, and where you want to make your mark. Grounded in three essential pillars, this program creates space for you to explore your potential, deepen your connections, and contribute with purpose.

Three Coppin students in class

Experiential Learning

Engage in workshops, leadership labs, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences to apply and expand your knowledge.

Students walking in front of the Science and Technology Center

Sense of Belonging

Strengthen your identity and build authentic relationships in a supportive campus environment.

A student at the Fanny Jackson Coppin Statue

Community Impact

Use your voice and actions to positively influence Coppin and the broader community.

Second Year Experience: What You’ll Accomplish

✔ Build Your Professional Toolkit

  • Create a polished résumé
  • Apply for a job or internship
  • Attend a career fair

✔ Expand Your Global + Cultural Awareness

  • Attend at least one cultural event
  • Learn the steps to obtain a U.S. passport

✔ Engage on Campus

  • Join one club or student organization

✔ Strengthen Your Life & Financial Skills

  • Participate in a financial management workshop

✔ Give Back to the Community

  • Complete at least 5 hours of community service

Events & Programs

Second Year Experience’s programmatic approach is shaped by a commitment to Empower students to build confidence and self efficacy, Lead with purpose in academic and co curricular environments, and Engage in meaningful dialogue and service that strengthens their connection to the campus community. Students are encouraged to develop a clear Vision by setting personalized goals, to Aspire beyond their comfort zones, and to Transform challenges into meaningful opportunities for growth. Through these experiences, they are supported in their journey to Excel, demonstrating competence, purpose, and authenticity in their actions. 

Our events and programs change every semester to enhance your second-year experience. Please check your email, flyers, and digital displays around campus for exact dates and times.

Coppin Professional Attire—"Look the part. Lead with pride"

Coppin Professional Attire encourages students to show pride in their institution while preparing for leadership and professional opportunities.

Suggested Attire:

  • Bottoms: Black or Navy Dress Pants / Knee-Length Skirt
  • Tops: White, Gold, or Navy Shirt / Coppin-branded Polo or Sweater
  • Footwear: Closed-toe shoes, loafers, clean sneakers in Coppin colors
  • Optional: Lapel pins, ties, scarves, tasteful accessories

Wear it to: academic presentations, leadership events, ceremonies, site visits, interviews, and ambassador appearances.

Contact Us

Second Year Experience Coordinator

staff

Let’s Rise Together

Your second year is about rising—on your own terms, in your own voice. Through ELEVATE, you’ll gain the tools and mindset to grow from student to leader.

Coppin Eagle Achievement Center

Second Year Experience

Second Year Experience Program

Eagle Achievement Center

Mission

The Second Year Experience program at Coppin State University empowers students to transition “From Student to Leader—Elevate the Journey” by fostering academic confidence, strengthening campus engagement, and providing intentional support that cultivates purpose, leadership, and a clear path toward graduation and lifelong success.

Speak to
Taya Coleman
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Parlett Moore Library, 4th Floor, Room 404

Welcome Second-Year Students!

Your second year marks a powerful turning point in your collegiate journey—a time to lean in, step up, and lead forward. We’re proud to introduce ELEVATE, the signature program of your Second Year Experience.

The Three Pillars of ELEVATE

Empower. Lead. Engage. Vision. Aspire. Transform. Excel.

ELEVATE (Empower Lead Engage Vision Aspire Transform Excel) is designed to help you discover who you are, how you lead, and where you want to make your mark. Grounded in three essential pillars, this program creates space for you to explore your potential, deepen your connections, and contribute with purpose.

Three Coppin students in class

Experiential Learning

Engage in workshops, leadership labs, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences to apply and expand your knowledge.

Students walking in front of the Science and Technology Center

Sense of Belonging

Strengthen your identity and build authentic relationships in a supportive campus environment.

A student at the Fanny Jackson Coppin Statue

Community Impact

Use your voice and actions to positively influence Coppin and the broader community.

Second Year Experience: What You’ll Accomplish

✔ Build Your Professional Toolkit

  • Create a polished résumé
  • Apply for a job or internship
  • Attend a career fair

✔ Expand Your Global + Cultural Awareness

  • Attend at least one cultural event
  • Learn the steps to obtain a U.S. passport

✔ Engage on Campus

  • Join one club or student organization

✔ Strengthen Your Life & Financial Skills

  • Participate in a financial management workshop

✔ Give Back to the Community

  • Complete at least 5 hours of community service

Events & Programs

Second Year Experience’s programmatic approach is shaped by a commitment to Empower students to build confidence and self efficacy, Lead with purpose in academic and co curricular environments, and Engage in meaningful dialogue and service that strengthens their connection to the campus community. Students are encouraged to develop a clear Vision by setting personalized goals, to Aspire beyond their comfort zones, and to Transform challenges into meaningful opportunities for growth. Through these experiences, they are supported in their journey to Excel, demonstrating competence, purpose, and authenticity in their actions. 

Our events and programs change every semester to enhance your second-year experience. Please check your email, flyers, and digital displays around campus for exact dates and times.

Coppin Professional Attire—"Look the part. Lead with pride"

Coppin Professional Attire encourages students to show pride in their institution while preparing for leadership and professional opportunities.

Suggested Attire:

  • Bottoms: Black or Navy Dress Pants / Knee-Length Skirt
  • Tops: White, Gold, or Navy Shirt / Coppin-branded Polo or Sweater
  • Footwear: Closed-toe shoes, loafers, clean sneakers in Coppin colors
  • Optional: Lapel pins, ties, scarves, tasteful accessories

Wear it to: academic presentations, leadership events, ceremonies, site visits, interviews, and ambassador appearances.

Contact Us

Second Year Experience Coordinator

staff

Let’s Rise Together

Your second year is about rising—on your own terms, in your own voice. Through ELEVATE, you’ll gain the tools and mindset to grow from student to leader.

Coppin Eagle Achievement Center

Student Loan Code of Conduct

Student Loan Code of Conduct

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires educational institutions to develop and comply with a code of conduct that prohibits a conflict of interest with the responsibilities of an agent of an institution with respect to Direct Loan Program loans and private education loans. Any Coppin State University officer, employee, or agent who has responsibilities with respect to student educational loans must comply with the code of conduct. The obligations in this Code of Conduct are in addition to any requirements imposed by state ethics laws, federal laws, or Coppin State University policies, i.e., the stricter standard of ethical behavior will apply in all instances.

The purpose of this Student Loan Code of Conduct is to ensure the integrity of the student aid process and ethical conduct of Coppin State University’s officers, employees, and agents with respect to student loan practices.

Administrative Provisions

The Office of Financial Aid will publish this Student Loan Code of Conduct on its Consumer Information webpage and on its Federal Financial Aid webpage.

The Office of Financial Aid will administer and enforce this Student Loan Code of Conduct and will require its officers, employees, and agents with responsibilities with respect to federal program loans and private education loans to be informed annually of the provisions of the code of conduct.

Definition

For purpose of this code of conduct, Lending Institution means:

  1. Any entity that itself or through an affiliate engages in the business of making loans to students, parents, or others for purposes of financing higher education expenses or that securitizes such loans; or
  2. Any entity, or association of entities, that guarantees or services education loans; or
  3. Any industry, trade or professional association that receives money from any entity described above in subsections (1) and (2).

Revenue Sharing

Coppin State University prohibits its employees from entering into any type of revenue-sharing arrangement with any lender, guarantor, or servicer. The term "revenue-sharing arrangement" means an arrangement between an institution and a lender in which:

  • The lender provides or issues a loan that is made, insured, or guaranteed to students under the Higher Education Act attending the institution or to the families of such students; and
  • The institution recommends the lender or the loan products of the lender in exchange for a fee paid by the lender or in exchange for other material benefits, including revenue or profit sharing, provided to the institution, or to its officer, employee, or agent.

Coppin State University will not accept material benefits including revenue or profit sharing to the institution, or to an officer or an employee of the institution or an agent.

Gifts

Employees of the Office of Financial Aid are prohibited from soliciting or accepting any gift or anything of more than a de minimus value from a lender, guarantor, or education loan servicers.

  • Gifts include any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan or other item. This includes transportation, lodging, or meals, or a gift of service whether provided in kind, by purchase of a ticket, payment in advance, or reimbursement after the expense has incurred.
  • This provision shall not be construed to prohibit any officer, employee, or agent of Coppin State University who has responsibility with respect to educational loans from conducting non-college business activity with any lending institution or prevent Sinclair from holding membership in any nonprofit professional association.
  • Gifts to family members of a Coppin State University employee are considered to be a gift to the employee if the gift is given with the knowledge and acquiescence of the employee and there is reason to believe the gift was given because of the official position of the Coppin State University employee.

Family members include a person's: (1) Parent or stepparent, sibling or stepsibling, spouse, child or stepchild, or grandchild or step-grandchild; (2) Spouse's parent or stepparent, sibling or step-sibling, child or stepchild, or grandchild or step-grandchild; (3) Child's spouse; and (4) Sibling's spouse.

A gift does not include:

  • Standard materials, activities or programs related to a loan being provided
  • Food, refreshments, training, or other informational material furnish as an integral part of a training session that is designed to improve the service of the lender if such training contributes to the professional development of the agent
  • Favorable terms, conditions or borrower benefits provided to a student employed by Coppin State University if comparable terms are provided to all students of Coppin State University
  • Entrance and exit counseling services provided to borrowers as long as the institution's staff is in control of the counseling session, and it does not promote the products and services of any specific lender
  • Philanthropic contributions to the Coppin State University unrelated to education loans or made in exchange for any advantage related to private education loans; or
  • State education grants, scholarships, or financial aid funds.

 

Preferred Lender Status

Coppin State University participates in the following loan programs that provide student and parent loans through the U.S. Department of Education: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.

Coppin State University provides a preferred lender list from which to select a lender for a private education student loan. The list is available on FASTChoice and provides a list of preferred lenders based on low interest rates, no origination fees, timely processing, total loan volume, and electronic funds transfer capabilities. Coppin State University will certify private loans from any lender. Terms, fees, and borrowing limits of private loans differ. Borrowing a private loan is a decision that should be made with careful consideration.

Contract Arrangements

Coppin State University prohibits any employee, officer or agent employed by the Office of Financial Aid who otherwise has responsibilities with respect to federal or private education loans from accepting from any lender or affiliate any fee, payment, or other financial benefit (including the opportunity to purchase stock) as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or other contract to provide services to a lender or on behalf of the lender.

Directing Borrowers or Delaying Certifications

Coppin State University prohibits the assignment of a first-time borrower to a particular lending institution through award packaging or other methods. Coppin State University will not assign a borrower's private student loan to a particular lender. All decisions shall be made by the borrower in his/her independent review of borrower benefits and lender services. Further, Coppin State University will not refuse to certify, or delay certification of, any loan based on the borrower's selection of a particular lender or guaranty agency.

Opportunity Pool Loans

Coppin State University prohibits any employee, officer or agent from requesting or accepting from any lender any offer of funds to be used for private education loans including an opportunity pool loan to students in exchange for concessions or promises regarding providing the lender with:

  • A specified number of loans made, insured, or guaranteed
  • A specified loan volume of such loans or
  • A preferred lender arrangement for such loans.

Private education loans include an opportunity pool loan which means a private education loan made by a lender to a student or family member of the student attending the institution that involves a payment, directly or indirectly, by such institution of points, premiums, additional interest, or financial support to such lender for the purpose of such lender extending credit to the student or the family.

Staffing Assistance

Coppin State University prohibits accepting or soliciting staffing assistance from a lending institution, including but not limited to call center staffing or financial aid office staffing. However, this does not prohibit requesting or accepting professional development training for aid officers, or requesting or accepting counseling, financial aid literacy, or debt management materials for borrowers, if the material discloses that the lender prepared or provided the materials.

Advisory Board Compensation

Employees of the Office of Financial Aid who serve on an advisory board, commission or group established by a lender or guarantor, must not receive anything of value from the lender or guarantor except that the employee may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred for serving on such advisory board, commission, or group.