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If you withdrew from your studies and have been away for more than one semester, you must submit an application to be reinstated to the institution. We carefully review each application and supporting documents to determine the action plan based on your prior academic performance, external education, and if applicable, certain circumstances leading to your withdrawal.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: August 1st
• Spring Semester: December 1st

Students who were not in good academic standing (less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA) may be encouraged to meet with our Eagle Achievement Center (EAC) leadership to discuss academic barriers and professional goals to devise a personalized plan to degree completion.

Supporting Documents

Include the following documents in your readmission application so that we're able to best determine your student classification and residency:

• Official transcripts from all schools attended in the interim
• Tax Forms: If you have not attended in over one year, you must also submit a copy of your Maryland 502 Income Tax Return from the most previous year.
• Letter of Intent: If you were suspended, dismissed or left Coppin with less than a cumulative 2.0 GPA, submit a statement explaining what led to your academic performance, and a proposed plan of action to achieve and remain in good academic standing.

Submission

Email: Readmitapp@coppin.edu OR Mail to: 2500 W. North Avenue, ATTN: Records & Registration, Baltimore, MD 21216

Returning Service Members

Coppin State University adheres to federal policy outlined in Chapter 3, Volume 2 of The Federal Student Aid Handbook for service members who withdrew and are returning from military orders. Please visit our Veterans and Military Students page for more information.

What are the next steps after being reinstated?

1. Make an appointment with your academic advisor to remove any registration holds and to discuss your remaining degree requirements
2. Once your student credentials are restored, log into EagleLINKS and began self-enrolling. Use the Schedule of Classes feature under Apps & Resources to review our course offerings for that semester

3. Review your class schedule to confirm your registration

   Second Bachelor's or Graduate School

   Student who've graduated from Coppin State University and returning to further their studies will not be considered a "return student". The abbreviated readmission process pertains only to students who are returning to finish their studies. If you're seeking a second Bachelor's degree, you'd follow the standard Admissions process. Graduate school applicants will start with the School of Graduate Studies.

Coppin State University (CSU) is a model urban, residential liberal arts university located in the northwest section of the City of Baltimore. Coppin, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), has a culturally rich history as an institution providing quality educational programs and community outreach services. Coppin is committed to providing a quality yet affordable education for students seeking higher education

Save money and time to earn your associate’s and bachelor’s degrees through Coppin State University’s guaranteed admission and reverse transfer process. Coppin has guaranteed admission agreements with some Maryland community colleges that allow students to earn an associate’s degree at an approved community college and then complete a bachelor’s degree at Coppin State University with only 2 additional years of study. Take advantage of our growing list of reverse transfer agreements with local schools, including:

• Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)
• Baltimore City Community College (BCCC)
• College of Southern Maryland (CSM)
• Garrett College (GC)
• Colorado Community College System (CCCS)

What is guaranteed admission?

Commonly called a 2+2 agreement, a guaranteed admission agreement is an arrangement between Coppin and a 2-year institution that provides a clear transfer path for successful students. Student who qualify for Coppin admission through a guaranteed admission agreement will be “guaranteed” admission as a junior year student.

What is an articulation agreement?

It’s a CSU-approved agreement with another school that allows a student to apply credits to a specific program at the other school. Applied credits may be used to enter, transfer, or advance standing in a program at the agreeing institution.

You may be eligible for guaranteed admission or reverse transfer, if you meet the criteria. Consider continuing your education at Coppin if you:

• are in good academic standing at your community college
• have finished 15 or more credits at an approved community college
• have finished 60 or more total credits at CSU and an approved community college
• do not yet have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• have a minimum grade point average (GPA) at CSU and an approved community college

Please note, some agreements may require more students meet additional criteria.

Still have questions after reviewing the eligibility requirements? Reach out to our Transfer Coordinator.

Articulation Agreements

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)

Baltimore City Community College (BCCC)

Carroll Community College

College of Southern Maryland

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS)

The California Community Colleges 

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)

Garrett College

Harford Community College

Montgomery College

Coppin State University (CSU) is a model urban, residential liberal arts university located in the northwest section of the City of Baltimore. Coppin, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), has a culturally rich history as an institution providing quality educational programs and community outreach services. Coppin is committed to providing a quality yet affordable education for students seeking higher education

Save money and time to earn your associate’s and bachelor’s degrees through Coppin State University’s guaranteed admission and reverse transfer process. Coppin has guaranteed admission agreements with some Maryland community colleges that allow students to earn an associate’s degree at an approved community college and then complete a bachelor’s degree at Coppin State University with only 2 additional years of study. Take advantage of our growing list of reverse transfer agreements with local schools, including:

• Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)
• Baltimore City Community College (BCCC)
• College of Southern Maryland (CSM)
• Garrett College (GC)
• Colorado Community College System (CCCS)

What is guaranteed admission?

Commonly called a 2+2 agreement, a guaranteed admission agreement is an arrangement between Coppin and a 2-year institution that provides a clear transfer path for successful students. Student who qualify for Coppin admission through a guaranteed admission agreement will be “guaranteed” admission as a junior year student.

What is an articulation agreement?

It’s a CSU-approved agreement with another school that allows a student to apply credits to a specific program at the other school. Applied credits may be used to enter, transfer, or advance standing in a program at the agreeing institution.

You may be eligible for guaranteed admission or reverse transfer, if you meet the criteria. Consider continuing your education at Coppin if you:

• are in good academic standing at your community college
• have finished 15 or more credits at an approved community college
• have finished 60 or more total credits at CSU and an approved community college
• do not yet have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• have a minimum grade point average (GPA) at CSU and an approved community college

Please note, some agreements may require more students meet additional criteria.

Still have questions after reviewing the eligibility requirements? Reach out to our Transfer Coordinator.

Articulation Agreements

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)

Baltimore City Community College (BCCC)

Carroll Community College

College of Southern Maryland

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS)

The California Community Colleges 

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)

Garrett College

Harford Community College

Montgomery College

Know How Residency Affects Your Tuition

Residency is a policy established by the University System of Maryland (USM) to make sure there is a fair and equitable process to determine a student’s classification and tuition rates across all Maryland state schools. Coppin State University uses residency information to determine if a student is considered a Maryland resident and is therefore eligible for in-state tuition status. The USM site also has available Frequently Asked Questions information regarding residency to assist you as you complete the residency form.

In-State Residency Eligibility

To qualify for in-state status, a student must submit the Residency Form within the Application for Admission and demonstrate all of the following requirements for the 12-month period immediately before the semester or term a student is seeking in-state tuition. The USM Residency Policy states a student must:

• Have continuously kept their primary residence in Maryland
• Have kept all personal property in Maryland, including but not limited to furniture, personal belongings, and pets
• Have paid Maryland income tax on all taxable income and filed a Maryland Resident Tax Return
• Have registered all owned or leased vehicles in Maryland for at least 12 consecutive months. Check the official Residency Policy for other accepted conditions for motor vehicles
• Have kept a valid Maryland driver’s license for at least 12 consecutive months. Check the official Residency Policy for other conditions that satisfy this requirement
• Be currently registered to vote in Maryland
• Receive no public assistance from any state, city, county, or municipality outside the State of Maryland
• Have a legal federal and state right to live in Maryland, permanently and without interruption

Initial Residency Determination

The initial Residency determination is made in accordance with the residency policy. All students must complete the Residency Form as a part of the Application for Admissions. The deadline to submit the Residency Application is the first day of classes for the semester you choose to enroll.

Out-of-State Residency Classification

You must be a resident of Maryland and meet all the USM criteria to qualify for in-state tuition. You qualify for out-of-state tuition if you are: 

• Attending school or living outside Maryland when you apply or are admitted to Coppin (or another USM school)
• Financially dependent on a person who is not a Maryland resident

How to Change Residency Status

You may petition to change your residency status by submitting a completed Residency Petition Form and any supporting documentation to the Office of Records and Registration. We cannot accept faxed or emailed Residency Petition forms. The form includes information on where to send a hard copy when complete.

• Attending school or living outside Maryland when you apply or are admitted to Coppin (or another USM school)
• Financially dependent on a person who is not a Maryland resident

DACA & Maryland Dream Act

DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs protects youth who came to the United States when they were children from deportation. DACA students can temporarily qualify for in-state tuition if they submit the approval notification of their Deferred Action status (I-797, notice of action) AND the Maryland Residency Form to the Office of Admissions by the first day of classes of their intended entry term. Deferred Action status must be held for 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the term to be eligible for in-state tuition rates. For more information, please email admissions@coppin.edu.

The Maryland Dream Act: University System of Maryland Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Eligible Maryland High School Graduates

The Dream Act qualifies any student, other than a non-immigrant alien, within the meaning of 8 U.S.C.- 1101(A)(15), who meets all of the requirements listed on the form, for in-state tuition at all public colleges and universities in Maryland. To be eligible, the student must submit the USM Tuition Exemption Request form and provide the required supporting documentation. The required supporting documents are listed on the form.

NOTE: Applicants who hold Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status should not complete the University System of Maryland Tuition Exemption Request form.

We know learning happens in and outside of the classroom. At Coppin, we recognize how important it is to provide opportunities for students to get course credit for your experiences, skills, and lessons learned.

Pathways to College Credit: 

• Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
• Military experience and coursework
• Course-by-course evaluation
• Challenge exams
• Individual portfolio assessment

Want to learn more? View the full Credit for Prior Learning policy

Prior Learning Policy 

Ready to put your past toward your future?

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Welcome to Coppin State University’s Office of Records and Registration or Office of the Registrar. We are the official keepers of academic records for the entire University—that means we keep and maintain all student and alumni academic records as well as all university policies and procedures.

Our Services

Our office serves both prospective and current students, alumni, faculty and staff all throughout their academic and career journey at Coppin. Below is a list of our main services and functions: 

• Official transcripts
• Degree and education verification 
• Graduation clearance and academic record audits
• Degree and diploma conferment
• Undergraduate reinstatement applications
• Inter-institutional and collaborative enrollment initiatives
• Course enrollment and withdrawals
• Classroom Schedule Management
• Challenge exams
• Grade changes
• Academic clemency
• Certifying VA education benefits for military connected students
• Student Academic Progress (SAP) correspondence
• General registration assistance

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Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid

At Coppin State University, we understand the importance of making higher education affordable and accessible. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through the financial aid process, helping you explore options to fund your education and achieve your goals.

Application Deadlines

Staying aware of important financial aid deadlines is crucial to maximizing your funding opportunities:

• FAFSA Availability: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2027–2028 academic year will be available starting October 1, 2026.

• FAFSA Priority Deadline: Submit your FAFSA by March 1, 2027, to ensure consideration for the maximum amount of institutional and federal financial aid.

• Maryland State Financial Aid Deadline: The hard deadline for state financial aid applications (including consideration for MHEC grants) remains March 1, 2027.

• Scholarship Application Deadlines: Deadlines vary by program; please refer to individual scholarship listings below for specific dates.

Note: Submit your FAFSA early using Coppin State University’s school code: 002068.

Financial Aid Opportunities

Explore the financial aid options available to Coppin State University students:

• Scholarships

 Explore Scholarship

• Grants

Explore Grants  

• Loans

Explore Loans 

Important Updates for 2025

FAFSA Simplification Act

• The FAFSA form has been simplified for a faster, user-friendly application process.
• Expanded Pell Grant eligibility based on adjusted income guidelines.
   

State-Specific Programs

• Guaranteed Access Grant: For low-income Maryland residents.
• Delegate and Senatorial Scholarships: Contact your Maryland state representatives to apply

Estimate Your Costs

Coppin State University’s Net Price Calculator helps you estimate your cost of attendance and potential financial aid based on your individual circumstances.

Your estimate may include tuition and required fees, books and supplies, room and meal plans, and other educational expenses.

Estimate Your Cost with the Net Price Calculator 

You’re not alone if you need to borrow money to pay for your education. Many students at Coppin and other universities decide to apply for federal financial aid, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.

The Office of Financial Aid encourages all students to research other funding sources, including federal, state, local, private, and public grants, scholarships, student employment, as well as employer tuition assistance. We keep a database of scholarships and other funding, but it’s just as important for you to do your own research.

What all student borrowers should know

Working with student borrowers, our office has a lot of experience understanding what every student borrower needs to know. The biggest point to remember is that you must repay federal student loans. When you don’t repay a loan in repayment, it can put your loan in default.

The federal government does any and everything to get federal monies loaned to borrowers, and are well within their rights to seize your tax refund, garnish wages, and place liens on your property—all of which can damage your credit. Read on to learn how you can make smart decisions about your federal financial aid.

Understanding your financial aid can feel overwhelming, but we are here to help! Any student who receives financial aid has rights and responsibilities that are important to know. We’re here to empower you to make the best financial decisions for your Coppin education.

As a student recipient of financial aid, you are entitled to know:

• Details about available financial aid programs
• Processes to apply for financial aid
• Criteria used to determine student eligibility and financial need
• Policies and procedures around refunds and repayments
• Policies and procedures on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Rights and responsibilities of Coppin’s academic programs

As a student recipient of financial aid, you are responsible for:

• Reading your Master Promissory Note (MPN) and disclosure statement to understand the terms and conditions of your Federal Direct Student Loan(s)
• Submitting accurate information and forms to the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) on time
• Updating the OFA on changes to your personal information, that may include name, address, marital status, financial situation, etc.
• Communicating any other funding assistance from outside sources to the OFA—this may include scholarships, private loans, and educational benefits
• Informing the OFA of any changes in your enrollment status
• Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Re-applying for financial aid by March 1st of each year