A course material model that lowers the cost of materials for students and ensures students have access to all of their required course materials on or before the first day of class. Through this new program, physical books will be conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis, and digital materials will be delivered directly within Blackboard. At the end of the term, students will receive email reminders to return their physical course materials to the bookstore.

• Register for your classes and the bookstore will start preparing your course materials
• One month before classes start, you will receive an email instructing you to select your delivery preference (in-store pickup or shipped directly to you)
• An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships
• Your digital materials will be delivered for your course(s) within Blackboard

The program provides all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes and digital textbook versions to eligible students.

The program does not include consumables that cannot be returned and reused such as lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kits, engineering kits or nursing kits.

All eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the program.

All textbooks—whether hardback or softback— are provided as rentals through this program.  Electronic course material will be available to you through the end of the semester. The cost for books and materials is calculated per credit hour as part of an all-in fee for the semester. This charge will appear on your final bill as a Bookstore Fee.

The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of finals. Students will receive email reminders about the rental deadline to their email address.

Yes, the program provides you with the option to purchase textbooks at a reduced rate during the return period.

Yes, you will still be required to return continuation course textbooks. You will be issued the same title for the next semester of the continuation course.

Students will receive emails and phone calls from the bookstore to remind them to verify their order.

You may return the book to the bookstore on the same terms and timelines currently in place. If you drop a class and enroll in a different class, the bookstore will “swap” the required textbooks/codes so that you have what you need.

Students have the option to opt-out of the program each semester during the opt-out window. The opt-out window is open February 4-11, 2026. By opting out, students will not receive their required materials in a convenient package and access to digital content will be removed after the opt-out window closes. Options for purchasing course materials after opting out can be found on the bookstore website. To begin the opt-out process, please follow this link: https://sso.bncollege.com/bes-sp/bessso/saml/coppinedu/fdcopt/logon.

To change your opt-out status and opt into the program, please visit https://sso.bncollege.com/bes-sp/bessso/saml/coppinedu/fdcopt/logon or follow the instructions found in your opt-out confirmation email. Please note you must make your final selection by February 11, 2026.
 

Award amount can vary; however maximum amount would be no more than 70% of total balance.

Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive a decision.

Yes, the program is set up to help international, in-state and out of state students.

All decisions will be communicated via student email.

Students must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements; however, can still be considered if SAP has been appealed.

Students are eligible to receive assistance one time during their enrollment at Coppin State University.

Additional Aid Options:

• Open Scholarships | Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc.
• Private Loan: Types of Financial Aid | Coppin State University
• Private Donor Awards and Scholarships | Coppin State University

Award amount can vary; however maximum amount would be no more than 70% of total balance.

Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive a decision.

Yes, the program is set up to help international, in-state and out of state students.

All decisions will be communicated via student email.

Students must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements; however, can still be considered if SAP has been appealed.

Students are eligible to receive assistance one time during their enrollment at Coppin State University.

Additional Aid Options:

• Open Scholarships | Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc.
• Private Loan: Types of Financial Aid | Coppin State University
• Private Donor Awards and Scholarships | Coppin State University

This past year has been another banner year for Coppin State University, marking four consecutive years of remarkable progress and groundbreaking achievements. Through the steadfast commitment of our exceptional donors, we elevated our teaching, research, student enrollment and success, fundraising, and service to new historic heights and demonstrated that our trajectory is soaring. 

Through donors’ generosity, our campus community continues to show Maryland and the world all that Coppin can accomplish. We are expanding the boundaries of learning, enhancing our support programs, and as a result our students are thriving in exciting ways. We celebrated enrollment growth exceeding 11% since 2022, welcomed 60 new Presidential and Fanny Jackson Coppin scholars for Fall 2024, and witnessed students appointed by Governor Wes Moore to statewide commissions; thus, all helping to advance Coppin’s U.S. News & World Report ranking (#27) among the nation’s best HBCUs. Most importantly, a record number of Coppin students are enrolling, matriculating, and succeeding all the way through graduation with an average retention rate that exceeds 74%.

Our faculty are also focused on securing a healthier planet for future generations to succeed and prosper. Our Center for Nanotechnology is conducting cutting-edge research and development around clean energy with experiential learning opportunities for students to help prepare the next generation of innovative leaders. Thanks to the impressive work of our faculty, Coppin exceeded $14 million dollars in annual research and development expenditures, marking an over 1,200% increase since 2019. 

None of these extraordinary accomplishments would have been possible without the backing of you, our devoted supporters. You answered the call to be a champion for Coppin like never before, helping us achieve a record fundraising total of over $23 million over the past four years. These phenomenal efforts will help us amplify the positive impact of our students, faculty, and staff across campus. 

I am profoundly thankful to you for making all these achievements possible and for your continued support of Coppin State University. It is my pleasure to present this year’s annual report, and I hope you enjoy reading about our exciting success in the pages that follow.

Now more than ever, it truly is a great time to be a Coppin Eagle. Together, let us continue nurturing potential and transforming lives!

Best regards,
 

Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins
President, Coppin State University

Coppin State University seeks to become a leader in urban higher education, recognized nationally for transforming the lives of students from all socio-economic backgrounds:

1. Becoming a university of choice;
2. Improve the holistic development and completion rates of our students;
3. Strengthen our brand and reputation as a leader in urban higher education;
4. Become a great university at which to work; and
5. Enhance our teaching and research excellence. 

Visit the University Strategic Plan Website

This past year has been another banner year for Coppin State University, marking four consecutive years of remarkable progress and groundbreaking achievements. Through the steadfast commitment of our exceptional donors, we elevated our teaching, research, student enrollment and success, fundraising, and service to new historic heights and demonstrated that our trajectory is soaring. 

Through donors’ generosity, our campus community continues to show Maryland and the world all that Coppin can accomplish. We are expanding the boundaries of learning, enhancing our support programs, and as a result our students are thriving in exciting ways. We celebrated enrollment growth exceeding 11% since 2022, welcomed 60 new Presidential and Fanny Jackson Coppin scholars for Fall 2024, and witnessed students appointed by Governor Wes Moore to statewide commissions; thus, all helping to advance Coppin’s U.S. News & World Report ranking (#27) among the nation’s best HBCUs. Most importantly, a record number of Coppin students are enrolling, matriculating, and succeeding all the way through graduation with an average retention rate that exceeds 74%.

Our faculty are also focused on securing a healthier planet for future generations to succeed and prosper. Our Center for Nanotechnology is conducting cutting-edge research and development around clean energy with experiential learning opportunities for students to help prepare the next generation of innovative leaders. Thanks to the impressive work of our faculty, Coppin exceeded $14 million dollars in annual research and development expenditures, marking an over 1,200% increase since 2019. 

None of these extraordinary accomplishments would have been possible without the backing of you, our devoted supporters. You answered the call to be a champion for Coppin like never before, helping us achieve a record fundraising total of over $23 million over the past four years. These phenomenal efforts will help us amplify the positive impact of our students, faculty, and staff across campus. 

I am profoundly thankful to you for making all these achievements possible and for your continued support of Coppin State University. It is my pleasure to present this year’s annual report, and I hope you enjoy reading about our exciting success in the pages that follow.

Now more than ever, it truly is a great time to be a Coppin Eagle. Together, let us continue nurturing potential and transforming lives!

Best regards,
 

Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins
President, Coppin State University

Coppin State University seeks to become a leader in urban higher education, recognized nationally for transforming the lives of students from all socio-economic backgrounds:

1. Becoming a university of choice;
2. Improve the holistic development and completion rates of our students;
3. Strengthen our brand and reputation as a leader in urban higher education;
4. Become a great university at which to work; and
5. Enhance our teaching and research excellence. 

Visit the University Strategic Plan Website