Reimagine Yourself at Coppin

Reimagine Yourself at Coppin

Welcome Back

Welcome to the Re-Imagine Yourself at Coppin – a bridge for your unfinished journey. Whether life took you on a different path or paused your academic pursuits, here's where you find your way back to achieving your dreams.

Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Library, 4th Floor

The Time Is Now!

We've missed you! There's never been a better time to return to the Nest to finish your degree at Coppin State University.

What's  New?

Coppin has undergone exciting changes and we look forward to having you back to finish what you started. Here's what's new:

  • Eagle Achievement Center
  • New College of Business Building
  • Evening & Online Classes
  • Partnerships with other Universities
  • Majors and Certificate Programs in Cutting Edge Fields such as: 

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    CSU College of Business
    • Data Science
    • Forensic Science
    • E-Sports
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Non-Profit Management

Eligibility 

  • You are eligible if you withdrew from Coppin State University or did not complete a semester, and you are seeking to return as a degree-seeking undergraduate student.
  • You must have previously departed from Coppin State University while in good academic standing, having maintained a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or above.
  • You may still be eligible if your undergraduate GPA was below 2.0. Additionally steps may be required.

Deadline To Apply

  • Fall 2024: August 1st
  • Spring 2025: November 1st

Ready To Apply?

Upcoming Information Sessions:

  • June 27th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, @ Coppin State 

  • July 20th from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, Virtual

 

Academic Outreach Coordinator

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Academic Outreach Coordinator

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Dean of Students

AVP and Dean of Students

Speak to
Dean Dorothy Parrish-Harris, JD
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Grace Jacobs Bldg. 87h Floor, Room 839

Resources for Students

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Dorothy Parrish-Harris, JD
Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students

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Administrative Assistant

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Can Help With
Scheduling Appointments
Informational Support
Administrative Assistant

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Can Help With
Scheduling Appointments
Informational Support
CRM Manager

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Placement Testing

Placement Testing for Incoming Students

Eagle Achievement Center

Schedule Your Placement Test

The placement test requires, on average, 30-40 minutes to complete. There are two options to for testing, virtually and in-person.

Group Placement Testing

The placement test can be taken after New Student Orientation. Students must register in advance for these group testing dates. Group placement testing will occur in the basement of the Parlett L. Moore library on weekdays. The Saturday session will occur in the Grace Hill Jacobs building.

Schedule Group Testing

In-person Testing

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

Schedule In-person Testing

Virtual Testing

If you need to test virtually, you can book an appointment online. When you book an appointment, you will be emailed a Microsoft Teams link for the date and time that you booked. After booking, please email your Student ID# and date of birth to bpreston@coppin.edu to set up your testing voucher. You must have a computer or tablet with camera and microphone capabilities and high-speed internet for this option. The placement test is not optimized for cell phones. On test day, simply join the Teams meeting where you will receive instructions, then take the remotely proctored exam.

Schedule Virtual Testing

Placement Testing Exemption Requests

First-year students who have completed a college-level math course at a two- or four-year institution during a hybrid course of study or dual enrollment program while in high school are exempt from the math placement test, as well as students who have scored over a 530 in math on the SAT.

Please, email bpreston@coppin.edu to request this waiver. Ensure that the college transcript or SAT scores have been sent to the Admissions Office prior to making this request.

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Take a Practice Test

Prepare for your math placement test with our online practice test.

Math Refresher Course

If you want to prepare or take a math refresher, a course is available for free! The course is offered through the Coppin State University Math Center in the Eagle Achievement Center, on the 4th floor of the library. The refresher course takes approximately 11-12 hours to complete.

Contact Gene Thomas (gthomas@coppin.edu, 410-951-3056) to check the availability of sessions and make arrangements if you are interested in the refresher course.

Cari Bland
Mental Health Counselor

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Center for Counseling and Accessibility

Center for Counseling and Accessibility

8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Grace Hill Jacobs Building, 2nd Floor, Suite 208 & 212

The Center for Counseling and Accessibility (CCA) is committed to supporting all university students through a variety of personal and emotional needs. Our aim is to promote mental well-being and assist students to achieve a successful learning experience.

Our Services

Learn all about the services and resources within the Center for Counseling and Accessibility that are available to students.

Meet Our Staff

Are you a current student with a question about our services? We are here to assist you!

Cari Bland
Mental Health Counselor

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Laron Dowdell
Counselor, Student Accessibility Services

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Christopher Thomas
Assistant Director

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Our House Mentoring Program

Our House Mentoring Program

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Our House - Built On Mentoring

Our House Mentoring is a peer-lead program offered by the Eagle Achievement Center. Serving as a support network for first-year Coppin State University students, the goal of this mentoring program is to help students alleviate challenges they may face while transitioning into the college environment. Peer Mentors guide students through their first-year experience at Coppin State University by helping students get accumulated to campus life, connect with campus resources, and improve academic skills.

This program is available to all first-year students. Participants receive individualized mentoring during the first semester of the academic year and move into group style mentoring called Houses during the second semester.

Program Benefits

  1. Support and Guidance: Meet individually with Peer Mentors to seek guidance for professional and personal development.
  2. Plan for Success: Create SMART goals, attend workshops and events sponsored by the First-Year Experience team to help jumpstart your college career.
  3. Make New Friends: Connect with program participants by attending group activities planned by the Peer Mentors.
  4. Campus Engagement: Explore ways to get involved with campus groups and organizations.
  5. Prizes: Throughout your first-year experience, you will have the opportunity to win prizes such as bookstore credits, scholarships, school gear, gift cards, etc.

How to Enroll

First-year students are paired with a Peer Mentor through the Mentor Collective system. This system collects data and matches participants based on their preferences. To enroll in the program, complete the steps below:

  1. Complete the Mentor Collective matching survey.
  2. Complete start of program assessment. You will be given a personalized link on your dashboard after you complete the matching survey.
  3. Be on the lookout for communication from Mentor Collective via phone and email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Our House Mentoring program is designated for first-year students only. Second, third and fourth-year students are encouraged to meet with Success Coaches located in the Eagle Achievement Center.

First-year students are strongly encouraged to participate in this program. Beginning the 2024/2025 academic year, all first-year students will be required to participate in the Our House Mentoring program as part of your first-year seminar class.

Yes. The program is free to participate in.

Click on the invitation link and you’ll be guided through a matching survey. The survey will help us match you with a mentor based on your preferences. After completing the Mentor Collective matching survey, students will be matched with a Peer Mentor within 10 days of completing the matching survey.

Your mentor can talk with you about how your semester is going. They can show you around campus, help you find resources at CSU, or get involved with campus activities. You can also talk about the challenges of being a first-year student with someone who has been in your shoes before.

You have the option of meeting with your Peer Mentor in-person or virtually. After you’re matched with a Peer Mentor, your mentor will contact you via email or phone to determine the best time to meet.

Yes. While you will be matched with a Peer Mentor, you can also meet with other mentors during drop-in hours. Drop-in mentoring is available every Monday-Friday from 12pm-3pm in the Eagle Achievement Center.

Staff

Questions or concerns should be forwarded to ourhouse@coppin.edu or you may call (410) 951-3585.

Coppin Eagle Achievement Center

Our House is a part of the Eagle Achievement Center (EAC).