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At Coppin State University, we help you turn ambition into action. Whether you’re applying as a first-year student or transferring to finish strong, Coppin gives you the powerful mix of education, opportunity, and support you need to build your future.

Experience the Eagle Nation

We can’t wait to welcome you to our beautiful 65-acre campus in the heart of Baltimore! The best way to truly understand the energy, history, and community of Coppin State University is to experience it firsthand. To help you get the most out of your visit, we offer tailored group tours for college trips as well as personally-guided tours for individuals and families. Our guides will take you through key campus landmarks, introduce you to essential student resources, and share the historic legacy that makes Coppin State University so unique.

Campus Tours for Spring and Summer 2026

We are no longer accepting campus tour requests for the Spring 2026 semester.

Summer tour registration will open on May 26, 2026, with tours offered on select dates from late June through early August.

Self-guided tours are NOT permitted on our campus at any time. All campus tours must be scheduled in advance and led by an official tour guide.

Begin Your Journey Here!

We are excited you’re considering joining our Eagle family! Here you will find links to access our application and application status portal. Click here to start an application today.

Apply for Spring or Fall 2025

See Yourself on Campus!

Want to see campus! Here you will find links to access our campus visit options like campus tours, open house, and our virtual campus tour.

Visit Campus

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At Coppin State University, there is space for everyone to belong—including active duty military service members and veterans. From prior learning credit opportunities to holistic student support, Coppin takes an active role in helping you transition from service to classroom to new career heights.

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How does Coppin define a current or former military service member?

A current service member is part of any of the following six official branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard. 

A former military service member is a veteran of any of the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, who served on active duty for more than 180 days and was discharged honorably or due to a service connected disability. 

Do I need to submit additional documentation with my Coppin Admissions application?

We strongly urge all active duty service members to consult with their military education services officer (ESO) prior to embarking on your college career. Your ESO is most helpful in identifying financial resources and career paths that best align your career goals and prior military training . All veterans and service members must also provide a copy of either DD Form 214 (Certificate of Discharge) or active military orders to the Office of Admissions to verify your military service. For information on accessing your VA education benefits or federal tuition assistance, please visit our Veteran and Military Student page.   

At Coppin State University, there is space for everyone to belong—including active duty military service members and veterans. From prior learning credit opportunities to holistic student support, Coppin takes an active role in helping you transition from service to classroom to new career heights.

Apply now

How does Coppin define a current or former military service member?

A current service member is part of any of the following six official branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard. 

A former military service member is a veteran of any of the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, who served on active duty for more than 180 days and was discharged honorably or due to a service connected disability. 

Do I need to submit additional documentation with my Coppin Admissions application?

We strongly urge all active duty service members to consult with their military education services officer (ESO) prior to embarking on your college career. Your ESO is most helpful in identifying financial resources and career paths that best align your career goals and prior military training . All veterans and service members must also provide a copy of either DD Form 214 (Certificate of Discharge) or active military orders to the Office of Admissions to verify your military service. For information on accessing your VA education benefits or federal tuition assistance, please visit our Veteran and Military Student page.   

Have you developed a recent interest you want to explore? Or maybe you want to take one class before committing to a full program? Consider taking one or more undergraduate or graduate courses as a non-degree student—that way you don’t have to worry about finding the time and money to earn a full degree!

As a non-degree student, you can take up to 55 credits before you must change to degree-seeking status. Remember, you must find your own funding to pay for courses because non-degree students are not eligible for federal financial aid.

What do I need to apply as a non-degree student?

In addition to your non-degree application, we need some additional information. Read carefully to decide what supplemental documentation best applies to you and your situation and then submit one of the following:

• Official final high transcript with verification of graduation
• High school diploma or documentation
• GED or high school equivalency
• Official college transcript from a regionally accredited institution that includes verification of your high school graduation

How do I change my status from a non-degree student to a degree-seeking student?

Ready to commit to a full program? We make it easy for non-degree students to be considered for degree-seeking admissions. We’re looking for non-degree students with:

• 2.0 or higher Coppin grade point average (GPA) and
• 12 or more Coppin credits

Here’s what our Office of Admissions needs from you

• Complete admission application
• Official transcripts from all schools or institutions attended

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We understand your teenage years aren’t always the right time for your college experience. At Coppin, the average age of our students is 29, and we have the schedules, services, and supports in place to meet all of our students exactly where you are. Now that you’re older and wiser, look to Coppin for an experience that caters to you, your life, and your needs.

When identifying adult learners, we consider the following criteria:

• You are financially independent.
• You have primary responsibilities, including family, work, etc. outside of being a student.
• You have not been regularly enrolled in a college or university for 3 or more years.

What do I need to apply?

• Completed admission application
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended

If you have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years since your last college or university enrollment, you do not need to submit SAT or ACT scores.

See where Coppin can take you.

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At Coppin, we know you are more than your test scores. While we recognize the value standardized tests like the ACT or SAT can have in our review process, we commit to holistically reviewing every student application.

We place highest value on your coursework and grade point average (GPA) because they are proven to be the best indicators of college success. We also consider your life experiences, demonstrated passions, and community engagement. Our reviews help us paint a complete picture of you—and are key to better understand your academic readiness and ability to succeed.

Until otherwise updated, Coppin has adopted a test-optional policy due to widespread challenges resulting from COVID-19. Even without test scores, we continue to review all submitted application materials, including:

• Completed admission application
• Coursework and overall GPA<
• Rigor of your current or previous curriculum
• Personal essays
• Extracurricular activities
• Recommendations
• Personal accomplishments
• Additional information that aligns with our review process

Who is required to submit standardized test scores?

• Homeschooled applicants and attendees of non-graded schools must submit official ACT or SAT scores
• Prospective NCAA Division I student-athletes must submit official ACT or SAT scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center for initial eligibility NCAA consideration. Please note: prospective student-athletes can apply for Coppin admission as test-optional applicants
• Non-native English speakers and students applying from any country without English as a native language. See our International admissions page for additional information and requirements. Students may submit official test scores from any of these tests:
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL)

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Whether you’re first in your family to pursue college or following in a long legacy of college grads, you can thrive at Coppin. Think you’re ready to take that next step? See everything Coppin has to offer—and what we’re looking for in our next class of Coppin Eagles.

We are looking for students who have completed or expect to complete the following requirements:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of physical and life science (must include 2 years of lab experience)
• 3 years of social science or history (e.g. U.S. history, world history, local/state/national government)
• 4 years of mathematics (e.g. algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, etc.)
• 2 years of world languages and/or advanced technology education

Students must also meet all requirements for attendance, service learning, and any additional local school system requirements, if applicable.

Did you know you may not need to submit ACT or SAT scores? Refer to our Standardized Test Policy to check if our test-optional policy applies to you.

Go for your goals. Apply now.