Welcome

You will receive a separate email from us indicating your CState username and student ID number. When you receive that, you can follow the instructions in the email and below to activate your account.

To activate your account, Follow these steps:

• Go to MyCState (https://livecincinnatistate.sharepoint.com/).
• Click the Forgot/reset password? link in the Login Here box. (red text).
• Follow the prompts to setup your security information for Cincinnati State email, portal, and network access. Note: Use your full email address in the Email or Username box.
• If you need assistance with your password or have login issues, please call the IT Help Desk at 513-569-1234 #1 between 7am and 7pm M-F.  

From MyCState, you have access to the online tools Self-Service, Surgemail, Starfish, and Blackboard. View the New Student Orientation for videos on how to utilize these online tools.

Please submit your final high school transcript if you have not already.  Failure to submit it will prevent financial aid disbursement and future course registration.

You may submit any college transcripts for transfer credit at any time to be evaluated. Please note, the financial aid office and academic advisors may request to see unofficial college transcripts to help with their processes.

Cincinnati State must receive your official transcript directly from each institution.

Transcripts may be sent directly from the school to:

Cincinnati State, Office of Admissions
3520 Central Parkway, ATLC Suite 001
Cincinnati, OH 45223-2690

We also accept high school transcripts if sent directly from a school official via email (adm@cincinnatistate.edu) or fax (513-569-1562).

All students seeking a degree or certificate are required to meet with an Academic Advisor prior to enrolling/registering for classes.  We ask that you please complete your New Student Orientation prior to your advising appointment.

To schedule an advising appointment online through Starfish:

1. Log into your MyCState account
2. Click “Starfish”
   • Under “Tools” and the top navigation
3. Click on your Student Success Network to schedule your advising appointment

You may also call or text your academic division at (513) 301-1415. Visit the Academic Advising page for more information, and watch for email and text communications about scheduling your advising appointment.

Need to change your major? – follow these steps:

1. Login to your MyCState 2.0 Blackboard account (call IT Helpdesk for help if you have any trouble: 513-569-1234 option 1)
2. Click STUDENTS
3. Click “Self-Service”
4. Click “Academics” (graduation cap)
5. Click “Student Planning”
6. Click “Add/Change Major” (you will be asked to login)
7. Click “Change” (confirm the listed major before changing)
8. Choose your new major from the list
9. Click “Change Now”

Course registration is not available at this event. Please follow the instructions under advising and course registration.

Learn more about Welcome Day and register here.

Log into your MyCState account and click on the “New Student Orientation” tab (below the black ribbon on left) to get started. When you finish orientation, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you.

Visit the New Student Orientation webpage for more details.

Visit the Financial Aid webpage for information and submit the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov. Use Cincinnati State School code 010345 to have your information forwarded to CState. The FAFSA is available each fall for the following academic year.

• Complete the 2025-25 FAFSA if you plan to begin classes in Spring 2025 (January/February), or Summer 2025 (May/June)
• The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available by December 2024 for the following academic year

If you have questions about your financial aid status, contact Financial Aid via phone or text to 513-569-1530, fam@cincinnatistate.edu, or visit ATLC 105 on the Clifton campus.

Visit the Self Service webpage for additional information on how to understand your award and billing information within your personal account.

Questions about in-state tuition, tuition reciprocity, or residency guidelines? 

Contact the Office of the Registrar before registering for classes:
Phone: (513) 569-1522
Email: registraroffice@cincinnatistate.edu

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Resource Guide

Academic Calendar
Bookstore – Follett
Bookstore Top 5
Campus Technology
Career Center
Computer Recommendations and Loaner Program
CState Accelerate
Disability Services
Honors Program
Metro Discount Pass
Online Learning Student Resources
Selective Admission – For select healthcare majors
Scholarships
Scholarship – Choose Ohio First

Self Service
Student Support Services
Surge Card (ID)
Transfer Center – Connecting you with our partner institutions
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees – How to make an online payment
Tuition Residency Guidelines
Veteran Student Affairs