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• Biographical information
• Your Social Security Number (SSN)

1. Go to Apply Now.
2. Create an account.
3. Select “Main application” and choose [RNBSN] “RN to BSN Completion Program” as your intended program of study.
4. The form can save your progress — finish and submit when ready!

 Admissions staff can assist you in person or by phone.

• Admissions Office
• Phone: 513-861-7700
• Email: adm@cincinnatistate.edu

Official transcripts from ALL prior high schools or undergraduate colleges attended are required. You’ll need to request them from each school.

See each individual school’s website for their transcript request process – which is usually simple and handled via an online form. Electronic transmittal is best.

1. Visit your previous school(s) website for instructions on requesting transcripts
2. Request electronic transmittal if possible—it’s faster!

To complete your application, you’ll need to provide official transcripts from your high school and all colleges attended. While these schools tend to do the submissions for you, you must request them. Start this step ASAP – as some schools take longer to fulfill your request.

Check the Admissions Page for detailed steps based on your student type (e.g., new, transfer, returning).

Help

• Admissions Office
• Phone: 513-861-7700
• Email: adm@cincinnatistate.edu

• Access to the email address you used for your application
• Or to check your admission status online, your Application Portal login credentials (the account you created when applying)

1. Check your email
2. Or, log into the Application Portal with the account you created when applying

You’ll be notified via email about your admission status to Cincinnati State and next steps automatically once all documents are received and processed. Most applicants are accepted, but it’s a formal decision that allows you to move forward! We’ll review your application quickly, and once admitted you’ll get an email. The email will confirm your acceptance and outline the next steps.

Please note that this step is regarding admission to College. The following programs also require later admission into those specific programs: NUR, NURB, PNC, ST. See later steps regarding admission into a specific program.

If you haven’t received your letter of admission two weeks after all documents were received at Cincy State, please contact the admissions office.

• Admissions Office
• Phone: 513-861-7700
• Email: adm@cincinnatistate.edu

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Parental/guardian information (if filing as a dependent)

1. Visit FAFSA
2. Complete and submit the form online
3. Check your email for a message from the Financial Aid Office at Cincinnati State for next steps

To help fund your education, apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA – the form from the federal government that determines aid eligibility.

Give yourself the best chance by submitting the FAFSA as early as possible — ideally one month before your first semester starts. It’s free and could lead to thousands of dollars in financial aid!

• Visit the Financial Aid Office
• Call: 513-569-1530
• Email: fam@cincinnatistate.edu

• Student ID# (received upon admission)
• MyCState log-in (received upon admission)

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

Visit the Academic Advising page for more information, and watch for email and text communications about scheduling your advising appointment.

As a new student, you must meet with an advisor before you can register for classes. These appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Advisors help answer your questions, explain class options, and arrange a class schedule. They’re here to do some of the hard work for you!

Contact the Advising Office or the office of the division office of your major:

• Business Technologies: (513) 569-1620
• Engineering and Information Technologies: (513) 569-1743
• Health and Public Safety: (513) 569-1670
• Humanities and Sciences: (513) 569-1700

• Computer access during your appointment (a smartphone screen is not ideal)

• Attend in person or virtually and confirm via the Starfish portal.

This is your chance to plan your course schedule and ask any questions you may have, such as:

• Differences in enrolling full-time vs part-time
• Class options & schedules
• Prerequisites or other requirements, such as math and english placements

After answering your questions, advisers will help you arrange a class schedule. They’re here to do some of the hard work for you!

• Contact a Pathway Advisor: 513-569-1670

• Your MyCState login credentials

• Go to Cincinnati State Self-Service
• Enroll in course sections online by following the prompts
• For detailed guidance, visit Student Planning

After meeting with your advisor, you’ll be ready to register for your classes. Your advisor will guide you through most of this process during your meeting, but here’s what you need to know to get started.

Classes can fill up, so the sooner you register, the better.

• Visit Student Planning
• Contact the Registrar at 513-569-1522 or registraroffice@cincinnatistate.edu
• Or, contact your Academic Advisor