Next Steps for Admitted Students
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You are ALL IN, Congratulations on being admitted into Coppin State University!
Below are the important next steps to secure your enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester.
1. Admissions Next Steps
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Complete the intent to enroll here.
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Submit your $150 enrollment fee here.
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If you reside in Maryland and wish to receive in-state tuition, complete the required Maryland Residency form. For more information on residency and how it is determined visit here.
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At the conclusion of the semester, send your final official high school and/or college transcripts. This transcript must include the graduation date and or last term enrolled. Additionally, this transcript must be unopened (by mail) or emailed to [email protected], directly from your school. * If you took college dual enrollment courses while in high school, be certain to have an official transcript sent from the college. *
2. Financial Aid Next Steps
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Submit the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid, studentaid.gov/. School code: 002068.
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Our Financial Aid team is here to support FAFSA applicants experiencing delays or challenges completing the application. We are here to help. Contact us at [email protected] or 410.951.3636.
3. Residence Life and Housing Next Steps
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Complete your housing application here. (Priority Deadline: May 15th)
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Submit your $150 room deposit here.
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Your Coppin State University email address is NOT needed to complete the housing application or deposit payment. If prompted to enter an email, you may enter your personal email address. Contact the Office of Residence Life & Housing at 410.951.6399 or [email protected] if you need assistance with the application.
4. Placement Testing Next Steps
All new students must take the 30-40 minute Math Placement test to determine their most appropriate first math course. There are two options to take the test; virtually or in-person. Placement Testing must be completed prior to booking advising appointment and attending orientation.
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Transfer students transferring a college credit bearing Math are exempt.
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First- Year students with a score of 530 on the SAT- Math section are exempt.
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In-person and drop-in testing are available Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. You must book an appointment at least 2 weeks prior for a drop-in time. After registration, arrival instructions will be sent.
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If you need to test virtually, you can book an appointment online. After booking, please email your Student ID# and date of birth to [email protected] to set up your testing voucher. You must have a computer with camera and mic capabilities and high-speed internet for this option.
5. Student Account Creation & Set-up Next Steps
First-year & Transfer students
Your Coppin State ID number and student email address have been emailed to you. You will use your username to access your Eaglelinks account and email address to access the online orientation platform.
- Visit Eaglelinks to set up your account using your username.
- Your username are all character in your email before the @ symbol.
- Your password can be set by going here or by selecting "reset password' on the Eaglelinks login page
6. Credit Evaluations
- Transfer students if you have not received your credit evaluation, contact the Office of Records & Registration by phone at 410.951.3700 of by email at [email protected].
- Advance Standing First Year students, or students who took college courses while in high school, should send an official college transcript to the Office of Admissions.
- First Year students should be sure to inform your advisor during your advising appointment that you took these courses.
7. Advising Next Steps
Advising for new students begins May 1st. First-year and Transfer students must schedule an advising appointment for after May 1st, in addition to attending orientation. Use the chart below to ensure you are booking an appointment with the appropriate Academic Advisor based on your major.
College & Majors | Academic Advisor |
College of Arts, Sciences, and Education: Education, Biology, Chemistry, English, Dance, History, Computer Sciences, Math, Cyber Security, Urban Arts | Ms. Beck [email protected] | 410.951.3566 |
College of Health Professions: Nursing, Health Sciences, Health Information Management | Ms. Johnson [email protected] | 410.951.3564 |
College of Business: Management, Sports Management, Accounting, Marketing, Data Science, Entertainment Management, Management Information | Ms. Ekambi [email protected] | 410.951.3576 |
College of Behavioral & Social Sciences: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Non-Profit leadership, Political Science, Social Science, Urban Studies | 410.951.3500 |
8. Orientation Next Steps
New students are required to participate in one in-person new student orientation as well as complete the online orientation modules. The dates for our in-person orientations are below. Pre-Orientation Online Modules must be completed prior to your in-person New Student Orientation session. You can access the online Orientation platform here. You must first activate your EagleLINKS account by setting your password.
- Thursday, June 27, 2024
- Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024
- Saturday, August 17, 2024 (Transfer Day)
- Thursday, August 22, 2024
Summer Academic Success Academy (SASA) Next Steps* (invitation only)
If you were invited to attend SASA, you should complete ONLY the following SASA next steps. Visit the SASA website for more information like deadlines, FAQs, and the programs coordinators contact information here.
- Complete the intent to enroll here.
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Review SASA information session recording to learn more about the program here.
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Submit your $300 SASA enrollment fee here.
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If you reside in Maryland and wish to receive in-state tuition, complete the required Maryland Residency form. For more information on residency and how it is determined visit here.
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At the conclusion of the semester, send your final official high school and/or college transcripts. This transcript must include the graduation date and or last term enrolled. Additionally, this transcript must be unopened (by mail) or emailed to [email protected], directly from your school. * If you took college dual enrollment courses while in high school, be certain to have an official transcript sent from the college.
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Placement Testing - Students that have been accepted into the SASA program will receive an email confirmation from Latoya Clark, Director of Mentoring and Bridge Program. Upon receipt of this email, you should schedule your math placement test exam. All SASA participants must complete the math placement exam by July 1, 2024.
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Advising - SASA participants will attend new student orientation during week 5 of the program. You do not need to register for orientation. You will be registered by SASA staff. Your new student orientation date will be provided to you during SASA. Advising will take place during your designated new student orientation. You do not need to schedule an advising appointment.
F1 International Students
International students, before completing your next steps for enrollment, contact Ms. Andrea Monier, [email protected], to confirm your requirements for I-20 issuance have been received.
Questions? Contact Admissions
We're here for you! Check back here frequently as new information about next steps will be added regularly. Admissions Office: [email protected] | 410.951.3600
Frequently Asked Questions
All new undergraduate, degree-seeking students must remit a $150 enrollment fee to reserve their enrollment. All new students applying to live on campus must remit a $150 housing deposit. All fees are to be remitted separately.
Your EagleLINKS student ID number is in your acceptance letter.
Transfer students beginning in the Fall semester can find their EagleLINKS credentials in your acceptance letter. You will need to use this information to view your transfer credits and to prepare for your advising appointment.
First-year students beginning in the Fall semester will be sent your EagleLINKS credentials after you complete the intent to enroll and pay your deposit.
Yes. All students, new to Coppin State, must complete the applicable enrollment next steps. This includes paying the applicable enrollment related fees; i.e. enrollment fee, housing application deposit, and SASA enrollments fees.