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Athletics

Cincinnati State's intercollegiate sports program is regionally and nationally noted for success.

Cincinnati State competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) in six sports: women’s basketball, men’s basketball, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, women’s volleyball and golf. All teams compete under the rules and regulations of the NJCAA Region XII (Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio).

In 2013-14, four teams advanced to the NJCAA national championships and four Surge athletes earned All American honors.Team schedules feature high-level competition and provide exposure for student-athletes interested in continuing their athletic pursuits at four-year colleges.

Golf

The golf team has made four appearances in the NJCAA Division III national championships, and finished third in the 2011 tournament, the best finish in the program’s history. Cincinnati State also made national tournament appearances in 2006, 2010, and 2014. In 2012 Cincinnati State's Josh Bialecki finished third individually in the national competition. The Surge were Region XII champs in 2004, 2006, 2010, 2011, and 2014.

Men’s Basketball

In 2013-14, the Surge men's basketball team won a school-record 29 games, captured the OCCAC championship, and advanced to the NJCAA national tournament, in the team's fourth national appearance since 2006. The 2010 team achieved a 27-9 record and reached the championship game of the national tournament, posting a runner-up finish. Over the past decade, the team has sent 13 players to NCAA Division I institutions and 24 have gone on to play at Division II schools.

Men’s Soccer

The men’s soccer program has advanced to the NJCAA nationals in three of the past four seasons. The 2010 Surge posted a 22-3 record and were runners-up in the NJCAA national tournament. Over the past decade Cincinnati State has won eight OCCAC championships and was in the top 15 of the national rankings in each of those seasons. In the last 11 seasons, Cincinnati State has produced 15 All-Americans, 51 first team All-OCCAC players, 41 All-Region players, and 7 OCCAC Player of the Year recipients.

Women’s Basketball

The women’s basketball team advanced to the NJCAA national championship in three of the past four years and has ruled the OCCAC, claiming eight titles in the past 12 years. The 2011-12 Surge posted a program-best 32-3 record. Cincinnati State has produced 14 All-Americans, 15 All-Conference players, and three OCCAC Player of the Year recipients. A total of 15 Surge have gone on to play at four-year institutions.

Women’s Soccer

In 2013, the women’s soccer team came within a match of qualifying for the NJCAA nationals. The Surge settled for a runner-up finish in the NJCAA Region XII championship game. The program owns a pair of NJCAA Region XII crowns and has produced four All Americans. The team posted a 13-3-0 record in 2011, earning a ranking of 13th in the nation.

Women’s Volleyball

Women’s volleyball was added to the Cincinnati State sports program in 2013 and the team made a successful debut in OCCAC and NJCAA Region XII competition. The program builds on the interest and talent of the Greater Cincinnati volleyball community. The sport is played at a high level in the area, which has produced 29 Ohio high school state champions.

Student Activities

The Office of Student Activities provides services and programming for all students. These activities provide experiential learning options outside the classroom, promoting lifelong learning and building skills needed for academic success and college completion.

Student Activities provides opportunities for students to participate in a diverse range of activities and events on and off campus, including club/organization membership as well as social and educational events. The College encourages students to get involved in the planning and implementation of campus and social activities.

Upcoming campus events are announced to students via social media, College email and events calendars, and notices posted around campus. The Office of Student Activities is located in Room 204 of the ATLC building.

Clubs and Organizations

Students are encouraged to join the clubs and organizations that appeal to their academic and social interests. Student organization offices are located in the Office of Student Activities, Room 204 of the ATLC building. 

Current student organizations on campus are:

American Culinary Federation Junior Chapter at MWCI
American Society of Civil Engineers
ART Club
Biology Club
Black Male Initiative
Cincy4Christ
Cincinnati State American Concrete Institute Student Chapter
Cincinnati State Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society
Cincinnati State Toastmaster
Creative Writing for Cincinnati State
Early Childhood Club
Environmental Club
International Student Association
Interpreter Training Club
Landscape Horticulture Club
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
National Society of Black Engineers
Nursing Student Organization
Phi Theta Kappa
Psychology Club In the Zone
Respiratory Care Club
Society of Women Engineers
Spanish Club
Student Government
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
Surge Spirit Club
Veterans Student Association
Women's Empowerment Alliance of CSTCC

New clubs/organizations may be chartered through the Office of Student Activities and the Student Government. Additional information is available in the Office of Student Activities, Room 204 of the ATLC building.

Student Government

All students are encouraged to attend Student Government meetings. The Student Government is involved in student activities and acts as a liaison between students and the College administration. Additional information is available through the Office of Student Activities, Room 204 of the ATLC building.

Surge Cards

Surge Card

Every student enrolled in classes is required to have a College identification card (SurgeCard) with them at all times for security purposes. The initial SurgeCard is free and is available from Student Activities, in Room 204 ATLC, after a student has registered for classes. The SurgeCard is required to use some campus services such as the library, parking, and fitness center, and for admission to College sports activities. Additional uses for the SurgeCard include the bookstore, computer lab printing, food services, vending machines, day care door access for qualified parents, and other services.

A SurgeCard is required to access available financial aid fund information that can be used to purchase books in the campus bookstore. Financial Aid funds are never deposited on the SurgeCard.

More information about SurgeCards is available from Student Activities, Room 204 ATLC. Please contact Student Activities ,
phone (513) 569-5747.