Admission Information

This is an archived copy of the 2020-2021 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.cincinnatistate.edu.

Admission Overview

Cincinnati State is an open-access, public institution dedicated to the goal of providing each student the maximum opportunity to develop and learn. Individuals who are high school graduates or have a high school equivalence (GED) are eligible for admission to Cincinnati State.

Campus Information and Visits

Clifton Campus - 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45223

Middletown Campus - 1 North Main Street, Middletown, Ohio, 45042

Harrison Campus - 10030 West Road, Harrison, Ohio, 45030

Admission Process

Prospective students must complete an online Application for Admission and submit official transcript(s) of their educational progress to date. Applications for admission and supporting documents are processed as received. Cincinnati State supports an open access policy based on a three-semester rolling admission process. Applicants are admitted into a semester when all admission process steps have been completed.

Prospective students should begin the admission process approximately two months prior to the semester when they plan to begin classes. This timeline ensures students can complete all admission steps, including providing transcripts from other schools, processing financial aid requests, and obtaining academic advising and orientation.  Applications and supporting documents are accepted after the priority application deadlines (below), but there is no guarantee that the process will be completed in time to begin classes immediately. 

Priority Application Deadlines

Fall Semester 2020 – July 1, 2020

Spring Semester 2021 – November 1, 2020

Summer Semester 2021 – March 1, 2021

Some academic programs reach their capacity early and those who are not admitted may be placed on a wait list. Some Health and Public Safety programs have selective admission processes that require additional steps.

Please note the following:

  • An Application for Admission is valid for one year.
  • Required documents for admitted students are maintained for five years after the initial admission date.
  • All documents submitted to the Office of Admission become the property of Cincinnati State and will not be returned, forwarded, or copied. If additional copies are needed, please request this information from the issuing institution.
  • Non-degree-seeking students and applicants are not eligible to receive financial aid and do not qualify for Kentucky or Indiana tuition reciprocity.