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.

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.

• If you plan to start classes in Spring 2025 (January 13 or February 18), please follow the instructions below based on the date and your major’s division.

To schedule an advising appointment online through Starfish:

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

• If you plan to start classes in Summer 2025 or Fall 2025, schedule your advising and course registration starting late March 2025
  • You may call or text your academic division at (513) 301-1415 or schedule your appointment via Starfish. Visit the Academic Advising page for more information, and watch for email and text communications about scheduling your advising appointment.

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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Academic Calendar
Bookstore – Follett
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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
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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
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