Academic Advising

Academic Advisors help students in these ways:

  • Provide support in achieving your educational goals 
  • Work with you to develop an academic plan and an appropriate schedule of classes
  • Help you understand College policies and procedures 
  • Monitor and help you address academic challenges 
  • Make strategic referrals to campus support services 
  • Educate you on meeting requirements for graduation 

New Student Advising

New students are required to meet with your Academic Advisor to register for classes. You can do this online, following the instructions below, or you can call your division to make an appointment.

To Schedule an Advising appointment online: 

1. Log into your MyCState account. 

2. Click on Starfish.

  • Under “Tools” and the top navigation.

3. Click on your Student Success Network to schedule your advising appointment.

You can schedule an advising appointment via Text to 513-301-1415 or call your division: 

All new students seeking a degree at Cincinnati State must meet with an academic advisor after admission to the College.

Academic Division Offices

Cincinnati State has four academic divisions that provide college-credit bearing associate’s degree programs, certificate programs, and courses at the Clifton, Middletown, and Harrison campuses.

Learn More about the Academic Division Offices