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CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY, 134 LOCATED IN THE HISTORICALLY YEARS OF EDUCATING RICH TOWN OF WILBERFORCE, IS STUDENTS OHIO’S ONLY 1890 LAND-GRANT INSTITUTION/PUBLIC HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY. Central State University is committed to educating all 39 persons of good moral character, and it continues to promote ethnic diversity among the students, faculty, DEGREES and staff. The University has maintained accreditation AVAILABLE by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1949 and was designated as an 1890 Land-Grant Institution in 2014. As it continues to grow and change, CSU maintains its 11 intense focus on student success with a desirable COUNTRIES 19:1 student to faculty ratio. Central State University remains a jewel in Ohio’s crown, graduating students REPRESENTED GLOBALLY who become leaders and servants at home and abroad. IN STUDENT BODY A DEGREE FOR YOU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MUSIC EDUCATION, BM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, BS PHYSICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, (Grades 7-12), BSE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BS & AGRICULTURE • Agribusiness RECREATION, BS BIOLOGY, BS Entrepreneurship • CHEMISTRY, BS • Finance COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, , BS • Hospitality Management ARTS, & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMPUTER SCIENCE • International Business ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, BS COMMUNICATIONS, • Management • BROADCAST MEDIA, BA EXERCISE SCIENCE, BS • Management Information Systems • PRINT JOURNALISM, BA • Sports Performance • Marketing • Wellness CRIMINAL JUSTICE, BS • Clinical COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ENGLISH, INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY, BS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, BS • LITERATURE, BA • Computer Technology Choose Extension Pathway or • PRE-LAW, BA • Manufacturing Management Licensure Pathway GRAPHIC DESIGN, BA MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING, BS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, MATHEMATICS, BS (Grades Pre-K-3) BSE HISTORY, BA SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, BS INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, BA EDUCATION (Grades 7-12), BSE WATER RESOURCES JAZZ STUDIES, BM MANAGEMENT, BS INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (Grades 7-12), BSE MUSIC PERFORMANCE, BM *Please note Army ROTC Program. INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES POLITICAL SCIENCE, BA Students can minor in Military Science. EDUCATION, (Grades 7-12), BSE POLITICAL SCIENCE CSU IS A LEADING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, BA EDUCATION, BSE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY, BA, BS LIFE SCIENCES EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF OHIO (Grades 7-12), BSE SOCIAL WORK, BA, BS Our faculty and students are MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, SOCIOLOGY, BA, BS HONORS COLLEGE making amazing discoveries, and (Grades 4-9), BSE Honors designations are offered you can be an integral part by STUDIO ART, BA • Language Arts in General Honors, Honors assisting professors with research • Mathematics in the Discipline, University while gaining skills that give you an • Science Honors, and International Honors edge in the job market and in life. • Social Studies Science EMPOWERING YOU TO LEAD Central State develops leaders who are committed to changing their communities for the betterment of society. Our students are guided by the tenets of Academic Excellence. These values define and drive the preparation of CSU graduates for leadership and global service.

The advisors place you in the best pursuits and situations that help “ you find new ways to grow, not only academically but also as a person. I think their determination to make us great students and future leaders in the world is spectacular!” MAKING YOU COMFORTABLE DAZJUAN BRITTMANN THIS IS CSU RESIDENCE LIFE Class of 2021 Our nine residence halls house over 1,300 students in supportive, on-campus HOMETOWN: Columbus, OH communities. Living in one of the residence halls at Central State University is a unique opportunity to experience campus life to the fullest extent possible MAJOR: Agricultural Education because of its proximity to cultural, intellectual, and social events, and you’ll MINOR: Sustainable Agriculture meet people who are likely to become your friends for life! GETTING YOU INVOLVED

Immerse yourself in college life with social, recreational, cultural, and athletic experiences at CSU. Meet new people, develop useful skills…and by the way, enjoy yourself! The enthusiasm is contagious here. Our student organizations, athletic programs, and Greek life inspire students, bring people together, and instill Marauder Pride. Go CSYOU!

Keep track of any student organizations, Greek life, and athletic programs listed below and the next page that interest you.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Whatever your interests, you’ll find a group, an organization, an activity, or a program that appeals to you at CSU. New groups are formed constantly—let us know what motivates you!

Beauty of Strong Success Pre-Law Society Black Defined Senior Class Council Brotherhood of Strong Social Work Association Success Student Government Campus Tour Guides Association Destined for Greatness Struggle Transforms into Extraordinary Possibilities Family Community and of Success (STEPS) Leadership in Action Visual Arts Club Freshmen Class Council Infiniti Dance Team Junior Class Council ATHLETICS GREEK LIFE Central State University’s athletic teams are known as the Marauders CSU has an active NPHC that houses our Divine Nine and Lady Marauders. The University competes under the governing organizations and an Independent Greek Council that is body of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the comprised of Honorary Greek Letter Organizations. Division II level. CSU is a full member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES WOMEN’S SPORTS MEN’S SPORTS Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rho Basketball Basketball Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Cross County Cross Country Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Beta Beta Beta Track and Field Football Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Chi Alpha Epsilon Volleyball Track and Field Lota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Volleyball Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. MARAUDERS ARE PREPARED ADVANCING FORWARD with the skills, professionalism, and work YOU ethic that employers are looking for and that’s why so many of them recruit CSU grads, including: CAREER PLACEMENT SERVICES FIND REAL-LIFE WORK EXPERIENCES — Sign on to Handshake, CSU’s premier career services site, 92.9 FM The Drum KeyBank From the moment you enter our doors through to search for internships or part-time and full-time Arthur J. LeGrand graduation—and beyond—we help you connect your employment opportunities and register for Gallagher & Co. LexisNexis academic skills with your career goals. Nothing can on-campus career events. Belcan Morgan Stanley hold you back with a degree from CSU! Cleveland Browns LOOK GOOD ON PAPER — Our career specialists PNC Bank WITH OUR CAREER SERVICES, YOU CAN… help you create a winning resume and compelling Congresswoman Premier Health Marcia Fudge (OH) cover letters. Proctor & Gamble DISCOVER WHAT YOU LOVE — Explore majors and Enterprise career paths and determine your most rewarding SHARPEN YOUR JOB-HUNTING SKILLS — Get rid of Rent-A-Car Smithsonian direction. Meet with our career specialists, who will those pre-interview jitters with mock interviews that Ernst & Young (EY) Synchrony Financial help guide you through the exploration. provide feedback and help you present yourself in the Fifth Third Bank The Ohio State University GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM — Development strongest light. First Financial Bank Union Savings Bank workshops presented by the Office of Career Services MEET WITH 80+ POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS ON Hamilton County Job & Family University of — Our fall and spring job fairs put you and potential employers provide experiential CAMPUS Services Cincinnati learning opportunities. in front of hiring managers at top companies. Honda USDA Kellogg’s Walgreens

6 SEEING YOU SUCCEED Innovative partnerships are another way CSU helps students succeed in life. A unique public-private partnership with Union Savings Bank created the Summer Banking Institute, which places HELPING ON YOUR PATH CSU students in short or long-term YOU internships. Other banks that have since joined the Institute include Union CSU IS PROUD TO OFFER MARAUDER TUITION GUARANTEE Savings Bank; Guardian Savings Bank; AFFORDABLE, ATTAINABLE PROGRAM – 0% TUITION First Financial Bank, Cincinnati; Federal Home Loan Bank, Cincinnati; LCNB SECONDARY EDUCATION INCREASE OVER 4 YEARS! National Bank; and First National Bank ƒ Most affordable four-year university New, degree-seeking students who enroll at CSU of Lebanon. in the state of Ohio in 2021 are guaranteed their tuition rate remains ƒ Scholarships, grants, loans, and federal the same for four consecutive years. The Marauder My journey at Central State University work-study programs offered Tuition Guarantee Program covers fees, including was truly unique, challenging and… ƒ Scholarships include USDA/1890 National housing and dining costs! This innovative program amazing. I had opportunities to helps students and parents predict college costs “ Scholars Program; Thurgood Marshall College perform research, be a part of student and budget accurately and is a strong motivator for Fund; Alumni and University Merit Scholarships organizations, show my worth. By the timely graduation. time I graduated, I had interviewing opportunities at Fortune 500 companies and two job offers.” TUITION HOUSING (DOUBLE STANDARD TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL AND FEES OCCUPANCY) MEAL PLAN RESIDENT COST NAOMI PRICE Tier 1 – $5,600 Tier 1 – $17,742 Class of 2019 IN-STATE $7,262 $4,880 Tier 2 – $6,000 Tier 2 – $18,142 HOMETOWN: Paris, France Tier 1 – $5,600 Tier 1 – $19,742 OUT-OF-STATE $9,262 $4,880 MAJOR: Chemistry Tier 2 – $6,000 Tier 2 – $20,142 MINOR: Business Transferring college credits you earned in high school? Be sure to have your college transcript sent to ADMITTED: Notre CSU from the issuing institution. Dame Law School LET US SHOW CSU WANTS YOU YOU AROUND! To really experience what CSU is like, you can’t beat coming for a visit. Current Marauders will lead you around campus, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO share tons of CSU and campus information, BECOME A MARAUDER 5 EASY STEPS TO APPLY— and answer your questions. You’ll get a IF YOU… feel for Marauder life. We look forward to NO ESSAY REQUIRED! Have a minimum cumulative grade meeting you! 1. Go to our online application form point average of 2.2 on a 4.0 scale. To schedule a visit: call 937-376-6162 centralstateu.org/freshman/ Students with a GPA above 2.5 or email [email protected]. 2. Complete the application form will be automatically admitted to 3. Pay your $35 non-refundable CSU based on their high school application fee online transcript. Not only has Central State shown 4. Print the Official Document Request me the opportunity to expand my Have completed the following high form for your counselor* school core courses: “ academic skills, they’ve also helped 5. Your guidance counselor may mail your me grow. The small class sizes and • 5 credits – Electives transcripts to: • 4 credits – English Language Arts CSU Admissions Processing Center professors made me feel like a person and not just a number. Being here • 4 credits – Mathematics P.O. 547 (Algebra I and above) Wilberforce, OH 45384-0547 gave me the confidence to take on • 3 credits – Science the world and my future endeavors. Please feel free to contact us for more • 3 credits – Social Studies Central State changed my life.” information or if you need help in filling out • 1/2 credit – Health the application. Remember, we are here • 1/2 credit – Physical Education to help you make the transition from high Central State University operates school to college, achieve your educational JORDYN ROSICHAN on a semester system. Although and career goals, and enrich your college Class of 2020 we encourage you to start in the life experience! HOMETOWN: Dayton, OH fall semester, you can apply for any *Transferring college credits you earned in high MAJOR: Sustainable Agriculture semester that is convenient to you. school? Be sure to have your college transcript sent to CSU from the issuing institution. IMPORTANT NUMBERS OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 937-376-6348 OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID 937-376-6579 OFFICE OF CASH MANAGEMENT 937-376-6343 OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR 937-376-6231 OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE 937-376-6386

ACCREDITATIONS Central State University, Ohio’s only 1890 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION — Licensure programs MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING programs — Land-Grant University, is regionally accredited are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. Education. The College of Education is nationally Commission of the Accreditation Board for accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Engineering and Technology (ABET) The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed Educator Preparation (CAEP). Central State accreditation in 2017 MUSIC PROGRAM — National Association of ART PROGRAM — National Association of Schools Schools of Music COLLEGE OF BUSINESS — Accreditation Council of Art and Design for Business Schools and Programs SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM — Council on Social The ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING and Work Education ®

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