International Orientation

Welcome to Cleveland State University!

Congratulations on your recent admission to Cleveland State University (CSU)! The staff of the Center for International Services and Programs (CISP) is dedicated to helping you achieve academic success at CSU and enjoy your time in Cleveland, whether it be long or short. We're glad you're here. Cleveland State is a best in class destination for engaged learning. The CISP team looks forward to your active participation in our orientation and we wish you all of the best for a great start! For pre-and post arrival suggestions please click here.

Students receive very important information via email about CSU including important immigration and campus resources. Please plan to check your CSU student email regularly. Your CSU student email address will be your 7-digit CSU student ID number plus @vikes.csuohio.edu. For help activating your CSU student email account please contact IS&T (Information Services and Technology).  

Spring 2025 Orientation begins on January 6, 2025.

Click here to view the schedule.

Immigration Document Q+A

All newly admitted students need to attend upload their check-in documents. You may find more information by clicking here!