Your Application Has Been Successfully Submitted!
Thank you for applying to Cleveland State University! We’re thrilled you have taken this important step toward your future with us.
What Happens Next?
Our admissions team is here to answer any questions you may have. If you have not spoken to an Enrollment Advisor before submitting your application, please give us a call at 855-817-9621 or schedule an appointment with us using the link below.
We’re excited about the journey you’re about to embark on and are here to guide you every step of the way.
Select your program to view the next steps:
Submit Official Transcripts
Please request official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have previously attended.
Preferred Method: Electronic Transcripts
Electronic transcripts are strongly preferred. Please have your institution send official transcripts directly to:
enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
If your institution uses one of the services below, follow the corresponding instructions:
- Credentials Inc / Credential Solutions
- Order Reason: Transfer Admission
- Select “Enter Recipient Manually”
- Send to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
- Parchment
- Select “Send to Yourself, Another Individual, or Third Party”
- Enter: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
- National Student Clearinghouse
- School Recipient State: Ohio
- School Name: Cleveland State University
- Department: Select “Not In The List”
- Enter in Department Field: Cleveland State University Online Records
Paper Transcripts (If Electronic Is Not Available)
If electronic delivery is not an option, please mail official transcripts to:
Cleveland State University
ATTN: Online Records
1501 Woodfield Rd, Suite 204N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Final Step
Once your transcript order has been placed, please email your order confirmation to:
enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
This helps us track and process your documents efficiently.
Application Requirements & Next Steps
Before proceeding, please review the list of authorized states where students are eligible to apply:
https://onlinelearning.csuohio.edu/state-authorization
Step 1: Submit Official Transcripts
Please submit a copy of your final official BSN transcript, including proof of your Statistics course.
Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution or their designated transcript service to be considered official.
Send electronic transcripts to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
If your institution uses one of the services below, follow the instructions provided:
- Credentials Inc / Credential Solutions
- Order Reason: Transfer Admission
- Select “Enter Recipient Manually”
- Send to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
- Parchment
- Select “Send to Yourself, Another Individual, or Third Party”
- Enter: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
- National Student Clearinghouse
- School Recipient State: Ohio
- School Name: Cleveland State University
- Department: Select “Not In The List”
- Enter in Department Field: Cleveland State University Online Records
Important:
Please use only the email address listed above when sending electronic transcripts. Do not select Cleveland State University from a general drop‑down list, as transcripts must be routed to a specific department.
If electronic delivery is not available, you may select Cleveland State University from the transcript service and request the transcript be mailed. In this case, please email your order confirmation to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu so we can monitor receipt.
Step 2: Submit Your Resume
Email your current resume to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
Step 3: Submit Letters of Recommendation
Please submit two professional letters of recommendation (academic or professional).
- If already submitted with your online application, no further action is needed.
- If not, letters should be sent to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
You may share the following link with your recommenders to submit their letters directly:
https://onlinelearning.csuohio.edu/grad-nursing-lor
Step 4: Submit Personal Essay
Submit a 2‑page, double‑spaced essay addressing the following:
- Your specialty area of interest
- How you plan to use your MSN degree to support your professional growth and development
- The skills you hope to gain through the program
Please email your essay to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
Application Requirements & Next Steps
Before continuing, please review the list of authorized states where students are eligible to apply:
https://onlinelearning.csuohio.edu/state-authorization
Step 1: Submit Official MSN Transcript
Please submit a copy of your final official MSN transcript.
Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution or their designated transcript service to be considered official.
Electronic transcripts should be sent to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
If your institution uses one of the transcript services below, please follow the instructions provided:
- Credentials Inc / Credential Solutions
- Order Reason: Transfer Admission
- Select “Enter Recipient Manually”
- Send to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
- Parchment
- Select “Send to Yourself, Another Individual, or Third Party”
- Enter: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
- National Student Clearinghouse
- School Recipient State: Ohio
- School Name: Cleveland State University
- Department: Select “Not In The List”
- Enter in Department Field: Cleveland State University Online Records
Important:
Please use only the email address listed above for electronic transcript delivery. Do not select Cleveland State University from a general drop‑down list, as transcripts must be routed to a specific department.
If electronic delivery is not available, you may select Cleveland State University from the transcript service and request the transcript be mailed. In this case, please email your order confirmation to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu so we can monitor receipt.
Step 2: Submit Your Resume
Please email your current resume to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
Step 3: Submit Letters of Recommendation
Submit two professional letters of recommendation (academic or professional).
- If these were submitted with your online application, no additional action is required.
- If not, letters should be sent to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
You may also share the following link with your recommenders to submit their letters directly:
https://onlinelearning.csuohio.edu/grad-nursing-lor
Step 4: Submit Personal Essay
Please submit a 2‑page, double‑spaced essay addressing the following:
- Your specialty area of interest
- How you plan to use this certificate to enhance your professional growth and development
- The skills you hope to gain through the program
Email your essay to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
Step 1: Enrollment Advisor Connection
If you have not yet connected with an Enrollment Advisor, please schedule a phone session using the link below:
Schedule your call here:
https://tinyurl.com/565k6kw9
During this call, your Enrollment Advisor will review next steps and answer any questions about the admissions process.
Please also review the following important disclosures:
- Approved States for Online Enrollment:
https://onlinelearning.csuohio.edu/state-authorization - MSW State Licensure Disclosures:
https://onlinelearning.csuohio.edu/cleveland-state-university-msw-federal-licensure-disclosure
Step 2: Submit Official Transcripts
Request that your official transcripts be sent directly from your institution or transcript service to:
enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
Only transcripts sent directly from the school or its designated transcript provider will be considered official.
Transcript service instructions:
- Credentials Inc / Credential Solutions:
Select Transfer Admission, choose Enter Recipient Manually, and send to enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu - Parchment:
Select Send to Yourself, Another Individual, or Third Party and enter enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu - National Student Clearinghouse:
Select Ohio as the recipient state, Cleveland State University as the school, choose Not In The List for the department, and enter Cleveland State University Online Records
Important: Do not select Cleveland State University from the campus dropdown. Transcripts sent to campus admissions may require reordering.
Step 3: Letters of Recommendation
Submit two letters of recommendation from a professor, field supervisor, work supervisor, or academic advisor/faculty member. Letters must be dated within the past year.
Recommenders may:
- Submit online using this form:
https://onlinelearning.csuohio.edu/msw-lor - Or email their letter directly to enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
Step 4: Admissions Essay
Submit an essay of 3–5 pages (minimum of 3 full pages), with 1.5" spacing, addressing the following topics:
- Describe how you experience/see changes in society and in your own life in relation to the social work profession?
- Are there any ways in which you would expand your own framework or experiences working in the social work profession?
- How would you use an empowerment approach as a future social worker?
- Describe previous social work/human services experience professionally, as a volunteer or student/intern
Please email your essay to enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu.
Step 5: Graduation Verification (If Applicable)
If you are currently in your final undergraduate semester and have not yet graduated, submit a graduation verification letter from your institution.
The letter must be sent directly from the university to: enrollment@onlinelearning.csuohio.edu
