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Cristina Sanchez Wayton
Associate Vice President, Undergraduate Admissions
c.sanchez17@csuohio.edu
216.523.7416

Welcome to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±! I am pleased that you are considering ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± in your college search. In the Admissions Office, we want to support your exploration of all that ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± has to offer. We've assigned an admissions counselor to your school or area so that you have a direct contact who can answer all of your questions and assist you with the application process. Why not reach out and introduce yourself if you haven't already?

It's a great time to be a ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± student. Our students benefit from ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±'s prime location in the heart of the city, thousands of internships and co-ops, robust student organizations and athletics and nationally-recognized academics and support services. I love calling ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± "home," and I hope you will too!

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Adam Sikula
Associate Director, Transfer & Adult Learner Services
a.sikula@csuohio.edu
216.687.5568 

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± is a young (less than 60 years old), vibrant and diverse place to spend your time in college. Where else can you turn in a paper and then walk to a Guardians game within 10 minutes of each other?

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Clinton Midkiff
Assistant Director, Admissions Communications & Operations
c.j.midkiff@csuohio.edu
216.687.5487

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± has such an exciting atmosphere! With all the new facilities and technologies on our campus, students realize ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± is the place to be! Our unique urban environment is very attractive to students who want a college experience that gives them opportunities to do internships at Fortune 500 companies within walking distance of the residence halls.

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Amanda Zacur
Assistant Director, Transfer Recruitment
a.zacur@csuohio.edu
216.687.3742

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± offers many opportunities to students inside and outside the classroom. Students can choose from over 175 academic programs, 3,000 internship opportunities, and 200 student organizations to get involved in while at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±. There are a lot of exciting events, changes, and opportunities happening in the Cleveland area, and because the city is your campus, that means our students get to experience this first hand. 

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Ryan Hanahan
Assistant Director, Admissions
r.hanahan@csuohio.edu
216.687.9344

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± is a dynamic urban university at the heart of a growing city. The staff and faculty at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± are passionate about the future of each student and provide them with endless opportunities to be engaged in the classroom as well as outside of the classroom around Cleveland.

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Ryan Collins
Coordinator, Admissions Communications & Senior Admission Counselor
r.s.collins82@csuohio.edu
216.687.2274

Welcome to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±! I’m thrilled you’re considering ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±. Our Viking community is friendly, welcoming, and possibly the perfect fit for you. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±â€™s location in downtown Cleveland makes for an electric student experience, allowing you to take advantage of both personal and professional opportunities. Imagine attending class in the morning, walking to your internship in the afternoon, and taking in a show at Playhouse Square in the evening – all in one neighborhood. I’m happy to learn more about your college search journey and provide advice.

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Kayla Dennis
Transfer Recruitment Specialist
k.a.dennis31@csuohio.edu
216.875.9675

Welcome to Cleveland State! My name is Kayla Dennis, and I am the Transfer Recruitment Specialist in the Admissions Office. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± prides itself on being an institution that provides a great education, awesome work opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, and a diverse group of students, faculty and staff. I love that our campus is in the heart of Downtown Cleveland with unique and exciting places to be. I feel like Carrie Bradshaw every time I walk outside! 

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Yolanda Belle-Brown
Senior Admissions Counselor
y.belle@csuohio.edu
216.523.7222

Welcome to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±! Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, where the "City is Our Campus!" Our students have the unique opportunity to engage in learning with over 175+ degree programs and 3,000+ internship/co-op partnerships to utilize the city as a forefront of education. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± is an anchor institution that is committed to the metropolitan community and region we serve. One of our most distinguishing qualities to enhance the community is through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion!  Diversity is not an aspiration or a brand but simply who we are! The Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement works collaboratively across the campus to support strategies that advance diversity and enhance programming and activities to help build a diverse campus community.  There is so much to explore at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±, and I look forward to working with you on your educational journey!

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Jen Kintcher
Senior Admissions Counselor
j.kintcher1@csuohio.edu
216.687.2011

Welcome to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±! I am excited to know that you are interested in such an engaged campus community. With over 3,000 internships to become involved in, our students are getting real world experience outside of ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±. Students have access to choose from over 200 academic majors and are able to obtain the knowledge and experience needed to prepare them for their career path. I hope you will continue to explore our university and find it to be a college you are most interested in attending.

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Karah Vance
Senior Admissions Counselor, Arts 
k.e.vance@csuohio.edu
216.687.9336

I am more than happy to show you the amazing opportunities that spark from studying within ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±â€™s vibrant Arts Campus! Students receive hands-on, real-world experience in the fields of film, theatre, dance and art and design, right in the heart of the largest performing arts center in the country outside of Broadway, NYC! ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±â€™s Arts Campus prepares students to excel in the high-demand fields in arts and entertainment.  If you dream of a career in the arts and entertainment industry, please do not hesitate to reach out to me for further information!

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Alicia Andrews
Admissions Counselor
a.m.andrews80@csuohio.edu
216.523.7414

Welcome to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±! My name is Alicia, and I focus on high schools in western Cuyahoga county, northwest Ohio, and Michigan. As a Michigan native and alumna of ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±, I am so excited to share what I love about being a Viking and a Clevelander! ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± is a truly dynamic university in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Our location alone affords our students so many opportunities, but rest assured that there are plenty of things to do on-campus as well! With over 200 student clubs and organizations, there are so many opportunities to continue pursuing your interests, but also try new things, and being engaged in on-campus organizations is a great way to meet new people and make friends. There is so much to love about Cleveland and ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± – if you have any questions or want to learn more, feel free to contact me!

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Alyssa Stoffko
Admissions Counselor
a.stoffko@csuohio.edu
216.523.7401

Thank you for showing interest in ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±! My name is Alyssa, and I am an admissions counselor for Cincinnati, Dayton and Lorain county. I am so glad you are considering ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±, the heart of Cleveland! Here at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± we want our students to learn inside the classroom, but also outside the classroom, which is done through our engaged learning method. We partner with the Cleveland Clinic – a world renowned hospital – or if you are interested in the arts, we are next door to one of the best performing arts districts in the world. On the weekends, our students can enjoy one of our three professional sport teams, take a walk through our nationally ranked metro parks or check out some of our museums like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio, we have several renewable scholarships to offer our students to make college more affordable! Remember to go on a campus visit so you too can experience our diverse academic community! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!

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Bryce Zwagerman
Admissions Counselor
b.zwagerman@csuohio.edu
216.523.7376

Hello, and thank you for considering ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±. In the heart of Downtown Cleveland, we have the largest geographic footprint in Downtown Clevland. with over 170 different degrees from 8 different colleges. With that, we can partner with many companies in the area to assist you in finding jobs and internships beyond the classroom. Grab a bite to eat, visit a museum, or even a sporting event. We will have something to suit your interests here at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±. I am excited to meet you and help you start your college career.

I specialize in Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, and Trumbull Counties, as well as Pennsylvania and New York.

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Bee Wehlburg
Administrative Coordinator
b.wehlburg@csuohio.edu
216.687.5535

As a longtime Cleveland resident and Northeast Ohio native I am thrilled to welcome you to our beautiful campus! ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± is home to unique and dynamic students seeking to further themselves and their communities and we have lived our mission of accessibility since our inception. Whether it is a taste for the Arts or an interest in the outdoors, our beautiful city of Cleveland has so much to offer you outside of your daily class time. It's an exciting time to be a Viking!