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Undergraduate Admissions Team

Your personal guide to the college admissions process  

When it comes to your future, you have important decisions to make. At Central State University, our Admissions team is available to help you and your loved ones understand the ways in which we can support you in achieving your desired future. We will engage with you about your educational goals and help you decide which major best aligns with your academic aspirations and future career path. Let us inspire you to take the first step toward fulfilling your dreams.

Whether you are graduating from high school or considering transferring to Central State University or earning a degree at CSU as an international student, we’re here for you.

You may also request more information about Central State University.

Admissions Specialists

Ashley Clarke — Admissions Specialist

E: aclarke7@centralstate.edu

Regions: 

  • Cincinnati
  • Bahamas
  • Illinois
  • California
  • Additional States: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Geoffrey Thompson — Admissions Specialist

E: gthompson@centralstate.edu

Regions: 

  • Cleveland
  • Additional states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee

Jade Watson — Admissions Specialist

E: jwatson3@centralstate.edu

Regions: 

  • Columbus
  • Maryland
  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
  • Additional states: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Ja’Channa Simpson — Admissions Specialist

E: jsimpson2@centralstate.edu

Regions:

  • Dayton
  • Indiana
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • Kentucky
  • Additional states: Connecticut, Delaware

Kiersten Johnson — Admissions Specialist

E: kjohnson1@centralstate.edu

Regions: 

  • Youngstown
  • Akron
  • Canton
  • Toledo
  • Springfield
  • Additional States: New York, Virginia, West Virginia

Admissions processors

Admissions processors have specific alphabetical assignments, but each can assist students in need or who may have questions. Find your Admissions processor below to contact them.

Sha’Rhonda Hawkins — Admissions Processor

E: shawkins@centralstate.edu

Samuel Sharp — Admissions Processor

E: ssharp@centralstate.edu

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