Bookstore
The CSU Bookstore is located at 2400 Euclid Ave., on the southeastern corner of campus. It is the official bookstore for the university, selling used and new textbooks based on faculty book requests; reference books in professional fields; bargain books; general reading books (bestsellers are discounted); school and office supplies; Cleveland State gear; stamps; greeting cards; gift items; and a full range of snacks and soft drinks.
The bookstore buys textbooks back at the end of each semester. If the book will be used for a class during the following term, the student can receive as much as 50% of the original purchase price. Books are re-purchased at higher prices until the term's estimated demand is filled. Once the demand is filled, textbooks are re-purchased at wholesale prices.
The bookstore accepts VikingCash, cash, checks made payable to the CSU Bookstore, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and most debit cards. Picture IDs are necessary for all noncash transactions, refunds and book buyback. Online service includes textbook purchases, faculty assistance, and an online CSU Gear shop.
Call 216-687-2128 for more information.
Bookstore hours [from the Bookstore Web site]
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Child Development Center
Cleveland State University is committed to providing a high-quality, affordable, on-site child care center. Full- and part-time child care services are available for daytime and evening hours to students, faculty and staff who are parents or legal guardians of children ages six weeks to 12 years.
The CSU Child Development Center, managed by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, provides safe, nurturing, high-quality care so you can have peace of mind while you work or attend classes.
Enrollment preference will be given to enrolled Cleveland State students. The program offers care, supervision and early education of children, and will ensure the optimal physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of each child based on the standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation system.
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Conference Services
Conference Services is responsible for requesting use of all facilities on campus. We are a centralized and cooperative effort among campus support departments dedicated to providing complete event planning to guarantee successful programs. Conference Services also provides comprehensive information regarding student events, services, and activities occurring at Cleveland State.
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Dining on Campus
A wide variety of dining options are available.
During construction of the new Student Center, CSU Dining will serve the campus from dining locations in each area of campus. The west end of campus features Wheat Street Deli in the lobby of the College of Business and The Link coffee cart on the Innerlink in the College of Law. Both locations offer the freshest soups, salads, and brewed coffee.
Center campus is served by the dining area on the first floor of Main Classroom. Mesquite Grill and Mama Leone’s pizza serve made-to-order meals for students on the go.
On the East end, Glenn’s Energy Oasis in the Rec Center is a great place to grab a healthy smoothie or hot coffee and Fenn Shoppe offers a wide variety of made-to-order, carry-out food and select convenience items.
- Viking Hall Dining Room – All current VikingCard ID holders are able to dine in the Viking Hall Dining Room from 7a.m. – 7p.m. The freshest meals possible are served because the kitchen has moved to the front of the house and is center stage. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered on an all-you-care-to-eat basis. All meals can be cooked to order and include grille items, a cook-to-order stir fry station, all-day waffle bar and much more.
- Elements Bistro on Euclid – Located on the first floor of the Administration Center, this full-service sit-down restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. The menu focus is on simple preparation of high quality fresh and regional food.
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Housing
- Go to Viking Hall Web site or Fenn Tower Web site
Viking Hall and Fenn Tower are Cleveland State’s on-campus housing communities. Both communities offer fully furnished units, a great location, quiet study areas and other great amenities that create the right environment for your academic success.
The historic Fenn Tower features a restored entry lobby and several remodeled ballrooms and common areas. Apartments are available fully furnished with cable television, high-speed Internet, and some with kitchenettes. Outside the units, community amenities such as a game room with billiards and big-screen television, fitness center, theater room, laundry center and convenience store merge the building's classic design with modern day function.
Viking Hall is located in the heart of the campus and can accommodate 500 students in large spacious furnished units with carpeting, high-speed Internet, cable television and much more. Community amenities include a computer lab, fitness center, 24-hour security, laundry facilities, television lounge, on-site convenience store and more.
All residents participate in a convenient food service plan and can choose a meal plan from a variety of options.
Requests for information and applications for Fenn Tower and Viking Hall are available in the Department of Residence Life, located in the lobby of Fenn Tower, 1983 East 24th St. For more information, please call 216-687-5196, or visit www.csuohio.edu/services/reslife/.
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Parking Services
Parking is available to any student who registers with the Parking Services office and obtains either a daily pay-per-day hangtag or a prepaid parking hangtag.
The daily hangtag allows designated access to Cleveland State University lots for $4.00 per day (hangtag is free).
The prepaid hangtag holders are entitled to park in the core of campus at any time.
The Parking Services office is located in the Chester Building Annex, Room 128. A student must provide the license plate numbers and a photo ID to obtain a hangtag.
Students are responsible for observing the regulations governing parking on campus, as listed in the parking guide and campus map distributed with your parking registration. Click on www.csuohio.edu/services/parking for complete information.
The Office of Parking Services also offers emergency road service to parking patrons, and student employment opportunities.
Parking Services hours of operation are:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Extended hours are maintained during the first week of classes.
For more information, call 216-687-2023.
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Recreation Center
The much anticipated 100,000-square-foot Cleveland State University Recreation Center, located at 2420 Chester Ave., opened fall semester, 2006. The building houses a main gym, a multipurpose gym, a fully equipped weight training area, a fitness area outfitted with a variety of cardio equipment, multipurpose rooms, racquetball and squash courts, and a seventh-of-a-mile indoor running track. A juice bar, pro shop, and an underground 50-space garage for metered, short term parking are also a part of the facility's amenities.
The new Recreation Center is connected to the current Physical Education Building, providing convenient access to the swimming pool in Busbey Natatorium. All CSU students (taking 8 credits or more) who have been assessed and paid the activity fee to support the Recreation Center automatically have membership without any additional charge. All other students will be charged for membership.
Cleveland State faculty and staff may purchase a Recreation Center membership, and membership options for alumni and the community are also available.
The center is home to all university intramural programs such as flag football, basketball, volleyball, dodge ball, kickball, soccer, tennis, badminton and table tennis. Sports clubs may also use the facility for their events.
Operational management is provided by a company under contract to the university.
Intramural Sports
The Intramural Sports Program at Cleveland State University provides a variety of leagues and tournaments throughout the year. These contests emphasize mental, social and physical well-being. The Intramural Sports Program is an all-inclusive operation. Every student registered for classes is eligible to participate. The program is also available to CSU faculty and staff as well as to any other Recreation Center member. Intramurals seek to build community amongst CSU students, faculty, and staff through friendly competition. Good sportsmanship is valued above all else. For more information, contact the Intramural Sports Program at 216-802-3200 or e-mail intramurals@csuohio.edu.
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VikingCard ID Office
Cleveland State University provides every student with an identification card at the time of class registration. It is called the VikingCard. The VikingCard is the official campus identification card for all CSU students, faculty and staff. It is also your key to programs and services across campus. The VikingCard Office is located in Main Classroom. The VikingCard Office phone number is: 216-875-9888, Web site: www.csuohio.edu/services/vcard.
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Wolstein Center
The Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University plays host to a myriad of special events, including contemporary concerts by international recording artists, nationally acclaimed family shows, professional and amateur sporting events, trade shows and conventions, consumer shows, and a vast array of community and civic functions. The center is also the home of the Division I, Horizon League — CSU Vikings Men's and Women's Basketball games.
The arena is a state-of-the-art, full-service, multipurpose facility that is capable of seating up to 15,000 people for special events. All new scoreboards, concession stands, VIP Loge, LED Marquee, and the Backstage Café ensure that guests will enjoy their visit. The Wolstein Center has made a commitment to bring the best of world-class entertainment, hosted in a first-class sport/entertainment facility, to all of Northeast Ohio.
The Conference Center has over 10,000 square feet of conference and annex space which has the flexibility to host banquets, receptions, and conferences to serve a wide variety of needs. The facility has two large ballrooms that can be divided into smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings. The Conference Center also has a full range of audiovisual equipment available for special events. For larger banquets, trade shows, and conferences, the Arena Grand Ballroom can host events up 2,000 guests. The in-house caterer, SAVOR CLEVELAND, Catering by SMG, provides a full line of catering services for events in the Arena and Conference Center.
For more information or to reserve a date, click on the Wolstein Center link, or call at 216-687-9292.
The Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University is located on the campus of Cleveland State University, between East 21st and East 18th streets and Carnegie and Prospect avenues. For more information, internship programs, and employment opportunities, call 216-687-9292.
The Wolstein Center is managed by SMG. Headquartered in Philadelphia, SMG is the leading private facility management company in the world. With over 200 venues, throughout 41 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Europe, SMG controls over 1.46 million entertainment seats worldwide, and over 10 million square feet of exhibit space. For additional company information, visit www.smgworld.com (link opens in new window).