The Women's Comprehensive Program at Cleveland State University advances the University's philosophy of an "environment where the individual, the curriculum, and the community interact to provide the highest levels of learning." Comprehensive by design, the Program develops and integrates curricular offerings in Women's Studies, implements a systematic Outreach Program for Returning Women to the Greater Cleveland community, and assists university units and external agencies in complementary and supportive ways.

Recognizing the changing role of women affects both men and women, CSU's Women's Comprehensive Program works to provide all students with an accurate, balanced view of the contemporary urban society in which they will serve.