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Student Activities
Student Activities works hard to provide and give support to services, organizations, and programming for all students to enhance and complement your academic experience.
The Office of Student Activities is located on the Clifton Campus in ATLC 204. We provide various activities that give opportunities for students to participate in many social, educational activities, and events, both on and off campus. We encourage all students to get involved in planning and implementing campus events and activities, so your experiences at Cincinnati State will be something you always remember.
Get Involved!
Do you want to boost your confidence, self-esteem, resume, or change your life?  If the answer is yes, we have things for you! Come to our events, or consider joining a club/organization or volunteering.  Any one of these activities is sure to engage you and connect you to others and resources.
Events
Upcoming Student Activities Events are featured on this webpage and are announced via College email and social media accounts, and posted on bulletin boards throughout the Clifton Campus. Each event is planned with you in mind!  Attendance give students the opportunity to connect with others, increase awareness on certain topics and issues, have fun, and win prizes at select event!
Upcoming Student Activities Events
April 21, 2026
Stress Busters: Self-Guided Painting Session
Clifton
April 22, 2026
Stress Busters: Game Day
Clifton
April 23, 2026
Stress Busters: Line Dancing
Clifton
April 27, 2026
Stress Busters: Snacks & Drinks
Clifton
April 27, 2026
American Red Cross
Clifton
April 27, 2026
Stress Busters: Snacks & Drinks
Clifton
April 29, 2026
Denim Day 2026
Clifton
April 29, 2026
Denim Day 2026
Clifton
Winners Circle
Some events offer exciting opportunities for students to be entered into drawings to win prizes!  Participants must meet certain requirements to be eligible for the prize.  Winners are contacted via phone or email, and prizes must be picked up within 2-weeks of notification.  Unclaimed prizes will go back into the prize vault to be used for another event.
Spring 2026
Winner
Event
Prize
Leah D.
Student Resource Fair
$50 One4ALL Gift Card
Dipesh B.
Club Day
$50 One4ALL Gift Card
Chioma E.
Black History Games
$50 Kroger Gift Card
Ve’Ashia S.
Black History Games
$5 Surge Card Load
Uche O.
Black History Games
$10 Surge Card Load
Armahnni S.
Black History Games
$10 Surge Card Load
Kevin N.
Black History Games
$10 Surge Card Load
Emeretina M.
Black History Games
$10 Surge Card Load
Emma W.
Virtual Student Resource Checkpoint
$50 One4ALL Gift Card
Lance F.
Virtual Student Resource Checkpoint
$10 Subway
Bryan S.
Virtual Student Resource Checkpoint
$10 Subway
Chioma E.
International Women’s Tea
$25 Bath and Body Work Gift Card
Velma S.
International Women’s Tea
$25 Bath and Body Work Gift Card
Saamin K.
International Women’s Tea
$25 Bath and Body Work Gift Card
Angela S.
Virtual Women’s History Month Quiz
$25 Target Gift Card
Addison B.
Virtual Women’s History Month Quiz
$15 Chipotle Gift Card
Natazja B.
Virtual Women’s History Month Quiz
$25 Bath and Body Work Gift Card
Jaida H.
Grad Finale
C-State XL Swag Gift Bag (valued over $125)
Kyia R.
Grad Finale
C-State XL Swag Gift Bag (valued over $125)
Ernest S.
Arab American Fun Facts
$15 Gift Card
Arion C.
Arab American Fun Facts
$15 Gift Card
Abdikadir M.
Arab American Fun Facts
$15 Gift Card
Fall 2025
Winner
Event
Prize
Kelsey D.
Pop-In Event
$25 One4all Gift Card
91 Students
Pop-In Events
$5 SurgeCard Load
Casey R.
Resource Fair
$25 Darden One Gift Card
Tiffany H.
Resource Fair
$15 Subway Gift Card
Adriyana L.
Resource Fair
$15 Starbucks Card
Harley B.
Club Day
$100 Visa Gift Card
Maura W.
Club Day
$ 15 Subway Card
Amila W.
Club Day
$15 Chipotle Gift Card
Chioma E.
Active Shooter Training
$25 Starbuck Gift Card
Belinda O.
Student Health Fair
$100 Kroger Gift Card
Eduardo G.
Constitution Day Quiz In-Person
$25 Visa Gift Card
Bryan N.
Constitution Day Virtual Quiz
$25 One Card Gift Card
Travis S.
Constitution Day Virtual Quiz
$15 Starbucks Gift Card
Nyrobi L.
Constitution Day Virtual Quiz
$15 Subway Gift Card
Anyenno A.
Constitution Day Virtual Quiz
$15 Subway Gift Card
Oscar S.
Human Traffic Awareness Event
$25 MasterCard Gift Card
Mariana C.
Bystander Intervention Event
$25 MasterCard Gift Card
Camille P.
Volunteer Fair
$25 Outback & $25 MasterCard Gift Cards
Eduardo G.
Hispanic Heritage Week-Games
$15 Dairy Queen
Melissa G.
Hispanic Heritage Week-Games
$15 Dairy Queen
Andy B.
Hispanic Heritage Week-Games
$25 Grater’s Ice Cream
Myra W.
Hispanic Heritage Week-Salsa
$15 Dairy Queen
Anthony B.
Healthy Relationships
$5 SurgeCard Load
Ramakrishna  G.
Healthy Relationships
$5 SurgeCard Load
Chioma E.
Healthy Relationships
$5 SurgeCard Load
Jessica E.
Healthy Relationships
$5 SurgeCard Load
Myra W.
Healthy Relationships
$5 SurgeCard Load
Summer 2025
Winner
Event
Prize
Nichelle C.
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
C-State Swag (valued at $25)
Grace K.
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
C-State Swag (valued at $25)
Angela N.
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
C-State Swag (valued at $25)
Melisa G.
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
C-State Swag (valued at $25)
Quatisha J.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Machoucourath I.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Habfeab W.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Jalen W.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Ethan T.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Aidee P.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Jaalam K.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Sarah B.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Jalen J.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Neon L.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Chioma E.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Niva F.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Lucy O.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Corey N.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Karla W.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Christopher L.
Hot Diggity Dog Day
$5 SurgeCard Load
Machoucourath I.
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
C-State Swag (valued at $25)
Mackenzie A.
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
C-State Swag (valued at $25)
Galy P.
Game Day
$25 Visa Gift Card
Kira F.
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
C-State Swag (valued at $25)
Jason E.
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
C-State Swag (valued at $25)
Myra W
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
C-State Swag (valued at $25)
Nyx H.
Where Are you Taking Cincinnati State this Summer?
$100 Visa Gift Card
Volunteer
Students can make a difference by getting involved at the college or in the community. Volunteering can also boost your resume, save resources, bring people together, give people the opportunity to pay that favor forward, help you gain a sense of purpose, knowledge and understanding of other ways in life, and more!
Internal Volunteer Opportunities
Service Area
Duration
Contact
Career Closet
All year
brian.hooten@cincinnatistate.edu
The Surge Cupboard
All year
angela.haensel@cincinnatistate.edu
Serve Your Community
Organization
Duratio
American Red Cross
All year
Bethany House Services
All year
CAIN
All year
Cincinnati Public Library
All year
Cincinnati Zoo
All year
Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
All year
Freestore Foodbank
All year
Friends of the Public Library
All year
Guiding Light Mentoring
All year
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati
All year
Heartland Hospice
All year
Hoxworth Blood Center
All year
Karen Wellington Foundation
All year
LADD
All year
Matthew 25 Ministries
All year
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dining Room at Saint Francis Seraph Ministries
All year
Pause for Parents, Play for Kids
All year
People Working Cooperatively
All year
Seeds of Literacy
All year
The Healing Center
All year
TriHealth
All year
Women Helping Women
All year
Clubs and Organizations
New clubs and organizations must be chartered through the Office of Student Activities and the Student Government.
Students are encouraged to join clubs and organizations that appeal to their academic and social interests. Student organization offices are located in the Office of Student Activities.
Current Student Clubs and Organizations
Africa! Students Association (ASA)
American Culinary Federation Junior Chapter Midwest Culinary Institute Junior Chapter
Bachelor Bound Club
Biology Club
Black Male Initiative
Cincinnati State Baja SAE
Cincinnati State Students for Life
Cincinnati State Women’s Network
Cincinnati State’s Generation Action Club
Cincy4Christ
Creative Writing Club
CState Accelerate
Early Childhood Club
Environmental Club
Honors Student Club
Horticulture Club
In The Zone
Interpreter Training Club
Leadership Club
National Association of Home Builders
National Society of Professional Surveyors Student Chapter
Nursing Student Organization
Phi Theta Kappa
Respiratory Care
Scrub Club
Society of Women Engineers
Spanish Club
Student Government
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
Get involved
Hazing
What is Hazing?
Hazing as defined by the State of Ohio in the Ohio Revised code 2903.31 as: “any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of initiation into any student or other organization or any act to continue or reinstate membership in or affiliation with any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person, including coercing another to consume alcohol or a drug of abuse, as a defined in section 3719.011 of the Revised Code.
Anti-Hazing Reports
as of 12/31/25
Student Government
All students are encouraged to attend Student Government meetings. The Student Government is involved in student activities and acts as a liaison between students and the College administration.
SurgeCard
The SurgeCard is the official Cincinnati State College identification card.  All Cincinnati State students and employees must have a SurgeCard with them at all times for security purposes. The initial card is free and available to active students who are registered for classes.
SurgeCard Access
The SurgeCard is the official identification card for all Cincinnati State students and employees. Your SurgeCard provides access to a variety of services at the Clifton Campus in the following areas:
Johnnie Mae Berry Library
Computer Labs
Fitness Center and Game Room
William Mallory Early Learning Center
door access for qualified parents
and other services
Obtaining My SurgeCard
To obtain a SurgeCard, you
MUST
be registered for classes at Cincinnati State. Students have the option of obtaining a SurgeCard either in-person or online.
On Campus
Visit the Student Activities Office during regular business hours, Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm. We are located in room 204 ATLC (Advanced Technology & Learning Center) on the Clifton Campus. Hours are generally extended during the first week of the Fall and Spring Semesters.
Tips
Be prepared for your photo!
Bring a photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID) and your seven-digit student ID number
Please do not bring hats, headgear, and sunglasses, as they are not permitted in the photo.
Online
Using laptop or computer
Log into your
MyCstate Account
Click on the “
Surge Card
” button on the right.
Click on
Surge Card Request & Photo Submission Form
. Under “Get a Surge Card”.
Using a mobile device
Log into your
MyCstate Account
Click “
Surge Card
Scroll down, click
Request new or replacement SurgeCard online
Please note online requests are generally processed within a few business days of receipt and are mailed by U.S. postal mail and cannot be picked up.
Using Surge Debit
You can apply money to your SurgeCard to use for products and services on Cincinnati State’s campus.
Add funds to your SurgeCard in these ways:
Online with a credit/debit card through your
MyCState portal
. Click on the
SurgeCard
button, then go to
Add Funds to your SurgeCard
under Quick Links.
Use the VTS machine located outside the Student Activities Office (ATLC 204). Accepts cash only and cannot disperse change.
After you add debit funds to your SurgeCard, you can use your card at these locations:
Follett Bookstore
Bakery Hill
(Receive a 5% discount at Bakery Hill when you use your Surge card.)
Library
(for printing)
Open Computer Lab
(for printing)
Cafeteria
Free Printing with a SurgeCard
Each SurgeCard is pre-loaded with $18, giving you the ability to print 225 free black and white sheets each semester!  After reaching your free limit, additional printing can be purchased for $0.08 per sheet by adding funds to your SurgeCard (see
Using Surge Debit
).
Replacing Your Surgecard
Lost Cards
If your SurgeCard is lost, you can replace it either online (see Obtaining My SurgeCard) or come in-person during office hours (listed at the bottom of this page). Replacement cards are $10 and the fee will be charged to your student account. Check the
Bursar and Cashier Office
website for payment options.
Stolen Cards
Report your stolen card promptly to
campus police
and be sure to deactivate it to prevent unauthorized use!  Replacement of a stolen SurgeCard is free with a police report.
Deactivating your SurgeCard
If your card has been lost or stolen, you must deactivate that card.
Log into your
MyCstate account
Click on the Surge Card tab
Scroll to “Replace Lost/Stolen SurgeCard”
Log into the Cincinnati State Online SurgeCard Office using your same log in credentials
Locate and click the “Deactivation” link located at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts to deactivate your lost/stolen card.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located in the Office of Student Activities. Everyone is encouraged to bring lost items to the Student Activities Office during open hours.  If after hours, please take it to the nearest office.
Photo identification must be provided when retrieving lost property.  Items are kept for 30 days and are donated to charity afterwards.  Use the contact information below to inquire about lost items.
Other Services & Resources
Faxing
Lactation Room Access
Cincinnati State Resource Guide
Health Care Alternatives
Cincinnati State is not a residential campus and does not provide student health insurance or a medical facility on campus.  The listing below provides some healthcare alternatives for students.
Indiana
Adams County:
Adams County Health Department
Allen County:
Allen County Department of Health
Dearborn County:
Dearborn County Board of Health
Ohio
Hamilton County:
Health Services
513 Relief Bus Services
Ohio Department of Health (ODH):
Charitable Healthcare Network
The Healing Center:
UC Student Run Free Clinic
TriHealth:
Good Samaritan Free Health Center
Other Cincinnati Medical Options:
Medical Resources
Kentucky
Northern Kentucky Health Department:
County Health Centers
(covers Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton Counties)
Additional Health Resources
Medical
Student Life Resources
Campus Life
Clubs & Organizations
Get Involved!
Fitness Center & Recreation
Popular Student Resources
Career Center
Career Closet
Counseling Services
Math Center
METRO DISCOUNT PASS
Parenting Resource Center
Surge Cupboard Food Pantry
Transfer Center
Tutoring Center
Writing Center
Phone: (513) 569-1555
Email:
studentactivities@cincinnatistate.edu
3520 Central Parkway
Room 204 ATLC Building
Cincinnati, OH 45223
Regular Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Summer Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am- 5:30pm
Friday
9am-1pm