College Student Services Administration
College Student Services Administration
Important update: CSSA program transition and admission pause
The College Student Services Administration (CSSA) graduate program will move from the College of Liberal Arts to the College of Education (CoEd), effective July 1, 2026. This proposed move is currently under review by the Faculty Consultative Group of the Faculty Senate and subject to the established curricular review process.
This transition strengthens CSSA’s long-term sustainability and aligns it with the CoEd’s mission and expertise. The CoEd offers complementary resources, faculty, and opportunities for collaboration that will enhance the program’s mission and visibility.
Admissions pause
To support this transition, admissions to all CSSA programs—including the Master of Education (in-person), Master of Science (in-person), Master of Education (Ecampus/online), and Graduate Certificate (Ecampus)—will pause for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications will reopen in 2027 for students to enroll in the redesigned program in 2027–2028 academic year.
The pause allows faculty to fully redesign the curriculum, provide opportunities for shared governance, request necessary Faculty Senate and Academic Affairs approval, and ensure the new program is distinctive, integrated, and well-supported. The redesigned program will continue to center student affairs competencies, leadership development, equity and inclusion, and practical experience.
Interested in updates?
We encourage prospective students to stay connected. For questions, contact Melissa Medina, coordinator of graduate student admissions at the College of Education.
Where a legacy of activism meets student affairs!
CSSA has a storied history, preparing student affairs practitioners and leaders for over 50 years! Our on campus and Ecampus programs empower student affairs leaders and professionals for transformative careers rooted in equity and access, community and justice, and institutional change. Our graduates are prepared to thrive in various student-facing roles throughout postsecondary settings, community groups, non-profit organizations, state and government agencies, and private sector enterprises. CSSA’s alumni community is vibrant, diverse, and active, supporting current students in their scholarly development and job placement.
