These calendars are subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.
Fall Semester 2018
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
August 27 |
December 7 |
August 10 |
December 8-14 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 27 |
November 6 |
August 10 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 27 |
October 13 |
August 10 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
October 1 |
December 14 |
September 14 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 17 |
December 14 |
September 28 |
Dates for all parts of term are posted online at www.columbiastate.edu/refunds-drops-withdrawals. Students enrolling in TN eCampus online classes must adhere to the TN eCampus Academic Calendar posted online at https://tnecampus.org/academic-calendar. All supporting documents for a new applicant must be submitted within three working days of new student application deadline. To be eligible for application deadline extension, returning students can have no new transfer college coursework since last attending Columbia State. Final grades for this semester will be available in myChargerNet on December 21.
Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is April 2-3. Registration for Fall 2018 opens April 4 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Fall 2018 Part of Term |
Registration Begins |
Last Day to Register |
Last day to Add a Class during this Part of Term |
Last day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit |
| Full Term |
April 4 |
August 21 |
August 31 |
November 2 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
April 4 |
August 21 |
August 27 |
October 13 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
April 4 |
August 21 |
August 27 |
September 27 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
April 4 |
September 25 |
October 1 |
November 19 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
April 4 |
October 11 |
October 17 |
November 24 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Fall 2018 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
August 15 |
August 26 |
September 9 |
September 23 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 15 |
August 26 |
September 4 |
September 13 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 15 |
August 26 |
September 1 |
September 7 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 28 |
September 30 |
October 9 |
October 19 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 12 |
October 16 |
October 23 |
November 31 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Fall 2018 semester is July 13, 2018 to allow for timely processing. If financial aid forms are not complete by this date, students should be prepared to pay their tuition and fees by the payment deadline to maintain their class schedules. Additionally, failure to submit documents by this date could result in loss of Tennessee Promise funds for applicable students.
| Fall 2018 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
July 13 |
September 10 |
September 27 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
July 13 |
September 10 |
September 27 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
July 13 |
September 10 |
September 27 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
July 13 |
October 15 |
November 1 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
July 13 |
October 31 |
November 19 |
Posting and disbursement dates are contingent on faculty confirming enrollment by verifying student participation in a class prior to census date. Students must attend/participate on the first day of class in order to receive disbursements according to this schedule. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) evaluations usually occur the first business day after grades post. Students will receive email notifications of SAP violations, if applicable, to their Columbia State email between December 19-21, 2018. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| August 22 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| September 3 |
Labor Day Holiday (College closed) |
| October 15-16 |
Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 21 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 22-25 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) |
| December 24-January 1 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
Graduation Calendar
| December 2018 Graduation |
| September 28 |
Submit Intent to Graduate IF you wish to participate in the December ceremony. Those not participating in the ceremony must still file an intent and are encouraged to file early to ensure awareness of requirements before your final semester. |
| December 15 |
Graduation Ceremony |
Spring Semester 2019
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
January 14 |
April 26 |
January 2 |
April 27 - May 3 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 14 |
March 30 |
January 2 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 14 |
March 2 |
January 2 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 18 |
May 3 |
February 4 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 11 |
May 3 |
February 25 |
Dates for all parts of term are posted online at www.columbiastate.edu/refunds-drops-withdrawals. Students enrolling in TN eCampus online classes must adhere to the TN eCampus Academic Calendar posted online at https://tnecampus.org/academic-calendar. All supporting documents for a new applicant must be submitted within three working days of new student application deadline. To be eligible for application deadline extension, returning students can have no new transfer college coursework since last attending Columbia State. Final grades for this semester will be available in myChargerNet on May 10.
Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is November 5-6. Registration for Spring 2019 opens November 7 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Spring 2019 Part of Term |
Registration Begins |
Last Day to Register |
Last day to Add a Class during this Part of Term |
Last day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit |
| Full Term |
November 7 |
January 8 |
January 18 |
March 22 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
November 7 |
January 8 |
January 14 |
March 5 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
November 7 |
January 8 |
January 14 |
February 14 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
November 7 |
February 12 |
February 18 |
April 8 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
November 7 |
March 4 |
March 11 |
April 15 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Spring 2019 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
January 3 |
January 13 |
January 27 |
February 10 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 3 |
January 13 |
January 22 |
February 2 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 3 |
January 13 |
January 19 |
January 25 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 15 |
February 17 |
February 26 |
March 8 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 8 |
March 10 |
March 17 |
March 24 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Spring 2019 semester is December 1, 2018 to allow for timely processing. If financial aid forms are not complete by this date, students should be prepared to pay their tuition and fees by the payment deadline to maintain their class schedules.
| Spring 2018 Part of Term |
Documentation and Verification Due |
Awards Posted |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
December 1 |
January 29 |
February 14 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
December 1 |
January 29 |
February 14 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
December 1 |
January 29 |
February 14 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
December 1 |
March 4 |
March 18 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
December 1 |
March 25 |
April 8 |
Posting and disbursement dates are contingent on faculty confirming enrollment by verifying student participation in a class prior to census date. Students must attend/participate on the first day of class in order to receive disbursements according to this schedule. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) evaluations usually occur the first business day after grades post. Students will receive email notifications of SAP violations, if applicable, to their Columbia State email between May 15-17, 2019. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| December 25 - January 1 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
| January 9 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| January 21 |
Martin Luther King Holiday (College Closed) |
| March 4-10 |
Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
Graduation Calendar
| May 2019 Graduation |
| February 22 |
Submit Intent to Graduate IF you wish to participate in the May ceremony. Those not participating in the ceremony must still file an Intent and are encouraged to file early to ensure awareness of requirements before your final semester. |
| May 4 |
Graduation Ceremonies: One in the morning and another in the afternoon. Graduates will have an assigned time based upon the credential to be awarded. |
Summer Semester 2019
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
June 3 |
August 9 |
May 17 |
Final exams are given on the last class day. |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
June 3 |
July 5 |
May 17 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
July 8 |
August 9 |
June 21 |
Any terms offered within the Summer Semester will be within the dates of May 6 and August 9. Dates for all parts of term are posted online at www.columbiastate.edu/refunds-drops-withdrawals. Students enrolling in TN eCampus online classes must adhere to the TN eCampus Academic Calendar posted online at https://tnecampus.org/academic-calendar. All supporting documents for a new applicant must be submitted within three working days of new student application deadline. To be eligible for application deadline extension, returning students can have no new transfer college coursework since last attending Columbia State. Final grades for the Summer 2019 semester will be available in myChargerNet on August 16.
Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is April 1 - 2. Registration for Summer 2019 opens April 3 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Summer 2019 Part of Term |
Registration Begins |
Last Day to Register |
Last Day to Add a Class during this Part of Term |
Last Day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
April 3 |
May 29 |
June 4 |
July 17 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
April 3 |
May 29 |
June 3 |
June 24 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
April 3 |
July 5 |
July 8 |
July 29 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Summer 2019 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 28 |
June 2 |
June 10 |
June 19 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 28 |
June 2 |
June 6 |
June 10 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
July 1 |
July 7 |
July 11 |
July 15 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Summer 2019 semester is May 1, 2019 to allow for timely processing. If financial aid forms are not complete by this date, students should be prepared to pay their tuition and fees by the payment deadline to maintain their class schedules.
| Summer 2019 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 1 |
June 17 |
July 5 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 1 |
June 17 |
July 5 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
May 1 |
July 22 |
August 5 |
Posting and disbursement dates are contingent on faculty confirming enrollment by verifying student participation in a class prior to census date. Students must attend/participate on the first day of class in order to receive disbursements according to this schedule. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) evaluations usually occur the first business day after grades post. Students will receive email notifications of SAP violations, if applicable, to their Columbia State email between August 21-23, 2019. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| May 27 |
Memorial Day Holiday (College closed) |
| July 4 |
Independence Day Holiday (College closed) |
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