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 2019
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
August 26 |
December 6 |
August 9 |
December 7- 13 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 26 |
November 5 |
August 9 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 26 |
October 12 |
August 9 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 30 |
December 13 |
September 13 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 16 |
December 13 |
September 27 |
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 www.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 20. Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is April 1-2. Registration for Fall 2019 opens April 3 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Fall 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 |
April 3 |
August 20 |
August 30 |
November 1 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
April 3 |
August 20 |
August 30 |
October 12 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
April 3 |
August 20 |
August 26 |
September 26 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
April 3 |
September 24 |
September 30 |
November 18 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
April 3 |
October 10 |
October 16 |
November 23 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Fall 2019 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
August 14 |
August 25 |
September 8 |
September 22 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 14 |
August 25 |
September 3 |
September 12 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 14 |
August 25 |
August 31 |
September 6 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 27 |
September 29 |
October 8 |
October 18 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 11 |
October 15 |
October 22 |
November 30 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Fall 2019 semester is July 12, 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. Additionally, failure to submit documents by this date could result in loss of Tennessee Promise funds for applicable students.
| Fall 2019 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
July 12 |
September 9 |
September 26 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
July 12 |
September 9 |
September 26 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
July 12 |
September 9 |
September 26 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
July 12 |
October 14 |
October 31 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
July 12 |
October 30 |
November 18 |
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 18-20, 2019. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| August 21 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| September 2 |
Labor Day Holiday (College closed) |
| October 14-15 |
Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 27 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 28-30 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) |
| December 23-January 1 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
Graduation Calendar
| December 2019 Graduation |
| September 27 |
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 14 |
Graduation Ceremony |
Spring Semester 2020
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
January 21 |
May 1 |
January 10 |
May 2-8 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 21 |
April 6 |
January 10 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 21 |
March 7 |
January 10 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 24 |
May 8 |
February 3 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 16 |
May 2 |
February 24 |
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 15. Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is November 4-5. Registration for Spring 2020 opens November 6 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Spring 2020 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 6 |
January 16 |
January 24 |
March 27 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
November 6 |
January 16 |
January 24 |
March 11 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
November 6 |
January 16 |
January 21 |
February 21 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
November 6 |
February 18 |
February 24 |
April 13 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
November 6 |
March 9 |
March 16 |
April 20 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Spring 2020 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
January 8 |
January 20 |
February 3 |
February 16 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 8 |
January 20 |
January 29 |
February 8 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 8 |
January 20 |
January 26 |
February 1 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 21 |
February 23 |
March 3 |
March 13 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 13 |
march 15 |
March 22 |
March 29 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Spring 2020 semester is December 2, 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.
| Spring 2020 Part of Term |
Documentation and Verification Due |
Awards Posted |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
December 2 |
February 6 |
February 24 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
December 2 |
February 6 |
February 24 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
December 2 |
February 6 |
February 24 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
December 2 |
March 10 |
March 24 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
December 2 |
March 31 |
April 4 |
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 20-22, 2020. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| December 23-January 1 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
| January 15 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| January 20 |
Martin Luther King Holiday (College Closed) |
| March 9-15 |
Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
Graduation Calendar
| May 2020 Graduation |
| February 21 |
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 9 |
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 2020
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
June 1 |
August 7 |
May 15 |
Final exams are given on the last class day. |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
June 1 |
July 2 |
May 15 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
July 6 |
August 7 |
June 19 |
Any terms offered within the Summer Semester will be within the dates of May 11 and August 7. 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 2020 semester will be available in myChargerNet on August 14. Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is April 6-7. Registration for Summer 2020 opens April 8 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Summer 2020 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 8 |
May 28 |
June 2 |
July 15 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
April 8 |
May 28 |
June 1 |
June 21 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
April 8 |
July 2 |
July 6 |
July 27 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Summer 2020 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 26 |
May 31 |
June 14 |
June 17 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 26 |
May 31 |
June 4 |
June 8 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 29 |
July 5 |
July 9 |
July 13 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Summer 2020 semester is May 1, 2020 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 (10 weeks) |
May 1 |
June 15 |
July 3 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 1 |
June 15 |
July 3 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
May 1 |
July 20 |
August 3 |
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 19-21, 2020. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| May 25 |
Memorial Day Holiday (College closed) |
| July 3 |
Independence Day Holiday (College closed) |
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