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 2020
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
August 24 |
December 4 |
August 7 |
December 5 - 11 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 24 |
November 3 |
August 7 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 24 |
October 10 |
August 7 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 28 |
December 11 |
September 11 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 14 |
December 11 |
September 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 www.tnecampus.org/academic-calendar. All supporting documents for a new applicant must be submitted within three working days of new student application deadline. Final grades for this semester will be available in myChargerNet on December 18. Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is April 6-7. Registration for Fall 2020 opens April 8 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Fall 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 |
April 8 |
August 18 |
August 28 |
October 30 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
April 8 |
August 18 |
August 28 |
October 10 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
April 8 |
August 18 |
August 24 |
September 24 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
April 8 |
September 22 |
September 28 |
November 16 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
April 8 |
October 8 |
October 14 |
November 21 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Fall 2020 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
August 12 |
August 23 |
September 6 |
September 20 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 12 |
August 23 |
August 30 |
September 9 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 12 |
August 23 |
August 29 |
September 3 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 23 |
September 27 |
October 6 |
October 16 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 9 |
October 13 |
October 20 |
October 28 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Fall 2020 semester is July 10, 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. Additionally, failure to submit documents by this date could result in loss of Tennessee Promise funds for applicable students.
| Fall 2020 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
July 10 |
September 7 |
September 24 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
July 10 |
September 7 |
September 24 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
July 10 |
September 7 |
September 24 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
July 10 |
October 12 |
October 26 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
July 10 |
October 28 |
November 11 |
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 16-18, 2020. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| August 19 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| September 7 |
Labor Day Holiday (College closed) |
| October 12-13 |
Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 25 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 26-29 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) |
| December 24 - January 3 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
Graduation Calendar
| December 2020 Graduation |
| September 25 |
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 12 |
Graduation Ceremony |
Spring Semester 2021
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
January 19 |
April 30 |
January 8 |
May 1-7 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 19 |
April 5 |
January 8 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 19 |
March 6 |
January 8 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 22 |
May 7 |
February 1 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 15 |
May 1 |
February 22 |
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. Final grades for this semester will be available in myChargerNet on May 14. Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is November 2-3. Registration for Spring 2021 opens November 4 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Spring 2021 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 4 |
January 12 |
January 22 |
March 26 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
November 4 |
January 12 |
January 22 |
March 10 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
November 4 |
January 12 |
January 19 |
February 18 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
November 4 |
February 16 |
February 22 |
April 12 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
November 4 |
March 8 |
March 15 |
April 15 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Spring 2021 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
January 6 |
January 18 |
February 1 |
February 14 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 6 |
January 18 |
January 27 |
February 6 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 6 |
January 18 |
January 24 |
January 30 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 19 |
February 21 |
March 2 |
March 12 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 12 |
March 14 |
March 20 |
March 26 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Spring 2021 semester is November 30, 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.
| Spring 2021 Part of Term |
Documentation and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
November 30 |
February 2 |
February 19 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
November 30 |
February 2 |
February 19 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
November 30 |
February 2 |
February 19 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
November 30 |
March 9 |
March 23 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
November 30 |
March 30 |
April 13 |
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 19-21, 2021. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| December 24 - January 3 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
| January 13 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| January 18 |
Martin Luther King Holiday (College Closed) |
| March 7-13 |
Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
Graduation Calendar
| May 2021 Graduation |
| February 19 |
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 8 |
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 2021
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 24 |
August 3 |
May 10 |
Final exams are given on the last class day. |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 24 |
June 28 |
May 10 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 29 |
August 3 |
June 15 |
Any terms offered within the Summer Semester will be within the dates of May 10 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. Final grades for the Summer 2021 semester will be available in myChargerNet on August 13. Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is April 5-6. Registration for Summer 2021 opens April 7 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Summer 2021 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 7 |
May 19 |
May 28 |
July 10 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
April 7 |
May 19 |
May 24 |
June 16 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
April 7 |
June 23 |
June 29 |
July 22 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Summer 2021 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 17 |
May 23 |
June 1 |
June 10 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 17 |
May 23 |
May 27 |
June 1 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 22 |
June 28 |
July 2 |
July 7 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Summer 2021 semester is April 30, 2021 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 2021 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Term (10 weeks) |
April 30 |
June 7 |
June 23 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
April 30 |
June 7 |
June 23 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
April 30 |
July 13 |
July 29 |
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 16-19, 2021. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| May 31 |
Memorial Day Holiday (College closed) |
| July 5 |
Independence Day Holiday (College closed) |
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