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 2021
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
August 23 |
December 3 |
August 6 |
December 4 - 10 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 23 |
November 2 |
August 6 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 23 |
October 9 |
August 6 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 27 |
December 10 |
September 10 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 13 |
December 10 |
September 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 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 17.
Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is April 5-6. Registration for Fall 2021 opens April 7 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Fall 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 |
April 7 |
August 17 |
August 27 |
October 29 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
April 7 |
August 17 |
August 27 |
October 9 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
April 7 |
August 17 |
August 23 |
September 23 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
April 7 |
September 21 |
September 27 |
November 15 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
April 7 |
October 7 |
October 13 |
November 20 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Fall 2021 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
August 11 |
August 22 |
September 5 |
September 20 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 11 |
August 22 |
August 31 |
September 9 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 11 |
August 22 |
August 28 |
September 2 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 22 |
September 26 |
October 5 |
October 15 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 8 |
October 12 |
October 19 |
October 28 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Fall 2021 semester is July 9, 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. Additionally, failure to submit documents by this date could result in loss of Tennessee Promise funds for applicable students.
| Fall 2021 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
July 9 |
September 6 |
September 23 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
July 9 |
September 6 |
September 23 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
July 9 |
September 6 |
September 23 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
July 9 |
October 11 |
October 24 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
July 9 |
October 27 |
November 10 |
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 15-17, 2021. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| August 18 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| September 6 |
Labor Day Holiday (College closed) |
| October 11-12 |
Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 24 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 25-28 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) |
| December 24 - January 3 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
Graduation Calendar
| December 2021 Graduation |
| September 24 |
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 11 |
Graduation Ceremony |
Spring Semester 2022
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
January 18 |
April 29 |
January 7 |
April 30 - May 6 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 18 |
April 4 |
January 7 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 18 |
March 5 |
January 7 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 21 |
May 6 |
January 31 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 14 |
April 30 |
February 21 |
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 13.
Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is November 1-2. Registration for Spring 2022 opens November 3 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Spring 2022 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 3 |
January 11 |
January 21 |
March 25 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
November 3 |
January 11 |
January 21 |
March 9 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
November 3 |
January 11 |
January 18 |
February 17 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
November 3 |
February 15 |
February 21 |
April 11 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
November 3 |
March 7 |
March 14 |
April 14 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Spring 2022 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
January 5 |
January 17 |
January 31 |
February 13 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 5 |
January 17 |
January 26 |
February 5 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 5 |
January 17 |
January 23 |
January 29 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 18 |
February 20 |
March 1 |
March 11 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 11 |
March 13 |
March 19 |
March 25 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Spring 2022 semester is November 29, 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.
| Spring 2022 Part of Term |
Documentation and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
November 29 |
February 3 |
February 18 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
November 29 |
February 3 |
February 18 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
November 29 |
February 3 |
February 18 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
November 29 |
March 8 |
March 22 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
November 29 |
March 29 |
April 12 |
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 18-20, 2022. 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 12 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| January 17 |
Martin Luther King Holiday (College Closed) |
| March 6-12 |
Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
Graduation Calendar
| May 2022 Graduation |
| February 25 |
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 7 |
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 2022
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 23 |
August 2 |
May 9 |
Final exams are given on the last class day. |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 23 |
June 27 |
May 9 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 28 |
August 2 |
June 14 |
Any terms offered within the Summer Semester will be within the dates of May 9 and August 6. 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 2022 semester will be available in myChargerNet on August 12. Registration Calendar
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students is April 4-5. Registration for Summer 2022 opens April 6 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability.
| Summer 2022 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 6 |
May 18 |
May 27 |
July 9 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
April 6 |
May 18 |
May 23 |
June 15 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
April 6 |
June 22 |
June 28 |
July 21 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Summer 2022 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 16 |
May 22 |
May 31 |
June 9 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 16 |
May 22 |
May 26 |
May 31 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 21 |
June 27 |
July 1 |
July 6 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Summer 2022 semester is April 29, 2022 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 2022 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Term (10 weeks) |
April 29 |
June 6 |
June 20 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
April 29 |
June 6 |
June 20 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
April 29 |
July 12 |
July 26 |
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 15-18, 2022. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
Class Holidays and College Closings
| May 30 |
Memorial Day Holiday (College closed) |
| July 4 |
Independence Day Holiday (College closed) |
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