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 2022
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
August 22 |
December 2 |
August 5 |
December 3 - 9 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 22 |
November 1 |
August 5 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 22 |
October 8 |
August 5 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 26 |
December 9 |
September 9 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 12 |
December 9 |
September 23 |
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 application must be submitted within three working days of last day to apply. Final grades for this semester will be available in myChargerNet on December 16.
Registration Calendar
Early registration for currently enrolled students is April 4 and 5.
Registration for Fall 2022 opens April 6 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the College's website.
| Fall 2022 Part of Term |
Registration Begins |
Last Day to Register
without Paying a Late Fee |
Last day of Schedule Adjustment* |
Last day to Drop, Withdraw or
Change to Audit |
| Full Term |
April 6 |
August 16 |
August 26 |
October 28 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
April 6 |
August 16 |
August 26 |
October 8 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
April 6 |
August 16 |
August 22 |
September 22 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
April 6 |
September 20 |
September 26 |
November 14 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
April 6 |
October 6 |
October 12 |
November 19 |
Note: *The schedule adjustment provides the last date a class may be added and the last day to drop a class without a grade designation, including a "W", appearing on the transcripts during the part of term indicated.
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Fall 2022 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
August 10 |
August 21 |
September 4 |
September 17 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 10 |
August 21 |
August 31 |
September 9 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 10 |
August 21 |
August 26 |
September 2 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 21 |
September 25 |
October 4 |
October 13 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 7 |
October 11 |
October 15 |
October 26 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Fall 2022 semester is July 8, 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.
| Fall 2022 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
July 8 |
September 5 |
September 22 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
July 8 |
September 5 |
September 22 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
July 8 |
September 5 |
September 22 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
July 8 |
October 10 |
October 24 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
July 8 |
October 26 |
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 14-16, 2022. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Fall 2022 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision. |
August 9 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
October 9 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| August 17 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| September 5 |
Labor Day Holiday (College closed) |
| October 10-11 |
Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 23 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 24-27 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) |
| December 23 - January 2 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
Graduation Calendar
| December 2022 Graduation |
| September 23 |
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 10 |
Graduation Ceremony |
Spring Semester 2023
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
January 17 |
April 28 |
January 6 |
April 29 - May 5 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 17 |
April 3 |
January 6 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 17 |
March 4 |
January 6 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 20 |
May 5 |
January 30 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 13 |
April 29 |
February 20 |
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 an applicant must be submitted within three working days of the last day to apply. Final grades for this semester will be available in myChargerNet on May 12.
Registration Calendar
Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the College website.
| Spring 2023 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 |
Early registration for currently enrolled students is October 17 - October 18. Registration opens for all admitted students October 19.
|
January 10 |
January 20 |
March 24 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 10 |
January 20 |
March 8 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 10 |
January 17 |
February 16 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 14 |
February 20 |
April 10 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 6 |
March 13 |
April 13 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Spring 2023 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
January 4 |
January 16 |
February 1 |
February 11 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 4 |
January 16 |
January 24 |
February 3 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 4 |
January 16 |
January 24 |
January 27 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 16 |
February 19 |
February 27 |
March 9 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 9 |
March 12 |
March 17 |
March 23 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Spring 2023 semester is November 28, 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.
| Spring 2023 Part of Term |
Documentation and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
November 28 |
February 2 |
February 17 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
November 28 |
February 2 |
February 17 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
November 28 |
February 3 |
February 17 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
November 28 |
March 7 |
March 21 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
November 28 |
March 28 |
April 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 May 17-19, 2023. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Spring 2023 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision |
January 3 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
March 25 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| December 23 - January 2 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
| January 11 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| January 16 |
Martin Luther King Holiday (College Closed) |
| March 5-11 |
Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
Graduation Calendar
| May 2023 Graduation |
| February 24 |
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 6 |
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 2023
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 22 |
August 2 |
May 8 |
Final exams are given on the last class day. |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 22 |
June 26 |
May 8 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 27 |
August 2 |
June 14 |
Any terms offered within the Summer Semester will be within the dates of May 8 and August 5. 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 an applicant must be submitted within three working days of the last day to apply. Final grades for the Summer 2023 semester will be available in myChargerNet on August 12. Registration Calendar
Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the College website.
| Summer 2023 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) |
Early registration for currently enrolled students is March 22 and 23. Registration opens for all admitted students March 24. |
May 17 |
May 23 |
July 8 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 17 |
May 22 |
June 14 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 21 |
June 27 |
July 1 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Summer 2023 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 15 |
May 21 |
May 29 |
June 7 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 15 |
May 21 |
May 24 |
May 29 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 20 |
June 26 |
June 29 |
July 4 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Summer 2023 semester is April 28, 2023 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 2023 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, 2023. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Summer 2023 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision |
June 30 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
July 26 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| May 29 |
Holiday: Memorial Day (College closed) |
| July 3 |
Independence Day Holiday (Classed do not meet; offices open) |
| July 4 |
Holiday: Independence Day (College closed) |
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