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 2023
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
August 21 |
December 1 |
August 4 |
December 2-8 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 21 |
November 3 |
August 4 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 21 |
October 7 |
August 4 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 25 |
December 8 |
September 8 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 11 |
December 2 |
September 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 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 15.
Registration Calendar
Early registration for currently enrolled students is March 22 and March 23.
Registration for Fall 2023 opens March 24 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the College's website.
| Fall 2023 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 |
Early Registration Current Students March 22-23
Open Registration Begins March 24
|
August 15 |
August 25 |
October 27 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 15 |
August 25 |
October 7 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 15 |
August 21 |
September 21 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 19 |
September 25 |
November 13 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 5 |
October 11 |
November 18 |
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 2023 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
August 9 |
August 20 |
September 3 |
September 16 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 9 |
August 20 |
August 30 |
September 8 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 9 |
August 20 |
August 24 |
September 2 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 20 |
September 24 |
October 3 |
October 13 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 6 |
October 10 |
October 14 |
October 24 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Fall 2023 semester is July 7, 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.
| Fall 2023 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
July 7 |
September 5 |
September 22 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
July 7 |
September 5 |
September 22 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
July 7 |
September 5 |
September 22 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
July 7 |
October 9 |
October 23 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
July 7 |
October 25 |
November 9 |
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 13-15, 2023. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Fall 2023 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision. |
August 8 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
October 8 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| August 16 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| September 4 |
Labor Day Holiday (College closed) |
| October 9-10 |
Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 22 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 23-26 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) |
| December 22 - January 1 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
Graduation Calendar
| December 2023 Graduation |
| September 29 |
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 9 |
Graduation Ceremony |
Spring Semester 2024
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
January 16 |
April 26 |
January 5 |
April 27 - May 3 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 16 |
April 1 |
January 5 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 16 |
March 2 |
January 5 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 19 |
May 3 |
January 29 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 11 |
April 27 |
February 19 |
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 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 10.
Registration Calendar
Early Registration for currently enrolled students is October 16 and October 17.
Registration for Spring 2024 opens October 18 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the College website.
| Spring 2024 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 Current Students October 16-17
Open Registration Begins October 18
|
January 9 |
January 19 |
March 22 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 9 |
January 19 |
March 6 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 19 |
January 16 |
February 15 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 13 |
February 19 |
April 8 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 4 |
March 11 |
April 11 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Spring 2024 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
January 7 |
January 15 |
January 29 |
February 10 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 7 |
January 15 |
January 23 |
February 2 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 7 |
January 15 |
January 23 |
January 26 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 15 |
February 18 |
February 26 |
March 8 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 7 |
March 10 |
March 15 |
March 21 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Spring 2024 semester is November 27, 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.
| Spring 2024 Part of Term |
Documentation and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
November 27 |
January 31 |
February 15 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
November 27 |
January 31 |
February 15 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
November 27 |
January 31 |
February 15 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
November 27 |
March 5 |
March 19 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
November 27 |
March 26 |
April 9 |
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, 2024. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Spring 2024 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision |
January 2 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
March 23 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| December 22 - January 1 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
| January 10 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| January 15 |
Martin Luther King Holiday (College Closed) |
| March 4-10 |
Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
Graduation Calendar
| May 2024 Graduation |
| February 23 |
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 |
Two Graduation Ceremonies: Graduates will have an assigned time based upon the credential to be awarded. |
Summer Semester 2024
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 20 |
July 31 |
May10 |
Final exams are given on the last class day. |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 20 |
June 24 |
May10 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 25 |
July 31 |
June 12 |
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 an applicant must be submitted within three working days of the last day to apply. Final grades for the Summer 2024 semester will be available in myChargerNet on August 7. Registration Calendar
Early Registration for currently enrolled students is March 18 and March 19.
Registration for Summer 2024 opens March 20 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the college website.
| Summer 2024 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 Current Students March 18-19
Open Registration Begins March 20
|
May 15 |
May 21 |
July 6 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 15 |
May 20 |
June 12 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 19 |
June 25 |
June 29 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Summer 2024 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 13 |
May 19 |
May 27 |
June 5 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 13 |
May 19 |
May 22 |
May 27 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 18 |
June 24 |
June 27 |
July 2 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Summer 2024 semester is April 26, 2024 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 2024 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Term (10 weeks) |
April 27 |
June 4 |
June 18 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
April 27 |
June 4 |
June 18 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
April 27 |
July 10 |
July 24 |
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 13-16, 2024. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Summer 2024 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision |
June 28 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
July 24 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| May 27 |
Memorial Day Holiday (College closed) |
| June 19 |
Juneteenth Holiday (College closed) |
| July 4 |
Independence Day Holiday (College closed) |
| July 5 |
Independence Day Holiday (Classed do not meet; offices open) |
|
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