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 2025
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
August 25 |
December 5 |
August 22 |
December 6-12 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 25 |
November 4 |
August 22 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 25 |
October 11 |
August 22 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 29 |
December 12 |
September 24 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 15 |
December 5 |
September 10 |
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 19.
Registration Calendar
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Fall 2025 Part of Term
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Registration Begins
Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the College website.
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Last day of Schedule Adjustment
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.
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Last day to Drop, Withdraw or
Change to Audit
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| Full Term |
Early registration for current
students March 17-18
Open registration begins
March 19 for all admitted students
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August 29 |
October 31 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 29 |
October 11 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 25 |
September 25 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 29 |
November 17 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 15 |
November 22 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Fall 2025 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
August 13 |
August 24 |
September 7 |
September 20 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
August 13 |
August 24 |
September 3 |
September 12 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
August 13 |
August 24 |
August 28 |
September 6 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
September 24 |
September 28 |
October 7 |
October 17 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
October 8 |
October 14 |
October 20 |
October 28 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Fall 2025 semester is July 11, 2025 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 2025 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
July 11 |
September 8 |
September 21 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
July 11 |
September 8 |
September 21 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
July 11 |
September 8 |
September 21 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
July 11 |
October 13 |
October 26 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
July 11 |
October 28 |
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 17-19, 2025. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Fall 2025 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision. |
August 11 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
October 6 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| August 20 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| September 1 |
Labor Day Holiday (College closed) |
| October 13-14 |
Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 26 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| November 27 - November 30 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) |
| December 24 - January 1 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
| January 2 |
Administrative Closing (College Closed) |
Graduation Calendar - December 2025
| September 26 |
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 13 |
Graduation Ceremony |
Spring Semester 2026
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
January 20 |
May 1 |
January 16 |
May 2 - 8 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 20 |
April 6 |
January 16 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 20 |
March 7 |
January16 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 23 |
May 8 |
February 18 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 16 |
May 1 |
March 11 |
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 15.
Registration Calendar
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Spring 2026 Part of Term
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Registration Begins
Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the College website.
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Last day of Schedule Adjustment
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
|
Last day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit
|
| Full Term |
Early registration for current
students October 20-21
Open registration begins
October 22 for all admitted students
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January 23 |
March 30 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 23 |
March 10 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 20 |
February 19 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 23 |
April 12 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 16 |
April 16 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Spring 2026 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
January 7 |
January 19 |
February 2 |
February 14 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
January 7 |
January 19 |
February 2 |
February 6 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
January 7 |
January 19 |
January 25 |
January 30 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
February 18 |
February 22 |
March 2 |
March 12 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
March 12 |
March 15 |
March 20 |
March 26 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Spring 2026 semester is November 25, 2025 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 2026 Part of Term |
Documentation and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No
Later Than |
| Full Term |
November 21 |
February 3 |
February 16 |
| 1st 10 weeks |
November 21 |
February 3 |
February 16 |
| 1st 7 weeks |
November 21 |
February 3 |
February 16 |
| 2nd 10 weeks |
November 21 |
March 9 |
March 22 |
| 2nd 7 weeks |
November 21 |
March 31 |
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 13 - 15, 2026. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Spring 2026 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision |
January 6 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
March 2 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| December 24 - January 2 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
| January 14 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| January 19 |
Martin Luther King Holiday (College Closed) |
| March 9 - 15 |
Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
Graduation Calendar - May 2026
| February 27 |
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 |
Two Graduation Ceremonies: Graduates will have an assigned time based upon the credential to be awarded. |
Summer Semester 2026
Academic Calendar
| Part of Term in Class Schedule |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 27 |
August 4 |
May 22 |
Final exams are given on the last class day. |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 27 |
June 30 |
May 22 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
July 1 |
August 4 |
June 26 |
Note: **For students taking TN eCampus classes, the first day of class is Monday, May 18.
Any terms offered within the Summer semester will be within the dates of May 11 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 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 2026 semester will be available in myChargerNet on August 11. Registration Calendar
Early Registration for currently enrolled students is March 16 and March 17.
Registration for Summer 2026 opens March 18 for all admitted students. Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the college website.
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Summer 2026 Part of Term
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Registration Begins
Register early to ensure class availability. Times for registration assistance will be posted on the College website.
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Last Day to Register and
Last Day to Add a Class during
Summer 2026 Part of Term
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Last Day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit
|
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
Early registration for current
students March 16-17
Open registration begins
March 18 for all admitted students
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May 28 |
July 13 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 27 |
June 20 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
July 1 |
July 23 |
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Summer 2026 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
May 19 |
May 26 |
June 3 |
June 12 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
May 19 |
May 26 |
May 29 |
June 3 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
June 24 |
June 30 |
July 3 |
July 8 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Summer 2026 semester is April 24, 2026 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 2026 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available
No Later Than |
| Term (10 weeks) |
April 24 |
June 10 |
June 23 |
| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
April 24 |
June 10 |
June 23 |
| 2nd Term (5 weeks) |
April 24 |
July 17 |
July 30 |
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 12-14, 2026. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Summer 2026 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision |
May 17 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
June 22 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| May 25 |
Memorial Day Holiday (College closed) |
| June 19 |
Juneteenth Holiday (College closed) |
| July 3 |
Independence Day Holiday (College closed) |
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