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 2026
Academic Calendar
| Fall 2026 Part of Term |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
August 24 |
December 4 |
August 21 |
December 5-11 |
| 1st 7 Weeks |
August 24 |
October 10 |
August 21 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 2nd 7 Weeks |
October 19 |
December 11 |
October 14 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
Dates for all parts of term are posted online at www.columbiastate.edu/refunds-drops-withdrawals. Students enrolling in TNeCampus online classes must adhere to the TNeCampus 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.
Registration Calendar
| Fall 2026 Part of Term |
Registration Begins for Current Students |
Registration Begins for all Admitted Students |
Last Day of Schedule Adjustment* |
Last Day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit* |
| Full Term |
March 16 |
March 18 |
August 28 |
October 30 |
| 1st 7 Weeks |
March 16 |
March 18 |
August 24 |
September 24 |
| 2nd 7 Weeks |
March 16 |
March 18 |
October 19 |
November 28 |
Note: Late registration fees have been eliminated.
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, inlcuding a "W", appearing on the transcripts during the part of term indicated.
Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Fall 2026 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
100% Refund |
75% Refund |
25% Refund |
| Full Term |
August 12 |
August 23 |
September 6 |
September 19 |
| 1st 7 Weeks |
August 12 |
August 23 |
August 27 |
September 5 |
| 2nd 7 Weeks |
August 12 |
October 18 |
October 24 |
November 1 |
Financial Aid Calendar
Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Fall 2026 semester is July 10, 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.
| Fall 2026 Part of Term |
Documents and Verification Due |
Awards Posted No Later Than |
Disbursements Available No Later Than |
| Full Term |
July 10 |
September 7 |
September 21 |
| 1st 7 Weeks |
July 10 |
September 7 |
September 21 |
| 2nd 7 Weeks |
July 10 |
October 30 |
November 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 December 16-18, 2026. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines |
Fall 2026 |
| Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision. |
August 11 |
| Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester |
October 5 |
Class Holidays and College Closings
| August 19 |
Convocation (All offices closed) |
| September 7 |
Labor Day Holiday (College closed) |
| Monday, October 12 - Tuesday, October 13 |
Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| Wednesday, November 25 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
| Thursday, November 26 - Sunday, November 29 |
Thanksgiving Holiday (College closed) |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 - Friday, January 1, 2027 |
Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
December 2026 Graduation Calendar
| 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 2027
Academic Calendar
| Spring 2027 Part of Term |
Classes Begin |
Classes End |
Last Day to Apply |
Final Exams |
| Full Term |
January 19 |
April 30 |
January 15 |
May 1 - 7 |
| 1st 7 Weeks |
January 19 |
March 6 |
January 15 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
| 2nd 7 Weeks |
March 17 |
May 7 |
March 12 |
Final exams in short terms are given on the last class day. |
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.
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
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Last day to Drop, Withdraw or Change to Audit
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| Full Term |
Early registration for current
students October 20-21
Open registration begins
October 22 for all admitted students
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Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Spring 2026 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Full Term |
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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 |
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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 |
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Class Holidays and College Closings
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Seasonal Holiday (College closed) |
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Convocation (All offices closed) |
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Martin Luther King Holiday (College Closed) |
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Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open) |
Graduation Calendar - May 2026
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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. |
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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) |
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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
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Tuition and Fees Calendar
| Summer 2026 Part of Term |
Confirm and Pay By |
Refunds |
| 100% |
75% |
25% |
| Term 1 (10 weeks) |
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| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
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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) |
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| 1st Term (5 weeks) |
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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
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Memorial Day Holiday (College closed) |
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Juneteenth Holiday (College closed) |
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Independence Day Holiday (College closed) |
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