Academic Dates
Full Term
- August 24: Classes Begin
- December 4: Classes End
- August 21: Last Day to Apply
- December 5 - 11: Final Exams
1st 7 Weeks
- August 24: Classes Begin
- October 10: Classes End
- August 21: Last Day to Apply
- Final Exams are given on the last class day.
2nd 7 Weeks
- October 19: Classes Begin
- December 11: Classes End
- October 14: Last Day to Apply
- Final Exams are given on the last class day.
Dates for all parts of term are posted online at https://www.columbiastate.edu/business-office/refunds-drops-withdrawals.html.
Registration Calendar
Full Term
- March 16: Early Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
- March 18: Open Registration Begins
- August 28: Last Day of to Add a Class during this Part of Term*
- October 30: Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, or Change to Audit
1st 7 Weeks
- March 16: Early Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
- March 18: Open Registration Begins
- August 24: Last Day of to Add a Class during this Part of Term*
- September 24: Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, or Change to Audit
2nd 7 Weeks
- March 16: Early Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
- March 18: Open Registration Begins
- October 19: Last Day of to Add a Class during this Part of Term*
- November 28: Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, or Change to Audit
*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
Full Term
- August 12: Confirm and Pay
- August 23: 100% Refund
- September 6: 75% Refund
- September 19: 25% Refund
1st 7 Weeks
- August 12: Confirm and Pay
- August 23: 100% Refund
- August 27: 75% Refund
- September 5: 25% Refund
2nd 7 Weeks
- October 12: Confirm and Pay
- October 18: 100% Refund
- October 24: 75% Refund
- November 1: 25% Refund
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.
Full Term
- July 10: Documents and Verification Due
- September 7: Awards Disbursed to Student Accounts No Later Than
- September 21: Credit Balance Funds by Check or Direct Deposit No Later Than
1st 7 Weeks
- July 10: Documents and Verification Due
- September 7: Awards Disbursed to Student Accounts No Later Than
- September 21: Credit Balance Funds by Check or Direct Deposit No Later Than
2nd 7 Weeks
- July 10: Documents and Verification Due
- October 30: Awards Disbursed to Student Accounts
- November 13: Credit Balance Funds by Check or Direct Deposit
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.
Fall 2026 - Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines
- August 11: Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision
- October 5: Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester
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
Class Holidays and College Closings
- Wednesday, August 19: Employee Convocation (All offices closed)
- Monday, 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, 2027: Seasonal Holiday (College closed)
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