Spring Semester 2027

Academic Dates

Full Term

January 19: Classes Begin
April 30: Classes End
January 15: Last Day to Apply
May 1 - 7: Final Exams

1st 7 Weeks

January 19: Classes Begin
March 6: Classes End
January 15: Last Day to Apply
Final Exams are given on the last class day.

2nd 7 Weeks

March 17: Classes Begin
May 7: Classes End
March 12: Last Day to Apply
Final Exams are given on the last class day.

Dates for all terms and refund dates are posted online at Refunds.

Registration Calendar

Full Term

October 19: Early Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
October 21: Open Registration Begins
January 22: Last Day of to Add a Class during this Part of Term*
March 30: Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, or Change to Audit

1st 7 Weeks

October 19: Early Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
October 21: Open Registration Begins
January 19: Last Day of to Add a Class during this Part of Term*
February 18: Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, or Change to Audit

2nd 7 Weeks

October 19: Early Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
October 21: Open Registration Begins
March 17: Last Day of to Add a Class during this Part of Term*
April 17: 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

January 6: Confirm and Pay
January 18: 100% Refund
February 1: 75% Refund
February 13: 25% Refund

1st 7 Weeks

January 6: Confirm and Pay
January 18: 100% Refund
January 24: 75% Refund
January 29: 25% Refund

2nd 7 Weeks

March 13: Confirm and Pay
March 16: 100% Refund
March 21: 75% Refund
March 27: 25% Refund

Financial Aid Calendar

Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Spring 2027 semester is November 20, 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

November 20: Documents and Verification Due
February 2: Awards Disbursed to Student Accounts No Later Than
February 15: Credit Balance Funds by Check or Direct Deposit No Later Than

1st 7 Weeks

November 20: Documents and Verification Due
February 2: Awards Disbursed to Student Accounts No Later Than
February 15: Credit Balance Funds by Check or Direct Deposit No Later Than

2nd 7 Weeks

November 20: Documents and Verification Due
April 1: Awards Disbursed to Student Accounts
April 14: 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 May 12 - 14, 2027. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.

Spring 2027 - Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines

January 5: Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision
March 1: Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester

Graduation Calendar

February 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
May 8: Graduation Ceremony

Class Holidays and College Closings

Friday, December 25, 2026 - Friday, January, 2027: Seasonal Holiday (College closed)
Wednesday, January 13: Employee Convocation (All offices closed)
Monday, January 18: Martin Luther King Holiday (College closed)
Monday, March 8 - Sunday, March 14: Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)