2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 30, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook

Summer Semester 2027


Academic Dates

Term 1 (10 Weeks)

  • May 24: Classes Begin 
  • August 3: Classes End 
  • May 19: Last Day to Apply 
  • Final exams are given on the last class day during regualr class meeting times.

1st Term (5 Weeks)

  • May 24: Classes Begin 
  • June 28: Classes End 
  • May 19: Last Day to Apply 
  • Final exams are given on the last class day during regualr class meeting times.

2nd Term (5 Weeks)

  • June 29: Classes Begin 
  • August 3: Classes End 
  • June 24: Last Day to Apply 
  • Final exams are given on the last class day during regualr class meeting times.

Any terms offered withing the Summer Semester will be withing the dates of May 10 and August 6.  Dates for all parts of term are posted online at https://www.columbiastate.edu/business-office/refunds-drops-withdrawals.html. 

 


Registration Calendar

Term 1 (10 Weeks)

  • March 15: Early Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
  • March 17: Open Registration Begins
  • May 25: Last Day to Add a Class during this Part of Term
  • July 12: Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, or Change to Audit

1st Term (5 Weeks)

  • March 15: Early Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
  • March 17: Open Registration Begins
  • May 24: Last Day to Add a Class during this Part of Term
  • June 18: Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, or Change to Audit

2nd Term (5 Weeks)

  • March 15: Early Registration for Currently Enrolled Students
  • March 17: Open Registration Begins
  • June 29: Last Day to Add a Class during this Part of Term
  • July 21: Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, or Change to Audit

 


Tuition and Fees Calendar

Term 1 (10 Weeks)

  • May 18: Confirm and Pay 
  • May 23: 100% Refund 
  • June 1: 75% Refund
  • June 10: 25% Refund

1st Term (5 Weeks)

  • May 18: Confirm and Pay 
  • May 23: 100% Refund
  • May 26: 75% Refund
  • June 1: 25% Refund

2nd Term (5 Weeks)

  • June 22: Confirm and Pay
  • June 28: 100% Refund
  • July 1: 75% Refund
  • July 6: 25% Refund

Financial Aid Calendar

Priority Financial Aid Processing and Verification for Summer 2027 semester is Apri 23, 2027 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.

Term 1 (10 Weeks)

  • April 23: Documents and Verification Due
  • June 8: Awards Disbursed to Student Accounts No Later Than
  • June 21: Credit Balance Funds by Check or Direct Deposit No Later Than

1st Term (5 Weeks)

  • April 23: Documents and Verification Due
  • June 8: Awards Disbursed to Student Accounts No Later Than
  • June 21: Credit Balance Funds by Check or Direct Deposit No Later Than

2nd Term (5 Weeks)

  • April 23: Documents and Verification Due
  • July 16: Awards Disbursed to Student Accounts
  • July 29: 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 August 11-13, 2027. Immediate action may be required to file an appeal of SAP.

Summer 2026 - Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Deadlines

  • May 17: Deadline to defer payment or hold classes pending appeal decision 
  • June 21: Deadline to submit an appeal to be effective for the semester 

Class Holidays and College Closings

  • Monday, May 31: Memorial Day Holiday (College closed)
  • Friday, June 18: Juneteenth Holiday (College closed)
  • Monday, July 5: Independence Day Holiday (College closed)